Courts “An open secret”: Women testify to Moore’s pattern of interest in underage girls None of the women accused Moore of sexual misconduct, and some did not find Moore’s actions inappropriate at the time Jacob HolmesJanuary 28, 2022
Elections Durant speaks to Republican women, declines to take questions from press Durant's 1994 criticism of his sister's civil suit accusing their father of sexual abuse was not discussed at the luncheon. Jacob HolmesJanuary 27, 2022
Courts Corfman testifies in defamation case against Roy Moore Corfman stuck to her position that Moore's denials defamed her by damaging her reputation for honesty. Jacob HolmesJanuary 26, 2022
Courts Defamation trial between Roy Moore, accuser Leigh Corfman begins Tuesday The trial is expected to last up to 10 days with more than 50 people on the witness list. Jacob HolmesJanuary 25, 2022
Legislature Legislative committees set up ARPA funding for Tuesday vote The bill would distribute about $772 million in federal funding primarily towards broadband expansion, water and sewer improvements and health care. Jacob HolmesJanuary 21, 2022
Legislature Senate committee stalls bill seeking elimination of occupational tax The Alabama League of Municipalities voiced opposition to the bill Tuesday. Jacob HolmesJanuary 20, 2022
Legislature “Zuckerbucks” went only to Democratic counties in 2020 elections Republican lawmakers want to ban private funds for election administration, implying Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 2020 grants had nefarious intentions. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | It’s past time to stop celebrating Robert E. Lee on MLK Day This is about giving MLK his just due, not undermining him by celebrating someone who led a competing, wrong cause. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2022
Courts U.S. Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate for large businesses The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to block the rule. Jacob HolmesJanuary 14, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey’s proposed budget emphasizes debt retirement, funding reserves The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2022