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 Supreme Court denies Cole request again, deposition will move forward Cole is set to be deposed in Montgomery on Wednesday in a residency challenge to his election in House District 10. Josh MoonMay 17, 2023
Courts Another Supreme Court request for District 10 election challenge Cole's ALGOP colleagues declined to bail him out through legislation, removing a provision that would have changed election laws. Josh MoonMay 15, 2023
Courts Association for Career and Technical Education director pleads guilty to theft Doris Joann Gilmore, 61, pleaded guilty to federal program theft and failure to submit payroll taxes. StaffMay 15, 2023
Courts Former deputy sheriff pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman in custody According to the superseding information and plea documents, the incident occurred on Jan. 30, 2020. StaffMay 4, 2023
Courts David Cole again takes election challenge to the Alabama Supreme Court For the second time, Cole is asking the state's highest court to overturn a ruling by a Madison County circuit judge. Josh MoonMay 1, 2023
Courts Sentencing of former state Rep. Will Dismukes delayed to July The delay comes after the death of Dismukes' father, Bill Dismukes, who died by suicide following Will's conviction. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2023
Courts Dadeville shooting: 89 shots, seven guns, a “bloody” scene The first hearing for the six defendants in the Dadeville shooting case provided the first specific details of the shooting. Josh MoonApril 26, 2023
Courts Former correctional sergeant found guilty of Civil Rights violations and obstruction The jury found Lorenzo Mills guilty of assaulting three incarcerated people with a riot baton and falsifying a report. StaffApril 20, 2023
Courts Will Dismukes testifies he didn’t steal anything, merely “double dipped” Dimsukes told the jury that he rightfully earned the $32,000 he agreed to repay Weiss Flooring, only breaking company policy and not the law. Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2023
Courts Voicemail from Will Dismukes’ father supports theory of prosecution Bill Dismukes took the stand and mostly upheld Will's version of events, but his testimony was contradicted by a voicemail. Jacob HolmesApril 13, 2023