Courts Jefferson County judge hears new challenge to Tuberville residency A pro se lawsuit faced procedural hurdles as ballot deadlines loomed, with an expedited ruling possible before certification. Jacob HolmesAugust 14, 2026
Prisons State, DOJ reach settlement to end federal oversight of Tutwiler prison A decade after investigators detailed widespread sexual abuse, Alabama officials said reforms improved safety at the women’s prison. Jacob HolmesJuly 27, 2026
Courts Auburn University faces sexual discrimination lawsuit Former graduate students and faculty alleged retaliation after reporting a toxic, oversexualized culture in a federally funded research project. Jacob HolmesJuly 23, 2026
Local news Orange Beach faces new lawsuit tied to former city employee’s death A complaint alleged officials tried to discredit Harry Still after he questioned a drowning ruling and deposed city officials. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2026
Courts Doug Jones, Tuberville allies react to residency case dismissal The ruling left Tuberville’s eligibility unresolved as Jones and plaintiffs vowed to keep pressing questions about his Alabama residency. Wesley WalterJuly 10, 2026
Local news Controversies come to a boiling point at Orange Beach council meeting Residents pressed for answers as unreleased police footage and ethics complaints deepened divisions at City Hall. Jacob HolmesJuly 9, 2026
State Foley hemp store defeats state in lawsuit after forced forfeiture of products, cash The court sided with the hemp store, dismissing the state's attempt to forfeit the cash and hemp products. Jacob HolmesJuly 6, 2026
Courts State Rep. Juandalynn Givan files lawsuit against Alicia Escott Lumpkin after primary defeat Her complaint challenged Lumpkin’s eligibility over city employment rules, while Lumpkin accused Givan of refusing to accept voters’ decision. Alex JobinJune 3, 2026
Courts Lawsuit over Orange Beach body cam footage to move forward The ruling does not address the merits of the case, but instead whether Dixon-Moreno alleged enough facts to state a claim. Jacob HolmesApril 1, 2026
Courts Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride Birmingham successfully sued the utility after it abruptly halted fluoridation, arguing the sudden move violated a state notification law. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2026