Courts Alabama joins Supreme Court fight over religious school vaccine exemptions Alabama already allows religious exemptions. The West Virginia dispute asks when the Constitution requires states to provide them. Staff14 minutes ago
Courts Judge temporarily halts “secret” plan to build Elmore County replacement hospital An Elmore County judge halted an alleged scheme to undermine the Elmore Community Hospital and allow Montgomery's Baptist Hospital to build a replacement. Josh MoonAugust 28, 2026
Courts Commission finds court fees vary widely by county Alabama lawmakers could consider reforms to make local court fees more uniform, transparent and accountable while protecting essential county funding. Mary Claire WootenAugust 28, 2026
Courts State Farm faces partial setbacks in recent Alabama court decisions The Alabama Supreme Court’s decision in one case will require State Farm to share potential trade secrets, but implemented additional safeguards. Chance PhillipsAugust 24, 2026
Courts Another Tuberville residency challenge has been dismissed A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge dismissed the case filed by Tuberville's challenger in the ALGOP primary. Josh MoonAugust 20, 2026
Courts Federal appeals court finally ends former Montgomery police chief’s legal battle with city The five-year legal battle between former police chief Ernest Finley, the city of Montgomery and the Alabama Ethics Commission seems to be over. Josh MoonAugust 18, 2026
Courts Jefferson County judge hears new challenge to Tuberville residency A pro se lawsuit faced procedural hurdles as ballot deadlines loomed, with an expedited ruling possible before certification. Jacob HolmesAugust 14, 2026
Courts Federal judge allows “meritless” case against SPLC to move forward The "meritless" case against the Southern Poverty Law Center survived its first motion to dismiss, despite serious lingering questions. Josh MoonAugust 12, 2026
Courts Environmental groups challenge federal decision to greenlight drilling in Conecuh National Forest One attorney said the government is attempting to “sacrifice the Conecuh National Forest to the oil and gas industry for profit.” Chance PhillipsJuly 24, 2026
Courts Auburn University faces sexual discrimination lawsuit Former graduate students and faculty alleged retaliation after reporting a toxic, oversexualized culture in a federally funded research project. Jacob HolmesJuly 23, 2026
Courts Tuberville plaintiffs ask to expedite appeal The plaintiffs in the Tuberville residency challenge would like the Alabama Supreme Court to hurry. Josh MoonJuly 17, 2026