Legislature Ainsworth, Ledbetter lend support to bill designed to slash correctional incentive time The bill has been tied to the shooting death of Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2023
Prisons 60-plus lawyers ask for independent review of execution protocols The letter suggests state officials follow the example of the state of Tennessee, which launched an independent investigation. John H. GlennFebruary 24, 2023
Congress Britt brings back legislation countering “Chinese Communist Party aggression” Britt joined colleagues in introducing four pieces of legislation aimed at holding the Chinese government accountable. StaffFebruary 24, 2023
Legislature Department of Corrections struggling to comply with court order to increase staffing Commissioner John Hamm told lawmakers he's open to suggestions and that he didn't know how to meet the court order. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Mo Brooks really just can’t agree with … Mo Brooks Mo can’t seem to agree with himself. Bill BrittFebruary 23, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Montgomery can’t win like this Politics seems to be the driving force behind the current upheaval in Montgomery. Everyone in the city stands to lose. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2023
Prisons Two incarcerated men die in state custody over the last week Michael Joe White and Reginald Rashard Davis were both confirmed dead between Feb. 15, and Feb. 22 John H. GlennFebruary 23, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Why we must keep singing this song A week or so ago, this was the first verse of the most dangerous song in America: Lift every voice and sing, ‘Til earth... David PersonFebruary 23, 2023
Economy Nucor Corp. plans $125 million facility in Decatur Nucor has committed to creating 200 full-time jobs at the facility in Decatur. StaffFebruary 23, 2023
Legislature Rep. Yarbrough to file bill to include abortion under Alabama homicide law The bill would effectively mean that women seeking abortions could be prosecuted for homicide. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2023