Party politics Tuberville headlines ALGOP Summer Dinner for America’s 250th Before more than 1,200 Republicans, Tuberville teased an undisclosed plan for Alabama while Katie Britt and Bruce Pearl rallied conservatives. Jacob HolmesAugust 3, 2026
Party politics Alabama Republicans reject rule banning members who sue party Republicans also added closed primaries to the party platform at the meeting. Jacob HolmesAugust 3, 2026
Prisons Families of ADOC inmates share testimonies at oversight committee Speakers described medical neglect, violence and secrecy in Alabama prisons as auditors reported resistance from the corrections department. Jacob HolmesJuly 31, 2026
Prisons Analysis shows excessive force suits against ADOC officers cost taxpayers $20M The cost to defend and often settle cases against ADOC officers accounts for 63 percent of the state's liability fund. Jacob HolmesJuly 29, 2026
Prisons State, DOJ reach settlement to end federal oversight of Tutwiler prison A decade after investigators detailed widespread sexual abuse, Alabama officials said reforms improved safety at the women’s prison. Jacob HolmesJuly 27, 2026
Courts Auburn University faces sexual discrimination lawsuit Former graduate students and faculty alleged retaliation after reporting a toxic, oversexualized culture in a federally funded research project. Jacob HolmesJuly 23, 2026
Elections PSC candidate calls for protections when reviewing data center contracts Sheila McNeil said Alabama Power’s largest customers should cover infrastructure costs as regulators weigh rules for fast-growing data center demand. Jacob HolmesJuly 21, 2026
State APLS punts second consecutive meeting as libraries face major changes Critics said the cancellations left Alabama libraries without timely guidance on funding, grants and new rules governing youth collections. Jacob HolmesJuly 17, 2026
News Legal Services Alabama announces executive director’s retirement Guy Lescault, who led LSA since 2018, expanded civil legal aid programs and will stay through 2026 during the transition. Jacob HolmesJuly 16, 2026
Local news Orange Beach faces new lawsuit tied to former city employee’s death A complaint alleged officials tried to discredit Harry Still after he questioned a drowning ruling and deposed city officials. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2026