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.
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.
Top 20 Mobile County Employees Collected Nearly $493,000 in Overtime Last Year
Payroll records show Mobile County's highest overtime earners, mostly sheriff's deputies and jail staff, collected close to half a million dollars combined.
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.
Attorney Dispute Complicates Upcoming Federal Trial for Mobile County Official
Federal prosecutors are challenging whether an attorney for Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie can serve as both counsel and witness at trial.
Prosecutors Fight Mobile Official’s Bid to Split Trial Into Three
Federal prosecutors moved to block Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie's request to face three separate trials instead of one.
Mobile County’s 2015 Budget Includes Raises but Leaves Little Room to Spare
Mobile County's proposed 2015 budget includes employee raises and modestly higher revenue, but officials say the county's finances remain stretched thin.