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 Phillips15 hours ago
Party politics The bickering continues at the top of ADP A public spat between Chairman Randy Kelley and Vice Chair Tabitha Isner drew public attention this week, and it hasn't been settled. Josh MoonNovember 11, 2022
Infrastructure Governor awards $2.45 million to install EV charging stations The 18 grants will be used for new charging stations along highways in several areas of the state. StaffNovember 11, 2022
State Alabama Big 10 Mayors: Alabama now a safer place due to Aniah’s Law Judges will be able to deny bail to those who are likely to re-offend when charged with serious felonies. StaffNovember 10, 2022
State Wes Allen announces appointments to five positions in Secretary of State’s office The appointments will take effect after Allen is inaugurated on January 16, 2023. StaffNovember 10, 2022
State Gov. Ivey awards $464,029 to reduce energy costs The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Program. StaffNovember 10, 2022
State Inaugural Economic Development Academy graduates 129 municipal leaders The Academy is designed to educate municipal officials and business leaders on economic development best practices. StaffNovember 10, 2022
Prisons Inmate death at Ventress Correctional believed to be an overdose Michael Hardy, a 40-year-old incarcerated man at the Barbour County facility, was found unresponsive Monday. John H. GlennNovember 9, 2022
Health Alabama abortion advocates discuss post-Roe reality Advocates say they have been restricted from telling people where they can get abortions outside of the state for fear of legal repercussions. Jacob HolmesNovember 8, 2022
Health Southern Research and Rhodium Scientific send bacteria to space The researchers partnered to send bacteria to space on a mission to find new hope for people with cancer. StaffNovember 8, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man stabbed at Elmore Correctional Facility, later died Sargent was the 15th incarcerated individual to die in an Alabama correctional facility in the month of October. John H. GlennNovember 7, 2022