DOJ opens investigation into Lowndes County wastewater issues
Lack of safe disposal has led to diseases and parasites, like hookworms, more commonly found in less developed countries.
Department of Justice
Sewell opposes using COVID relief dollars to build prisons
“COVID-19 relief money should be used for COVID-19 relief. Period,” Congresswoman Terri Sewell said.
Attorney general announces task force to combat COVID-19 fraud
The Department of Justice and its partner agencies have already been working to hold hundreds of bad actors accountable.
May 18, 2021
U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Alabama announces retirement
Louis V. Franklin Sr. retired after three decades of public service.
March 1, 2021
McCutcheon says House is drafting a bill to pay for new prisons with a bond issue
McCutcheon said that the legislators were concerned that under the governor’s plan, the state would never own the facilities.
Alabama leaders reject Capitol Hill violence
“Today is a very dark day for our country,” said U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama.
Ten issues that will face Alabama in 2021
Here are the top 10 issues — some old and some new — that are likely to face the state of Alabama in 2021.
Court enters permanent injunction against companies in tech support fraud scheme
The co-conspirators allegedly have defrauded hundreds of elderly and vulnerable U.S. victims.
Gambling study group issues report but has no deal with Poarch Creeks
Strange said that a compact with the PCI would be negotiated after the Legislature passed the constitutional amendment.
Doctor and her husband plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute opioids
Elizabeth Korcz, M.D., age 47, and her husband and practice manager Matthew Korcz, age 47, both pleaded guilty.