Courts Supreme Court welcomes Justice Greg Cook and re-elected Justice Kelli Wise Cook was elected in November to fill the seat of Justice Michael Bolin, who retires this week after 18 years on the court. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
Elections House District 10 challenge now at Alabama Supreme Court Rep. David Cole's attorneys have filed a brief with the ALSC asking it to move the challenge completely out of Madison County Circuit Court. Josh MoonJanuary 12, 2023
Elections Justice Sarah Stewart announces bid for Alabama Chief Justice Stewart was elected as a Republican in November 2018 for a six-year term as an associate justice. StaffJanuary 11, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | A Supreme Court work of fiction The facts of the Greg Gunn killing are well established — unless you're an Alabama Supreme Court justice. Josh MoonDecember 19, 2022
Prisons Ivey asks Alabama Supreme Court for more time to carry out executions Ivey suggested "death warrants" be extended past the 24-hour window when the process is delayed by a stay of execution. Jacob HolmesDecember 13, 2022
Corruption Alabama Supreme Court upholds removal of Talladega probate judge The court found "clear and convincing evidence" of Jinks' alleged racist and sexually inappropriate behavior. Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2022
Courts VictoryLand asks for a rehearing on bingo case, notes “detrimental” impact on charities The filing comes a couple of weeks after the Alabama Supreme Court's latest attempt to unilaterally end electronic bingo. Josh MoonOctober 18, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Attack of GreeneTrack missed key facts A conservative columnist said GreeneTrack was violating the law. Small problem: the track had followed the guidance of the AG's Office. Josh MoonOctober 11, 2022
Courts Roy Moore lawsuit back to square one Moore sued his accusers alleging political conspiracy, defamation, wantonness, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Josh MoonSeptember 14, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | The Alabama Supreme Court is writing laws now Last week, the justices overruled one of its own opinions from 20 years ago, and basically rewrote Alabama law as it did so. Josh MoonSeptember 13, 2022