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State Sen. Tom Whatley qualifies for re-election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Alabama state Sen. Tom Whatley announced that he will seek re-election for State Senate District 27 representing portions of Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa Counties. “I am proud of the accomplishments we have made in my legislative career,” Whatley said. “We have the lowest unemployment rate ever and our … Continued
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January 15, 2018

US Army Reserve Lt. Colonel sentenced to 4 years in prison for supplying Chinese-made gear to Army

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Army Reserves Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Lamar Burnett was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to forfeit $4.4 million to the government for fraudulently supplying hundreds of thousands of Chinese-produced baseball caps and backpacks to the Army Recruiting Command and passing them off as American-made products, in violation … Continued
November 29, 2017

Roy Moore addresses Tuscaloosa’s American Christian Academy

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore spoke to the student body at Tuscaloosa’s American Christian Academy. Moore discussed the sacrifice that America’s veterans have made and the importance of acknowledging God in his keynote speech to the school body in their Veterans Memorial Day Service. “This is an exciting … Continued
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November 9, 2017

Congressman Jim Martin has died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, former U.S. Rep. James Douglas “Jim” Martin has died. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said in a statement, “Congressman Jim Martin was a great asset to our state. He lived a long life dedicated to serving Alabama in various roles. He was elected to Congress as a … Continued
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October 31, 2017

Huntsville Vietnam veteran to receive Medal of Honor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the U.S. Army announced that retired U.S. Army Captain Gary Michael “Mike” Rose will receive the Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump at a White House ceremony on Oct. 23, 2017, for conspicuous gallantry while serving as a sergeant during the Vietnam War. “Rose, a resident of … Continued
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September 22, 2017

Tom Surtees Passes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 23, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a statement on the death of former Alabama Commissioner of Labor Tom Surtees. Gov. Bentley said, “It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of my friend and former Cabinet member Tom Surtees. Alabama lost a leader … Continued
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December 26, 2016

David Putman Challenges Gary Palmer

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 31, 2016, candidate for Congress David J. Putman (D) sat down for a lengthy interview with The Alabama Political Reporter (APR). Putman is running in the November 8 General Election for Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District seat against incumbent Gary Palmer (R-Hoover). Putman told APR that his four … Continued
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November 1, 2016

Brooks to Host US Service Academy Night

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, October 23, from 2:00 until 4:0 PM US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) will host a US Service Academy Information Night. Representatives from the US Military Academy, US Naval Academy, US Air Force Academy, US Merchant Marine Academy and the US Coast Guard Academy will be present. In … Continued
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October 21, 2016

Bentley Announces New Army Aviation Training Center in Dothan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 22, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announce that CAE USA plans to begin offering comprehensive flight training to US Army aviators at a new training facility, opening in Dothan in 2017, as part of the company’s $75 million investment in the State. Tampa-based CAE USA has … Continued
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September 23, 2016