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State Supreme Court affirms highest-ever wrongful death settlement totaling $10 million

The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed a record $10 million judgment last week on a Mobile County jury’s verdict for the family of a man who died at Springhill Medical Center following a successful surgery to repair a cut on his thumb. 

Steve Marshall, ESG Alabama News
Large credit agency drops ESG; Alabama AG Marshall expects the metric to ‘continue to crumble’

One of the largest credit rating agencies in the nation announced last week they were going to stop publishing the environmental, social and governance scores of corporate borrowers.

Shipman Alabama News
Montgomery brawl assault suspect a Democrat voter

Although there are still many unknowns about a Saturday Montgomery Riverfront Park brawl that has received national attention, as of Thursday, three assault suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Carlee Russell Alabama News
Hoover City Council passes resolution supporting stricter penalties for false reporting of violent crimes following Carlee Russell kidnapping hoax

The Hoover City Council passed a resolution on Monday urging the Alabama Legislature to increase penalties for false reporting following the Carlee Russell hoax that occurred in the city last month.

John G Trump Alabama News
John G. Trump and his connection to Alabama native Gregg Phillips

When former President Donald Trump came to Alabama on August 4 to speak at the Alabama GOP dinner, he was met by Gregg Phillips, an Alabama native who has made national headlines during his quest to out voter fraud and ensure election integrity.

Henry Ruggs III Alabama News
Former Crimson Tide star Henry Ruggs III sentenced 3-10 years in fatal DUI crash

Former Alabama Crimson Tide and Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was sentenced on Wednesday to three to 10 years in prison for a November 2021 drunken driving crash that killed a woman and her dog.

Cambridge Hall Photo from Google Maps Alabama News
Auburn University closes dorm right before 305 students expected to move in due to ‘water intrusion’ caused by severe weather

A week before students will be returning to classrooms for the fall semester, approximately 300 Auburn University freshmen have to find a new place to live after the university told them Cambridge Hall will no longer be available on Tuesday. 

Chandler Mountain pump plan Alabama News
St. Clair, Etowah County residents flood FERC with concerns over Alabama Power project ahead of Saturday deadline for comment

For the past few weeks, residents in St. Clair and Etowah Counties have been researching ways to stop a plan by Alabama Power to construct a two-reservoir pump station on Chandler Mountain.

Grady Wilkes Alabama News
Auburn man on trial for 2019 death of police officer; Prosecutors seek death penalty

On May 19, 2019, Auburn Police officer William Buechner, 37, lost his life while on duty. Now, the man charged with capital murder in his death is on trial in Lee County.

Nathaniel Ledbetter Alabama News
House Speaker Ledbetter selected as chair-elect of the Council of State Governments Southern Office

Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) was recently elected to serve as chair-elect of the Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South).

Redistricting Alabama News
Upcoming decision on Alabama redistricting lawsuit could affect other states

The Milligan v. Allen Alabama redistricting case could have a long-lasting effect on national politics depending on how it is ultimately decided.

Tuberville Alabama News
Becky Gerritson: The real story on Sen. Tuberville’s stand for life

There is an assertion in Washington, D.C. – recently repeated by President Joe Biden – that U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is holding up Department of Defense nominations because of his pro-life stance. On the contrary, it is the Biden administration itself that is holding military promotions hostage. 

D.J. James Alabama News
Auburn cornerback D.J. James previews 2023 season

D.J. James, a cornerback for the Tigers who spent three seasons with the Oregon Ducks, is expected to make a difference-maker in Auburn's defensive backfield in 2023.

bullying Alabama News
Fairhope Middle School clarifies stance on bullying as it prepares for new year

At Fairhope Middle School, counselors say they take bullying very seriously but want students and parents to know the difference between bullying, being rude and being mean.

Riverfront Alabama News
Media eager to inject racial motive into Montgomery Riverfront brawl despite lack of evidence

If the recent Riverfront brawl has taught anything, it's that the corporate media loves to hammer racism; and when the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

West Alabama Corridor Groundbreaking, November 12, 2021 Alabama News
'Just unforgivable': Ivey West Alabama Corridor would exhaust state borrowing capacity, put required funding match for I-65 widening out of reach, says state lawmaker

Gov. Kay Ivey needs to adjust her transportation project priorities after former President Donald Trump committed to widening Interstate 65 in a recent speech in Montgomery, according to State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine).

Reed on Reid Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Reed: 'We're working very closely with the FBI' on Riverfront brawl investigation

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed revealed on Tuesday during an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Reidout” that the city has been working with the FBI to investigate the brawl that took place Saturday on the Montgomery Riverboat Dock.

Darryl Albert Alabama News
No race-related charges against 3 suspects in Montgomery Riverfront brawl

Three suspects in the brawl at the Montgomery Riverfront on Saturday are charged with assault, with no hate crime or racially related charges filed.

Photo from You Tube Alabama News
Randall Woodfin no longer thinking about ‘two terms,’ hints at third run for Birmingham mayor

According to comments he made on a podcast last week, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin may be considering a third run for mayor. 

Starr Young Alabama News
Birmingham woman fighting for life after losing 68% of skin after taking prescription meds

A Birmingham woman is hospitalized with a rare and painful skin disorder caused by an allergic reaction to medication. Now, doctors say if she survives, the road to recovery will be long.

Courtroom Alabama News
Akron town clerk sentenced on ethics, theft charges

Former Akron town clerk Diann Taylor was sentenced on felony ethics and theft charges on Monday in Hale County Circuit Court. 

Dr. Heather Skanes Alabama News
ACLU files lawsuit against Alabama Department of Public Health on behalf of doctors, birthing center owners, midwives

The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama filed a lawsuit on behalf of several doctors and midwives against the Alabama Department of Public Health to combat proposed rules by ADPH to regulate birth centers in Alabama.

University of South Alabama Alabama News
Mobile City Council celebrates University of South Alabama’s 60th anniversary

The University of South Alabama was established on May 3, 1963. Tuesday, the Mobile City Council celebrated the school’s 60th anniversary with a resolution.

Newspaper printing press. Photo by Bank_Phrom. Alabama News
Birmingham city councilman questions whether $65,000 for public notices in print Birmingham Times newspaper is excessive

One councilman at Tuesday’s Birmingham City Council meeting pulled an item from the consent agenda to express his concern about paying $65,000 to the Birmingham Times to publish public notices in print for the city.

Roy johnson Alabama News
AL(dot)com columnist likens Riverwalk brawl to the modern race struggle — 'Not today, white people'

Although Montgomery Police have no reason to suspect a racial component behind the Montgomery Riverfront melee over the weekend, a columnist for AL(dot)com is suggesting the brawl is akin to the struggle black people face today.

Nikki Haley Alabama News
2024 GOP hopeful Nikki Haley questions Tuberville's stance against legally dubious Biden admin DoD abortion policy

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) doesn't think U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) hold on military promotions is the right approach to challenging a newly enacted Biden administration Department of Defense policy on abortion.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Joey Clark: The Montgomery mayoral race shows all politics are now national

All politics, at least in a free society, should be local. But they’re not. Not in America today.

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