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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

Manufacture Alabama endorses Judge Chad Hanson for Court of Civil Appeals

"We are proud to endorse Judge Hanson for his reelection on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals,” Manufacture Alabama's CEO said.

December 20, 2023

Court of Civil Appeals Judge Bill Thompson announces retirement

Thompson is the longest serving judge in the history of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals.

November 17, 2023

Retired Army 1st Sgt. Kenneth Paschal running in HD73

“I wish to extend my tour of duty as an elected official where I can best serve my community," he said.

January 20, 2021

House passes landfill bill allowing alternative materials as temporary cover

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday to change the statutory definition so that temporary “cover” in landfills can be a material other than “earth.” House Bill 140 is sponsored by State Rep. Alan Baker, R-Brewton. The bill allows landfills to use alternative daily covers in place of earth to cover landfills until … Continued

February 21, 2020

House considers bill to allow alternative materials as temporary cover at landfills

Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill to change the statutory definition so that temporary “cover” in landfills can be a material other than “earth.” Earth is also known as soil or just dirt. House Bill 140 is sponsored by State Representative Alan Baker (R-Brewton). Rep. Baker said that all the bill does … Continued

February 19, 2020

Thompson qualifies to run for another term on the Court of Civil Appeals

Tuesday, Judge William C. “Bill” Thompson (R) formally qualified for re-election to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, Place 1 at the Alabama GOP Headquarters in Hoover. Thompson will be on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3rd. He was first elected to the Court in 1996, and was re-elected in 2002, 2008 … Continued

October 9, 2019

Matt Fridy addresses Etowah County Republican Breakfast

State Representative and candidate for the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Matt Fridy spoke to attendees of the Etowah County Republican Breakfast about his effort to win election for an open seat on the state appellate court. Fridy said that he began in politics early because his parents were very passionate about the Pro-Life movement. … Continued

September 23, 2019

Kellum announces that she will run for re-election for the Court of Criminal Appeals

Judge Elizabeth “Beth” Kellum announced her intention to seek re-election to a third term on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals on Friday. Kellum made the formal announcement at a gathering of friends, family and supporters. “It’s been my privilege to serve the people of Alabama on the Court of Criminal Appeals, and I want … Continued

August 27, 2019

Richard Anderson to run for Court of Civil Appeals

Rich Anderson, an assistant attorney general for the state of Alabama, announced his candidacy for the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, Place 2, on Wednesday. Anderson is a seasoned appellate attorney. He began his career two decades ago working for Justice Gorman Houston on the Alabama Supreme Court. Just six years later, Anderson won his … Continued

July 11, 2019