4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (663+ words) As Mobile County Sheriff, one of my most important responsibilities is protecting the people of our community. That means responding to crimes after they happen, but also supporting common-sense measures that help prevent harm before it occurs. Today, one of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (528+ words) Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed says more Alabamians are working than at any point in state history as employment continues to grow across the state. “For this year, we have, based on our statistical detail, more Alabamians working than…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (587+ words) House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and Senate President Pro Tem Garland Gudger are already looking toward the 2027 Legislature as Alabama prepares for a new governor, new statewide officials and a new State House. Speaking separately with Alabama Public Television’s Capitol Journal…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (24+ words) Alabama's Taylor's Law generates confusion as amendment aimed at driving age fails. Alabama's Taylor's Law generates confusion as amendment aimed at driving age fails....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (720+ words) Countless hours of investigation involving multiple agencies earlier this year culminated in guilty pleas from a flagrant violator of numerous Alabama wildlife laws. “We had been receiving calls in Jackson and DeKalb counties about hearing a gunshot at night,” Elrod…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (550+ words) As more Alabama law enforcement agencies rely on Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems to investigate crimes and locate missing people, officials say the technology has become an essential tool in modern policing — provided agencies have clear policies…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (547+ words) As Alabama lawmakers begin preparing for the 2027 legislative session, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said discussions are already underway on several major issues, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), prisons, public safety and the possibility of renewed gambling legislation. “I…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (72+ words) Social justice groups calling for the city's Police Civilian Oversight Board to have hiring, firing power and additional funds. Madison groups call for hiring, firing power in wake of police shooting MADISON - Days after Madison police officers shot and killed…...

2+ mon, 14+ hour ago   (518+ words) Energy Institute of Alabama President and CEO Clay Scofield joined state policymakers and energy leaders from across the South this weekend to discuss one of the region’s most pressing challenges: ensuring reliable, affordable electricity as demand continues to grow. Speaking…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (268+ words) Alabama is joining the Trump administration’s campaign against unemployment fraud and waste in federal programs, with state workforce officials pointing to one of the lowest improper payment rates in the country. Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced the…...