Incarcerated man dead at Staton Correctional Facility
Kevin DeWayne Bell, a 41-year-old incarcerated man at the Elmore County facility, was reported dead on Monday.
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Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist forensic investigations in Alabama
ADECA is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.
April 7, 2023
Governor announces Rebuild Alabama funds more local projects
With this round of funding, more than $145 million in state transportation has been awarded.
April 6, 2023
School “choice” in one of the most segregated, unequal systems in the country
De facto segregation persists, with Birmingham public schools ranking among the least integrated and most unequal in the country.
Alabama’s Doug Jones wins award for upholding the rule of law
Jones will be one of five individuals to receive the National Judicial College’s Making the World a More Just Place Award.
April 5, 2023
Big 10 Mayors support economic incentives legislation, urge swift approval
Reauthorizing Alabama’s economic incentives is part of the Alabama Big 10 Mayors 2023 legislative agenda.
April 5, 2023
Alabama Republican House Caucus launches “In Session” podcast
The first episode features an interview with Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter.
April 4, 2023
ADECA hosts community broadband meetings in over half of Alabama’s counties
These meetings bring community leaders to the table and provide state-level assistance to support local efforts to expand broadband infrastructure.
April 4, 2023
ALGOP suggests Trump indictment is politically motivated
Trump's arraignment is set for Tuesday, and he is expected to surrender the same day to law enforcement.
Montgomery, state considering citations for misdemeanor marijuana possession
The policies being considered at both the state and municipal level look to the example of Tuscaloosa.