Patrick Darrington

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

Governor

Ivey selects latest round of appointments

Gov. Kay Ivey announced her latest batch of appointments to several public boards and commissions.

February 12, 2024

Roofer fined for teen’s death as bill filed to ease child labor restrictions

On July 1, 2019, a 15-year-old was working on a roof in Cullman and fell about 50 feet to the ground.

February 8, 2024

Board schedules 65 parole hearings, 29 pardon hearings

The board has received more scrutiny as of late due to the decreased rate of individuals receiving parole.

February 7, 2024

325 people died in custody of ADOC in 2023

There have now been more than 1,000 deaths in Alabama prisons since a 2019 DOJ investigation found Alabama's prisons unconstitutional.

February 2, 2024

Hyundai workers “stand up” to announce unionization campaign to join UAW

Based on testimonies from workers at both Mercedes and Hyundai, joining the UAW would help in attempting to obtain better working conditions and a better quality of life.

February 1, 2024

Board schedules 76 parole hearings, 29 pardon hearings

This week, the Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole will consider 105 cases.

January 30, 2024

Alabama carries out first execution by nitrogen hypoxia

"An unbelievable evil was unleashed tonight in Alabama," Smith's spiritual adviser said. "That was torture."

January 26, 2024

Court allows nitrogen gas execution to proceed

Judges for the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision to deny Smith’s appeal for a preliminary injunction.

January 25, 2024

Alabama’s union membership increased for 2nd year, report finds

There were also increases for workers whose jobs are covered by unions but are not members of unions themselves.

January 25, 2024

Sources: Death row left without heat, despite complaints

Individuals incarcerated on Alabama’s death row have been without heat for a few weeks, according to sources.

January 17, 2024