State Bobby Timmons, sheriff icon, dies at 91 The long-serving executive director of the Alabama Sheriffs Association passed away at the age of 91. StaffMarch 25, 2024
State Alabama Sheriffs Association completes Winter Conference Sheriffs participating in the conference were given the opportunity to explore the latest technology innovations. StaffJanuary 30, 2024
State Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger dies weeks before new term Sedinger was set to begin his third term after defeating two opponents in the Republican primary. Jacob HolmesDecember 28, 2022
Legislature Alabama law enforcement officials speak out against permitless carry legislation The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet and consider SB1 and SB12 Wednesday. John H. GlennFebruary 2, 2022
Legislature Bill would allow permitless carry in Alabama, critics say law poses safety issues Opponents say the permits create opportunities to get violent criminals off the streets. Jacob HolmesDecember 23, 2021
Legislature State Rep. Shane Stringer fired over gun rights stance Stringer was fired as a deputy sheriff by Sheriff Sam Cochran for sponsoring permitless carry legislation. Brandon MoseleyMay 17, 2021
Legislature Lifetime concealed carry permit bill passes Alabama Senate The Senate bill would standardize Alabama concealed carry permit fees and allow a lifetime permit for just $300. Brandon MoseleyApril 2, 2021
Legislature NRA urges Legislature to lower price on lifetime concealed carry permit The NRA-ILA urges state legislators to lower the fee for lifetime carry permits from $500 to $200 in HB477. Brandon MoseleyMarch 25, 2021
Legislature State senator prefiles permitless concealed carry bill Similar bills have failed in the past when faced with fierce opposition from county sheriffs and gun violence prevention groups. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 25, 2021
Legislature Senate committee approves permitless carry bill The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to give a favorable report to a permitless carry bill—also called constitutional carry by its proponents—which would... Brandon MoseleyMarch 6, 2020