
Richard Scrushy announced on Thursday he is requesting U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the U.S. Department of Justice “commence an immediate investigation into the corruption, widespread fraud, lawfare, and weaponization of the DOJ relating to the politically motivated prosecution wrongfully brought against him.”

The winning ticket for Saturday's Powerball lottery drawing will be in excess of $1.5 billion after Wednesday drawing for a prize estimated to be worth $1.2 billion yielded no winner. If Alabamians wish to play, they will have to travel to neighboring states, given Alabama has yet to accept the lottery.

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," former Gov. Don Siegelman weighed in on the Democratic Party's current challenges to be relevant in Alabama.