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 Former sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to federal civil rights offense for excessive force Blake Hicks, 33, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights. StaffMarch 7, 2024
Courts Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Bill Lewis to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Judge Lewis’s appointment is effective immediately. StaffFebruary 29, 2024
Courts Alabama Medical Association urges reevaluation of court’s IVF embryo ruling The immediate cessation of IVF services by UAB, Alabama's largest health system, underscores the ruling's chilling effect. Bill BrittFebruary 22, 2024
Courts ALSC ruling on frozen embryos sparks legal uproar The court has effectively extended the legal protections afforded to minors to include frozen embryos. Bill BrittFebruary 22, 2024
Courts AMCC sued for dodging full discovery answers, evading deposition responsibilities The heart of the controversy pivots on the commission's alleged misuse of privilege to evade discovery and deposition requests. Bill BrittFebruary 20, 2024
Courts Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are children, cites the Bible in opinion The opinion from the ALSC cited the Bible and could end the practice of IVF in the state. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2024
Courts Lawsuit challenges “racial quota” for Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board AREAB is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate appraisers statewide. Jacob HolmesFebruary 14, 2024
Courts Lawsuit filed to force AMCC commissioner to sit for discovery Central to this legal face-off is the Commission's licensing process, which has been under scrutiny for months. Bill BrittFebruary 6, 2024
Courts More federal charges for Rep. John Rogers For the first time, Rogers is alleged to have received kickback money from grants he awarded. Josh MoonFebruary 5, 2024
Courts Court allows discovery to move forward in medical cannabis suit A Montgomery court is moving forward with limited discovery in a lawsuit against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Jacob HolmesJanuary 25, 2024