Legislature Lawmakers want to use special session to remove procedural step The legislation would remove the requirement for a budget isolation resolution on local bills and constitutional amendments. Josh MoonJuly 19, 2023
Public safety Jawan Dallas’s family to sue Mobile and police officers Dallas’s family has demanded transparency and accountability from MPD, calling for the release of body cam footage. Patrick DarringtonJuly 19, 2023
Legislature House, Senate approve different maps without a second majority-minority district The House committee passed Pringle’s plan along party, and racial, lines as expected. But the Senate delivered a surprise. Jacob HolmesJuly 19, 2023
Municipal elections Bolin beats Silverstein for Jefferson County Commission seat The race was technically nonpartisan, but Bolin framed himself as a strong Republican. Samuel StettheimerJuly 19, 2023
Prisons Family is seeking to hold ADOC accountable, seeking legal representation Gerald Cochran Jr. would've seen his family in person for the first time in years on July 16 — but he didn't make it. Patrick DarringtonJuly 18, 2023
Special Session Reapportionment committee forces through Pringle plan Pringle argued the plan "maintains, basically, the core of the existing districts.” Samuel StettheimerJuly 18, 2023
Courts Dismukes sentenced to 5 years in community corrections While the sentence is harsher than most, Dismukes avoided spending any time in prison. Jacob HolmesJuly 18, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Let’s hope the kids aren’t watching this redistricting process Fairness and equal rights apparently play no role in the redistricting process, as far as Republicans are concerned. Josh MoonJuly 18, 2023
Elections Forestry Association endorses Richard Minor for Court of Criminal Appeals Minor is seeking re-election to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals in the March 2024 primary. StaffJuly 18, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt: Funding severe weather detection saves Alabamians’ lives At Britt’s request, legislation would appropriate $3 million for the expansion and upgrade of the South Alabama Mesonet. StaffJuly 18, 2023