Alabama executes Derrick Dearman in fifth execution of 2024
Derrick Dearman was executed for the murder of five people and one unborn child in Citronelle in 2016, marking the fifth execution of 2024.
Veterans Affairs vice chair calls for commissioner’s resignation
Scott Gedling urged Commissioner Kent Davis to resign for the agency's benefit, saying it has strayed from its real mission.
Majority of U.S. adults favor cell phone bans in schools
A Pew survey reveals support for banning cell phones in middle and high schools to reduce distractions.
Lilly Ledbetter, a pay equality pioneer, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter fought against pay discrimination, leading to the Fair Pay Act.
SBVA unanimously asks commissioner to reconsider resigning
The SBVA urged Davis to reconsider his resignation after the Veterans Benefits and Services Committee found no wrongdoing with ARPA funds.
Decatur Personnel Board meets for demoted firefighter’s appeal hearing
Decatur Fire employee Kevin Jackson's appeal hearing revealed disputes over the severity of his demotion and interpretation of events.
Birmingham looks to expand gun violence intervention program
The Birmingham VIP2 has seen high rates of success and low rates of incarceration and retaliation among its clients since 2023.
Members of U.S. Congress request statistics on non-citizen voting
Alabama U.S. senators and representatives signed a letter requesting statistics on non-citizens voting and information on the DOJ protocol.
Legislators approves $1.16 million for wastewater solutions
Alabama Department of Public Health was approved for a $1.16 million contract for septic tank installations in Black Belt counties.
Pre-filed bill would create exceptions for Alabama’s abortion ban
Alabama's new bill proposes exceptions for abortion in cases of rape, incest and includes broader terminology for health risks.