Jacob Holmes

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Prisons

Protestors call for prison guard accountability

Lawmakers overseeing the prisons discussed expanding accountability for how complaints are addressed.

April 23, 2026

Grand jury indicts SPLC in federal case on paid informants

Prosecutors alleged the civil rights watchdog hid payments to infiltrators, while the organization said secrecy protected sources and helped prevent violence.

April 22, 2026

Woman arrested for wearing phallic costume to Fairhope protest acquitted

A countersuit is planned alleging the arrest violated the woman's First Amendment rights.

April 16, 2026

Christian Coalition of Alabama adds Perry Hooper Jr. to board

Hooper faced credible allegations of sexual abuse in 2022 when he reportedly groped a hostess at a Montgomery restaurant.

April 16, 2026

Protestors call for firing of killer corrections officer

Families and advocates gathered outside an Alabama prison, citing years of alleged abuse, costly settlements and a lack of accountability.

April 15, 2026

Controversial bills die on verge of passing Legislature

Numerous bills that received much attention during session died three-fourths through the process.

April 13, 2026

Bill to close primaries dies without vote

A top GOP priority collapsed on the session’s final day, leaving Alabama’s open primaries intact despite pressure from party leaders.

April 10, 2026

House passes bill criminalizing improper dog tethering

Despite fierce pushback from agricultural groups and rural lawmakers, the Alabama House approved new standards for outside dog enclosures.

April 9, 2026

Bill to close primaries moves to Senate on what could be session’s final day

An Alabama Senate committee approved legislation requiring voters to register with a political party to participate in primary elections.

April 9, 2026

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Inmates up for parole will finally be able to attend their own hearings

The Alabama House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation allowing incarcerated individuals to remotely put a face and voice to their applications.

April 8, 2026