Courts Federal lawsuit claims Chambers County, Valley officials sought to silence protest A federal lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Alabama claims Chambers County and Valley officials weaponized law enforcement to silence protestors. Josh MoonMay 7, 2025
Courts An odd series of events in the Hubbard case The was a hearing without notice, a motion without opposition and redactions that could leave the public in the dark. Josh MoonNovember 24, 2021
Courts State: Former House speaker tried to influence prison legislation from prison The state also said Mike Hubbard, in jail phone calls, repeatedly contradicted his letter to the court in which he took responsibility for his... Josh MoonNovember 16, 2021
Courts Alabama probate judge removed from bench for racist, sexist comments Talladega Probate Judge Randy Jinks was accused by employees in his office of creating a hostile work environment. Josh MoonNovember 1, 2021
Courts Alabama chicken farmers get first settlements in federal lawsuit Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods agreed to pay out $35 million in the wage-fixing lawsuit. Josh MoonSeptember 7, 2021
Courts Federal judge: Alabama’s anti-panhandling laws likely violate constitution Federal court Judge Keith Watkins said the laws against begging and soliciting are likely be to deemed violations of free speech. Josh MoonAugust 31, 2021
Courts Supreme Court blocks Biden administration’s eviction moratorium The high court said congressional action would be required to prevent renters from losing their homes in the midst of a pandemic. Josh MoonAugust 27, 2021
Courts Judge: No proof VictoryLand is a public nuisance, lots of proof it’s a public benefit The court ruled the state had failed to provide evidence that VictoryLand posed any real threat to the peace. Josh MoonAugust 19, 2021
Courts Alabama’s longest serving sheriff convicted on two felony charges Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely was convicted of felony theft and a felony ethics charge. Josh MoonAugust 3, 2021
Courts Alabama Center for Law and Liberty files amicus brief in Alabama abortion case The case is over an Alabama law that appoints a guardian ad litem for unborn children in certain abortion cases. Brandon MoseleyAugust 2, 2021
Courts Limestone sheriff asks judge to toss charge, accuses AG’s office of improper conduct In a motion filed late Monday, Sheriff Mike Blakely’s defense team accused the AG’s office of hiding an investigation of a key witness. Josh MoonJuly 20, 2021