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Eddie Burkhalter is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter. You can email him at [email protected] or reach him via Twitter.

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Gov. Kay Ivey cautions people to stay off roads during Hurricane Sally

"Please, please refrain from getting on our roads to go check on storm damage unless you absolutely have to; even then, I urge everyone to use all caution," Ivey said.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 16, 2020

Baldwin County EMA urges people to stay put as Hurricane Sally rolls through

In the hours after Hurricane Sally made landfall along the Alabama coastline Wednesday, crews in Baldwin County weren’t able to enter into impacted areas to provide aid due to weather conditions, local officials said, and a portion of Three Mile Bridge between Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, Florida, was missing, damaged during the hurricane. Zach Hood, … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 16, 2020

Seven candidates qualify for Senate District 26 special election

The Alabama Democratic Party and the Alabama Republican Party on Tuesday announced the names of the candidates who have qualified for a special election in state Senate District 26 to replace former Sen. David Burkette, D-Montgomery, who resigned and pleaded guilty in July to a misdemeanor count of misusing campaign funds. Among those who qualified … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 16, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey announces $87 million peanut shelling plant coming to Atmore

The facility is expected to ultimately employ 150 workers and attract other businesses to the area.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 15, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey urges evacuations as Hurricane Sally approaches

“I know you all want to protect your family and your property, but this is not worth risking your life,” Gov. Kay Ivey said.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 15, 2020

Labor force participation in Alabama’s Black Belt lags behind state, nation

Looking at the area over time, it’s clear that the Black Belt lags behind the rest of the state and country.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 15, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey awards $10 million in federal COVID-19 aid to market state’s tourism industry

Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the award of $10 million in federal coronavirus aid to support the state’s tourism industry through a marketing campaign. “The tourism industry around the world has been one of the hardest hit during this ongoing health crisis, but in Alabama, we remain committed to remind those around our state … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 14, 2020

John Paul Dejnozka, the “Southwest Molester,” dies after testing positive for COVID-19

John Paul Dejnozka, 76, died on Sept. 9 after testing positive for COVID-19, becoming the 21st Alabama inmate to have died after being confirmed to have the disease. Dejnozka, who was dubbed the “Southwest Molester,” was convicted in 1980 in connection with the assault of at least 18 women in their homes, attacking, torturing and … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 14, 2020

Mike Hubbard booked into jail more than four years after conviction

Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard was booked into the Lee County Detention Center at 5:05 p.m. Friday, beginning a four-year prison sentence that took years to start after his original conviction in 2016. He is now 57. The Alabama Supreme Court in April upheld six of Hubbard’s 11 convictions of using his office for … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 11, 2020

Jones: Trump, Senate GOP leadership not serious about another round of COVID-19 relief

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Friday said it’s unclear whether Senate Republican leadership or the White House will work with Democrats to draft another round of meaningful COVID-19 relief for a country in need. Jones, speaking to reporters during a Facebook Live press briefing, said Sen. Mitch McConnell’s paired-down bill, which he and all other … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 11, 2020