Patrick Darrington

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

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Alabama fans spew racist comments, homophobic slurs at Texas players

An Alabama fan can be heard calling Black Texas players a homophobic slur and telling them to go back to the “projects.”

September 12, 2023

Judges refuse a stay in Alabama’s redistricting case

The hubris displayed by the Alabama GOP is because they believe that if they appeal to the Supreme Court, Justice Brett Kavanaugh may reverse his decision.

September 11, 2023

APLS director discusses Alabama library content and controversies

There has been a wave of challenges to content in libraries nationwide. Over the past few months that wave has reached Alabama.

September 11, 2023

New information reveals ADOC contradictions regarding August “security incident”

APR reported that Shaw took a hostage, but ADOC said there was never a hostage situation. New documents contradict that.

September 8, 2023

Graphic images depict alleged abuse from correctional officers

Graphic images obtained by APR depict the injuries of an incarcerated individual after being beaten by correctional officers.

September 8, 2023

How Alabamians will be affected by the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation program

About 166,000 Alabamians will see lower drug prices as a result of the negotiations.

September 8, 2023

Military service secretaries: Tuberville’s blockade is hurting national security

Even as pressure mounts against Tuberville, the senator has stated he is prepared to continue his current strategy.

September 7, 2023

Another incarcerated person escapes as deaths continue in ADOC

Since last week there have also been multiple deaths at several ADOC facilities.

September 6, 2023

Alabama’s Legislative Black Caucus responds to court’s rejection of congressional map

"The Republican-led Legislature is unable to draw maps that offer black voters a chance to fairly elect representation of their choice," Sen. Merika Coleman said.

September 6, 2023

Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data

A report by Community Catalyst in collaboration with Cover Alabama last week found that Medicaid expansion would greatly benefit the working class.

September 5, 2023