Courts Former Tuberville staffer, sportscaster arrested for misusing Motorsports position A former Birmingham sports anchor and former regional director for Senator Tommy Tuberville was arrested last week on public corruption charges. Josh Moon3 hours ago
Courts Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump admin’s attack on birthright citizenship “Ask any American what our citizenship rule is and they’ll tell you, everyone born here is a citizen alike,” the ACLU attorney argued. Chance Phillips5 days ago
Courts Lawsuit over Orange Beach body cam footage to move forward The ruling does not address the merits of the case, but instead whether Dixon-Moreno alleged enough facts to state a claim. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Courts Birth centers appeal ruling in regulation battle to Alabama Supreme Court Plaintiffs asked the state's high court to review a January decision requiring hospital licenses, which they describe as burdensome overregulation. Wesley WalterMarch 25, 2026
Courts UA students sue university over suspended student publications Plaintiffs argued administrators committed unlawful viewpoint discrimination by shuttering and defunding two campus magazines last December. Wesley WalterMarch 24, 2026
Courts Alabama joins 20 other states, urging SCOTUS to review appellate voting law decision Alabama joined a multistate effort last week, asking the Supreme Court to restore state authority over election laws in the mail-in ballot dating requirement. Mary Claire WootenMarch 24, 2026
Courts Eagle Forum sues Tuscaloosa Library over meeting access The lawsuit alleges the library violated the group's constitutional rights by blocking religious gatherings. Jacob HolmesMarch 16, 2026
Courts Gov. Ivey announces judicial appointments in Cullman and Escambia Counties Governor Kay Ivey named Heath Edward Meherg and Wade Leon Hartley to the bench, citing their decades of expertise in Alabama’s court systems. StaffMarch 6, 2026
Courts Speedy Trial Act used in capital murder case of Lowndes sheriff Chief Justice Stewart appointed a retired judge to preside over the capital murder case, utilizing the new Speedy Trial Act for the first time. StaffJanuary 22, 2026
Courts Alabama appeals court: State can regulate birth centers as hospitals The birthing centers plan to fight the ruling up to the Alabama Supreme Court. Jacob HolmesJanuary 12, 2026