Legislature Online sales tax lawsuit pits Alabama’s biggest cities against counties, some lawmakers Alabama online sales tax approach is the subject of a lawsuit filed by several large cities, which contend they're unfairly losing millions annually. Josh MoonDecember 10, 2025
Local news Tuscaloosa settles lawsuit over sewage overflows, agrees to upgrades After two years of litigation, the city committed to evaluating and overhauling its sewage system, promising to invest $18 million in upgrades. Alex JobinNovember 21, 2025
News ACLU sues FDA for records on abortion pill review The lawsuit sought records about the FDA’s review of mifepristone regulations, amid concerns the agency was making medication abortion harder to access. StaffNovember 17, 2025
Health Suit filed against med spa that allegedly provided unapproved drugs Morris Haynes is representing a dozen patients who were injected with unapproved drugs at the Cullman-based clinic. Jacob HolmesNovember 13, 2025
Health AG Marshall alleges med spa provided unapproved weight loss drugs A medical spa faced allegations of administering unapproved weight-loss drugs to patients, prompting a temporary shutdown and asset freeze. Wesley WalterNovember 11, 2025
Courts AG Marshall signs onto amicus brief supporting deployment of National Guard to Chicago Alabama's attorney general joined a legal effort supporting the Trump administration's plan to deploy National Guard members to Chicago. Alex JobinOctober 10, 2025
Local news Orange Beach public records lawsuit back on in federal court The revival rekindles a lawsuit over body cam footage that purportedly shows Mayor Tony Kennon at the scene of a domestic violence call. Jacob HolmesOctober 7, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Court ruling on AHSAA, CHOOSE Act rule has the potential for chaos Far from a win, the temporary restraining order issued against the AHSAA in the CHOOSE Act ordeal has only resulted in nearly assured chaos. Josh MoonSeptember 9, 2025
Courts Lawsuit over Autauga County jail conditions heads to court A judge heard arguments today on whether to dismiss the case regarding the Autauga County Metro Jail, which was evacuated due to mold. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2025
Legislature Alabama counties unite to protect online sales tax program County commissioners statewide unanimously approved a resolution encouraging the legislature to oppose changes to the online sales tax program. StaffAugust 26, 2025