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Josh Moon is an investigative reporter and columnist. You can reach him at [email protected].

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Plume site under downtown Montgomery removed from EPA superfund priority list

A toxic plume that formed underneath several blocks of downtown Montgomery is being removed from the EPA’s superfund priority list after years of cleanup efforts have reduced the threat to the public, the agency and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced on Wednesday.  Known as the Capital City Plume, the 50-block area of contaminated … Continued
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September 9, 2020
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Alabama voters have surrendered their power to stop government ineptitude

There is a way to put a stop to this nonsense. A way to make sure that we’re not getting screwed over as badly. A way to make certain our tax dollars are being properly doled out. You have to hold politicians accountable. 
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September 9, 2020

Update: Former County Commission Association president-elect apologizes for racial slur

UPDATE: Association of County Commissions of Alabama executive director Sonny Brasfield said Dean Calvert has resigned as president-elect. Brasfield said Calvert’s resignation came late Thursday following a conversation about the Blount County commissioner’s racial slur. Original story: The president-elect of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama issued a video apology Thursday for using a … Continued
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September 4, 2020
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Saban, Malzahn have led on COVID, social justice. They have the power to do more

It shouldn’t matter all that much what a couple of football coaches say and do when it comes to matters of racism and equality in this state, and around the country. But it does. It matters because we have, rightly or wrongly, hero worshipped football coaches for a long, long time now. Especially in Alabama, … Continued
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September 3, 2020
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Racist social media posts prompt postponement of Huntsville-Grissom football game

A high school football game between Huntsville and crosstown rival Grissom has been postponed after racist images posted by students to social media sparked anger and school officials feared potential violence.  Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Christie Finley informed parents of the cancellation in an email on Wednesday evening.  “Earlier today, I was made aware of … Continued
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September 2, 2020

Under ethics investigation, State Sen. David Burkette resigns

David Burkette has resigned his Alabama Senate seat as part of a deal with prosecutors in an ethics investigation. The Montgomery Democrat submitted a resignation letter to Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday afternoon, but he refused to reveal specifics to state media outlets. A source familiar with the investigation told APR that Burkette’s resignation is … Continued
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September 1, 2020
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There’s a way to stop destructive protests

It is possible to both dislike the fact that people are burning and destroying personal property as they protest racial injustices in America, and to also understand why those protests are happening and to sympathize with the protesters.  I understand that this is impossible for conservatives to understand. But then, that’s the same group who … Continued
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August 31, 2020