Elections Blanchard: Write-in campaigns led to withdrawal from electronic voting machine lawsuit Last Week, Blanchard asked a Montgomery County Circuit Court handling the case to withdraw her from the litigation. John H. GlennAugust 30, 2022
Courts Federal ruling on Arkansas law is a bad sign for Alabama’s trans treatment ban On Thursday, the Eighth Circuit upheld an injunction placed on Arkansas' Save Adolescents From Experimentation Act. John H. GlennAugust 29, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations continue to decline Earlier this month, the state reached 20,000 deaths because of COVID-19, according to data released by ADPH. John H. GlennAugust 26, 2022
State Jesse Skaggs named chief of staff for Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth Skaggs is scheduled to assume duties as chief of staff beginning Oct. 1. John H. GlennAugust 26, 2022
State Ivey visits mining site turned development project in Walker County The development of the site is expected to complete its first phase in 2024. John H. GlennAugust 25, 2022
Courts SPLC, ACLU of Alabama appeal dismissal of judgeship transfer lawsuit Both groups argued the transfer of a criminal court judgeship violated the state constitution. John H. GlennAugust 24, 2022
Municipal elections Victory for moderates, incumbents in Mountain Brook City Council election Incumbents and moderates were challenged by a slate of outsider candidates. John H. GlennAugust 24, 2022
Economy Scottsboro Starbucks union election results in a tie Four contested ballots are to be examined by the National Labor Relations Board in the coming days. John H. GlennAugust 24, 2022
Public safety Perry Hooper Jr. arrested on first-degree sexual abuse charge Hooper is a member of the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee and a former state representative. John H. GlennAugust 23, 2022
Elections Secretary of State’s Office receives unsigned threat of mass “sick out” The letter cites insufficient salaries and lack of benefits as contributing factors. John H. GlennAugust 23, 2022