Ward: Pardoning simple Alabama marijuana offenses “won’t have an impact”
The director of the Bureau of Pardons and Paroles said fewer than 100 people are in state prison solely on marijuana charges.
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“A moral and legal disaster:” SPLC throws support behind prison strike
The SPLC said the strike "demonstrates the understandable frustration of those incarcerated and their desire to be heard."
Gov. Kay Ivey signs proclamation declaring October Alabama HBCU Month
Alabama has the largest number of HBCUs in the nation.
October 13, 2022
White House weighs in on Tuberville’s “reparation” comments
The White House is among a chorus of state and national figures speaking out against the senator's comments.
House Minority Leader: Tuberville belongs in “concussion protocol”
As Tuberville remains silent, the criticism of his racist remarks grows and an odd defense emerges.
Libertarians call for end to “civil rights violations” against Lee County candidate
Lee County Commission candidate Lance Farrar said he is being unfairly blocked from attending commission meetings.
Federal court orders Alabama Secretary of State to turn over voting records
Federal Judge Myron Thompson questioned Secretary Merrill's motivations in denying GBM the voter registration records.
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See recent postsTommy Tuberville should resign…but he won’t
Tuberville’s remarks were offensive at every level — worse because they disparaged so many of us he was elected to represent.
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See recent postsReparations by any other name would smell as racist
A couple of conservative news outlets in Alabama have apparently taken it upon themselves to correct the record.
Inflation continues to weigh on small business optimism
Thirty percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem.
October 12, 2022