State News
Sheriff: Pell City man arrested for double murder in St. Clair County
After a short investigation, St. Clair County deputies arrested a Pell City man suspected of a double homicide…
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Alabama correctional officers to get hefty pay increase
MONTGOMERY — Correctional officers in Alabama will be receiving a sizable salary increase, according to an announcement from…
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‘Divisive concepts,’ school choice resurfaces ahead of Alabama legislative session
MONTGOMERY — The debate of ‘divisive concepts’ in schools is making its way back into Alabama Legislature, which…
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Moody fire prompts new working group to examine law changes
Considerations about laws, regulations and resources have prompted leaders of several state and local government agencies and associations…
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Criminal justice appears to be a top focus of new laws in 2023 legislative session
MONTGOMERY — Ahead of the March 7 legislative session, Alabama lawmakers have filed nearly 60 bills — many…
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Alabama DOC ‘as ready as possible’ to resume executions
MONTGOMERY — Following three months of paused executions in Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey gave the nod to proceed…
News
Alabama, Georgia corrections system under federal investigation
A federal grand jury indicted a former Alabama Department of Corrections lieutenant on four counts, including excessive force…
Lifestyles
Yesterday and today: Lincoln’s life comes alive in new novel, by John Cribb
Before ‘Old Abe’ was old, he was a young man building on the virtues that would one day…
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Attorneys argue 2nd execution attempt would violate rights of Alabama inmate
MONTGOMERY — In the months leading up to his Nov. 17 botched execution, Kenneth Eugene Smith feared he…
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State can now authorize wiretapping for Alabama law enforcement
MONTGOMERY — A new law allowing Alabama law enforcement agencies to use wiretapping is now in effect and…