Courts Cannabis licenses on hold as court weighs claim of Open Meetings Act violation AMCC attorney William Webster threatened to air applicants' "dirty laundry" by foregoing executive session entirely if the court finds in favor of the plaintiffs. Jacob HolmesAugust 18, 2023
Local news Level-funding of Prattville library infuriates book-challenging group Even level-funding the library has upset members of Clean Up Prattville, the group challenging the inclusion of certain books. Jacob HolmesAugust 17, 2023
State Judge John Carroll, former dean of Cumberland Law School, dies Carroll served for 14 years as a U.S. magistrate judge and as the dean of the law school from 2001-2014. Jacob HolmesAugust 17, 2023
Courts Singleton plaintiffs argue State’s map is racially gerrymandered The Singleton plaintiffs had their day in court Tuesday, arguing that the state's map committed racial gerrymandering. Jacob HolmesAugust 16, 2023
State “National” neo-Confederate conference to be held in Wetumpka The SCC, labeled a hate group by the SPLC, states its goal is to re-establish an "independant (sic) Southern republic.” Jacob HolmesAugust 16, 2023
Courts Judges show skepticism at state’s proposed remedial congressional map “What I hear you saying is the state of Alabama deliberately disregarded our instruction,” said U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer. Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2023
State Alabama Public Library Service board asks AG for opinion on regulating local libraries The vote came at the urging of APLS District 5 board member John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Republican Party. Jacob HolmesAugust 14, 2023
Courts Alabama Patriot Front leader convicted in Idaho Wesley Van Horn was convicted Friday of conspiracy to riot in Couer d'Alene, Idaho. Jacob HolmesAugust 14, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Commission once again awarding licenses Once again, the new licenses can be expected to be challenged with an onslaught of lawsuits. Jacob HolmesAugust 11, 2023
Courts President of former API legal arm steps down to join staff of Chief Justice Tom Parker As Matt Clark steps down, his wife Laura Clark has been selected to take over the conservative legal firm. Jacob HolmesAugust 10, 2023