Courts AG Marshall signs onto amicus brief supporting deployment of National Guard to Chicago Alabama's attorney general joined a legal effort supporting the Trump administration's plan to deploy National Guard members to Chicago. Alex JobinOctober 10, 2025
Courts Mobile Police officers found not criminally liable in Jawan Dallas’ death On July 2, Dallas died following an encounter with police during which he was tased multiple times. Patrick DarringtonNovember 21, 2023
Courts AMCC to disregard applicants’ scores, start from scratch AMCC plans to toss out applicants' scores and will start from scratch on cannabis licenses. Josh MoonNovember 21, 2023
Courts Rep. Sewell’s statement on 8th Circuit Court ruling gutting the Voting Rights Act “This ruling by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals is deeply disturbing and wrong as a matter of law," Sewell said. StaffNovember 21, 2023
Courts Court of Civil Appeals Judge Bill Thompson announces retirement Thompson is the longest serving judge in the history of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. StaffNovember 17, 2023
Courts A new appeal in the long running legal battle over Alabama’s medical cannabis An appeal was filed by the plaintiffs and negotiations have been stopped, meaning legal medical cannabis could be a long time coming. Josh MoonNovember 10, 2023
Courts U.S. Justice Dept. enters fight for Alabama women’s right to interstate abortion access The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday took a significant step in the battle for reproductive rights. StaffNovember 10, 2023
Courts Hanceville mayor indicted for misusing office The longtime mayor of Hanceville, a former police officer, was indicted on 15 counts of using his office for personal gain. Josh MoonNovember 8, 2023
Courts State Rep. Rogers released from jail Rogers was indicted in September by a federal grand jury on a charge of bribery in a kickback scheme. Jacob HolmesNovember 7, 2023
Courts Greene County sheriff: Several bingo casinos operating illegally In a lawsuit, the sheriff claims numerous casinos are operating improperly and have defied his orders and directions. Josh MoonOctober 26, 2023
Courts Judge dismisses Birmingham Southern suit over Distressed Institution loan Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson said he did not have authority to force the state to loan the college money. Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2023