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Retired Army 1st Sgt. Kenneth Paschal running in HD73

“I wish to extend my tour of duty as an elected official where I can best serve my community," he said.

January 20, 2021

Moore, Pringle praise rules protecting Bibles, Christmas trees in VA hospitals

Thursday, Former Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) and Congressional candidate State Representative Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) both praised new rules for the Veterans Administration protecting Bibles in VA hospitals and allowing Christmas decorations. “I am very happy to see that President Trump and Vice President Pence are moving to restore the right of military veterans to … Continued

December 6, 2019

State VA commissioner names chairwoman of task force aimed at curbing veteran suicides

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis on Monday announced his selection for chairwoman of a newly formed state task force aimed at curbing veteran suicides. Davis said by phone Monday that Paulette Risher will head the task force. Risher, a retired U.S. Army general with a background in psychology, is also the CEO … Continued

July 2, 2019

Supreme Court of the United States building in Washington

Marshall, the Foundation for Moral Law applaud Supreme Court ruling on cross

Thursday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) and the Foundation for Moral Law both applauded a 7 to 2 U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of a 40-foot Cross near Bladensburg, Maryland. The Bladensburg Peace Cross is a 40-foot cross honoring those who died during World War I, The cross was erected after World … Continued

June 21, 2019

Legends of Girls State

For almost 100 years one of, if not the best annual event for young Alabama High School leaders in Alabama has been the Alabama Boys State and the Alabama Girls State programs. These events are sponsored by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. Boys State and Girls State are sponsored nationwide by the … Continued

June 5, 2019

Message from Alabama’s election system: Don’t vote

The two gubernatorial debates this week before the American Legion’s Alabama Boys State at the University of Alabama were important. There couldn’t be a better contrast between the Republican and Democratic parties based on these debates. On Tuesday night, only two of the four Republicans showed up to speak before the 600-plus Boys State delegates. … Continued

June 1, 2018

Boys State to host GOP, Democratic gubernatorial debates Tuesday, Wednesday

The American Legion Boys State program will hold two gubernatorial primary debates this week beginning Tuesday night on the campus of the University of Alabama. Boys State will host a debate for the Republican gubernatorial candidates on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at 7 p.m. at Morgan Hall Auditorium. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, State Sen. Bill … Continued

May 29, 2018

Boys State debate couldn’t come at a better time

What do you think about political debates? Do they matter? I think they do. I’m going to participate as part of a panel for two gubernatorial debates next week at Alabama Boys State. The Republican gubernatorial candidates will meet on Tuesday evening (7 p.m.) at the University of Alabama’s Morgan Auditorium in Morgan Hall, and … Continued

May 24, 2018

Roby Addresses Prattville Veterans Day Ceremony

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 11 U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) spoke at the annual Prattville Veterans Day event at the Autauga County Courthouse. Congresswoman Roby said, “I can not think of any greater privilege than to be here today.” “As we celebrate the men and women who have worn … Continued

November 12, 2015