ADOC suspends Elmore guard after video of prison beating
The Alabama Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Services Division is investigating the incident and "the response by the staff involved."
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Alabama superintendent: “Don’t Say Gay” enforcement starts at local school boards
At this time, superintendent Eric Mackey said he is not aware of any teachers who have been reported to the state board.
SPLC Action Fund endorses Donald, Bell
Moshae Donald is the Democratic nominee for Mobile district attorney. Ashley Bell is the Democratic nominee for a district judgeship in Shelby County.
Alabama’s COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations drop considerably
The state's current positivity rate is 11.4 percent, a considerable decline from one month ago when the positivity rate was 24.6 percent.
Incarcerated man dies at St. Clair Correctional Facility
At least 22 incarcerated individuals have died in the facility since June of 2021.
Alabama’s August unemployment rate holds steady at 2.6 percent
August’s rate is well below August 2021’s rate of 3.3 percent.
September 19, 2022
Video appears to show Alabama prison guard beating incarcerated man
The name of the incarcerated individual being beaten is not currently known.
Bill banning “divisive concepts” expected to return in upcoming session
The bill will likely look very similar to the previous language, which fell just short of being considered by the full Senate at the end of the session.
Legislators Ledbetter, Orr call for excess funds to go toward tax rebate
The money would come from the Education trust Fund, which currently has a $700 million surplus.
YWCA survey shows cost of living, gun violence among women’s top concerns
Abortion access was also a key concern particularly for young women and women of color.