Public safety Gov. Ivey awards $5.6 million for law enforcement programs The funds were made available to the state by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffFebruary 9, 2023
Legislature First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Hooper’s accuser matched his power with some of her own Hooper’s accuser seems to have successfully matched his power with some of her own. And she just might be winning. David PersonDecember 1, 2022
Public safety Former Citronelle police chief indictment alleges use of excessive force According to the indictment, Norris kneed a man multiple times in the abdomen, causing him injury. Jacob HolmesOctober 4, 2022
Public safety Governor awards grant to bolster public safety in Birmingham The grants are designed to help police and community organizations reduce crime. StaffAugust 31, 2022
Governor Governor Ivey awards grant to help protect state troopers, ALEA agents The $20,365 grant to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will provide new bulletproof vests for its agents. StaffAugust 23, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Maybe the FBI raided Trump’s house because he broke the law The former president had a history of mishandling official records and misusing classified information. Josh MoonAugust 11, 2022
Elections Mobile DA candidate says she would use discretion when enforcing abortion law Donald said district attorneys are the "last decision-making point" and that their discretion includes "what cases to prosecute." Jacob HolmesJune 28, 2022
Public safety U.S. Marshals conclude operation cracking down on violent fugitives, sex offenders Operation Washout led to more than 60 arrests while removing guns and drugs from the street. StaffJune 23, 2022
Public safety Tallassee mayor asks ALEA to investigate city police officer, two use-of-force incidents Mayor Johnny Hammock said in a letter to ALEA that the two incidents have troubled him considerably. Josh MoonJune 22, 2022