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 Phillips17 hours ago
State SPLC turns 50, charts course for the future On Friday evening, the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary by hosting an event focused on its course for the next 50 years. Jacob HolmesOctober 24, 2022
State Local agencies receive $2.58 million to assist low-income families with utility costs The funds are from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. StaffOctober 24, 2022
Party politics Joe Reed: To survive, the Alabama Democratic Party needs youth and white people Reed said the party has to do a better job of explaining to white voters that it stands for things they need too. Josh MoonOctober 21, 2022
Health Alabama officials: “No COVID-19 vaccines mandates for school” The declarations come in response a CDC committee's vote to add COVID-19 vaccines to the recommended immunization schedule for children. Jacob HolmesOctober 21, 2022
Education West Alabama leaders come together for roundtable at Stillman College Discussion focused on supporting the commercialization of locally made technology and diversifying the workforce. Jacob HolmesOctober 21, 2022
Infrastructure Sewell, Federal Railroad Administrator discuss train blockages in Birmingham The discussions occurred at the Harris Homes community in East Birmingham, a neighborhood that is locked between two rail crossings. John H. GlennOctober 21, 2022
Prisons ADOC confirms another death at Limestone Correctional Facility 19 individuals have died at the facility over a year-long period ending in August. John H. GlennOctober 19, 2022
Infrastructure Sewell to welcome Federal Railroad Administrator to Alabama They will explore solutions to the blocked railroad crossings impacting communities in the 7th Congressional District. StaffOctober 19, 2022
Prisons ADOC confirms death at Limestone Correctional Facility Kenyon Arrington, a 34-year-old incarcerated man at the Limestone County facility, was the victim of an assault. John H. GlennOctober 18, 2022
Prisons ADOC says prison strike is over, “normal operations” resume In a statement released on Monday, the ADOC said that work stoppages at facilities "have ended." John H. GlennOctober 18, 2022