Suspected drug traffickers jailed in St. Clair County
Matt Mullinax, Christopher Baird, Sean Michael Brantley and Nathan Parke Bateman were all arrested following a lengthy undercover investigation.
Ashville
Kimberly police officer killed in the line of duty
Thursday, Kimberly Police Department K9 Officer Nick O’Rear, age 33, has died from his wounds. O’Rear was shot and killed during a vehicle pursuit. “I am profoundly grieved to hear of the passing of the Kimberly Police Officer who was shot in the line of duty last night. The safety of our citizens and the … Continued
St. Clair County Democrats to hold executive committee elections on Saturday
Saturday, the Alabama Democratic Party will hold an organizational meeting including its elections for the St. Clair County Democratic Executive Committee. The meeting will be at the Ashville Ballroom from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. St. Clair County Democratic Party Chairman Herbert Kuntz told the Alabama Political Reporter that the County Democratic Executive Committee has … Continued
St. Clair County Democratic Party chairman disputes accusations
Tuesday the Alabama Political Reporter had a discussion with St. Clair County Democratic Party Chairman Herb Kuntz about recent accusations against the current St. Clair County Executive Committee by the three candidates running for the state legislature seats in the county. Kuntz said in a written statement that the statements by the three disgruntled candidates, … Continued
Managing timberlands for healthy turkey and quail populations
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 12, 2018, Brandon Bobo with the National Wild Turkey Federation addressed the St. Clair County Farmer’s Federation about improving turkey and quail habitat in the state of Alabama. “I have been with the NWTF for five years,” Bobo said. “The first two years in Mississippi and the … Continued
Craig Lipscomb qualifies for State House District 30
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Craig Lipscomb, a Gadsden area architect, recently formally filed paperwork with the Alabama Republican Party to qualify as a candidate for the Alabama House of Representatives in District 30. “I am honored to run for the Republican nomination for House District 30,” Lipscomb said. “This decision is the result … Continued
Candidates appeal to St. Clair County Farmers
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 15, 2018, the St. Clair County Farmer’s Federation held a political forum in Ashville, Alabama. Candidates spoke to the farmers about the issues facing St. Clair County and the state of Alabama. “I have served one term in the Senate and three terms in the House,” state … Continued
Robert McKay runs as a Republican in House District 30
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, former Ashville Mayor Robert McKay announced that he was running as a Republican for state representative in state House District 30. “I would like to announce that I will be seeking the office of Alabama House District 30 in 2018,” McKay said in a statement. “The seat is … Continued
Legislators Visit St. Clair Farmers Federation
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, January 12, state Senator Phil Williams (R from Rainbow City) and State Representative Jim Hill (R from Odenville) both addressed the gathered members of the St. Clair Farmer’s Federation in Ashville. Sen. Williams told the influential farmers’ group, “Thank you, it is my real honor to be … Continued
McClendon Emphasizes that Republican Turnout is Critical in November 4 Election
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 25, the St. Clair County Republican Party leadership met at the St. Clair County Courthouse in Ashville. State Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville addressed the group about the importance of getting out the vote for the November 4th Election. Rep. Jim McClendon is the Republican nominee … Continued