Public safety U.S. Attorney’s office and the FBI raise awareness of elder abuse In 2021, over 1,100 Alabama seniors reported being victims of elder fraud with losses of over $17 million. StaffJune 15, 2022
Local news Tallassee mayor: resigning is “best for the city” Mayor Johnny Hammock was two years into his second four-year term. Josh MoonJune 3, 2022
State FBI investigating use of explosive device at Warrior Met Coal pipelines The attack comes days before the one-year anniversary of the United Mine Workers of America began their strike against the company. Jacob HolmesMarch 25, 2022
Corruption Former Athens City School superintendent pleads guilty to defrauding state Holladay faces up to five years in prison and large fines after pleading guilty. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 17, 2021
National Alabama man pleads guilty to weapons, molotov cocktails charges connected to Jan. 6 attack Lonnie Coffman, 71, is to be sentenced on April 1 and faces up to nearly four years in prison, according to sentencing guidelines. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 12, 2021
State Alabama man set to plead guilty in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot Police found a dozen Molotov cocktail explosive devices and firearms in Lonnie Coffman's truck. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 9, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | 20th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks "I asked several of our state leaders their memories of that fateful day. Allow me to share some of their experiences." Steve FlowersSeptember 8, 2021
Education FBI, DOE still investigating Alabama virtual schools Despite indictments and guilty pleas, the investigation into fraud within Alabama's virtual schools is still ongoing. Josh MoonAugust 9, 2021
Education Three plead guilty in virtual schools scheme The guilty pleas include a former district superintendent, who admitted to receiving thousands of dollars for his part in the scam. Josh MoonApril 12, 2021
National Hokes Bluff man arrested, charged with entering U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Russell Alford told FBI agents he entered the Capitol through a broken door. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 30, 2021