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In this episode of the Heart of Dixie podcast, local candidates and activists expose the outrageous political games playing out in Summerdale. Strange campaign rallies and shady insider deals prove that the local political machine is working overtime this election cycle. Watch as our hosts break down the latest news coming straight out of Montgomery and Baldwin County.

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Former Mayor Tim Kant and developer Angelo Corte forced reckless developments through city channels at the expense of local infrastructure. Environmental soil analysis and city records link severe Fly Creek damage directly to developer construction runoff. Fairhope citizens were left holding the multi-million dollar bill for years of backroom political favors.

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Ahead of the Summerdale primary election forum, we track the ugly backstabbing inside CATALYST. Operatives Scott Boone and Jon Gray rigged speaking schedules to prop up flawed candidates like Kristi Hagood and silence opponents. This forum exposes why voters must reject Donna Givens and pick Jeremiah Giles to restore public integrity.

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State politicians delayed medical cannabis approvals for years while playing legislative games with healthcare legislation. Official commission records highlight how regulatory boards quietly moved forward despite political interference from state senators. Read the full breakdown to learn who really controls Alabama's multi-million dollar medical market.

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We return to the sordid cover-ups inside the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office under the unrestrained command of Hoss Mack. Top department officials ignored inappropriate staff affairs while framing innocent men like Murray Lawrence Jr without real evidence. Unchecked law enforcement authority remains a dangerous threat to justice across our local communities today.

A wooden puppet of politician Chris Elliott hangs from strings held by a hand, with his foot in his mouth against a red background

State Senator Chris Elliott repeatedly abused his legislative office to secure nepotistic favors and push developer-friendly laws. Ethics complaints and agency letters reveal Elliott's removal from a state grant program following allegations of improper applicant profiling. Can Baldwin County voters trust a politician who constantly puts special interests above public integrity?

ATTEND THE CAMPAIGN KICKOFF RECEPTION FOR Matt McKenzie Baldwin County Sheriff Thursday, January 15 6PM-8PM Oak Hollow Farm 14210 Greeno Road - Fairhope, AL 36532 - Casual Attire

Appointed Sheriff Anthony Lowery and former Sheriff Hoss Mack built a culture of self-investigating impunity that covers up law enforcement misdeeds. Internal complaints and court documents reveal how top officials hid exculpatory evidence to secure wrongful convictions while charging victims' families massive fees. We expose how Baldwin County law enforcement operates above the law.

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Baldwin County really made a mistake when they elected Chris Elliott to replace Tripp Boom Boom Pittman as State Senator.

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Former State Senator Tripp Pittman and former Mayor Tim Kant bypassed public approvals to funnel lucrative oil cleanup contracts straight into private pockets. Records show hundreds of thousands in taxpayer checks changed hands without valid contracts or proper licensing. Public funds vanished while politicians profited off local disasters.