Mobile Defense Attorney’s Signature Closing Argument Wins Another Acquittal
Veteran Mobile attorney Dennis Knizley's trademark closing line helped win an acquittal for a Mobile County official in a federal corruption trial.
Consultant Testifies He Returned ‘Blood Money’ Payment in Hastie Corruption Trial
A public relations consultant testified he returned a $10,000 payment tied to Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie's corruption trial.
Mayor Stimpson Renews Push to Redirect Soccer Complex Funds to Mobile Parks
Mayor Sandy Stimpson again asked Mobile City Council to redirect $1.5 million from a county soccer complex toward repairing city parks instead.
State Official Says Mobile County’s Slow Progress on $700,000 Grant Debt ‘Not a Surprise’
Mobile County Emergency Management owes more than $700,000 after failing to meet deadlines on a federal grant meant to fund a new operations center.
Mobile County’s 2014 Payroll Topped $79 Million, Records Show
Mobile County spent more than $79 million on wages and benefits for 1,764 employees in 2014, with the sheriff's office driving much of the overtime total.
Who Are Mobile County’s Highest-Paid Employees?
Mobile County's engineer topped the county payroll last year, followed closely by the probate judge, county administrator and sheriff, records show.
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.
Mobile County Emergency Agency Faces $711,000 FEMA Debt Deadline
Mobile County's emergency management agency owes FEMA more than $711,000 after years of delays on a new emergency operations center project.
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.