Here’s the latest on Alabama courts based on recent publicly available reporting:
-
Alabama Supreme Court activity in 2025–2026 has included several high-profile discretionary decisions and mandamus petitions relating to church property disputes and arbitration matters. For example, there were consolidated opinions issued in 2026 addressing land-transaction and church property disputes, with one decision released March 6, 2026. This indicates active involvement in both civil and constitutional questions at the state supreme level.[3]
-
The state’s federal district courts (Northern and Southern Districts of Alabama) have continued to publish news and announcements about court operations, scheduling, and capital cases. The Southern District of Alabama posted updates in late 2025, and the Northern District of Alabama maintains a steady stream of local court notices and updates that can affect filings, dockets, and courtroom procedures.[5][7]
-
Coverage of Alabama court decisions is also reflected in statewide legal news and government communications. The Alabama Attorney General’s Office published updates and press releases in May 2026, including coordinated responses on capital punishment and appellate-related matters, which often intersect with state court rulings and procedures.[6]
-
Local TV and news outlets in Alabama, such as WAFF and ABC 33/40, frequently report on notable Alabama Supreme Court decisions and significant appellate rulings, including recent denials of appeals in murder cases and other high-stakes matters. These outlets provide timely summaries when major decisions occur.[4][9]
If you’d like, I can narrow this to:
- Specific court (e.g., Alabama Supreme Court vs. federal district courts)
- Particular case types (capital cases, church property disputes, arbitration matters)
- A date range (e.g., the last 90 days)
I can also pull direct, up-to-date summaries for any case or decision you specify. Would you like me to focus on a particular area or provide a brief digest of the most recent notable Alabama Supreme Court opinions?
Sources
Voters are heading to the polls in Alabama for key primary races following the Supreme Court's recent decision on Louisiana's congressional map. CBS News reporter Shawna Mizellle has more. The Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to adopt a new congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News contributor Kyle Kondik joins with more. … Charles "Sonny" Burton faces execution in Alabama for his role in a 1991 robbery in which a man was fatally shot, even though Burton did not fire...
www.cbsnews.comFor Immediate Release:May 20, 2026 For press inquiries only, contact:Amanda Priest (334) 322-5694William Califf (334) 604-3230 (Montgomery, Ala.) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a 16-state coalition letter supporting a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help streamline federal review of state capital murder convictions. In support of the rule, […]
www.alabamaag.govEvery change on Alabama Supreme Court since tracking began: 39 updates logged, 5 this month. Free feed with RSS and email alerts.
changeflow.comABC 33/40 in Birmingham, Alabama offers news, sports, and weather reporting for the surrounding communities including Tuscaloosa, Anniston, Cullman, Gadsden, Talladega, Sylacauga, Carbon Hill, Jasper, Hoover, Bessemer, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Trussville and Homewood.
abc3340.com01/03/2024 EXECUTION SET FOR ALABAMA DEATH ROW INMATE KENNETH EUGENE SMITH MEDIA ADVISORY January 2, 2024 EXECUTION SET FOR ALABAMA DEATH ROW INMATE MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Supreme Court has issued an order to carry out the sentence of death of inmate Kenneth Eugene Smith and the Alabama Department of Corrections is proceeding with this statutory duty.
doc.alabama.gov