Roundup: As Alabama prepares to execute death row inmate, many call for halt to execution
Alabama is preparing to execute death row inmate Charles Lee “Sonny” Burton on March 12, prompting calls from advocates for…
Roundup: Alabama Public Television weighing PBS partnership again
Alabama Public Television will once again consider dropping their partnership with PBS, with APT executive director Wayne Reid announcing last…
2026 Alabama legislative session: 26 bills to watch
The 2026 Alabama Legislative Session kicked off Jan. 13, with lawmakers in the state House of Representatives and Senate beginning…
Roundup: Alabama’s newest prison opening delayed; state eyes borrowing money for more prison construction
Alabama’s newest prison, a $1 billion mega-facility currently under construction in Elmore County, will not open on schedule, the Alabama…
Roundup: State library board hearing on transgender book rule raises questions about politicization
The Alabama Public Library Service held a public hearing last week regarding a proposed rule targeting what the board has…
Families begin receiving inaugural CHOOSE Act funds subsidizing private education
Alabama families who applied to receive funds through Alabama’s new voucher-like school choice program — created by 2024 legislation, the…
Roundup: Grants issued for transportation in Birmingham and Lawrence County
Alabama top stories in brief Alabama receives large grants for transportation in Birmingham and Lawrence County Two projects in Alabama…
Roundup: New tough-on-crime legislation doesn’t address the issue of overcrowding
Alabama top stories in brief New tough-on-crime legislation doesn’t address the issue of overcrowding This legislative session has seen Alabama…
Roundup: Budget for Elmore County prison raised by 57%
Alabama top stories in brief Budget for Elmore County prison raised by 57% A few weeks ago, the Alabama Corrections…
Roundup: New bills pre-filed as part of reform efforts for ADOC
We’ve had some pretty good weather lately. If you get the chance, make sure you take advantage of the comfortable…