News Federal judge: Alabama can’t prosecute citizens who help women get out-of-state abortions Marshall had threatened to prosecute those helping women get out-of-state abortions, claiming they were complicit in a crime. Jacob Holmes17 hours ago
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
Prisons Alabama set to execute second inmate this year in April James Osgood, a 55-year-old death row inmate, was convicted of the 2010 rape and murder of Tracy Lynn Brown in Chilton County. Alex JobinMarch 18, 2025
Courts Appeals court denies former officer’s request to remove judge before hearing Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals denied Mac Marquette’s request, allowing his immunity hearing to proceed as scheduled. Mary Claire WootenMarch 18, 2025
Economy Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January remained steady from December’s rate. StaffMarch 18, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt calls for age verification enforcement on social media applications Recently, Britt introduced the Kids Off Social Media Act to set a minimum age of 13 to use social media platforms. StaffMarch 18, 2025
Elections AFA announces its endorsement of Matt Woods for Alabama Senate District 5 Woods currently serves in the Alabama House of Representatives for District 13. StaffMarch 18, 2025
News ABC of Alabama names Drew Hall as Safety Director of the Year Safety Professional of the Year is a highly coveted industry award. StaffMarch 18, 2025
Courts DOJ drops lawsuit that halted Alabama’s voter purge The suit successfully halted the program and there is currently no sign that it will be implemented again. Jacob HolmesMarch 17, 2025
National Sen. Britt joins Republican attempt to repeal Biden-era emissions regulations The regulations set new standards for auto manufacturers, requiring them to slash emissions and pollutants produced by their vehicles. Alex JobinMarch 17, 2025
Courts Louisiana redistricting case may upturn interpretation of Voting Rights Act Alabama AG Steve Marshall led an amicus brief arguing vote dilution claims are insufficient to justify so-called “racial gerrymandering.” Chance PhillipsMarch 17, 2025