Courts Alabama man charged with detonating explosive device outside Alabama AG’s Office An explosive device was detonated on Feb. 24 at approximately 3:42 a.m. StaffApril 11, 2024
Courts Rep. Sewell to commemorate 10th Anniversary of the Shelby County vs. Holder decision On June 25, 2013, the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and unleashed a wave of voting restrictions. StaffJune 27, 2023
Courts Arkansas federal judge strikes down transgender care law. What about Alabama’s? The case reinforces the likelihood of Alabama loses its lawsuit over a similar law criminalizing the provision of gender-affirming care. Jacob HolmesJune 21, 2023
Courts ALDOT director charged in relation to property dispute A personal attorney for Cooper said the charges stem from a property dispute with his neighbor. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2023
Courts Political leaders react to Supreme Court’s rejection of congressional map New Congressional districts could have huge effects on Alabama's Congressional delegation. Jacob HolmesJune 9, 2023
Congress Sewell: SCOTUS decision a “historic victory” for Black voters in Alabama “Today was a historic win,” Sewell said. "It was a win for democracy itself.” Patrick DarringtonJune 9, 2023
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