JASPER, Ala. — A mounting controversy surrounding the Walker County Sheriff’s Office has led to public calls for the resignation of Sheriff Nick Smith, following the indictments of deputies and former jail staff in connection with the death of an inmate. The scandal dates back to January 2023, when Tony Mitchell, a 33-year-old inmate at…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A glaring error by the U.S. Department of Education has drawn sharp criticism after it mistakenly identified the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa as the subject of a federal investigation into race-based discrimination practices. The actual target of the probe is the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), a separate institution within…

CORRECTION: the U.S. Department of Education clarified that the investigation previously reported to involve the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) is actually focused on the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into the University of Alabama, alleging violations of federal civil rights laws…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers are spearheading a federal effort to safeguard the state’s civil rights landmarks, amid growing concerns that attempts to sell or neglect these historic sites reflect a broader effort to erase uncomfortable truths about America’s past. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell and state Rep. Shomari Figures introduced the Civil Rights Landmarks Protection…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened an investigation into the University of Alabama, alleging violations of federal civil rights laws through race-based scholarships and segregation in university programs. The inquiry is part of a sweeping federal effort targeting 52 universities across the country, signaling a significant…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville has introduced the Honey Integrity Act, a bill aimed at protecting U.S. honey producers and consumers from counterfeit imports often diluted with cheaper sweeteners like corn syrup. The legislation would establish a federal standard for honey and require reporting on enforcement actions against mislabeled or adulterated products. “Honey…