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 Weiss Flooring employees testify in Will Dismukes trial The state brought the employees to illustrate that the work Bill Dismukes, Will's father, was paid for could not have been done. Jacob HolmesApril 12, 2023
Courts Alabama AG blocks all ADOC attorneys from handling litigation Marshall stripped ADOC attorneys of their DAG/AAG designations, which prevents them from handling litigation. Josh MoonApril 11, 2023
Courts Former State Rep. Will Dismukes’s theft trial begins Weiss Commercial Flooring president Adam Whitley told the jury that Dismukes paid his father, Bill Dismukes, for floor preparation that never got done. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2023
Courts Former Montgomery PD chief files federal lawsuit against city, Mayor Reed Chief Ernest Finley claims he was forced to resign as the result of a conspiracy that included phony ethics charges. Josh MoonApril 6, 2023
Courts AltaPointe ordered to pay $7M in Mobile sexual assault case The jury found that AltaPointe failed to provide a minimum standard of care that allowed a minor patient to sexually assault another patient. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2023
Courts Alabama Supreme Court: HD10 election challenge can proceed David Cole asked the court to dismiss the challenge and allow the Legislature to take full control of the case. Josh MoonFebruary 10, 2023
Courts AEA: Supreme Court gives go-ahead for Chilton employees’ lawsuit The employees filed suit after the school system attempted to recoup more than $50,000 in alleged salary overpayments. Josh MoonFebruary 10, 2023
Courts Attorney for Perry Hooper wants to release video of incident to the public "He put a hand on the hip, pecked on the cheek," Hooper's attorney, Tommy Gallion, said. Jacob HolmesJanuary 26, 2023
Courts Perry Hooper now claims sexual assault arrest was a political attack In a lawsuit filed against the City of Montgomery and MPD, Hooper claims his sexual assault arrest was part of an elaborate political scheme. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2023
Courts Alabama Supreme Court allows governor to pick time frame for executions Executions in Alabama were previously carried out by the Alabama Department of Corrections in a single 24-hour window. John H. GlennJanuary 16, 2023