Courts Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut” More than 20 state boards require the appointment of racial minorities. Jacob Holmes8 hours ago
Courts Will Dismukes’ sisters urge judge not to consider father’s suicide as mitigating factor "Don't allow him to use his death that he helped induce to again avoid responsibility for his actions," Dismukes' sister wrote. Jacob HolmesJuly 14, 2023
Economy Ainsworth appoints Jeff Peoples, Gary Smith to 21st Century Workforce commission The commission was created in 2019 to continually assess and strengthen Alabama’s workforce. Jacob HolmesJuly 14, 2023
Elections Supreme Court candidate Chris McCool endorsed by Civil Justice Reform Committee McCool is seeking the Republican Party nomination for an open seat on the Alabama Supreme Court. StaffJuly 14, 2023
Party politics ALGOP Chair John Wahl named to 2024 Republican National Convention Committee Wahl was previously elected as an RNC vice chairman representing the Southern Region. StaffJuly 14, 2023
State K9 Protection Group launches “Paws on Patrol” to make schools in Alabama, US safer The new program aims to address increased gun violence in America’s classrooms. StaffJuly 14, 2023
Courts Georgia group sues SPLC, case moves forward SPLC calls the Dustin Inman Society an “anti-immigrant hate group.” Samuel StettheimerJuly 13, 2023
Elections Commissioner Brad Cox announces campaign for District 16 The special Republican primary election is scheduled for Sept. 26, 2023. StaffJuly 13, 2023
State Alabama to participate in NGA academy on youth apprenticeships Participating states will also receive a $50,000 grant award to execute their project activities. StaffJuly 13, 2023
Congress Rep. Barry Moore wants to impeach FBI director over “weaponization” of bureau Moore is a cosponsor of articles of impeachment that claim the FBI is targeting citizens "deemed enemies of the Biden regime." Jacob HolmesJuly 12, 2023
Prisons Alabama prisons lack ice, and aren’t fixing raw sewage exposure, sources say Incarcerated individuals in Alabama Department of Corrections facilities are being left without adequate access to ice and have been exposed to raw sewage. Patrick DarringtonJuly 12, 2023