Alabama Supreme Court upholds removal of Talladega probate judge
The court found "clear and convincing evidence" of Jinks' alleged racist and sexually inappropriate behavior.
Corruption
Senate bill would force doctors, pharmacies to provide off-label COVID-19 treatments
There is no clear language in the bill defining any limitations of what FDA-approved medications could be claimed as a treatment for COVID-19.
Audit shows questionable expenses by Prichard Water manager
An investigation is now underway into the potential misuse of funds.
Former Clarke County sheriff charged with ethics violations
William Norris faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the numerous charges he's facing.
Former Athens City School superintendent pleads guilty to defrauding state
Holladay faces up to five years in prison and large fines after pleading guilty.
Former House speaker sent messages, made calls on state-supplied device
The electronic tablet Mike Hubbard used to try to shorten his sentence was given to prisoners by a company under contract with the state.
Hubbard’s attorney asks judge to consider apology and early release
Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is serving a 28-month sentence for 11 felony convictions.
Lee County DA Brandon Hughes pleads guilty to two counts
Pursuant to the plea agreement, Hughes has agreed to a three-year sentence for both counts, split to serve 10 months in jail.
U.S. attorney: Defendants in virtual school scheme betrayed Alabama students
The brazen scheme to divert money to Athens and Limestone districts essentially stole from struggling schools in the Black Belt.
Feds indict six in Alabama virtual schools scheme
The indictments include two former Alabama superintendents and a former high school football coach.