‘They’re going to kill me in here’: Families testify about violence in Alabama prisons
Lawmakers should “spend time in prison for a few days,” said Sen. Vivian Figures.
Tuberville, Britt praise Trump running mate Sen. JD Vance: ‘It’s time to unite our nation’
Tuberville said Vance was a young, energetic pick who learned “everything about politics in a short period of time.”
Feds investigate complaints against Alabama’s disability rights watchdog
The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program is under federal review after a series of complaints.
FDA recalls mushroom-based product following illnesses in 20 states, including Alabama
People who have consumed the products have reportedly experienced seizures, confusion, abnormal heart rates and other symptoms, according to the FDA.
Why your child’s swimsuit color could help save their life
Your child’s swimsuit color could matter more than you think and could make a big difference when it comes to safety.
Alabama window business accused of scamming customers; state looking for more victims
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall secured a restraining order against Legend Windows, saying the business tricked customers into making deposits for new windows and doors but failed to deliver the products.
A rare comet will pass by Earth for first time in 70 years this weekend
Comet 13P/Olbers, named after astronomer Heinrich Olbers, was first identified in 1815. The comet is a periodic occurrence that’s visible every 69 years. It last appeared in the sky in 1956.
Scammers targeting food stamp recipients in Alabama, DHR warns
Nearly 375,000 families in Alabama are enrolled in SNAP, a program that provides monthly payments to low-income households to help them buy food.
Elder abuse on the rise in Alabama: State seeks foster families as reports spike 125%
Alabama is looking for foster care families for elderly and adult residents, citing a steep rise in elder abuse in the state over the last decade.
Bomb threats to Alabama synagogues, attempted book bans among incidents in new SPLC hate report
The number of hate and extremist groups nationwide rose to a record high last year, as Alabamians faced dozens of instances of threats, intimidation and harassment, according to a new report.
A free house is just one piece of the plan to revitalize Alabama’s fastest-shrinking city
A new effort to build more affordable homes in Selma has the potential to not only be a foundation for economic and social growth, but also a model for the nation struggling with an affordable housing crisis.
Marijuana would remain illegal in Alabama despite federal change: ‘Even more confusion’
If the federal government moves forward with a plan to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, some worry that it will cause further confusion about what’s legal and not legal in states like Alabama.
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