Courts U.S. Supreme Court reverses state Supreme Court ruling on unemployment suit A 5-4 majority ruled the Alabama Supreme Court incorrectly decided state law didn’t allow petitioners to sue over unemployment benefits. Chance PhillipsFebruary 24, 2025
Courts Hanceville mayor indicted for misusing office The longtime mayor of Hanceville, a former police officer, was indicted on 15 counts of using his office for personal gain. Josh MoonNovember 8, 2023
Courts State Rep. Rogers released from jail Rogers was indicted in September by a federal grand jury on a charge of bribery in a kickback scheme. Jacob HolmesNovember 7, 2023
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