Courts Supreme Court weighs Louisiana redistricting case The high court heard a similar case in Alabama in 2023, which led to a second district that could elect a Black lawmaker. Mary Claire WootenMarch 25, 2025
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
Courts Judge: No proof VictoryLand is a public nuisance, lots of proof it’s a public benefit The court ruled the state had failed to provide evidence that VictoryLand posed any real threat to the peace. Josh MoonAugust 19, 2021
Courts Alabama’s longest serving sheriff convicted on two felony charges Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely was convicted of felony theft and a felony ethics charge. Josh MoonAugust 3, 2021
Courts Alabama Center for Law and Liberty files amicus brief in Alabama abortion case The case is over an Alabama law that appoints a guardian ad litem for unborn children in certain abortion cases. Brandon MoseleyAugust 2, 2021
Courts Limestone sheriff asks judge to toss charge, accuses AG’s office of improper conduct In a motion filed late Monday, Sheriff Mike Blakely’s defense team accused the AG’s office of hiding an investigation of a key witness. Josh MoonJuly 20, 2021
Courts Judge dismisses Roy Moore’s suit against Sacha Baron Cohen Moore sued the comedian alleging slander after Cohen pretended to detect Moore as a pedophile with pretend technology. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 14, 2021
Courts Alabama abortion law granting embryos an attorney deemed unconstitutional The law, which was challenged by the ACLU, would have forced minors seeking an abortion without parental consent to be subjected to a trial. Josh MoonJuly 1, 2021