Josh Moon

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

Elections

Recount confirms Plump’s victory over incumbent Scott

Scott had requested a recount in the Democratic runoff in District 55, which Plump won by 33 votes.

July 6, 2022

Fred Gray’s path of segregation destruction ends with a Medal of Freedom

The famed civil rights attorney began his legal career with a promise to himself, and he'll get the nation's highest civilian honor for meeting it

July 5, 2022

Civil rights attorney Fred Gray to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Biden White House made the official announcement on Friday morning.

July 1, 2022

Whatley concedes to Hovey

Whatley, who’s held the seat for the past 12 years, said he plans to spend time with his family and focus on his law practice and other business interests.

July 1, 2022

Alabama’s prison plan has more trouble

The project was $200 million short on the bond market, and mounting public pressure could result in another underwriter backing out.

June 30, 2022

ALGOP grants Hovey’s request for a rehearing

A rehearing will take place by phone on Thursday evening, giving the two sides one more chance to argue their case.

June 29, 2022

Hovey asks for rehearing on District 27 tie decision, Whatley opposes

Hovey cites new information contained in an ALEA press release in his request for the rehearing.

June 29, 2022

Sources: Staff shortages at Taylor Hardin leave untrained workers providing patient care

Taylor Hardin has been plagued with staffing issues and overworked employees for at least the past three years.

June 29, 2022

Open, fair primaries should be the goal for Alabama

The farce in the Whatley-Hovey Alabama Senate race is a perfect example of political parties having too much control over elections.

June 27, 2022

AEA lawsuit: officials not following law when considering teachers’ injury compensation

The lawsuit claims the Board of Adjustment has a different, unfair workers' comp process for teachers and education employees.

June 27, 2022