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Judge John Carroll, former dean of Cumberland Law School, dies

Carroll served for 14 years as a U.S. magistrate judge and as the dean of the law school from 2001-2014.
August 17, 2023

Tim James endorses Greg Shaw

Monday, Tim James Sr., former Republican candidate for Governor, announced that he is endorsing incumbent Justice Greg Shaw (R) for reelection to the Alabama Supreme Court. James said that Shaw has, “The right temperament and the level of maturity this position requires.” Associate Justice Shaw is being challenged in today’s Republican Party primary by State … Continued
March 3, 2020

Former Auburn quarterback and Samford coach Pat Sullivan dies at 69

Former Samford head football Coach Pat Sullivan passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 69 years old. Pat Sullivan had a highly accomplished coaching career but was probably still best known for his stellar quarterback play while in college at Auburn University. There Sullivan won the Heisman Trophy as the best player … Continued
December 3, 2019

Greg Shaw announces re-election campaign for Supreme Court

Friday, Alabama Supreme Court Justice Greg Shaw (R) announced that he will file to run for re-election to his seat on the Court when the Alabama Republican Party opens candidate qualifying on Tuesday. Judge Shaw is the Republican incumbent Justice. Justice Shaw was first elected to the Supreme Court in 2008 after serving on the … Continued
October 8, 2019

Chief Justice Lyn Stuart appoints Allison Boyd as Shelby County probate judge

Wednesday Chief Justice Lyn Stuart (R) announced that she has appointed Allison Boyd (R) as Probate Judge of Shelby County. Judge Boyd’s appointment fills the vacancy that was created with the retirement of former Probate Judge Jim Fuhrmeister. “The last 24 hours have been a complete whirlwind!,” Judge Boyd said on social media. “I received … Continued
September 14, 2018

Survey: 78 percent say Alabama spends too little on public education

A new public opinion survey from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama found that 79 percent of Alabama citizens think the state spends too little on public education. PARCA, in collaboration with Samford University, surveyed 421 Alabama citizens on a variety of policy issues from June 4 to July 18, 2018. Those surveyed have … Continued
September 13, 2018

Anonymous Accusations Against Superintendent Candidate

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Earlier this week, the Alabama Political Reporter asked why the Ethics Commission had inserted itself into the selection process for the next State Superintendent of the Department of Education. Building upon the investigation into what appears to be a smear campaign against Dr. Craig Pouncey, a candidate for superintendent. … Continued
August 11, 2016