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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS The U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating its 246th birthday on Wednesday. The U.S. Marine Corps was founded during the American Revolution with the creation of two battalions of Continental Marines in Philadelphia on November 10th, 1775. We salute those who have served on this special day. ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE, 1966/1968, VIETNAM, THIRD MARINES, TET OFFENSIVE. A SALUTE TO ALL THOSE THAT SERVED, SOME THAT PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE.

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Fairhope politicians repeatedly exploited minority neighborhoods with empty promises while secretly diverting public land funds to private interests. Official financial resolutions confirm council members authorized millions for overpriced farmland while ignoring urgent local community projects. Read the full investigation to see how deep this systemic neglect really runs.

A Montgomery judge ran from accountability by abruptly recusing himself from a high-profile lawsuit against the Alabama Ethics Commission. Director Tom Albritton escapes scrutiny for ignored corruption complaints while Gulf Shores wastes $9 million of BP settlement money on useless wetland parks. Tune in as Backstory Podcast follows the money and uncovers local corruption.

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Ethics Director Tom Albritton improperly siphoned private trust funds to line his family pockets and benefit judicial allies. Formal court filings and bank records reveal over a hundred thousand dollars in illicit tuition payouts and suspicious fees. This case exposes the rot hiding behind Alabama ethics enforcement.

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State ethics regulators shielded corrupt insiders from prosecution after massive trust fund self-dealing came to light. Sworn legal petitions and official state dockets show how a circuit judge recused himself when confronted with undeniable proof. Uncover the real story of how state monitors protected their own financial interests.

State officials just funneled $400 million in federal COVID relief cash straight into an un-bid $1.2 billion prison construction scheme. From Nick Saban's massive paycheck to shady confidentiality deals, local power brokers like Chris Elliott keep hiding their moves from the public. Tune in to this episode of the podcast to see who really profits when politicians bypass public bidding laws.

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As Baldwin County voters prepare for the Planning District 8 referendum, we uncover how Fairhope officials systematically isolate minority communities. Councilman Jack Burrell wasted millions on farmland for developer buddies while denying recreational funds to Black neighborhoods. This zoning vote decides whether local residents gain control over their land or surrender to developer sprawl.

Frances J. Neumann Artist, Sculptor, Teacher, Musician and Friend Celebration Of Life Join us in celebrating the life of our beloved Fran at Eastern Shore Art Center 401 Oak Street Fairhope, AL 36532 October 16, 20221 4 – 6 p.m. Share her stories, work and music with friends and refreshments.

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Sheriff Huey Hoss Mack spent hundreds of thousands in taxpayer cash on cameras only to hide public video records. State Supreme Court documents confirm law enforcement officials pushed sneaky legal rules to bury vital shooting evidence. The Ripp Report demands real transparency from those who abuse badges and gavels.