Faulkner State Wedding Reception Investigation Grew Into Misconduct Fight Against Baldwin County DA
A wedding catered by Faulkner State students led to criminal charges and, a year later, allegations against Baldwin County's district attorney.
Baldwin County DA Hallie Dixon Fights Subpoena in Foley Culinary School Corruption Case
Prosecutors argue Baldwin County's top law enforcement officer should not have to testify in a Foley corruption case ahead of a Bay Minette hearing.
Artur Davis Said to Be in Line for U.S. Attorney Post After Primary Loss
Legal and Justice Department sources said the congressman defeated in Alabama's Democratic gubernatorial primary could be offered the U.S. attorney's job in Montgomery, a post left conspicuously unfilled.
Mobile County Grand Jury Recommends Nodine’s Impeachment Over Drug Abuse, Domestic Violence Findings
A special Mobile County grand jury has recommended impeaching Commissioner Stephen Nodine, citing drug test results, a multistate painkiller prescription scheme and alleged domestic violence against Angel Downs, whose death…
County Commissioner Hospitalized as Investigators Probe Gulf Shores Shooting Death
Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine was under psychiatric care at Mobile Infirmary as Baldwin County detectives worked to determine how Angel Downs died outside her Gulf Shores townhouse.
After Years of Reporting and Rewriting, Curran’s Siegelman Book Heads for Mobile Shelves
Mobile reporter Eddie Curran said his long-awaited book on covering Gov. Don Siegelman's administration is finished and will reach bookstores within weeks, with the first signings planned in Mobile and…
Kenyen Brown Sworn In as the Southern District’s First Black U.S. Attorney
Kenyen Brown took the oath as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Alabama, becoming the first Black person to hold the post, with a public ceremony expected to follow…
Bill Johnson Asks State Prosecutors to Investigate the Governor He Once Served
Gubernatorial candidate Bill Johnson, a former Riley cabinet member, asked Alabama's attorney general and a district attorney to investigate Gov. Bob Riley over contracts, a special session and casino money.
Inside the Herman Thomas Trial: First Impressions From a Crowded Mobile Courtroom
The trial of former Mobile Circuit Judge Herman Thomas opened in October 2009 on more than 70 charges, with a retired judge presiding, a combative defense and a jury of…
A Familiar Face Returns: Tim Fuhrman Expected to Lead the FBI’s Mobile Office
Tim Fuhrman, who once served as assistant special agent in charge in Mobile, was expected to return as the head of the FBI's Mobile office, succeeding Debra Mack after her…