Two Alabama correctional officers arrested in connection with prison death The two were arrested recently for allegedly not rendering aid when a man became stuck in his cell’s automated door…
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Man serving at Easterling prison died in March By EDDIE BURKHALTER There have been at least 15 preventable deaths — suicides, overdoses, and homicides — in Alabama prisons so far…
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If we’re going to elect an idiot as our U.S. senator, let’s at least elect an idiot from Alabama. By JOEY KENNEDY One fact that even Republicans and Democrats can…
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Alabama still celebrates Confederate Memorial Day, but only because some people need to be reminded who the real enemy is. By JOSH MOON It was Poor White People’s Day in…
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Former Alabama correctional officer indicted for beating three compliant prisoners The DOJ in a lawsuit against Alabama alleges the state’s correctional officers’ use of violence and coverups are unconstitutional. By…
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Alabama’s new budget to extend Medicaid coverage for mothers after childbirth By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com Women in Alabama who qualify for Medicaid during pregnancy will have coverage for a year…
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CDC Issues “National Health Alert” after Group of Alabama Children Diagnosed with Hepatitis and Adenovirus. By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com The Centers for Disease Control has issued a national health alert…
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By: Jacob Holmes The aim of the law is to give homeless youth access to vital documents they need to engage in programs and employment. Homeless youth in Alabama will…
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Report: Alabama among states with most workers earning less than $15 an hour By Eddie Burkhalter Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour would benefit 896,551 workers in…
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Gov. Kay Ivey signs six tax relief bills into law Among the bills signed into law is one to exempt some taxable retirement income for older Alabamians and increased deductions…
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