Courts Appeals court ruling deals blow to Cannabis Commission The appeals court, in a separate case, said the AMCC's appeals process appears to be inadequate and not compliant with state laws. Josh Moon6 hours ago
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
Courts Alabama chicken farmers get first settlements in federal lawsuit Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods agreed to pay out $35 million in the wage-fixing lawsuit. Josh MoonSeptember 7, 2021
Courts Federal judge: Alabama’s anti-panhandling laws likely violate constitution Federal court Judge Keith Watkins said the laws against begging and soliciting are likely be to deemed violations of free speech. Josh MoonAugust 31, 2021
Courts Supreme Court blocks Biden administration’s eviction moratorium The high court said congressional action would be required to prevent renters from losing their homes in the midst of a pandemic. Josh MoonAugust 27, 2021