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Broken red heart symbolizing loss and remembrance for Tricia Lacy Hyde, October 23, 1972 – May 12, 2018

In Loving Memory of my Niece: TRICIA LACY HYDE 10/23/72–5/12/2018 Francis Paul Ripp

Hoss Mack in a cowboy hat & tactical gear holds spatula next to a grill.

County insiders orchestrated private backroom deals to guarantee unchallenged judicial seats and secure total political dominance. Leaked records and corporate filings track shadowy campaign money flowing through developer-funded shell companies directly to favored candidates. Read how Sheriff Mack served up political favors behind closed doors.

Red graphic depicting a blocked public access point, referencing county officials’ actions and citizen response

Corrupt county commissioners conspired with wealthy shoreline donors to block ordinary citizens from accessing public water access points. Private text messages and secret land deals expose how officials prioritized campaign cash over the rights of taxpayers. The Ripp Report reveals how far politicians went to keep voters away from the waterfront.

Judge Tim Russell retiring as Baldwin County Probate Judge, a vital role handling millions in assets

As Baldwin County voters prepare for the Probate Judge race, we uncover how Catalyst handpicked attorney Lynn Perry to seize a $40 million budget. Perry failed to report required campaign fees while backroom handlers tried buying off rival candidates Max Hansen and Matt McKenzie. Voters must block machine lawyers from hijacking court offices for personal profit.

Chainsaw graphic symbolizing forceful action; article advocates for using votes instead to influence political decisions

Ambitious local politicians used county machinery and backroom clout to carve up public land for private developers. Hidden corporate filings reveal a tangled web of limited liability companies designed to mask massive self-dealing. Can voters slice through the web of dark money before the next election?

Political kingpins funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars into local races to install puppet candidates across Baldwin County. Campaign ledgers prove that shadowy political action committees bought influence for a price taxpayers are still paying. Uncover the real cost of letting corrupt Good Ole Boys run our government.

Aerial view showing Highway 98 and Parker Road intersection in Fairhope, potentially impacted by new apartment development

City officials traded public environmental protections for developer perks to push high-density apartment complexes through council meetings. Official minutes and land transfer records reveal how insider deals stuck residents with severe infrastructure costs. Our sharp-eyed investigation exposes who actually profited from destroyed wetlands.

The Fairhope Jester in colorful costume, holding a hammer, referenced in an article about local development controversies

The Fairhope Jester in colorful costume, holding a hammer, referenced in an article about local development controversies - animated

A self-serving councilman abused his public position to win lucrative contracts while defending environmental destruction along Fly Creek. Formal ethics complaints and internal email chains disclose blatant conflicts of interest hidden behind public bluster. Discover why the court jester's joke is costing Fairhope taxpayers millions.

Judge Michelle Thomason depicted wearing a crown and black attire, linked to concerns about her court and Catalyst organiz...

A ruthless family court judge exploited vulnerable parents to enrich political cronies and advance her judicial career. Hundreds of citizen complaints expose systematic judicial misconduct and backroom favoritism that ripped families apart. We shine a bright light on the dark court system that destroyed local families for profit.

Shadowy political operatives deployed mob-style intimidation tactics and media leaks to smash local political opposition. Internal consultant reports and money trails expose how operative Scott Boone built an aggressive machine to hijack local elections. See how dirty politics turned local municipal government into a trough for insider greed.