Justice Department Sues Alabama Over Prison Conditions
The federal lawsuit is an effort to get the state to improve prison conditions after negotiations with officials failed to result in voluntary change.
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High School Football: Beloved Fall Tradition Or Unnecessary Coronavirus Risk?
Athletic associations in more than 30 states allow high school football to be played during the coronavirus pandemic. Parents, boosters and fans say it's needed. But is playing safe?
DOJ: Alabama Prisons For Men Are Unconstitutional Because Staff Abuse Inmates
The U.S. Justice Department says there are unconstitutional conditions in Alabama's prison system. The government alleges guards use excessive force on men incarcerated in the state's prisons.
Baseball-Starved Fans Turn Out To Watch Middle-Aged Men Play
With Major League Baseball games to be played in empty stadiums, and the minor league season cancelled, fans are showing up at amateur leagues.
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Easier Voting By Mail In Alabama During Coronavirus
A lower-court judge had allowed less rigorous terms for absentee voting because of the pandemic. That ruling was blocked a dozen days before a primary run-off there.
Alabama's Top Health Officer: Without Compliance, Health Orders Can Only Go So Far
Alabama extended its health orders in response to the jump in coronavirus infections. But State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says officials have had trouble enforcing the orders already in place.
Confederate Monument Removed After Birmingham Mayor's Vow To 'Finish The Job'
In Birmingham, Ala., protesters had felled one monument and were targeting another when Randall Woodfin stepped in, saying he'd ensure it came down. Still, its permanent removal is in question.
To Reach The Homeless, An Alabama Church Brings 'The Steeple To The Streets'
Montgomery County has emerged as a COVID-19 hot spot. At River City Church, where half the congregation is or once was homeless, outreach programs work to protect their most vulnerable.
Mayor Of Montgomery, Ala.: 'We Have Not Won The Battle With COVID-19 Yet'
Almost half of the COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County, Ala., were confirmed in the last 14 days. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says one problem is people who "have decided that the pandemic is over."
Alabama Opening Theaters, Zoos And Water Parks Despite Recent Rise In Cases
Gov. Kay Ivey is relaxing restrictions on schools, water parks and other elements of normal life. Since early March, Alabama has received more than 501,000 jobless claims.