Courts Judges show skepticism at state’s proposed remedial congressional map “What I hear you saying is the state of Alabama deliberately disregarded our instruction,” said U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer. Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s defense of its voting maps had a specific target The state's defense of its voting maps was weak and ineffective at the District Court level. But that wasn't the target audience. Josh MoonAugust 15, 2023
State AG wants to hire outside lawyers to fight culture war, redistricting issues The attorney general’s office is attempting to obtain funds to pay for two outside legal contracts. Patrick DarringtonAugust 15, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated person dies at Easterling Correctional Facility Inquiries for ADOC, a public state agency, to confirm deaths to APR have been ignored. Patrick DarringtonAugust 15, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Surge in illegal disposable vapes demands swift action Manufacturers of these popular flavored disposable vape brands such as Kangvape, HYPPE, and Elf Bar have exploited loopholes. J. Bart FletcherAugust 15, 2023
Environment Wildlife Federation partners for environmental restoration effort on Gulf Coast Limestone for the restoration project is provided by Vulcan Materials Company and will be transported by Cooper Marine. StaffAugust 15, 2023
State Alabama Public Library Service board asks AG for opinion on regulating local libraries The vote came at the urging of APLS District 5 board member John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Republican Party. Jacob HolmesAugust 14, 2023
Courts Montgomery brawl “chair man” arrested; allegations of racial slurs The man seen hitting several people with a folding chair during the Montgomery brawl has been arrested. Josh MoonAugust 14, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama is on the wrong side of voting rights — again When Alabama's lawyers enter a federal courtroom to argue its redistricting case, they won't be on the side of fairness and equal rights. Josh MoonAugust 14, 2023
Courts Alabama Patriot Front leader convicted in Idaho Wesley Van Horn was convicted Friday of conspiracy to riot in Couer d'Alene, Idaho. Jacob HolmesAugust 14, 2023