Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance Phillips21 hours ago
Prisons Incarcerated man found dead in apparent Limestone prison homicide Ariene Kimbrough, a 35-year-old incarcerated man at the Limestone County facility, was the victim. John H. GlennJanuary 9, 2023
State Phillip Morris International growing presence in Alabama The hires come as the company accelerates its entry into the U.S. market for cigarette alternatives. StaffJanuary 9, 2023
Health COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalizations jump in Alabama The growth accounts for the steepest single increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate in some time. John H. GlennJanuary 6, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man confirmed dead at Staton Correctional facility At least eight other individuals died within ADOC facilities in the month of December. John H. GlennJanuary 5, 2023
Prisons Five involved in inmate-on-inmate assaults at St. Clair Correctional Facility Multiple sources within the state prison system indicated that a number of incarcerated individuals were stabbed. John H. GlennJanuary 5, 2023
State Alabama Power names Jeff Peoples president and CEO Peoples succeeds Mark Crosswhite, who retired after eight years as the company’s leader. StaffJanuary 5, 2023
State Birmingham applying for grant to transform Smithfield community Overall, if awarded, the city plans to build up to 1,100 housing units across the community. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023
Prisons ADOC removes death statistics from monthly reports Statistical reports are critical in confirming the total number of deaths and other incidents that occur within ADOC facilities. John H. GlennJanuary 4, 2023
Education Troy University hires retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Boutwell as senior vice chancellor Boutwell will oversee public affairs and the university’s relationship with the military, among other responsibilities. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023
Health In case over transgender health care ban, medical groups seek to quash state subpoenas Counsel for the parties said the subpoenas go outside the scope of the lawsuit and infringe their First Amendment rights. Jacob HolmesJanuary 3, 2023