Public Official Kennon Declines Comment on Upcoming Ethics Hearing
A public official named Kennon has declined to comment ahead of an upcoming ethics hearing involving them.
Mobile County Grand Jury Indicts Prichard Police Chief, Sergeant After Misconduct Probe
A Mobile County special grand jury indicted Prichard Police Chief Walter Knight and Maj. Aaron Tucker on ethics and theft charges. DA Keith Blackwood called the findings a "cultural rot,"…
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Sergeant Resigns as Overtime Records Come Under Investigation
A 22-year veteran of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office resigned last month in the middle of an internal investigation into how he handled overtime hours and time records, according to…
Baldwin County Forum Examined Proposed School Sales Tax in 2010
Baldwin County residents and school leaders discussed a proposed one-cent sales-tax referendum at a Bay Minette forum in March 2010, focusing on jobs, spending priorities and accountability.
Mobile Legislator Apologizes for the Alabama House’s Silence on Two Corruption Convictions
State Rep. Joseph Mitchell of Mobile issued an open letter apologizing for the Alabama Legislature's total silence after two sitting members were convicted on federal corruption charges.
Critics Question Whether a County Commissioner’s Road Promises and a School Board President’s Finances Hold Up to Scrutiny
Mobile County Commissioner Mike Dean and School Board President Fleet Belle have each faced public criticism, Dean over unfulfilled promises on private road repairs and Belle over federal tax liens…
Closed-Door Meeting Raises Fresh Questions About Openness on Mobile County School Board
Two Mobile County school board members drew scrutiny after holding a closed-door meeting with a school system employee, reviving concerns about transparency even under new board and superintendent leadership.