Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

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Prisons

Protestors call for prison guard accountability

Lawmakers overseeing the prisons discussed expanding accountability for how complaints are addressed.

April 23, 2026

Autauga sheriff sues commission over jail conditions

The sheriff evacuated the jail a year ago, claiming mold threatened the health and safety of inmates and staff.

May 26, 2025

Autauga County Commission feuds with sheriff over conditions in county jail

The commission ignored complaints about the jail lacking “functioning fire alarm systems since 2016."

June 19, 2024

Autauga County Sheriff evacuates county jail citing safety concerns

Asking the County Commission to address “health and safety issues,” Sheriff Mark Harrell evacuated the Autauga County jail on Thursday.

June 7, 2024

Bill to jail librarians appears to also make many stores “public nuisances”

Under the law, any premises used to sell or show R-rated movies could end up being considered a public nuisance.

May 2, 2024

House advances bill allowing arrest of librarians

The bill would provide an avenue for librarians to be arrested if someone challenges a book as being "harmful to minors."

April 26, 2024

ALGOP pushing for bill to allow jailing of librarians

The Alabama Republican Party voted Saturday to encourage the Legislature to repeal protections for librarians.

February 13, 2024

John Rogers is in jail. Why isn’t Donald Trump?

If John Rogers is in jail for witness tampering, why isn't Donald Trump?

November 3, 2023

ALDOT director charged in relation to property dispute

A personal attorney for Cooper said the charges stem from a property dispute with his neighbor.

June 13, 2023

Mike Hubbard is still scheming to help himself. That’s who he is

No matter the costs. No matter the friendships lost. No matter the ethical lines crossed. Mike Hubbard will protect Mike Hubbard.

November 17, 2021