Alex Jobin

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Holman correctional officer arrested for smuggling meth into prison

The officer was detained on Wednesday and charged with attempting to distribute a controlled substance.

October 14, 2024

Majority of voters support mandating insurance coverage of IVF, polling shows

Of those surveyed, 89 percent said that they support IVF treatment.

October 11, 2024

Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage

Alabama has the nation’s second-lowest ratio of dentists per population.

October 10, 2024

SCOTUS rejects IVF clinic’s appeal in watershed case

The Mobile-based Center for Reproductive Medicine filed the appeal in an attempt to overturn February's ruling.

October 9, 2024

Dobson proposes legislation to “notify officials when placing non-citizens in communities”

Dobson said she intends to push for legislation that would require the federal government to disclose specific information to state and local officials.

October 8, 2024

Bill would penalize not disclosing concealed firearms to law enforcement

Under existing law, individuals carrying a concealed firearm must inform law enforcement officers of a firearm when asked.

October 7, 2024

Defamation suit filed against Jefferson County Republican chairman, 1819 News

The lawsuit alleges "several years of needless, malicious, and unwarranted misinformation."

October 4, 2024

Longshoremen strike suspended, ports to reopen

Now, the two parties have until Jan. 15 to finalize a new 6-year contract.

October 4, 2024

ALGOP praises lie-riddled Vance debate performance

Some of Alabama's most prominent GOP leaders were among those who expressed their support.

October 3, 2024

Dockworkers go on strike across the East and Gulf Coasts

The strike has effectively shut down half of the nation's ports, with workers from Maine to Texas participating in the work stoppage.

October 2, 2024