News Lutheran church in Ozark hosts Neo-confederate group A Neo-confederate group with a controversial mission held monthly meetings at an Ozark Lutheran church, despite the Lutheran Church's clear stance against racism. Jacob HolmesSeptember 4, 2025
Courts Orange Beach public records request to start from scratch A judge dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Orange Beach, but the plaintiff was given 30 days to amend and refile the suit. Jacob HolmesSeptember 4, 2025
State Clean Up Alabama calls for complete removal of LGBTQ books for youth The public comment session is now open on an APLS rule that would deem transgender materials "inappropriate" for minors. Jacob HolmesSeptember 3, 2025
Courts Lawsuit over Orange Beach body cam heads to court A lawsuit is seeking footage of police encountering Mayor Tony Kennon after audio confirmed a bartender reported a naked man assaulting a woman. Jacob HolmesSeptember 2, 2025
Party politics Alabama lawmakers join Tea Party bus tour demanding “only US Citizens vote” Evidence has shown few noncitizen voters exist and have little to no impact on elections. Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2025
Courts Five Alabama men, including former state trooper, sentenced for cocaine trafficking Nine men, including a former state trooper, were sentenced in a large-scale operation that transported cocaine from Mexico into Alabama. Jacob HolmesAugust 29, 2025
Municipal elections Orange Beach mayor reelected amid controversy over domestic violence report Amid controversy, the incumbent secured his position, having admitted to being at a public building during a reported incident of domestic violence. Jacob HolmesAugust 27, 2025
Municipal elections Contentious Ozark mayor loses big in reelection bid Ozark's mayor, censured in 2023 after turbulent exchanges and threats, lost his reelection bid, securing only 30 percent of the vote. Jacob HolmesAugust 27, 2025
Municipal elections Fairhope council candidates backed by book banners go 1 for 5 Candidates backed by groups supporting book relocation at Fairhope Public Library faced election, with only one securing a victory. Jacob HolmesAugust 27, 2025
Courts Depose and deport: DOJ calls for rare move in Campos-Reyos case Last week, the Department of Justice sought rare depositions of undocumented immigrants held as witnesses, likely to be deported by ICE. Jacob HolmesAugust 26, 2025