Patrick Darrington

Patrick Darrington is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

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SPLC Alabama director speaks during Women’s Conference in Mobile

English-Relf discussed a number of topics including issues affecting women and the power women hold.

November 17, 2023

McWhorter second incarcerated person executed in Alabama this year

Casey McWhorter, 49, was executed by the state via lethal injection for the 1993 murder and robbery of Edward Lee Williams Sr.

November 17, 2023

Alabama man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 insurrection

Kaleb Dillard, a former marine, was sentenced to 10 months in prison and 12 months of supervised release.

November 17, 2023

Kelly Clarkson show hosts Alabama transgender teen and supportive dad

The recent wave of anti-trans legislation inspired Harleigh and Jeff to fight on behalf of families with trans youth.

November 16, 2023

Mobile City Council discusses killing of 16-year-old by police

Councilmember William Carroll was appalled that the teen’s life was lost over a marijuana warrant.

November 16, 2023

Mobile police shoot, kill 16-year-old during pre-dawn raid

Mobile's mayor announced an immediate ban on most pre-dawn search warrants and a call for a comprehensive review of MPD policies.

November 14, 2023

Robin Litaker running in 7th Congressional District

Litaker founded the Alabama Conference of Educators and served as its president and CEO.

November 13, 2023

Incarcerated person previously attacked dies after another assault

After being assaulted in August, Christopher Latham was assaulted again in October — this time fatally.

November 13, 2023

Sen. Merika Coleman officially joins Congressional District 2 race

Sen. Merika Coleman announces candidacy for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, highlighting her diverse experience and commitment to transformative leadership.

November 11, 2023

Givan asserts experience, passion qualify her as top choice for District 2 Congress seat

"There will be many formidable opponents I will face in this race but I'm not running against them," Givan said, "I'm running for this seat."

November 10, 2023