Special Session Legislature approves new Congressional map over objections from Democrats With the special session adjourned, the fight over the redistricting process returns to the courts with a hearing set for Aug. 14. Jacob HolmesJuly 22, 2023
Public safety Jawan Dallas’s family sues the city of Mobile, officers involved in death Jawan Dallas was a 36-year-old Black man tased by officers with the Mobile Police Department on July 2 and died following the tasing. Patrick DarringtonJuly 21, 2023
Special Session House, Senate redistricting plans on a conference committee collision course When they return to the floor this morning, the debate will be on the same maps they have already passed. Jacob HolmesJuly 21, 2023
Public safety ALSDE employee, former chair of anti-abortion group arrested for child sex abuse Cole Wagner, who worked in government relations for ALSDE, was indicted by a Montgomery grand jury on June 30. Josh MoonJuly 21, 2023
Prisons Alabama executes James Barber following the Supreme Court’s approval Barber was the first individual to be executed since the state’s moratorium on executions was lifted. Patrick DarringtonJuly 21, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Why it took so long for Tuberville to denounce white nationalists As ridiculous as Tuberville’s various public declarations about white supremacy were, the truth is he wasn’t the first. David PersonJuly 21, 2023
Education Stillman seniors named to prestigious White House Initiative Over the course of an academic school year, HBCU Scholars will serve as ambassadors of the White House Initiative on HBCUs. StaffJuly 21, 2023
Legislature House, Senate pass separate congressional maps but anticipate a compromise The two chambers will have to reach a compromise before a Friday deadline imposed by the federal court. Jacob HolmesJuly 20, 2023
State AG letter: ADOC attorney lied, has failed to correct the record In a letter, an AG's office official accused an ADOC attorney of misrepresenting the AG's position on a settlement with the DOJ. Josh MoonJuly 20, 2023
Legislature Voting rights advocates express concern over proposed redistricting maps The proposed maps have caused outrage among many voting rights advocates and organizations. Patrick DarringtonJuly 20, 2023