Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Johnson

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State settles with Deputy Brad Johnson’s family

BY: - July 5, 2023

Alabama will pay $1 million dollars to the family of Brad Johnson, a deputy sheriff from Bibb County who was killed last year in pursuit of a motor vehicle. The amount is the maximum allowed under law, according to the statement from the Governor’s office. Johnson was killed last June when he and Bibb County […]

Bill reducing good time incentives for inmates headed to Gov. Kay Ivey

BY: - April 12, 2023

A bill that would cut the sentence reductions an inmate can get for good behavior headed to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk on Tuesday.  SB1, sponsored by Sen. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, passed the Alabama House of Representatives on a 79-24 vote.  Supporters said the bill, which stemmed from the death of a Bibb County deputy last […]