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Senator Doug Jones announces FAFSA Workshop Series across Alabama

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Ala., announced recently his local staff members will host a series of workshops across Alabama to assist students and their families fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These events are free and open to the public. In 2018, Alabama high school graduates missed out on an estimated … Continued

January 15, 2020

Shelby, Jones applaud Huffaker’s confirmation as U.S. district judge in Alabama

U.S. Senators Richard Shelby, R-Ala., and Doug Jones, R-Ala., supported and today announced that Austin Huffaker of Montgomery, Alabama, has been confirmed by a Senate vote of 89-4 to be a U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama. Huffaker was nominated for the federal judgeship by President Trump in July 2019. Following his … Continued

Charlie Walker, Staff

December 5, 2019

Opinion

Jeff Sessions grovels his way into Senate race

The weakest man in America is running for U.S. Senate in Alabama. Jeff Sessions, surprising no one, formally announced his intentions to run for his old Senate seat during an interview on Fox News Tuesday night. The interview was a pathetic, groveling surrender by the former attorney general, as he praised Donald Trump and repeatedly … Continued

Josh Moon

November 8, 2019

Former Ivey aide announces candidacy for House District 74

A former aide to Gov. Kay Ivey has announced his campaign for House District 74. Daniel Sparkman, Ivey’s press secretary until last week when he resigned to run for the seat, announced Wednesday he would campaign for the seat formerly held by the late Rep. Dimitri Polizos. Polizos died suddenly last month from a heart … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 11, 2019

ALGOP announces new communications director

The Alabama Republican Party announced earlier this week that Jeannie Faherty is its new Communications Director. “We are delighted Jeannie is joining our team. She not only has the strong skill set to take on this very busy and important position, but has also been active in Republican politics for many years,” said Alabama Republican Party Chairman … Continued

March 13, 2019

Former U.S. Rep. Artur Davis officially announces run for Montgomery mayor

Former U.S. Congressman Artur Davis has officially announced a run for Montgomery mayor. He announced his decision in a video posted on Twitter Monday. Davis has tried for the position before. He finished second in a five-candidate field in the 2015 mayoral race. He said he will emphasize his own roots in Montgomery public education … Continued

Chip Brownlee

January 22, 2019

Secretary of State announces milestone for speed of business filings

The Secretary of State’s Office announced Wednesday that corporate filings in the office’s business services area have been processed on the same day they are received for at least 100 consecutive weeks, marking a milestone that Secretary John Merrill says shows his office is “moving at the speed of business.” Over the past several years, … Continued

Chip Brownlee

May 30, 2018

Ainsworth launches campaign with down-home flair, commitment to ethics, jobs, and reform

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday evening, a packed house at Guntersville City Hall celebrated with State Rep. Will Ainsworth as he announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. He said, “After a lot of prayer, and a lot of council, it’s time for a new day in Alabama, and I’m excited to announce … Continued

Bill Britt

June 26, 2017

Victoryland Reopens With Blowout Attendance

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter SHORTER—Starting before noon on Tuesday, people were lining up, along with the traffic, around Victoryland in Macon County, for its “Grand” reopening at 2:00 pm. People poured through the doors and flooded the lobby, as they all rushed to get their chance to gamble at Victoryland, again. At a … Continued

Susan Britt

September 14, 2016