Courts Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut” More than 20 state boards require the appointment of racial minorities. Jacob Holmes2 hours ago
State Judge John Carroll, former dean of Cumberland Law School, dies Carroll served for 14 years as a U.S. magistrate judge and as the dean of the law school from 2001-2014. Jacob HolmesAugust 17, 2023
Congress At one year mark, Sewell celebrates Inflation Reduction Act Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s congressional delegation to vote in favor of the bill. StaffAugust 17, 2023
Courts Singleton plaintiffs argue State’s map is racially gerrymandered The Singleton plaintiffs had their day in court Tuesday, arguing that the state's map committed racial gerrymandering. Jacob HolmesAugust 16, 2023
State “National” neo-Confederate conference to be held in Wetumpka The SCC, labeled a hate group by the SPLC, states its goal is to re-establish an "independant (sic) Southern republic.” Jacob HolmesAugust 16, 2023
State Former parole chair discusses the declining parole rate Alabama is on track to grant the lowest percentage of paroles in over a decade. Patrick DarringtonAugust 16, 2023
Economy Auto parts maker Shinhwa plans $114 million Alabama expansion The growth project will create 50 jobs and add a new 170,000-square-foot production building on Shinhwa’s campus in Auburn. StaffAugust 16, 2023
Economy Southern Research announces new incubator space for biotech startups The incubator space will be part of Southern Research’s Station 41 biotech commercialization hub. StaffAugust 16, 2023
Health Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again? The commission is accused of engaging in illegal voting, holding illegal deliberations, and utilizing improper parliamentary procedures. Bill BrittAugust 15, 2023
Courts Judges show skepticism at state’s proposed remedial congressional map “What I hear you saying is the state of Alabama deliberately disregarded our instruction,” said U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer. Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2023
State AG wants to hire outside lawyers to fight culture war, redistricting issues The attorney general’s office is attempting to obtain funds to pay for two outside legal contracts. Patrick DarringtonAugust 15, 2023