John said people in the town of just over 1,200 people were being pulled over for minor infractions like following too closely while driving, or using paper tags while driving a recently purchased car.They found that Brookside, Al had very little crime reported to the state, yet used fines and fees to bring in half its revenue.What's the big deal? Aside from winning one of the highest honors in the industry, the investigative work the Archibalds contributed to led to big changes. Want more profile journalism? Listen to the Consider This episode on the Texas lawyer behind the so-called 'bounty hunter' abortion ban. Ramsey Archibald The Pulitzer-winning team (from left) Ramsey Archibald, John Archibald, Ashley Remkus and Challen Stephens. So how in the world could I not want somebody I know who has all of those things to go into the business?' 'At the same time, I'm out giving speeches to people saying we desperately need young, smart, creative, thoughtful, honest young people to carry us through journalism until we figure this stuff out. If you can believe it, John initially expressed hesitation over his son joining his profession, due to a lack of jobs and stability.This is the second Pulitzer for John, Remkus, and Stephens, and the first for Ramsey. They won the Pulitzer for local reporting.The duo was part of a team - that included Ashley Remkus and Challen Stephens of Al.com - which published a series exposing how police in the town of Brookside preyed on residents to boost its revenue. 'You can throw a rock and hit a scandal at any given moment in time.' John jokes that his home state is a great place to do news.John Archibald and his son, Ramsey Archibald, work for Al.com in Alabama. Who are they? Pulitzer prize winners and family. How do you factor in journalistic prowess in a Punnett square?

Thoughtful by S.C. Stephens