Legislature / Public safety Committee weighs bill to criminalize “interference with a first responder” Proponents argued the measure addresses safety issues, while opponents warned it could limit police accountability and First Amendment rights. Alex Jobin / March 19, 2026
Bobby Timmons, sheriff icon, dies at 91 The long-serving executive director of the Alabama Sheriffs Association passed away at the age of 91. March 25, 2024
Alabama Sheriffs Association completes Winter Conference Sheriffs participating in the conference were given the opportunity to explore the latest technology innovations. January 30, 2024
Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger dies weeks before new term Sedinger was set to begin his third term after defeating two opponents in the Republican primary. Jacob Holmes / December 28, 2022
Alabama law enforcement officials speak out against permitless carry legislation The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet and consider SB1 and SB12 Wednesday. John H. Glenn / February 2, 2022
Bill would allow permitless carry in Alabama, critics say law poses safety issues Opponents say the permits create opportunities to get violent criminals off the streets. Jacob Holmes / December 23, 2021
State Rep. Shane Stringer fired over gun rights stance Stringer was fired as a deputy sheriff by Sheriff Sam Cochran for sponsoring permitless carry legislation. Brandon Moseley / May 17, 2021
Lifetime concealed carry permit bill passes Alabama Senate The Senate bill would standardize Alabama concealed carry permit fees and allow a lifetime permit for just $300. Brandon Moseley / April 2, 2021
NRA urges Legislature to lower price on lifetime concealed carry permit The NRA-ILA urges state legislators to lower the fee for lifetime carry permits from $500 to $200 in HB477. Brandon Moseley / March 25, 2021
State senator prefiles permitless concealed carry bill Similar bills have failed in the past when faced with fierce opposition from county sheriffs and gun violence prevention groups. Brandon Moseley / January 25, 2021