National State wins suit against the U.S. Department of Treasury The suit was over a provision of the American Rescue Plan Act. StaffNovember 16, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Remembering Judge Bobby Aderholt He served the public for more than 50 years. As a judge, he presided over each case with integrity and impartiality. Steve FlowersNovember 10, 2021
Courts Federal judge: Alabama’s anti-panhandling laws likely violate constitution Federal court Judge Keith Watkins said the laws against begging and soliciting are likely be to deemed violations of free speech. Josh MoonAugust 31, 2021
Courts Alabama abortion law granting embryos an attorney deemed unconstitutional The law, which was challenged by the ACLU, would have forced minors seeking an abortion without parental consent to be subjected to a trial. Josh MoonJuly 1, 2021
Courts Alabama Supreme Court creates Commission on Adult Guardianships and Conservatorships The commission is comprised of 20 members appointed by the Supreme Court of Alabama. StaffMay 24, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | A paperwork error could send a veteran back to prison. But there is hope "Lett is going back in the system. Even though everyone believes he doesn’t belong in the system any longer." Josh MoonApril 1, 2021
National Alabama man, Oath Keeper charged with entering U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 A man wearing the same clothing as Joshua James of Arab can be sen in photos guarding Roger Stone the day before the attack. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
Legislature Alabama House passes several criminal justice-related bills The bills address community corrections, judicial discretion in sentencing and the cost of housing state inmates in county jails. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to bring back retired judges to deal with case backlog Retired judges could be brought in on a part-time basis to deal with the judge shortage and a growing backlog of cases. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 11, 2021
Courts Court blocks subpoenas of APCO executives in Roberson-Drummond case The judge ruled that the request to depose Alabama Power executives was overly broad and unlikely to yield information. Josh MoonJanuary 14, 2021