Mary Claire Wooten

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Decatur City Council to review police department’s internal review

Green Research and Technology will share findings from it's 1,150-hour review of the Decatur Police Department.

January 7, 2025

The three pre-filed bills aim to define "machine gun," enforce firearm storage requirements and increase penalties for machine gun crimes.

January 3, 2025

Alabama’s incarceration rate rose in 2023 with a 6.3 percent increase in women prisoners.

January 2, 2025

Ivey announces a special election for Senate District 5 after Greg Reed’s appointment to the Department of Workforce.

January 1, 2025

Sweet Grown Alabama promotes local agriculture through events, influencer partnerships and grants, connecting farmers to communities

December 31, 2024

Alabama will continue exploring education funding reform to address inequities, with a focus on student needs.

December 27, 2024

2024 was nothing short of a newsworthy year.

December 27, 2024

Of the PREP Center's nearly 300 graduates, 0 percent have returned to prison after graduation.

December 24, 2024

Alabama judges propose a database to consolidate municipal court cases, allowing concurrent sentences for smoother inmate reentry.

December 20, 2024

Congress has until Friday to pass a stopgap funding bill to continue government functions through March 14.

December 19, 2024