Courts Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair The suit challenges the “6-1” election system used to select commissioners in Madison County. Staff3 days ago
Courts Alabama Always sues, says cannabis board too biased to be fair Company files lawsuit and petition citing bias, legal violations, and calls for commissioners' recusal from medical cannabis decisions. Bill BrittApril 4, 2025
Courts Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Tiffany B. McCord to Montgomery Circuit Court She was sworn into her new office on April 3 at 4 p.m. in the Montgomery County Courthouse. StaffApril 4, 2025
Courts Alabama chief justice praises Senate bill expanding accountability courts Chief Justice Sarah H. Stewart called accountability courts an important tool to hold offenders accountable while providing the treatment and services. StaffMarch 20, 2025
Courts Marshall asks U.S. Supreme Court to OK religious charter schools Marshall joined a 12-state amicus brief endorsing the foundation of a religious charter school in Oklahoma. Wesley WalterMarch 18, 2025
Courts Ten defendants plead guilty in sports betting and money laundering scheme Court records indicate that the operation, known as Red44, was a sophisticated bookmaking network. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
Courts Co-founder of Stand Up Mobile speaks on upcoming 2nd Congressional District trial Alabama's congressional map has been in litigation since 2021, when two groups alleged that it diluted the voting power of Black Alabamians. Alex JobinFebruary 11, 2025
Courts Former Alabama jail administrator charged with federal civil rights violation The indictment alleges former Crenshaw County Jail administrator Christian Alexander Porter assaulted a handcuffed and compliant inmate. StaffJanuary 29, 2025
Courts SCOTUS rejects IVF clinic’s appeal in watershed case The Mobile-based Center for Reproductive Medicine filed the appeal in an attempt to overturn February's ruling. Alex JobinOctober 9, 2024
Courts U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal in Alabama frozen embryo wrongful death case The case has sparked alarm among reproductive health advocates, as it signals potential threats to IVF practices. StaffOctober 8, 2024