Sheriff’s

Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments

Ivey on Monday announced appointments to fill vacancies in three district judgeship positions and one sheriff position across the state.

February 11, 2025

14 county commissioners, sheriffs endorse Rep. Jerry Carl

Carl is running for re-election in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District.

October 11, 2023

Ivey announces start of grants to offset lost pistol permit fees

The grants seek to fill the revenue gap from the Legislature's decision to eliminate the requirement for concealed carry permits.

Jacob Holmes

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February 7, 2023

Ivey touts law enforcement endorsements

Ivey accused "liberal-run cities" of taking the side of "rioters and street thugs" while "villainizing" officers.

May 11, 2022

Alabama law enforcement officials speak out against permitless carry legislation

The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet and consider SB1 and SB12 Wednesday.

John H. Glenn

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February 2, 2022

Sen. Albritton promises to push legislation to reduce jail overcrowding

The legislation would aim reduce jail overcrowding and make the state pay for state inmates in county jails.

Brandon Moseley

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December 7, 2020

Senate committee approves permitless carry bill

The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to give a favorable report to a permitless carry bill—also called constitutional carry by its proponents—which would allow all Alabama adult citizens who have not lost their gun rights to carry their weapons concealed without having to purchase a concealed carry permit. Senate Bill 1 is sponsored by … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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March 6, 2020

McCutcheon not optimistic about passage of “constitutional carry” legislation

Alabama House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, discussed gun legislation that could appear before the House of Representatives this year. In past sessions, constitutional carry legislation has made it out of the Alabama Senate, but stalls in the House. This year, Rep. Andrew Sorrell, R-Muscle Shoals, is carrying the bill in the House. APR asked McCutcheon whether … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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February 18, 2020

Chip Brown introduces bill to allow judge to deny bail to violent offenders

Wednesday, State Representative Chip Brown (R – Mobile) and Angela Harris, the mother of Auburn murder victim Aniah Blanchard, were in Montgomery urging legislators to support a proposed Alabama Constitutional amendment that allows prosecutors and judges broader discretion in requesting and denying bail to those accused of committing violent crimes. Section 16 of the 1901 … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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January 23, 2020