State Alabama Ethics Commission clears campaign funds for lawsuit Alabama Ethics Commission says Representative Matt Simpson’s campaign can use funds for a potential defamation lawsuit over political advertisements. Mary Claire Wooten17 hours ago
Featured Opinion Opinion | The Republican Party is dying. Cowardice is the killer. It's probably too late for sane Republicans to survive at this point. Cowardice killed them. Josh MoonMay 28, 2026
Courts Alabama AG asks Supreme Court to stay redistricting ruling Alabama asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the state to use a 2023 congressional map blocked for diluting Black voting strength. Mary Claire WootenMay 28, 2026
Courts Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit While the suit is still ongoing, the decision will allow the magazines to remain closed, drawing sharp condemnation from a student press defense organization. Wesley WalterMay 28, 2026
Courts Birmingham Municipal Court announces “Court Amnesty Month” Eligible residents will be able to clear certain warrants, resume payment plans and address unresolved court obligations without immediate arrest. Alex JobinMay 28, 2026
Courts Analysis | Alabama asks Supreme Court to make defiance count After another federal court rebuke, Alabama wants to use a congressional map judges found tainted by intentional race-based discrimination. Bill BrittMay 27, 2026
Congress GOP leaders blast court blockage of GOP-favored Congressional map Alabama officials split sharply as Republicans appealed to the Supreme Court and Democrats praised a ruling protecting Black voters’ representation. Jacob HolmesMay 27, 2026
Elections Dakarai Larriett describes plans for the runoff, criticizes Everett Wess Heading into the runoff, Dakarai Larriett’s message to voters is that he’s “the only Democrat left in this Democratic primary.” Chance PhillipsMay 27, 2026
Courts PSC candidate files lawsuit to block commission reconstruction mid-election Sheila D. McNeil, the Democratic candidate for PSC Place 2, asks the court to declare portions of the law unconstitutional. Mary Claire WootenMay 27, 2026
Elections Pam Casey endorses Jay Mitchell for attorney general The Blount County district attorney cited transparency concerns and Jay Mitchell's in court experience. Wesley WalterMay 27, 2026
Health Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues warning against use of “research-grade” peptides Officials cited patient safety concerns as social media and wellness influencers fueled interest in unregulated products not approved for human use. Alex JobinMay 27, 2026