Corruption U.S. attorney: Defendants in virtual school scheme betrayed Alabama students The brazen scheme to divert money to Athens and Limestone districts essentially stole from struggling schools in the Black Belt. Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2021
State $2 million mystery: Records show a surprising windfall for a small charity A nonprofit focused on immigrant services raked in more than $2 million after it began attacking an Alabama law firm. Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2021
Education Fake report cards, phony transcripts: Federal officials detail virtual schools indictments U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin laid out the scheme while announcing six indictments Tuesday. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021
Corruption Feds indict six in Alabama virtual schools scheme The indictments include two former Alabama superintendents and a former high school football coach. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021
Legislature How a change in tactics led to a grand new gambling deal The Poarch Creek Indians and the dog track owners finally did the one thing they've been avoiding: Talking to each other. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Give Fred Gray the Medal of Freedom, because no one deserves it more Gray said it was his life's goal to fight everything segregated, and he pretty much has. Josh MoonFebruary 18, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | This legislative session’s priority is clear: cruelty "If this is such a compassionate Christian-dominated state, why is cruelty always so prevalent in our legislative agenda?" Josh MoonFebruary 17, 2021
Congress Opinion | Senate Republicans fail to convict Trump, despite admitting his guilt Rep. Terri Sewell said history will not judge those Republican senators kindly. Josh MoonFebruary 15, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Marsh’s gambling bill is already good, but it could be great "The comprehensive gaming bill could be life-changing for many of Alabama's poorest citizens, with only a few minor changes." Josh MoonFebruary 12, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The patsy should pay a price too "Whether he did it unwittingly or to pander for cheap votes, Tuberville helped Trump execute an insurrection, and that is unforgivable." Josh MoonFebruary 11, 2021