Jerome Hand News Today

ADEM vehemently denied the groups’ claims. "Disadvantaged Black Belt areas received funding at three times the rate of other areas," a spokesman said.

Residents have filed hundreds of complaints with the state. ADEM found violations, but those have resulted in talk of only a $30,600 penalty.

Residents have filed hundreds of complaints with the state. ADEM found violations, but those have resulted in talk of only a $30,600 penalty.