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Moore Takes Advantage of Photo-op

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter ENTERPRISE – While on his “Road to Economic Recovery” Tour, Governor Robert Bentley made a stop at Po Folks Restaurant in Coffee County at the end of last week. Among those in attendance was Alabama House Representative Barry Moore, who has been indicted on felony perjury charges and is … Continued
May 7, 2014

Moore Says Pipkin Phone Call Recording Was “Illegal Wiretap”

By Lee HedgepethAlabama Political Reporter OPELIKA – At the end of last week, attorneys for indicted Representative Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, filed their second motion in as many weeks asking the Lee County Circuit Court to dismiss the felony criminal charges against him, this time on grounds that the recording on which the charges are indirectly based … Continued
May 7, 2014

Florida’s SGO Program Expanded Through “Procedural Trick”

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Those involved in Florida’s “school choice,” Accountability Act-style program are sure to be celebrating this week – including John Kirtley, the venture capitalist who partnered with former Governor Bob Riley to form Alabama’s most prominent SGO, or scholarship granting organization. SGOs, in both Florida and Alabama, provide scholarships to … Continued
May 6, 2014

Lee County Grand Jury to Reconvene Next Week

By Lee HedgepethAlabama Political Reporter OPELIKA – According to court documents, the Lee County Grand Jury currently investigating public corruption in the Alabama Legislature will reconvene next week, May 13-15 at the Lee County Courthouse. While the dates of the Grand Jury’s meetings are typically kept under wraps, the Attorney General’s Office was forced to … Continued
May 6, 2014

Another GOP Primary Challenger Says Hubbard Discouraged Run

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter SCOTTSBORO – Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Stan Cooke has revealed that Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard urged him not to run against incumbent Kay Ivey in the June GOP primary at an event late last year. The claim comes after Representative Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, was indicted for … Continued
May 6, 2014

Moore’s Attorney Says Ethics Law “Contrary to US Constitution,” Asks For Case’s Dismissal

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Representative Barry Moore, (R-Enterprise), has filed a motion through his attorney Bill Baxley to have the criminal charges against him – all Class C Felonies – dismissed. The motion, which was filed in the Lee County Circuit Court, is a mostly rhetorical attack leveled at the Attorney General’s Office, … Continued
May 2, 2014

Gov. Bentley and GOP Lt. Gov Candidate Stan Cooke Tour Tornado Rubble Together in Kimberly

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Governor Bentley visited the city of Kimberly on Wednesday to tour extensive damage left by this week’s severe weather, including a tornado that ravaged the town – ripping the roof off of the Kimberly Church of God and nearly completely leveling the city’s fire department. He was met at … Continued
May 2, 2014

Bentley Declares State of Emergency

By Brandon Moseley 
Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 30th, residents of many parts of Alabama were beginning the long slow process of recovering from storms and Monday and Tuesday while residents of Southwest Alabama struggle with record flooding.  Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) declared a State of Emergency and is asking for Federal FEMA … Continued
May 1, 2014

Severe Weather Affects Alabama, Politicos Speak Out

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Parts of Southwest Alabama received up to 21 inches of rain on Tuesday, April 29 leading to massive flooding along the Alabama Gulf Coast and the Florida Panhandle.  This while residents of other counties survey the damage from severe weather on Monday and Tuesday that killed three Alabama residents. The … Continued
May 1, 2014

Congressional District Six Candidates Address Republicans in Clanton

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Saturday, April 26 Republican candidates from across the state flocked to Clanton to attend the Republican Party’s Rally at the Pumpkin Patch. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead said that the Sixth District Congressional Race is one of the closest watched Primary races in America.  The Sixth District of … Continued
May 1, 2014