Courts AG announces guilty plea for theft of charitable funds Frank Lewis Brown, a local political consultant, pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing funds earmarked for charity. StaffJanuary 30, 2025
Local news Madison DA office: Court records tell the whole story in city councilman’s theft case Devyn Keith told voters recently that 2023 theft charges against him were not accurate. The Madison DA's office pushed back on that claim. Josh MoonSeptember 19, 2024
Legislature Sen. April Weaver targets “Porch Pirates” with anti-crime legislation The bill would make stealing deliveries from the homes, a practice commonly known as “porch pirating,” a felony offense. StaffDecember 21, 2023
Courts Dismukes sentenced to 5 years in community corrections While the sentence is harsher than most, Dismukes avoided spending any time in prison. Jacob HolmesJuly 18, 2023
Courts Association for Career and Technical Education director pleads guilty to theft Doris Joann Gilmore, 61, pleaded guilty to federal program theft and failure to submit payroll taxes. StaffMay 15, 2023
Courts Sentencing of former state Rep. Will Dismukes delayed to July The delay comes after the death of Dismukes' father, Bill Dismukes, who died by suicide following Will's conviction. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2023
Corruption Dismukes trial pushed to Feb. 13 Dismukes' trial would have begun today, but an order filed Thursday reset the date. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2023
Courts Appeals Court upholds Limestone sheriff’s conviction The former sheriff had asked the Court of Criminal Appeals to declare a mistrial after the AG's office hid an investigation of a witness. Josh MoonOctober 3, 2022
Courts Alabama’s longest serving sheriff convicted on two felony charges Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely was convicted of felony theft and a felony ethics charge. Josh MoonAugust 3, 2021
Legislature Rep. Will Dismukes indicted on felony theft charge Dismukes said he will not resign, but if convicted, he would be automatically removed from office. Eddie BurkhalterJune 25, 2021