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Action plan coming together to make Selma High School safer Selma High School was the scene of a shooting near the cafeteria in early April. (Source: WSFA 12 News) By Bryan Henry | April 23, 2021 at 4:56 PM CDT - Updated April 23 at 4:56 PM SELMA, Ala. (WSFA) - Friday was another major brainstorming session at Selma High School to deal with the aftermath of the shots fired inside the school three weeks ago. The “home of the Saints” became home to a high-profile meeting Friday that included the head of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state public school superintendent. �...

Alabama News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)has announced the promotion of Capt. Jonathan Archer to Chief of the agency’s Driver License Division. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said, “Chief Archer possesses a winning combination of determination and the vision of excellence in which the agency truly requires. We are excited to have an outstanding leader that has a passion for serving the citizens of Alabama.” Chief Archer has been a valued member of ALEA since consolidation and initially began his role with the agency in the Marine Patrol Division. His career in law enforcement be...

State lawmakers weigh state agency, department requests for millions Budget hearings held to determine where your tax money goes in 2021 By Lydia Nusbaum | January 29, 2021 at 7:43 PM CST - Updated January 29 at 9:45 PM MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - State lawmakers are weighing requests from departments that asked for millions of more dollars for the upcoming legislative session. Ten state agencies presented their requests at the budget hearings Tuesday through Thursday. Here is the link to view their presentations. The Alabama State Department of Education asked for a $459 million increase ...

State agencies presented their budget requests to lawmakers Wednesday.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency asks for funding to put more state troopers on road Updated Jan 28, 2021; Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Hal Taylor has requested a $19 million increase in ALEA’S budget for 2022, including $7 million to hire, train, and equip 50 state troopers. Taylor said ALEA has 507 troopers on the road, the most in recent years, and has a goal of having 650 on patrol. Taylor gave a presentation to legislators at a budget hearing Wednesday. The hearings continue today. Taylor said ALEA had 370 troopers on the road two years ago and increased that to 430 a year a...