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Gov. Ivey, ABC Board consider new alcohol rules after Montgomery shooting

Ivey and the ABC Board proposed new alcohol restrictions to prohibit off-premise alcohol consumption and new safety measures.

October 29, 2025

Gov. Ivey awards over $9 million for enforcement efforts to increase highway safety

State officials funded increased traffic law enforcement and campaigns promoting safe driving, aiming to reduce fatalities and improve road safety.

October 20, 2025

Montgomery PD still seeking multiple suspects following Saturday shooting

The Montgomery City Council also voted to suspend the downtown entertainment district in response to the shooting.

October 8, 2025

Montgomery mass shooting leaves 2 dead, criticism and heartbreak

The shooting took place during an unusually busy weekend in Montgomery, sending tourists scrambling for cover.

October 6, 2025

Pamela Casey loans $500,000 to AG campaign, highlights prosecutorial experience

Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey announced Friday that she has loaned her campaign $500,000.

September 3, 2025

PARCA: Jefferson County sees fewer homicides and overdoses in 2025

Homicides and overdose deaths have dropped significantly in Jefferson County in 2025 with progress in public safety and health efforts.

July 31, 2025

Mayor Reed touts crime drop, city progress in 2025 mid-year Montgomery update

From crime reduction to community centers, Reed says “Montgomery is working”

July 8, 2025

Violence prevention is “heart” work — and it starts with us

Violence prevention isn’t just about data or funding — it’s about presence.

June 23, 2025

Alabama Reentry Commission releases final report

The commission released its final report ahead of the group's continuation as a task force to continue monitoring progress.

June 3, 2025

Rep. Strong chairs Homeland hearing focused on mass gathering events

During the hearing, Strong probed federal, state, local, and private sector coordination to secure mass gatherings including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics.

May 23, 2025