Courts Federal court hears arguments for blocking third nitrogen execution The 11th Circuit affirmed a district judge's ruling from earlier this month that the execution may proceed. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
Courts “An open secret”: Women testify to Moore’s pattern of interest in underage girls None of the women accused Moore of sexual misconduct, and some did not find Moore’s actions inappropriate at the time Jacob HolmesJanuary 28, 2022
Courts Ivey appoints new Limestone County district judge Puckett, an attorney at Puckett Law in Athens, replaces District Judge Matt Huggins, who assumed his office in Limestone County only a month prior. John H. GlennJanuary 27, 2022
Courts Corfman testifies in defamation case against Roy Moore Corfman stuck to her position that Moore's denials defamed her by damaging her reputation for honesty. Jacob HolmesJanuary 26, 2022
Courts Defamation trial between Roy Moore, accuser Leigh Corfman begins Tuesday The trial is expected to last up to 10 days with more than 50 people on the witness list. Jacob HolmesJanuary 25, 2022
Courts Courts embrace technology after pandemic disruption Alabama courts benefitted from technology implemented before COVID-19 hit. Jacob HolmesDecember 7, 2021
Courts Senator criticizes prosecution of Alabama mother for taking prescription while pregnant The prosecution "flies in the face" of the intent of the law, said Sen. Clyde Chambliss, one of the bill's sponsors. Jacob HolmesDecember 6, 2021
Courts State, Hubbard file for one-week extension to finish redacting prison transcripts The Attorney General's Office said transcripts have been provided to the defense counsel and the redaction process is under way. Jacob HolmesDecember 3, 2021
Courts An odd series of events in the Hubbard case The was a hearing without notice, a motion without opposition and redactions that could leave the public in the dark. Josh MoonNovember 24, 2021
Courts State: Former House speaker tried to influence prison legislation from prison The state also said Mike Hubbard, in jail phone calls, repeatedly contradicted his letter to the court in which he took responsibility for his... Josh MoonNovember 16, 2021
Courts Alabama probate judge removed from bench for racist, sexist comments Talladega Probate Judge Randy Jinks was accused by employees in his office of creating a hostile work environment. Josh MoonNovember 1, 2021