State Pre-filed bills to add definition for “machine gun” and heightened penalties The three pre-filed bills aim to define "machine gun," enforce firearm storage requirements and increase penalties for machine gun crimes. Mary Claire Wooten9 hours ago
Education Graduations declined in 2022, but college and career readiness improved Several schools still lagged behind with less than 50 percent of students college and career ready. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2023
Corruption Montgomery attorney J.W. Godwin convicted on financial exploitation of the elderly The attorney failed to pay property taxes for his client, resulting in the client's home being permanently lost. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2023
Prisons ADOC places officer accused of child abuse on leave The correctional officer, Lateshia Jackson, was arrested and charged with torture/willful abuse of a child. Patrick DarringtonMay 2, 2023
State Secretary of State promotes business registration video in honor of Small Business Week Allen is promoting an instructional video that provides a step-by-step guide through the online registration portal. StaffMay 2, 2023
State ADSS announces statewide food contract with TRIO Community Meals The five-year contract is scheduled to begin July 1, 2023. StaffMay 1, 2023
Prisons Federal prison guard indicted for assaulting Alabama inmates The alleged sexual assaults occurred at the federal prison facility located in Aliceville. Josh MoonApril 28, 2023
State Alabama Association Board of Registrars releases required qualifications The association released the required qualifications that one must have to become a registrar in Alabama. StaffApril 28, 2023
News ADOC officer arrested and charged with abuse of a child According to a complaint filed with the District Court of Escambia County, Jackson allegedly struck the 8-year-old child with a belt several times. Patrick DarringtonApril 27, 2023
State Alabama has the second-lowest tax revenue in the country Only Tennessee had lower tax collections per capita, and that is excluding the state lottery, which would put Alabama dead last. Jacob HolmesApril 25, 2023
Education Community colleges offer no-cost fiber optic technician training Salaries and demand for fiber optic technicians and installers are on the rise. StaffApril 25, 2023