Mary Claire Wooten

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Prisons

Elmore inmates relocated during renovations

Elmore inmates will temporarily move to Draper, now the Elmore Annex, during renovations.

August 16, 2024

Dale County District Judge Stuart K. Smith is accused of failing to maintain his docket and delaying cases by months to years.

August 15, 2024

At the joint budget hearing, Commissioner John Hamm discussed hiring challenges for security personnel and prison construction updates.

August 14, 2024

Huntsville Reproductive Medicine, P.C. will close at the year's end and will stop accepting new patients after Sept. 5.

August 13, 2024

The Alabama Board of Education discussed the summer testing scores and the current projected number of third graders to be held back this year.

August 9, 2024

The EPA awarded Birmingham Water Works a $171 million loan to upgrade infrastructure, enhance water quality and reduce main breaks.

August 8, 2024

Alabama senators signed a letter demanding the NCAA adopt stricter policies for transgender women in sports to mirror similar organizations.

August 7, 2024

Alabama inmate Alan Eugene Miller reached an agreement with the state and his execution, using nitrogen hypoxia, is slated for next month.

August 6, 2024

Sen. Katie Britt secured $9 million for restoring two Alabama courthouses in Dothan and Birmingham.

August 5, 2024

Amid a wave of states and organizations attempting to block the new Title IX rules, the 11th Circuit granted an administrative injunction.

August 2, 2024