Alabama Prison Official Missing After Escorting Inmate
A prison official from Alabama is missing after escorting an inmate to a courthouse for a hearing.
Tag: Alabama
US Challenges Alabama Law on Transgender Youth
The Justice Department said it filed a complaint on Friday challenging a law in Alabama that criminalizes some gender-affirming treatments for transgender youth.Earlier this month, Alabama’s Republican governor signed into law the bill, which makes…
Poll: Rep. Mo Brooks 'Far Behind' in Alabama Senate GOP Primary
Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., the Alabama Daily News reports, is running third and “far behind” in a poll for his state’s Republican Senate primary. In addition, the Washington Examiner reports that former President Donald Trump…
Trump Calls Mo Brooks 'Disappointing' in Alabama Senate Race
Former President Donald Trump told a news outlet that he is displeased with the performance of Rep. Mo Brooks, the candidate he endorsed for Alabama’s U.S. Senate race, and suggested he is open to backing…
Alabama Senate Votes to Allow Concealed Handguns Without Permit
Alabama could soon become the latest state to allow people to carry concealed handguns in public without first getting a permit.The Alabama Senate on Thursday voted 23-6 for the House-passed bill that would abolish the…
Alabama House Votes to Allow Concealed Handguns Without Permit
The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation ending the requirement for a person to get a permit in order to carry a concealed handgun in public.Lawmakers voted 65-37 for the bill after Republicans…
Supreme Court Clears Way for Execution of Alabama Inmate
The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday night for the state of Alabama to execute an inmate who contended that an intellectual disability combined with the state’s inattention cost him a chance to avoid lethal…
FedEx 'Appalled' More Packages Found Dumped in Alabama Woods
International shipper FedEx on Thursday said it was “appalled” after police discovered packages dumped in a wooded area off a road in Chilton County, Ala., earlier this week.
Nick Saban Rips 'Self-Absorbed' Alabama Fans
University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban this week hit out at “self-absorbed” fans of the team who don’t “appreciate” the effort that the team makes and no longer enjoy their victories …
Alabama AG Sues to Halt Biden's Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Twitter that he has filed a lawsuit to block a major part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus vaccine mandate. Marshall, a Republican, said he is fighting…
Alabama Lawmakers OK Plan to Build Prisons With COVID Relief Funds
Alabama lawmakers approved a plan Friday to tap $400 million from the American Rescue Plan to help build two super-size prisons, brushing off criticism from congressional Democrats the money was not intended for such projects.
Deceased Alabama Man's Family Urges Vaccinations Amid ICU Bed Shortage
The family of an Alabama man who died after struggling to find an available hospital bed due to full cardiac ICUs within 200 miles is urging skeptical Americans to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Alabama Gov. Ivey: GOP Govs 'United in Fighting Back' Against COVID Mandates
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement of coronavirus mandates affecting more than 100 million U.S. workers and companies, Republican governors are ”united in fighting back,” according to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey.In a tweet Friday morning, Ivey…
Trump Claims 'Record $1.2M' Raised Saturday at Alabama Rally
Former President Donald Trump declared his Cullman, Alabama, rally Saturday night raised a record $1.2 million, a claim Newsmax could not independently confirm as of this writing.
Alabama City Declares COVID State of Emergency Ahead of Trump Rally
An Alabama city reportedly declared a COVID-19 state of emergency ahead of President Donald Trump’s rally Saturday – sending first responders to the event to treat medical emergencies…