Senate is expected to take up Marsh’s gambling bill this week
The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to create a lottery, casinos and expand Indian gaming in Alabama.
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Fake report cards, phony transcripts: Federal officials detail virtual schools indictments
U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin laid out the scheme while announcing six indictments Tuesday.
Feds indict six in Alabama virtual schools scheme
The indictments include two former Alabama superintendents and a former high school football coach.
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"The biggest question a public servant should ask themselves is: 'What can I do for the people of Alabama today?'"
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"The silence of ALGOP voters on the actions of ALGOP lawmakers is creating an environment where corruption can thrive."
Former judge sentenced to four years in prison for theft, elderly exploitation
As part of his plea agreement, Patterson admitted to stealing $47,800 from a fund designated to support children.
Former CEO of defense contractor charged for schemes to defraud U.S. government
Paul Daigle, age 40, has been charged with conspiracy, four counts of wire fraud and four counts of false claims.
First presidential debate is tonight
Tuesday's debate, set to begin at 8 p.m. CST, will be moderated by Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace.
Mike Hubbard booked into jail more than four years after conviction
Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard was booked into the Lee County Detention Center at 5:05 p.m. Friday, beginning a four-year prison sentence that took years to start after his original conviction in 2016. He is now 57. The Alabama Supreme Court in April upheld six of Hubbard’s 11 convictions of using his office for … Continued
Montgomery educator pleads guilty, implicates two others in $300K fraud scheme
A federal plea agreement entered by a former Montgomery County assistant principal on Tuesday provided details of a fraud scheme that allegedly bilked the school system out of more than $300,000. Walter James, who served as assistant principal at Jeff Davis High in Montgomery, pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges for his part in a … Continued