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 Moon11 hours ago
Courts Court blocks subpoenas of APCO executives in Roberson-Drummond case The judge ruled that the request to depose Alabama Power executives was overly broad and unlikely to yield information. Josh MoonJanuary 14, 2021
Courts The weird, strange legal fight that wouldn’t go away A sordid legal drama filled with conspiracy theories, shady figures and mysterious donations has been shrouded in secrecy. Not anymore. Josh MoonJanuary 6, 2021
Courts Alabama AG joins brief in Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn election results The lawsuit seeks to overturn the results in those four key battleground states. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2020
Courts Insiders say Judge Mary Windom will run for open Supreme Court seat in 2022 Insiders tell APR Windom will run to fill the open seat currently held by Associate Justice Michael F. Bolin. Bill BrittDecember 8, 2020
Courts Illinois man sentenced on drug trafficking charges Ortega was found guilty of operating a drug trafficking ring that stretched all the way from Mexico to Alabama. Brandon MoseleyNovember 13, 2020
Corruption State Rep: Lee County DA’s past cases should be reviewed by AG, DOJ Rep. Jeremy Gray, D-Opelika, wants the AG’s office or DOJ to examine all of the DA's previous cases for similar issues. Josh MoonNovember 10, 2020
Corruption Prosecution accepts misdemeanor plea in high-profile environmental administrator’s case The plea deal came shortly before Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Stephen C. Wallace was to hear arguments on selective and vindictive prosecution. Bill BrittOctober 27, 2020
Courts U.S. Supreme Court rules Alabama can ban curbside voting “The District Court’s modest injunction is a reasonable accommodation, given the short time before the election,” the three dissenting justices wrote. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 22, 2020
Courts Sean Worsley, Black disabled veteran arrested for medical marijuana, gets parole The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles granted Worsley parole on Wednesday. Brandon MoseleyOctober 16, 2020
Courts Lawsuit alleges “religious test” on Alabama voter registration form Plaintiffs say the phrase “so help me God” amounts to a mandatory religious oath. Micah DanneyOctober 5, 2020