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Alabama prison costs rising: How does spending per inmate compare to other southeastern states?
Alabama spends less than most other southeastern states to maintain its prisoners, although the state is paying substantially more per inmate than a few years ago. At a budget hearing this week, Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm showed legislators a chart that ranked Alabama fifth out of nine southeastern states with a daily average cost of $83.
Alabama schools add metal detectors, new rules for safety and security
Students and parents are adjusting to a new school year, and with that comes new safety and security measures enacted in schools statewide. Multiple Alabama school districts are implementing new security systems like metal detectors and X-ray machines. Others are incorporating more school resource officers on campus. Mo Canady, executive...
Fear, anger follow Haitian immigrants working at an Alabama poultry plant: Here’s the reality
The appearance of buses in several north Alabama cities last week prompted questions and community meetings about Haitian immigration in the state. Last week, photographs of people entering and exiting charter buses in Albertville were shared on Facebook, with users questioning what purpose the buses served, who was on them, and where they were coming from.
Alert: Alabama Faces Hazardous Heat Index Values Up to 108
Dangerous hot conditions continue across Alabama with concerning potential heat index values. The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Heat Advisory on Friday, August 16, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. This advisory covers the following counties: Bibb, Blount, Fayette, Greene, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa,...
Alabama Law Enforcment Agency celebrates Aviation’s 50th anniversary
Today marks a significant date in ALEA’s Aviation Unit history. On this day 50 years ago, Jerry Hatfield took delivery of the Agency’s first helicopter, a N203PS an OH-13T (Bell 47) in Tucson, AZ. Beginning his flight back to Alabama with no radios, a sketchy set of maps (road maps) he slowly followed U.S. 80 to finally reach Montgomery, three days and nine fuel stops later.
New Postpartum Program Aims to Decrease Post-birth Complications and Readmissions in Alabama
Half of pregnancy-related deaths in Alabama occur in the first six weeks postpartum. Studies show early recognition and treatment of post-birth complications can prevent many of these deaths. The Alabama Perinatal Quality Collaborative, housed in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, launched a Postpartum Awareness Bracelet...
Trucking company founded in 1958 absorbed by conglomerate
An Alabama trucking company operating under the same family since 1958 has been acquired by a Kentucky conglomerate. Haney and White Enterprise out of Shepherdsville, Kentucky finalized the acquisition of BR Williams Trucking and BR Williams LTL Logistics based in Oxford, Alabama, this month. Haney and White owns Haney and White Logistics and Running Ox […] The post Trucking company founded in 1958 absorbed by conglomerate appeared first on CDLLife.
Alabama boutique hotel named nation’s best in new survey
A distinctive Alabama hotel with just 10 suites has been picked as the nation’s best boutique hotel by voters in USA Today’s 10Best survey. The GunRunner Hotel in Florence was identified as one of 20 finalists in the competition back in July. Results were revealed Wednesday, and the hotel didn’t just make the final 10: It came in at No. 1.
Reports Claim Alabama Rapper Super Nard Has Passed Away — Is It True?
It seems that all too often, musical talents from all over the world are taken before they have their chance to really shine. And now, fans of Alabama rapper Super Nard, who was gaining major popularity in recent years, have been left reeling following reports that the musician has died. The first rumors began swirling after a post from Montgomery's Hood News on Facebook shared a photo of the rapper with the caption, "Rest up, Super Nard."However, because no official statement has been made by Nard's family or friends, fans of the musician really aren't sure what to believe. Here's...
Another Alabama IVF clinic is to close at year’s end
An Alabama IVF clinic that kept providing in vitro fertilization treatments even while others suspended them during weeks of uncertainty following a state Supreme Court ruling says it will close January 1 – further narrowing IVF options in a state that already had few providers.
Alvin Henderson listed as No. 8 running back in 2025 class by On3
Four-star Auburn running back commit Alvin Henderson added another accolade to this illustrious high school career last week. On3 sports listed Henderson as their No. 8 running back in next year’s recruiting class. A consensus top 20 back in the class, Henderson is the second-highest-ranked SEC commit, trailing only future LSU Tiger Harlem Berry on the list. Fellow four-star Auburn target Ousame Kromah checked in as number four. The 5-10, 198-pound Henderson flipped his commitment from Penn State to Auburn back in June. Now entering his senior season at Elba High School in Elba, Alabama, Henderson has a chance to contend for...
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