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Brandon Moseley

Brandon Moseley is a former reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter.

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McCutcheon addresses Southern Prep Academy

Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, spoke to the student body at Southern Prep Academy in Camp Hill. Southern Prep changed its name from Lyman Ward in 2019. The ceremony was in honor of America’s first responders and was in remembrance of the 9/11 terror attacks. McCutcheon said “while people were running from the danger … Continued
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September 11, 2020

Appeals court upholds Lowndes County capital murder conviction

Attorney General Steve Marshall said this week that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Deandra Marquis Lee on capital murder during a robbery. Lee, 24, is from Montgomery and was convicted in Lowndes County Circuit Court in October 2018 for the 2012 murders of 9-year-old twins Jordan and Taylor Dejerinett and … Continued
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September 10, 2020

Barry Moore supports Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination

Republican 2nd Congressional District candidate Barry Moore released a statement supportive of President Donald Trump’s nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize for his work to bring about Middle East peace. Moore said that it’s “a long shot, but appropriate, in my opinion.” Trump was nominated by Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of the Norwegian Parliament and … Continued
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September 10, 2020

NRA gives Tuberville an “AQ” rating. Jones gets a D

The National Rifle Association endorsed former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville in the Alabama U.S. Senate race, giving Tuberville an “AQ” rating. The pro-gun and pro-Second Amendment group gave incumbent Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, a “D” rating. The “AQ” rating means that Tuberville is strongly pro-gun. “Too many members of the U.S. Congress believe … Continued
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September 10, 2020

Congressman Mo Brooks signs “Police Pledge”

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, announced Wednesday that he has signed Heritage Action for America’s “Police Pledge.” “I back the blue,” Brooks said. “Unfortunately, Socialist Democrat elected officials — beholden to criminal elements who they rely on for votes — undermine law enforcement at every turn. As for me, I support law enforcement in their daily … Continued
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September 10, 2020

COVID cases back at late June levels but could worsen again

The Alabama Department of Public Health data shows just 633 new cases of COVID-19 reported Tuesday, and 811 cases Wednesday. Rather than being a statistical anomaly, the numbers reflect an ongoing September decline in the number of new cases reported. The seven-day average of new cases per day — a measure that smooths out daily … Continued
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September 9, 2020

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks to host “Academy Day” in late September

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, announced that representatives of the five U.S. service academies will join him on Sept. 27 for an informational session for high school students interested in attending. “I need your help getting the word out! Sunday, September 27th, I’ll be joining representatives from the five U.S. service academies in hosting the 2020 … Continued
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September 9, 2020

Republican qualifying now open for State Senate District 26

The Alabama Republican Party has opened qualifying for the special election in Alabama Senate District 26, the district formerly held by Sen. David Burkette, D-Montgomery, who recently resigned his position as part of a plea agreement. Information on the qualifying process is available on the ALGOP website. People interested in qualifying should contact ALGOP Political … Continued
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September 9, 2020

Doug Jones holds drive-in re-election rally in Leeds

Incumbent Democratic Sen. Doug Jones held a re-election rally in Leeds on Monday at the soon-to-reopen drive-in theater at Grand River. Participants were in their cars listening to Jones speak on stage over their car radios or sitting in lawn chairs by their cars to allow for all of the necessary social distancing. Jones and … Continued
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September 8, 2020