Education State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts Dr. Mackey said that currently, he does not believe federal cuts will not impact core programs but communication and structure may change. Mary Claire Wooten3 days ago
Public safety Jawan Dallas’s family to sue Mobile and police officers Dallas’s family has demanded transparency and accountability from MPD, calling for the release of body cam footage. Patrick DarringtonJuly 19, 2023
Prisons Family is seeking to hold ADOC accountable, seeking legal representation Gerald Cochran Jr. would've seen his family in person for the first time in years on July 16 — but he didn't make it. Patrick DarringtonJuly 18, 2023
Party politics Wahl discusses AEA influence, parental rights and “grooming” in education Wahl recently called the AEA a “liberal education union” and said that their influence in the Republican Party would need to be looked at. Patrick DarringtonJuly 17, 2023
State The odd relationship between ADOC, AG’s office carries on without explanation Three months after ADOC attorneys were "neutered" by the AG's office, there's still no explanation. Only a weird, contentious relationship. Josh MoonJuly 17, 2023
Environment Alabama Port Authority rejects possible whale-saving rule A 2021 analysis showed the Port of Mobile contributes $85 billion to the state’s economy. Samuel StettheimerJuly 17, 2023
Prisons ADOC worker arrested for possession of drugs, contraband Nina Rodgers, 60, was responsible for running the commissary store at Donaldson prison before her arrest. Patrick DarringtonJuly 14, 2023
Party politics ALGOP Chair John Wahl named to 2024 Republican National Convention Committee Wahl was previously elected as an RNC vice chairman representing the Southern Region. StaffJuly 14, 2023
State K9 Protection Group launches “Paws on Patrol” to make schools in Alabama, US safer The new program aims to address increased gun violence in America’s classrooms. StaffJuly 14, 2023
State Alabama to participate in NGA academy on youth apprenticeships Participating states will also receive a $50,000 grant award to execute their project activities. StaffJuly 13, 2023
Prisons Alabama prisons lack ice, and aren’t fixing raw sewage exposure, sources say Incarcerated individuals in Alabama Department of Corrections facilities are being left without adequate access to ice and have been exposed to raw sewage. Patrick DarringtonJuly 12, 2023