Elections Judge Beth Kellum qualifies for reelection with the Alabama Republican Party Judge J. Elizabeth Kellum officially qualified Monday for reelection, citing four decades of legal experience and a commitment to impartial justice. StaffJanuary 9, 2026
Elections Alabama Forestry Association announces judicial endorsements for 2026 The Alabama Forestry Association announced its slate of judicial endorsements Monday, including Brad Mendheim and Greg Shaw for the Supreme Court. StaffSeptember 30, 2025
Courts Former Decatur officer seeks relief from Alabama Supreme Court Mac Marquette petitioned the Alabama Supreme Court to dismiss his murder charge, citing “abundant evidence that his use of force ... was justified.” Mary Claire WootenAugust 28, 2025
Elections Criminal Appeals Judge Beth Kellum announces re-election campaign A long-serving member of the court, Kellum has over 17 years of judicial experience. StaffJuly 31, 2025
Courts Attorney General pushes for court to deny immunity for ex-officer Alabama AG says ex-officer lacks clear right to immunity, urging court to let jury decide fatal shooting case. Mary Claire WootenJuly 11, 2025
Courts Appeals court denies former officer’s request to remove judge before hearing Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals denied Mac Marquette’s request, allowing his immunity hearing to proceed as scheduled. Mary Claire WootenMarch 18, 2025
Elections Rich Anderson seeking seat on Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Anderson spent 17 years as an assistant attorney general and appellate prosecutor with the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. StaffOctober 26, 2023
Elections Forestry Association endorses Richard Minor for Court of Criminal Appeals Minor is seeking re-election to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals in the March 2024 primary. StaffJuly 18, 2023
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Bill Cole for Court of Criminal Appeals Cole is seeking reelection to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals in the 2024 primary. StaffJune 20, 2023
Elections Thomas Govan announces candidacy for Court of Criminal Appeals Govan currently serves as the chief of the Criminal Trials Division of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. StaffFebruary 6, 2023