Corruption Former Clarke County sheriff charged with ethics violations William Norris faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the numerous charges he's facing. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 17, 2022
Corruption Former Athens City School superintendent pleads guilty to defrauding state Holladay faces up to five years in prison and large fines after pleading guilty. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 17, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Redactions in Hubbard case no surprise The AG's office finally filed its redacted transcripts of Hubbard's prison phone calls. Numerous pages are completely redacted. Josh MoonDecember 10, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Mike Hubbard is still scheming to help himself. That’s who he is No matter the costs. No matter the friendships lost. No matter the ethical lines crossed. Mike Hubbard will protect Mike Hubbard. Josh MoonNovember 17, 2021
Courts State: Former House speaker tried to influence prison legislation from prison The state also said Mike Hubbard, in jail phone calls, repeatedly contradicted his letter to the court in which he took responsibility for his... Josh MoonNovember 16, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Mike Hubbard wants out of prison. Don’t let him. "Justice should never be meted out with favoritism, but it was in Hubbard's case." Bill BrittSeptember 13, 2021
Education FBI, DOE still investigating Alabama virtual schools Despite indictments and guilty pleas, the investigation into fraud within Alabama's virtual schools is still ongoing. Josh MoonAugust 9, 2021
Courts Former Balch & Bingham attorney, Drummond executive bribery convictions upheld Roberson and Gilbert's convictions were upheld by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Brandon MoseleyMay 31, 2021
Legislature Senate is expected to take up Marsh’s gambling bill this week The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to create a lottery, casinos and expand Indian gaming in Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMarch 9, 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