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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."

September 19, 2022

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.

September 19, 2022

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.

September 19, 2022

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.

September 19, 2022

Incarcerated man dies at St. Clair Correctional Facility

At least 22 incarcerated individuals have died in the facility since June of 2021.

September 19, 2022

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.

September 16, 2022

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.

September 16, 2022

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.

September 16, 2022

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.

September 16, 2022