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FBI Records Could Have Solved A Civil Rights Cold Case. Now It’s Too Late

The murder of the Rev. James Reeb was unsolved for more than 50 years. Now, Alabama officials who might have pursued prosecution tell NPR that if the FBI had shared its case file with them, they would have investigated Reeb's murder years earlier.

Roy Moore Announces He’ll Run for U.S. Senate Again in 2020

Alabama Republican Roy Moore announced Thursday that he is running for U.S. Senate again in 2020 after failing to win the seat two years ago amid sexual misconduct accusations.

Jones and Byrne Have Stacked Up Millions to Lead Fundraising in the US Senate Race

Incumbent Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Bradley Byrne already have millions of dollars in their campaign accounts as the field begins to form for Alabama’s 2020 U.S. Senate race.

Not Just Galleria Shooting, AG Takeover of Local Cases Common

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall was criticized for taking over the case of the shooting death of a black man by police, but his office says intervening in cases held by local district attorneys is common.

A Top State Corruption Fighter Resigns. Now What?

He was a bulldog and an outspoken defender of ethics in state politics. As deputy attorney general, Matt Hart indicted several state and local leaders on corruption charges. Now Hart is out of a job. Attorney General Steve Marshall has already appointed Hart's replacement. What does this mean for the state's efforts to keep corrupt politicians in check?

Alabama Residents Protest Sessions’ Departure

More than a hundred people braved the November wind chill to gather outside the Huntsville office of Republican Congressman Mo Brooks office Thursday afternoon to protest the forced resignation of former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Moore’s Win Wasn’t About Trump

Political consultant David Mowery offers analysis of Tuesday's Republican runoff for U.S. Senate which put Roy Moore on top over Luther Strange.

Moore Defeats Strange in GOP Senate Runoff

In a blow to the Republican Washington establishment, Alabama voters on Tuesday handed a victory to controversial former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore in the race to fill the Senate seat once held by Jeff Sessions. Washington super PACS affiliated with GOP Senate leadership poured millions into appointed Senator Luther Strange’s campaign in Alabama’s special primary […]

Election Day: Updates on the US Senate GOP Runoff

Election Day: Updates on the US Senate GOP Runoff Storify by WBHM Wed, Sep 27 2017 01:37:34 Edit Election Day: Updates on the US Senate GOP Runoff A roundup of the latest on the race between Roy Moore and Luther Strange Dan Carsen@DanAtWBHM BREAKING: Brief but important update from @AP: “Roy Moore, GOP, nominated U.S. […]

Republicans Prepare for Battle in Senate Runoff

Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses this week's U.S Senate primary and next week's municipal election in Birmingham.

Strange and Moore Headed to a Runoff

Senator Luther Strange will face former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore in a September runoff. Neither candidate took more than 50 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s special Senate primary.

Doug Jones Wins Democratic Senate Primary

Former U.S. Attorney Doug Jones will be the Democratic candidate in the race for Jeff Sessions' former seat in the U.S. Senate. Jones was declared the winner of Tuesday's primary election, with most districts reporting in by around 9 p.m.

Many GOP Voters Still Undecided on Senate Candidates

Four candidates attended at the GOP Senate forum: incumbent Sen. Luther Strange, Bryan Peeples, Randy Brinson and Congressman Mo Brooks. They wanted to win votes. But as they hashed out issues from abortion to concealed carry laws, many voters left undecided.

Trump’s Attacks on Sessions Become Part of U.S. Senate Primary

Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses the Republican side of the special primary election for U.S. Senate.

Crowded Field Vies for U.S. Senate Seat

Wednesday was the deadline for candidates to qualify to run for U.S. Senate in this year’s special election. As expected, it’s a crowded field.

Roy Moore Announces U.S. Senate Run

Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses Roy Moore's announcement he's running for U.S. Senate and how the field of gubernatorial candidates is shaping up.

New Alabama Attorney General Brings Renewed Attention to Bentley Investigation

Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses Alabama's new attorney general and renewed efforts to investigate Governor Robert Bentley.

Relationship from Divorce Case the Focus For Indicted JeffCo District Attorney

Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald discusses the perjury charge against suspended Jefferson County District Attorney Charles Todd Henderson.

Suspended Jefferson County District Attorney Claims Innocence On Perjury Charge

Suspended Jefferson County District Attorney Charles Todd Henderson said Tuesday a perjury charge that came days before he was set to take office is baseless and politically motivated.

Incoming Jefferson County District Attorney Under Indictment

Note: this story has been updated on Saturday January 14 at 8:10 p.m. See update below.    Jefferson County’s newly-elected district attorney, Charles Todd Henderson, was indicted on a felony perjury charge Friday.  Henderson surrendered at the Jefferson County Jail and was soon released on $2,500 bond. Late Friday afternoon, Attorney General Luther Strange announced the indictment, […]

Alabama’s Death Penalty System Faces New Scrutiny

Alabama executed a death row inmate Thursday evening for the first time in more than two years.Christopher Brooks died by lethal injection for the 1992 rape and murder of a Homewood woman. But Alabama’s death penalty system is facing new scrutiny after a U.S. Supreme Court decision this month overturning Florida’s process.

Alabama Reacts to Gay Marriage Decision

Gay marriage is now legal in Alabama. In a 5 to 4 decision the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday states can’t stop same-sex couples from marrying and must recognize those unions across the country. Ashley Cleek has an overview of how the decision is playing out in Alabama.

A Prosecutorial Team Back Together

If you're a powerful politician such as a president, senator or governor, you can sometimes get the rock star treatment. But if you're a former federal prosecutor, probably not. It a move though by a federal former federal prosecutor that has Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald celebrating as if the Beatles reunited. He talks about that and a To Kill a Mocking Feud in Monroeville.