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Alabama congressmen honor law enforcement during National Police Week

Members of Alabama's congressional delegation saluted the dedication and sacrifice of America’s law enforcement officers.

May 14, 2021

Legislature passes lifetime concealed carry gun permit bill

Gun owners would be able to buy lifetime permits but sheriffs will rerun background checks at least every five years.

April 9, 2021

Senate passes bill to create statewide database on law enforcement officers

All law enforcement agencies would be required to share information about all of their officers.

March 5, 2021

Birmingham man sentenced to 204 months in prison for shooting carjacking victim

Joshua J. Young of Birmingham pleaded guilty in 2019 to one count of carjacking and other charges.

February 2, 2021

Ivey awards nearly $30,000 to provide safety equipment to state Bureau of Pardons and Paroles

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $29,950 to provide protective gear to a branch of Alabama’s law enforcement community. The grant to the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles will be used to purchase bulletproof vests for parole officers who often make in-home visits and face other situations where their welfare could be threatened. “Each day … Continued

August 31, 2020

Point 27 honors fallen Alabama law enforcement officers

Point 27, a global nonprofit based in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday honored two fallen Alabama law enforcement officers, Phenix City Police Department Assistant Chief Gail Green-Gilliam, and Air Force veteran and Moody Police Department Lt. Stephen Williams. Gilliam died June 24 after contracting COVID-19 as the result of a presumed exposure during an outbreak within … Continued

July 23, 2020

Quinton Ross: What should we tell our youth on the death of George Floyd?

The following is Alabama State University President Quinton T. Ross Jr.’s statement in full on the death of George Floyd. For the past few days, I, like many others have been viewing through the lens of the media, the reaction of our country to the deplorable and senseless death of yet another defenseless black person … Continued

June 1, 2020

U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town recognizes Police Week

There is a virtual candlelight vigil scheduled for May 13 at 7 p.m. CST in honor of the law enforcement officers who have died protecting our communities and way of life. In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town released a statement recognizing the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local, … Continued

May 12, 2020

Alabama close to allowing hot dogs to be rescued

Most readers know that we’ve had a grumble of pugs for years. We lost four in the grumble last year. All of our dogs are rescues, and most of them have some disability: unable to walk well, blindness, incontinence, a perpetually crooked head. And most of the pugs are elderly, so we expect to lose … Continued

February 20, 2020

Ivey announces grant to train prosecutors, law enforcement officers on traffic laws

Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Friday the award of a grant to train the state’s prosecutors and law enforcement on traffic safety laws. “Law enforcement officers and prosecutors at all levels work together to enforce and uphold Alabama’s traffic laws,” Ivey said in a press release Friday. “I am pleased to support this program which … Continued

August 12, 2019