State Prattville Library Board returns books to shelf, declines to move others The board previously decided to move six books within the children’s room of the library to a higher shelf. Jacob HolmesAugust 4, 2023
Health Alabama Cannabis Commission chair resigns after legal challenge The complaint alleged Steven Stokes is ineligible lead the commission while serving on the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees. Jacob HolmesAugust 4, 2023
Courts “We’re not back at square one.” Federal court refuses to relitigate Section Two violation Republicans in the state Legislature reportedly crafted the new map with the intent of once again provoking a U.S. Supreme Court challenge. Jacob HolmesAugust 3, 2023
National UAB infectious disease expert tapped to replace Fauci at NIH Marrazzo will have her work cut out for her, as the COVID-19 pandemic put prior director Anthony Fauci under a microscope. Jacob HolmesAugust 3, 2023
Party politics ALGOP chair submits rule change to ban AEA donations in school board races The rule change comes as tensions rise between the Republican Party and the AEA. Jacob HolmesAugust 2, 2023
President Trump indicted in special counsel probe into 2020 election interference This is the third indictment of the former President, which together include more than 40 separate charges. Jacob HolmesAugust 1, 2023
Legislature State Sen. Weaver to bring bill in response to false abduction of Carlee Russell The bill will create a felony for carrying out a false abudction. Jacob HolmesAugust 1, 2023
Courts Abortion fund sues AG to prevent prosecution of people helping women seek abortions Two separate suits have been filed challenging threats of prosecution against such individuals. Jacob HolmesAugust 1, 2023
Courts Plaintiffs in voting rights suit object to state’s new congressional map The Department of Justice also expressed its own internet in the case on Friday. Jacob HolmesJuly 31, 2023
Legislature Report: State Sen. Tim Melson in critical condition after heart attack Melson underwent a life-saving liver transplant in 2009, five years before being elected to his current seat. Jacob HolmesJuly 28, 2023