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Public safety

Governor awards grant to bolster public safety in Birmingham

The grants are designed to help police and community organizations reduce crime.

August 31, 2022

Governor awards grants to fight illegal drugs and crime

Ivey awarded $202,557 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces.

January 13, 2022

Gov. Ivey awards $3.8 million in grants to help crime victims

The grants will enable the nonprofit agencies to provide a variety of services to those who have been victims of crimes.

December 30, 2021

Birmingham to increase surveillance efforts through state, federal grants

The grants are to purchase and maintain new license plate recognition cameras and high definition cameras around the city.

September 15, 2021

Chris Woods announces his candidacy for mayor of Birmingham

“I’m not running against anyone,” Woods said. “I’m running to take Birmingham to a level where it’s never been."

January 19, 2021

Fraudsters steal more than $31,000 from Regions Bank’s PAC

Regions Bank was robbed — sort of. Someone stole $31,000 from the bank’s political action committee.

January 18, 2021

$7.9 million awarded to five Alabama abuse, crime victim programs

The grants will support five programs and organizations across the state that assist victims

December 16, 2020

Governor awards $1.9 million to aid elderly, disabled abuse victims

The grant to the state Department of Human Resources will provide in-home or temporary placement.

December 10, 2020

Report shows disparities in Alabama’s criminal justice system

Those who can't afford to pay for their own defense are more likely to be convicted, the report found.

December 8, 2020

Robbers fire at police, race in I-20 car chase with speeds reaching 115 mph

One suspect is in custody. Another fled on foot into the woods in St. Clair County.

November 30, 2020