Alex Jobin

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Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith indicted for employing uncertified officers

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith was indicted for knowingly employing uncertified officers, including a deputy with a suspended certification and uncertified school resource officers.

June 10, 2025

Rosa Parks Museum to host 10th annual Juneteenth celebration

Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery is set to host its 10th annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring live performances, vendors and free museum admission.

June 9, 2025

Medical insurance and Medicaid and stethoscope.

Alabama organizations urge lawmakers to oppose health care cuts

Fifty-two Alabama organizations urged Ivey to oppose cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, warning of harm to families and healthcare access.

June 6, 2025

Alabama receives gun locks as advocates look to combat unintentional shootings

Advocates are working to combat unintentional shootings, distributing over 36,000 gun locks across nine states and Washington D.C.

June 5, 2025

Nonprofit offers community-based summer learning programs across Alabama

Summer Adventures in Learning expanded its community-based programs by 42 percent this year, impacting 84 sites across 31 Alabama counties.

June 4, 2025

Alabama Arise, CWA reach friendly collective bargaining agreement

Alabama Arise and CWA reached a milestone agreement, reflecting a collaborative, values-driven negotiation process and shared commitment to justice and equity.

June 3, 2025

Sweetser slams Trump admin’s compilation of Americans’ data

"Our freedom is in danger," Sweetser warned, as he slammed the Trump administration's plan to create a master database of all U.S. citizens' data.

June 2, 2025

Sen. Britt emphasizes child care issues in hearing with labor secretary

During a Senate hearing, Britt pressed the labor secretary on child care reform, highlighting its impact on workforce participation and economic growth.

May 30, 2025

Meet the former executive, entrepreneur running for Tuberville’s Senate seat

Former corporate executive Dakarai Larriett, a Democrat, is running for U.S. Senate, driven by a personal experience to reform criminal justice and expand opportunity.

May 29, 2025

AG Marshall: Louisiana SCOTUS case could “absolutely have an impact” on Alabama

Marshall warned a broad SCOTUS ruling in Louisiana's redistricting case could "absolutely have an impact" on Alabama's current congressional map.

May 28, 2025