Local news Body cam audio leaks of Orange Beach mayor at scene of domestic violence report Audio surfaced of Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon at the scene of a domestic violence call, raising questions about his actions and police response. Jacob HolmesAugust 19, 2025
Courts Judge strikes down Florida law banning books with “sexual content” for minors A federal judge granted summary judgment to plaintiffs, stating the law—similar to an Alabama's—had no constitutional application. Jacob HolmesAugust 18, 2025
Courts Brief urges Alabama Supreme Court to reject effort to expand stop-and-question law Advocacy groups urged the court to confirm state law doesn't permit police to compel physical ID, citing a case where a pastor was arrested. Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2025
Municipal elections Orange Beach mayor candidates trade barbs at debate The debate touched on the controversy over a potential domestic violence incident involving Mayor Tony Kennon at a public building. Jacob HolmesAugust 14, 2025
Courts Orange Beach moves to dismiss lawsuit over public records The city argues that the plaintiff did not follow proper procedure to request public records. Jacob HolmesAugust 12, 2025
State New online magazine celebrates Alabama libraries The first month of the magazine features the Rogersville Public Library and its importance to its rural community. Jacob HolmesAugust 11, 2025
News Man building “whites-only” community in Arkansas to speak to Neo-confederates in Wetumpka A man who has come under fire for establishing an all-white community in Arkansas will come to Wetumpka this month. Jacob HolmesAugust 7, 2025
Elections SPLC honors 60th anniversary of Voting Rights Act by pushing to continue the fight Panelists honored the Voting Rights Act's 60th anniversary, exploring how civil rights activism informs the present fight against voter suppression. Jacob HolmesAugust 7, 2025
Courts Judge finds probable cause that Como en Casa manager employed, harbored illegals A federal judge ruled Monday that there was probable cause against Como en Casa manager Luis Miguel Campos Reyes. Jacob HolmesAugust 5, 2025
Courts Judge finds no probable cause El Patron manager employed or harbored aliens A federal judge ruled the U.S. government lacked sufficient evidence that a kitchen manager at El Patron employed illegal immigrants. Jacob HolmesAugust 4, 2025