Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session
A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up.
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House advances bill allowing arrest of librarians
The bill would provide an avenue for librarians to be arrested if someone challenges a book as being "harmful to minors."
ALSDE employee, former chair of anti-abortion group arrested for child sex abuse
Cole Wagner, who worked in government relations for ALSDE, was indicted by a Montgomery grand jury on June 30.
ALDOT director charged in relation to property dispute
A personal attorney for Cooper said the charges stem from a property dispute with his neighbor.
Teen brothers, Auburn man charged with murder after Dadeville shooting
The arrests of two minors for the deadly shooting is just the beginning, law enforcement officials said at a press conference Wednesday morning.
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.
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See recent postsWhy Devyn Keith’s arrest divided Huntsville
I want Keith to get the second chance that we all want when we get in trouble. Whether innocent or guilty.
Perry Hooper now claims sexual assault arrest was a political attack
In a lawsuit filed against the City of Montgomery and MPD, Hooper claims his sexual assault arrest was part of an elaborate political scheme.
Report: One in six state bills makes it easier to arrest, convict and sentence
The bills increased penalties for individual behavior, expanded the reach of law enforcement, and "would add to the state's already dire prison crisis."
Alabama man arrested on charges connected to Capitol insurrection
According to court documents, Kaleb Dillard, 26, of Columbiana, entered the Capitol and threw one officer to the ground.
August 24, 2022