Legislature House committee approves bill criminalizing absentee ballot process The bill would make it a felony for individuals or organizations to assist voters with their absentee ballots. Patrick DarringtonApril 20, 2023
Legislature Bill to limit liability of home inspectors draws concerns from House Judiciary Committee Home inspectors say the current system has become unsustainable as the litigation has been abused to treat inspectors as warrantors. Jacob HolmesApril 20, 2023
Legislature Formerly incarcerated men plead for passage of “second chance” bill It would allow for resentencing of some individuals over the age of 50 who have served at least 15 years. Jacob HolmesApril 20, 2023
Governor Local agencies receive $4.4 million in grants to weatherize homes Gov. Kay Ivey awarded the grants to community agencies to assist elderly, low-income residents. StaffApril 20, 2023
Courts Former correctional sergeant found guilty of Civil Rights violations and obstruction The jury found Lorenzo Mills guilty of assaulting three incarcerated people with a riot baton and falsifying a report. StaffApril 20, 2023
News Teen brothers, Auburn man charged with murder after Dadeville shooting The arrests of two minors for the deadly shooting is just the beginning, law enforcement officials said at a press conference Wednesday morning. Josh MoonApril 19, 2023
Legislature Lawmaker says Legislature cannot “legislate morality” in response to Dadeville shooting Senator Jay Hovey, whose district includes Dadeville, said lawmakers cannot “legislate morality” in response to Saturday’s mass shooting. Patrick DarringtonApril 19, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs patient-visitation legislation into law The law will give visitors more access to their loved ones in healthcare facilities including hospitals and assisted living facilities. Patrick DarringtonApril 19, 2023
Legislature House passes “first grade readiness” bill Under the law, students would either need to complete kindergarten or pass an assessment before first grade. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2023
Public safety Dadeville, all of Alabama await answers on deadly shooting Four days after a horrific mass shooting at a teen's birthday party, details on the shooting or suspects has been hard to come by. Josh MoonApril 19, 2023