Courts Reentry Commission: Proposition of new municipal court database Alabama judges propose a database to consolidate municipal court cases, allowing concurrent sentences for smoother inmate reentry. Mary Claire Wooten3 days ago
Courts Greene County sheriff: Several bingo casinos operating illegally In a lawsuit, the sheriff claims numerous casinos are operating improperly and have defied his orders and directions. Josh MoonOctober 26, 2023
Courts Judge dismisses Birmingham Southern suit over Distressed Institution loan Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson said he did not have authority to force the state to loan the college money. Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2023
Courts Elmore County mother battles court, grandparents’ rights bill to protect kids An Elmore County judge is forcing a child into visitations with a family member under investigation for sexually assaulting her. Josh MoonOctober 24, 2023
Courts Cannabis Commission set to propose rules changes for application process The proposed rules changes are likely tied to ongoing litigation over the Commission's flawed application process. Josh MoonOctober 11, 2023
Courts Federal court to soon decide new Alabama Congressional map The state can expect the court to "rule shortly," according to U.S. Circuit Judge Stanley Marcus. Jacob HolmesOctober 4, 2023
Courts Federal court to hear arguments over state’s proposed congressional voting maps The three-judge panel will hear objections from a variety of parties who are unhappy with the three proposed maps. Josh MoonOctober 3, 2023
Courts Supreme Court declines to hear Toforest Johnson case Johnson now must try to convince state and lower federal courts to overturn his questionable murder conviction. Josh MoonOctober 3, 2023
Courts Reactions to the Supreme Court’s Alabama congressional map decision “It has been a long and frustrating battle holding the Alabama legislature accountable, but today it is a rewarding one,” the plaintiffs said. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 27, 2023
Courts U.S. Supreme Court denies stay in redistricting challenge: Marshall, LaCour big losers While the denial of the stay is an important win for voting rights advocates, it is not the end of the fight. Josh MoonSeptember 26, 2023
Courts Special master proposes new Congressional maps to empower Black voters The first of the three maps hues closely to the plaintiffs' remedial plan and would give Black Alabamians a majority in a second district. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2023