Kim Chandler, Associated Press
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A Montgomery County circuit judge said Thursday that she did not have the authority to decide the dispute. The lawsuit argued that Tuberville does not meet the seven-year residency requirement. -
President Trump signed “Lulu’s Law,” which requires the federal regulators to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It authorizes alerts to mobile phones, similar to Amber Alerts. -
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore won the Republican primary runoff for an open Senate seat. He defeated political newcomer Jared Hudson on Tuesday and will face Democrat Everett Wess in November. -
Alabama voters are deciding party nominations for an open U.S. Senate seat. On the Republican side, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore faces former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson. -
The challenge was filed by Tuberville’s former primary opponent, Ken McFeeters. Tuberville's campaign says tax records show he established residency in 2018. -
The Alabama Attorney General’s office asked the Alabama Supreme Court on Friday to authorize a death warrant for Jeffery Lee, this time using lethal injection. -
The justices declined to set aside lower court findings that the method is unconstitutional. -
The outcome of the legal battle will determine if Jeffery Lee’s execution goes forward Thursday night with nitrogen gas. It could also help determine the future of the controversial execution. -
U.S. District Judge Emily C. Marks issued the decision after an appeals court reversed her earlier ruling. Jeffery Lee is scheduled for execution Thursday. -
Monday's decision comes days before a scheduled execution planned by that method. However, the judges stopped short of issuing a stay.
