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Public safety

Casey secures child predator conviction amid AG campaign

Jurors convicted the 57-year-old after prosecutors detailed the abduction, assault and basement hiding place that authorities said nearly thwarted the rescue.

April 10, 2026

Gov. Ivey signs Alabama law enforcement safety, scholarship bills

The new laws expanded scholarships for officers’ dependents and imposed tougher penalties on drivers who fled police, including repeat offenders.

April 10, 2026

Alabama lawmakers pass farm utility tax relief bill

The bill aims to ease rising costs for farmers by trimming taxes on energy used in poultry houses, greenhouses and irrigation systems.

April 10, 2026

CK Cattle named Alabama’s Farm of Distinction

The three-generation operation earned praise for stewardship, mentoring young farmers and strengthening the community.

April 10, 2026

Gov. Ivey signs Alabama’s General Fund, Education Trust Fund bills

Ivey said the budgets reflected fiscal restraint while boosting core services and education.

April 10, 2026

When evil becomes routine

In a new "This Matters with Bill Britt," Britt explores how harm becomes routine—hidden in systems, policies, and everyday decisions made without question.

April 9, 2026

Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year

The state's education savings account program closed its second-year application window on March 31 with nearly 49,000 students seeking funding.

April 9, 2026

Gov. Ivey signs Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act into law

The new legislation requires Alabama summer camps to meet strict emergency preparedness standards.

April 9, 2026

Alabama joins A Home for Every Child initiative

Governor Kay Ivey and federal officials formalized a partnership to improve child welfare outcomes and preserve survivor benefits for Alabama youth in foster care.

April 9, 2026

Legislature passes Alabama Law Enforcement Officers’ Family Scholarship

The Alabama Legislature passed a bill providing tuition assistance to families of long-serving law enforcement officers to boost retention statewide.

April 8, 2026