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AG Steve Marshall appoints Barrett Bowdre as Alabama solicitor general

As solicitor general, Bowdre will be Alabama’s chief appellate lawyer, supervising the state’s litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court and Alabama Supreme Court.

November 6, 2025

Alabama Forestry Association announces judicial endorsements for 2026

The Alabama Forestry Association announced its slate of judicial endorsements Monday, including Brad Mendheim and Greg Shaw for the Supreme Court.

September 30, 2025

Alabama Supreme Court sends inmate work release case back to appeals court

In an odd move, the state's highest court declined a case transferred by the Court of Civil Appeals, sending it back instead.

September 8, 2025

Former Decatur officer seeks relief from Alabama Supreme Court

Mac Marquette petitioned the Alabama Supreme Court to dismiss his murder charge, citing “abundant evidence that his use of force ... was justified.”

August 28, 2025

Brief urges Alabama Supreme Court to reject effort to expand stop-and-question law

Advocacy groups urged the court to confirm state law doesn't permit police to compel physical ID, citing a case where a pastor was arrested.

August 15, 2025

Justice Brad Mendheim announces bid for new term on Alabama Supreme Court

Mendheim announced his 2026 reelection bid, emphasizing his commitment to conservative principles and strict interpretation of the law.

July 17, 2025

Fertility lawyer AshLeigh Dunham wants the state Supreme Court to represent Alabama

APR interviewed AshLeigh Dunham, a candidate for associate justice of the state Supreme Court, about the court and her campaign.

July 11, 2025

Electric Cooperatives PAC backs Jay Mitchell in Alabama AG race

Group cites Mitchell’s commitment to rural issues, energy policy, and leadership

July 8, 2025

AshLeigh Dunham announces campaign for Alabama Supreme Court

AshLeigh Dunham announced her campaign for the Alabama Supreme Court, driven by a deeply personal commitment to supporting families and challenging anti-family rulings.

June 5, 2025

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell resigns to run for attorney general

Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Supreme Court to replace Mitchell.

May 21, 2025