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
Local news Controversies come to a boiling point at Orange Beach council meeting Residents pressed for answers as unreleased police footage and ethics complaints deepened divisions at City Hall. Jacob HolmesJuly 9, 2026
Local news Mayor Reed proposes 2026 bond program to support Montgomery’s long-term growth The $375 million plan targeted infrastructure, housing, venues and neighborhood upgrades for city council members to begin review. Jacob HolmesJuly 9, 2026
Local news Mayor Steven Reed addresses fatal shooting of child amid otherwise promising crime stats Reed said major crime categories declined, but 6-year-old Caylee Taylor’s killing renewed pressure to stop retaliatory gunfire. Jacob HolmesJuly 7, 2026
State Foley hemp store defeats state in lawsuit after forced forfeiture of products, cash The court sided with the hemp store, dismissing the state's attempt to forfeit the cash and hemp products. Jacob HolmesJuly 6, 2026
Courts Supreme Court reaffirms birthright citizenship Alabama Republicans blasted the decision while Democrats and immigrant advocates welcomed renewed certainty for children protected by the 14th Amendment. Jacob HolmesJuly 1, 2026