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Brandon Moseley

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

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Brooks says widening I-565 is an investment in the future

Monday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) expressed his satisfaction with the news that Interstate 565 had begun a much-anticipated widening project. “Work is set to begin Monday on widening I-565 from 4 to 6 lanes between Madison and I-65! This milestone has been a long time coming,” Brooks said. “I am thankful to Governor Ivey for … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 9, 2020

Birmingham couple charged in the slaying of Moody police officer

A Birmingham couple — Marquisha Tyson, age 28, and Tapero Johnson, age 27 — have both been charged with capital murder in the June 2 slaying of Moody Police Lt. Stephen Williams last week at the Super 8 Motel in Moody. Authorities did not release a motive for the murder on Friday when members of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 8, 2020

Alabama Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action react to shootings in Valhermoso Springs

The Alabama chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, on Friday released statements in response to reports of a shooting in Valhermoso Springs that left seven people dead. “This is another sad reminder of the continued toll that gun violence is taking on Alabamian families,” … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 8, 2020

Murder victims in Morgan County identified

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department identified six of the seven people who were found shot to death in a burning home in rural Morgan County late Thursday night. Six of the victims were adults and the seventh is a 17-year-old girl. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Friday afternoon with the identities of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 8, 2020

Huntsville mayor: Protestors were given “every opportunity to leave”

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle on Thursday said that police “allowed the protestors to express themselves” before the protesters were asked to leave and that they “were given every opportunity to peacefully leave” before “non-lethal irritants were used.” Battle was referring to the use of tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse a crowd following an … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 8, 2020

Aderholt praises May jobs report

Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, touted the great improvement in the unemployment numbers in the May jobs report. Aderholt made the comments in an email newsletter. “Just yesterday, (Thursday) many economic pontificators were on TV predicting that when the new unemployment numbers come out on Friday morning, the unemployment rate would be above 20% at … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 8, 2020

“A horrific scene”: Seven found dead after Morgan County shooting

Seven people were found dead in a horrific scene at a home in rural Morgan County late Thursday night after gunshots were reported. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Friday morning said its deputies responded to the scene Thursday night. At approximately 11:23 p.m. deputies responded to a gunshots call in the 500 block of Talacuh … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 5, 2020

Survey shows small businesses are concerned about lawsuits over COVID-19

A majority of Alabama small business owners surveyed by the National Federation of Independent Business said that they are concerned about the possibility of lawsuits related to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the NFIB. Sixty-nine percent of owners who responded to the online survey say that they are very or moderately concerned about increased liability. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 5, 2020

Marshall “satisfied” actions taken by police in Huntsville were “reasonable”

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) voiced his support Thursday for law enforcement in Huntsville. As has been widely reported, the Huntsville Police Department used tear gas Wednesday evening to disperse a crowd of protesters. Given the infrequency with which this tool is employed, the attorney general said he believed that it was his duty … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 5, 2020

Ivey announces development of coronavirus relief fund expenditure request form

Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced a Coronavirus Relief Fund Expenditure Request Form has been developed for the public to submit for reimbursement for expenses incurred from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). “As your governor, input from Alabama citizens is something I value and take into consideration each and every day,” Governor Ivey said. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 5, 2020