Government Accountability

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Bird Pushed Three Times to Protect the Airport Board. Now We Know Why.

Alderman Matthew Bird has recommended re-appointing two Airport Authority members three times — while never mentioning that one of them is his neighbor, close friend, and Wednesday night trivia partner.

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A Law Enforcement Tool Has Been Sitting in the Comment Section of This Race

A Facebook profile confirmed by multiple law enforcement sources as a tool created for law enforcement use has been sending friend requests, engaging in comment exchanges, and publicly boosting Jenny Anthony.

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Your Taxes Paid for It. The Mayor's Street Gets It First.

The city raised your property taxes promising roads and a new city hall. Spring paving started today. Mayor Lynn Sebourn's neighborhood is first on the list.

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One of 23 Speaks: Former Circuit Court Clerk Employee Names What the Turnover Numbers Couldn't

Twenty-three people left the Coffee County Circuit Court Clerk's office. Unfiltered reported the number. Now one of them is explaining why — and the answer is worse than churn.

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He Has No Regrets. Here's What He's Not Telling You.

Days before the primary, Dennis Hunt was asked if he had any regrets. He named two. Both were about other people. Here's what was in the room he's not talking about.

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