Courts US Senate confirms Bill Lewis to serve as Alabama federal judge The Senate voted 58-40 to confirm Justice Bill Lewis, making him the first Black Republican justice in state history. Alex Jobin16 hours ago
Courts Moore’s wife, daughter testify as defense begins building case “It was like a circus; I’ve never seen anything like it,” Kayla Moore said. "We couldn’t sleep, we couldn’t eat." Jacob HolmesJanuary 29, 2022
Courts Indignant Moore doubles down on denial Judge John Rochester had to redirect Moore numerous times to answer the questions specifically as asked by Corfman’s attorney Melody Eagan. Jacob HolmesJanuary 28, 2022
Courts “An open secret”: Women testify to Moore’s pattern of interest in underage girls None of the women accused Moore of sexual misconduct, and some did not find Moore’s actions inappropriate at the time Jacob HolmesJanuary 28, 2022
Health Alabama least vaccinated state, breaks 17,000 confirmed COVID deaths The “Alabama Unites Against COVID" campaign seeks to encourage vaccinations and increase access to testing. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 28, 2022
Governor Governor Ivey issues statement on final passage of legislation to appropriate ARPA funding “I am pleased Alabama will use these one-time federal dollars wisely thanks to the strong work by our Legislature." StaffJanuary 28, 2022
Health Opinion | Alabama Unites Against COVID stressing vaccination, testing COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective in reducing severity of disease, hospitalizations, and deaths, and available to the public free of charge. Scott Harris, M.D., M.P.HJanuary 27, 2022
Courts Alabama appeals federal ruling blocking new congressional maps A federal court on Monday issued a preliminary injunction, blocking Alabama’s new congressional maps. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 27, 2022
Elections Durant speaks to Republican women, declines to take questions from press Durant's 1994 criticism of his sister's civil suit accusing their father of sexual abuse was not discussed at the luncheon. Jacob HolmesJanuary 27, 2022
Elections Alabama state and county candidate qualifying period ends Friday A federal court clarified Wednesday that a previous deadline extension only applies to congressional candidates. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 27, 2022
Courts Ivey appoints new Limestone County district judge Puckett, an attorney at Puckett Law in Athens, replaces District Judge Matt Huggins, who assumed his office in Limestone County only a month prior. John H. GlennJanuary 27, 2022