Courts Robertsdale players eligible to play today as AHSAA lawsuit drags on A Montgomery judge carried the heated eligibility dispute into next week after attorneys clashed over phone records and procedural complaints. Jacob HolmesOctober 2, 2026
Courts Bridges battle continues: Fate of ALDOT’s constitutional authority hangs in the balance The lawsuit surrounds the state's effort to build a free-access bridge to connect Alabama's beach cities. Bill BrittJune 5, 2023
Courts SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s congressional districts to come within the month The decision could impact the state's congressional districts as soon as the 2026 election. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2023
Courts Governor confirms new district judge for Madison County Smith is filling a vacancy left due to previous judge Patrick Tuten being appointed to a circuit judgeship. Patrick DarringtonMay 23, 2023
Courts SCOTUS rejects street preacher’s First Amendment case against the University of Alabama Lower federal courts, including the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, previously sided with the university. John H. GlennMarch 21, 2023
Courts Perry Hooper’s alleged victim “heartbroken, outraged” by recent pleadings In the statement, Elizabeth Daly said the last words she heard from Hooper were "I’ll get away with it, because I’m Perry Hooper." Jacob HolmesJanuary 26, 2023
Courts State asks for medical records of transgender youth in court case Plaintiffs are challenging the motion, saying those records are confidential and could lead to criminal charges under the new law. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2023
Courts DOJ settles lawsuit over “largely segregated housing” The lawsuit filed in 2020 alleged the Ashland Housing Authority maintained "largely segregated housing" for low-income communities. John H. GlennDecember 16, 2022
Courts Labor Dept. charges Hyundai supplier with child labor violation SL Alabama is the second Hyundai supplier over the last year to have been accused of violating the state's child labor laws. John H. GlennOctober 11, 2022
Courts Houston County assistant DA arrested and charged with ethics violations Johnson has been accused of six ethics violations, including allegations of soliciting pictures and sexual contact from criminal defendants. John H. GlennOctober 7, 2022
Courts Pringle says Legislature followed the law in drawing of Congressional district lines Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, carried the redistricting legislation in the House last year. Jacob HolmesSeptember 30, 2022