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Brandon Moseley

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

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Alabama high school football to open on schedule with social distancing

The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced Thursday that high school football and other fall sports will be played on schedule — but with modifications to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “We’re looking forward to starting football practice on Aug. 3,” AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese told reporters. “I’ve asked all of our schools … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 27, 2020

Neither the Tide nor the Tigers have an opening day opponent

Both the University of Alabama and Auburn University college football teams are currently searching for new season-opening opponents. College football fans look forward to the opening day of the season each year and mark the dates on their calendar for months. At this moment, neither Alabama nor Auburn have a Sept. 5 opponent, as both … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 27, 2020

Supreme Court of the United States building in Washington

Supreme Court: States can limit church attendance during coronavirus pandemic

Friday, Chief Justice John Roberts angered conservatives when he ruled with the four liberal justices that the state of Nevada does have the power to limit Church attendees to just 50 in a 5 to 4 decision that was a serious blow to religious liberty advocates and signals that the Court’s majority will side with … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 27, 2020

Celebration of life ceremonies honor Alabama native Rep. John Lewis

The family of Rep. John Lewis has released details of the Celebration of Life ceremonies that will take place over the next six days.

Brandon Moseley

July 25, 2020

12,254 coronavirus cases diagnosed this week alone

Friday’s report capped off a grim week in which the state set a number of record highs. In total, 12,254 Alabamians have tested positive in the last seven days — and 163 have died.

Brandon Moseley

July 24, 2020

Thursday set new record for most coronavirus cases reported in a day in Alabama

July has been by far the worst month since the crisis began. The top eight worst days for coronavirus cases have occurred in July.

Brandon Moseley

July 24, 2020

Congressman John Lewis to lie in state in Alabama’s State Capitol

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, released a statement Thursday applauding the decision to honor Civil Rights icon and Congressman John Lewis by allowing his body to lie in state in Alabama’s State Capitol. Lewis will make final crossing from Selma to Montgomery to lie in state in Montgomery, Sewell announced. “In this deeply sorrowful moment of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 24, 2020

Lathan comments on cancellation of Republican National Convention

The Republican National Convention in Jacksonville has been canceled because of the coronavirus crisis. President Donald Trump said that it wasn’t the right time to hold the convention due to the coronavirus. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued a statement on the cancellation of the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. “We understand and … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 24, 2020

Sewell applauds House vote to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Hill

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted in favor of H.R. 7573, a bill to remove several Confederate statues from places of prominence on Capitol Hill in Washington, by a margin of 305 to 113. Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell applauded passage of the bill. The bill replaces the bust in the Old Supreme Court … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 24, 2020

Mark McDaniel reappointed to NASA Human Exploration and Operations Advisory Committee

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced Thursday NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine’s reappointment of Huntsville’s Mark McDaniel to a two-year term on the Human Exploration and Operations Committee of the NASA Advisory Council. Brooks initially recommended McDaniel in 2018 to Bridenstine. Bridenstine is a personal friend and former House colleague of Brooks. Brooks cited McDaniel’s past record … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 24, 2020