Judge Drops Final Tax Charge Against Mobile County License Commissioner
A federal judge dismissed the last remaining tax fraud charge against Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie, clearing her to take a new office.
Baldwin Commissioner Frank Burt Opposes New Park Rental Fees
Baldwin County Commissioner Frank Burt is pushing back against proposed rental fees for two North Baldwin parks and a historic Stockton-area church.
Federal Judge Allows Most Corruption Charges Against Mobile County License Commissioner to Proceed to Jury
A federal judge cleared most corruption charges against Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie for the jury as her 2015 trial neared its end.
Defense Strategy Emerges in Mobile County License Commissioner Corruption Trial
As her federal corruption trial continues, Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie's defense is leaning on past state attorney general opinions.
Jury Weighs Tax Evasion Case Against Mobile County License Commissioner
A federal jury in Mobile began deliberating tax evasion charges against License Commissioner Kim Hastie and her husband John after a three-day trial.
Mobile County License Commissioner’s Tax Trial Set to Open Without Key Defense Attorney
Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie heads to federal trial on tax evasion charges after her defense attorney recused himself from the case.
Emails to Voters at Center of Mobile License Commissioner’s Federal Case
Court records detail how a Mobile County official's office allegedly funneled taxpayer emails into a 2013 mayoral campaign.
Old Photo Complicates Baldwin Commissioner’s Stand Against School Tax
A December photo of Baldwin County Commissioner Frank Burt backing a school tax campaign resurfaced after he voiced doubts about the March 31 vote.
Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges
Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie and her husband pleaded not guilty to new federal tax fraud and data misuse charges in federal court.
Baldwin County Approves $150K Settlement, Denies Tie to Administrator’s Ouster
Baldwin County commissioners approved a $150,000 settlement tied to a 2012 wrongful termination lawsuit, days after ousting the county administrator.