Alabama lawsuit over threat of prosecution for abortion help can move forward, court rules
A federal judge on Monday rejected a lawsuit challenging the Alabama attorney general’s threat to prosecute people who helped travel out of state for abortions, paving the way for the case to move forward. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson In Monday’s preliminary ruling, A lawsuit filed by the Yellowhammer Fund, a group that helps people […]
Legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban urged players to block out ‘external factors’ and ignore internet trolls
Nick Saban shocked the college football world by announcing his retirement from coaching. A seven-time national championship winner, he then accepted a “support” role at the University of Alabama, where he won six national titles with that program. Saban faced challenges throughout his storied career, but he also had to contend with criticism off the […]
Alabama supreme court declines to revisit frozen embryos ruling | Alabama
The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday declined to review a controversial ruling that said frozen embryos are considered children under state law. In a 7-2 ruling, the justices rejected without comment a request to reconsider a ruling that drew international attention and prompted the closure of a fertility clinic earlier this year. In February, an […]
Alabama Gov. Ivey signs bill to ensure President Biden appears on November ballot
Alabama officials on Thursday approved a bill that would ensure President Joe Biden appears on the state’s ballot in November, something the state did for then-President Donald Trump four years ago. It reflects convenience. The House of Representatives voted 93-0 in favor of the bill. Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed the bill into law on […]
Alabama governor signs bill enshrining Biden on November ballot
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) reportedly signed a bill Thursday that ensures President Biden will appear on the state’s ballot in November. The Hill has reached out to Ivey’s office for comment. Associated Press reported A spokesperson said the bill has been signed. The bill’s salvo comes after the Alabama Senate unanimously approved it last […]
Alabama court clears way for second execution via nitrogen gas
The Alabama Supreme Court authorized the state attorney general’s request for an execution date for inmate Alan Eugene Miller using nitrogen gas. The Alabama Supreme Court authorized the use of nitrogen gas on Miller, which will be the second time it is used for execution in the state. Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) has not yet […]
Alabama pushes back certification deadline to allow Biden on November ballot
Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill Thursday that guarantees President Biden a spot on the state’s ballot in the 2024 general election. The state’s top elections official said last month that the 81-year-old Biden will not be officially nominated as the standard-bearer of the Democratic Party until after August 15, Alabama’s certification deadline, […]
Alabama lawmakers advance bill letting inmates speak at parole hearings
A legislative committee advanced a bill Thursday that would allow state inmates to speak at parole hearings by phone or video conference for the first time. The House Judiciary Committee approved the bill with amendments that would give victims and law enforcement officials the option to participate electronically instead of driving to Montgomery for parole […]
Alabama lawmakers eye gambling compromise as legislative session nears its end
The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday proposed a gaming compromise that would license the state lottery and multiple establishments with electronic gambling machines. But the bill faces an uncertain outlook while Congress is out of session. Lawmakers aim to bring the issue to a statewide vote this August, and a conference committee approved two proposed bills. […]
Mannequin falls onto IndyCar track during race in Alabama
A mannequin fell onto the road course during a bizarre IndyCar Series race Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. Alex Palou was leading the race when the NBC Sports broadcast team noticed a mannequin near the racetrack around lap 52. The station explained that the mannequin named Georgina is part of the art […]