Prisons Incarcerated individuals at Staton “in an uproar” after meals cut to twice a day The Elmore County facility is currently on enforced lockdown, with no yard time or purchases available in the prison store. John H. GlennSeptember 27, 2022
Courts Former sheriff enters guilty plea A former Clarke County sheriff pleaded guilty to using false information to secure a loan to pay for gambling debts. Josh MoonSeptember 27, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | A long time ago in a state right now Alabama’s tax system, overall, is among the most regressive tax systems in the nation. Joey KennedySeptember 27, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Orange Beach officials still fighting same “Bad Ass” fight 20 years on It’s simply not the government’s place to dictate cultural morays and niceties. Will NevinSeptember 27, 2022
Congress Sewell announces millions in workforce development funding for Birmingham, Bessemer The Bessemer Housing Authority and Housing Authority of the Birmingham District will each receive 1.5 million from the DOL’s YouthBuild program. StaffSeptember 27, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated workers go on strike in Alabama’s correctional facilities Several posts shared by families of incarcerated individuals show photos and describe substandard meals being served to incarcerated individuals. John H. GlennSeptember 26, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | MAGA Mo no mo’? In recent Twitter posts and radio interviews, Brooks suggested Donald Trump is dishonest and says Republicans are as bad as Democrats. Bill BrittSeptember 26, 2022
Health UAB doctor: New boosters important despite claims that “pandemic is over” Dr. Michael Saag said vaccines remain the most effective way to prevent hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2022
State 20-plus community groups pen open letter to Hyundai over alleged child labor The groups demand Hyundai stop using child labor and enter into negotiations for a community benefits agreement. John H. GlennSeptember 26, 2022
National Alabama men captured while fighting in Ukraine return home The U.S. military veterans arrived at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham on Saturday. John H. GlennSeptember 26, 2022