Corruption Rep. Plump, facing federal charges, agrees to resign from House A charging document filed today in U.S. District Court charges Plump, 76, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and obstruction of justice. StaffMay 23, 2023
Courts SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s congressional districts to come within the month The decision could impact the state's congressional districts as soon as the 2026 election. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2023
Courts Governor confirms new district judge for Madison County Smith is filling a vacancy left due to previous judge Patrick Tuten being appointed to a circuit judgeship. Patrick DarringtonMay 23, 2023
State DHR to begin reimbursing stolen SNAP benefits This will make Alabama one of the first states in the country to replace stolen SNAP benefits with federal funds. Patrick DarringtonMay 23, 2023
Legislature Chinese Alabamians protest bill targeting property ownership by foreign citizens The group said the bill still unfairly discriminates against Chinese individuals and promotes anti-Asian hatred. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Nine The Alabama Legislature met for days 21, 22 and 23 of its 2023 Legislative Session this past week. Beth LyonsMay 23, 2023
News Alabama Black Belt Adventures founder named to national board Harris was named to the National Board of Directors for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. StaffMay 23, 2023
Economy Alabama’s housing market continues to slow in April The median sales price decreased by $18,145 compared to a year ago. StaffMay 23, 2023
Congress U.S. Senate makes historic confirmation of Abudu to circuit court Abudu is the first Black woman appointed as a judge to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Patrick DarringtonMay 22, 2023
National National advocate speaks against Gov. DeSantis’ anti-Black, anti-LGBTQ+ policies Desantis’ war against “woke” has long been seen as a strategy to advance his potential candidacy for president. Patrick DarringtonMay 22, 2023