Contacting the Investigators

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There are dos and don’ts for whistleblowing. Here are some general guidelines to follow and ways to contact us.

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The 6 On Your Side Investigates team uses an app called Signal to encrypt text message. This can prevent an outside observer from reading what you write to us. Download the Signal app here. You can message the team via Signal at 205-719-2136. Or, send us your Signal number through snail mail or via a friend. One of us will contact you discreetly.

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About OYS Investigates

6 On Your Side Investigates

To hold our government agencies and officials accountable, journalists need courageous people to share information. Stories need to be told about failures, corruption, and wrongdoing. But we need people who have knowledge of such things to be our guide.

To help those who have stories for us, and to help you provide the information discreetly, we have put together this short guide on who to contact in our newsroom and the best way to reach them.  We also provide tips for the most secure ways to transmit the information.

If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to sort through names and specialties, you have two options:

Email us at newstip@wbrc.com or include as many details as possible using the form below. 

Jenn Horton

Jennifer Horton
6 On Your Side Investigates Reporter

Jennifer Horton is an investigative reporter for WBRC FOX6 News, focusing on issues that directly impact viewers, the safety of their families and how their tax dollars are spent. Her reporting involves issues involving criminal justice, specifically crime, government corruption, and the state and federal court system. You can reach her via email at jennifer.horton@wbrc.com.

Jonathan Hardison

Jonathan Hardison
Anchor/6 On Your Side Investigates Reporter

Jonathan Hardison reports on a variety of subjects, including problems with local utilities, our poor open records law, and tracking government spending on things like Coronavirus, education and more. Right now, he is working to answer your questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine. You can reach Jonathan via email at jonathan.hardison@wbrc.com.

Morgan Hightower

Morgan Hightower
Anchor/6 On Your Side Investigates Reporter

When she's not on the anchor desk. Morgan’s focus is covering the coronavirus pandemic. She’s also investigating racial disparities in Alabama, and focuses on stories protecting children, helping the elderly, and exposing scams. Morgan can be reached via email at morgan.hightower@wbrc.com or at 205-583-4389.

Josh Gauntt

Josh Gauntt
6 On Your Side Investigates Reporter

Josh Gauntt specializes in consumer issues and accountability. He has been seeking records on Birmingham’s Shotspotter system for years. He has also covered cemetery issues for many years and the lawmakers responsible for regulating them. You can reach Josh via email at joshua.gauntt@wbrc.com or 205-327-5852.