DEA takes legal action against Orange Beach health provider for improper storage of controlled substance records
In August 2021, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office alerted the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) about potentially improper prescribing practices at Southern Rapid Care, particularly concerning testosterone. This led DEA agents to schedule a visit to the SRC facility on June 7, 2022, to examine records and audit the controlled substances kept on-site. A lawsuit […]
Orange Beach resident supports public records lawsuit in recent document
Case Dismissal of Orange Beach Resident’s Lawsuit CC Dixon Moreno, a resident of Orange Beach, was recently let go following a motion to dismiss her case in federal court. As a licensed attorney practicing in Mississippi, Dixon Moreno initiated a lawsuit against the city in Baldwin County Circuit Court. She claimed the municipality denied her […]
Orange Beach seeks to dismiss lawsuit regarding public records
Orange Beach Lawsuit Dismissal Request The city of Orange Beach is urging federal judges to dismiss a lawsuit tied to a public records request involving body-cam footage related to Mayor Tony Kennon. In July, Christle “CC” Dixon-Moreno lodged her complaint in Baldwin County Circuit Court, but the city subsequently initiated a lawsuit in federal court […]
Sloss Tech 2025 sets new records and highlights Birmingham’s position in the tech scene
Sloss Tech 2025 recently wrapped up its most successful year yet, attracting an impressive 1,392 attendees in Birmingham’s historic theatre district. Organized by TechBirmingham and announced by the Annual Technical Council of Innovate Alabama, this year’s event expanded to three days, showcasing a 56% increase in attendance compared to 2024. The event showcased a vibrant […]
A Maricopa County judge decides that records of all votes in an election are not public information.
Maricopa County Judge Rules Against Public Access to Voting Records A Maricopa County judge has determined that citizens are not entitled to examine cast voting records. These records, created by vote counting machines, detail various aspects of how individuals voted, including whether their vote was counted and other related information. However, they do not include […]
Stockard on the Campaign Trail: Registry stuck in public records dilemma
Tennessee’s campaign finance office is currently navigating a conflict between the state’s public records law and confidentiality issues related to the state board that oversees legal ethics, which has caught many off guard. The Commission of Professional Responsibility is authorized under state law to keep certain information confidential. Yet, the actions of the Election Finance […]
Arrest Records from March 3 – 10
Here’s a rundown of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facilities for the period of March 3rd to March 10th, 2025. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. March 3rd Melissa Moss, 53, was booked for possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia, courtesy of GCSO. James Murray, 63, faced […]
Arrest Records for March 11 – 18
Here’s a summary of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facilities that occurred between March 11th and 18th, 2025. All individuals listed are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. March 11th Brandon Cotess was booked for DUI and DUI-drug charges. Cassandra Stewart, 27, faced DUI, DUI-drug, and possession of drug […]
Lawsuit Against Cochise County Ends with American Oversight Securing Release of Public Records on Election Administration
Settlement Reached in Surveillance Lawsuit Against Cochise County Today, a settlement was reached concerning a lawsuit against Cochise County, Arizona, involving supervisors Tom Crosby and Peggy Judd. The lawsuit stemmed from allegations that these officials failed to meet public records requests tied to election management decisions, particularly linked to the mid-term 2022 election results and […]
Newsom v. Trump judge orders L.A. troop deployment records handed over
The Trump administration took over a cache of documents, photographs, internal reports and other evidence detailing the operations of Southern California military forces, ruled Tuesday, handing the state a procedural victory in the fight to hold back thousands of troops under the president’s command. Charles R. Breyer, senior district judge in federal courts in San […]