News Alabama man known for Jan. 6 insurrection role indicted on rape charge Herrington pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting, resisting, and impeding officers during the events of January 6. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 4, 2024
Courts Judge halts Alabama medical cannabis licenses for a third time The flawed and beleagured medical cannabis licensure process has hit yet another legal snag. Josh MoonJanuary 4, 2024
Prisons U.N. experts express alarm over Alabama’s planned execution via nitrogen hypoxia Alabama is planning to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith on Jan. 25 using nitrogen hypoxia, an untested method. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 4, 2024
Elections Ethics director: “We don’t disqualify anybody” When Mike Matthews, an incumbent Republican candidate, was removed from the ballot due to a technical error, he cried foul. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2024
Congress Aderholt visits southern border, calls on Biden to act Aderholt called on Biden to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy as well as complete the border wall. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Decatur mayor’s shameful permit requirement latest black eye for city Upset because people are protesting outside of his house, Decatur mayor Tab Bowling wants to violate the constitution to stop them. Josh MoonJanuary 3, 2024
Prisons A mother’s nightmare: losing a son on Christmas Eve “I just want to bring some awareness to this because his death is not going to be in vain,” Staten said. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 3, 2024
Legislature England continues to push for criminal justice legislation His new bill would allow those sentenced to death under judicial override to be resentenced. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 3, 2024
Legislature Bill would expand “invisible disability” training to firefighters Some of the disorders that fall under the sensory issues or invisible disabilities include stroke, diabetes, autism spectrum disorder and dementia. Jacob HolmesJanuary 3, 2024
Elections Wilkins challenges Palmer to congressional debate Wilkins said he will donate $10,000 to an Alabama veterans’ charity of Palmer’s choosing if Palmer will agree to a debate. Jacob HolmesJanuary 3, 2024