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Andrew Brasher confirmed to 11th Circuit Court of Appeals

Tuesday, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm former Alabama Solicitor General Andrew Brasher to the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit Court. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, voted for Brasher’s confirmation; but Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, voted against. “Andrew Brasher’s confirmation to sit on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh … Continued
February 12, 2020

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
February 6, 2020

Tuberville thanks God that Trump was acquitted by Senate

Wednesday, the U.S. Senate voted to acquit President Donald J. Trump (R) on both articles of impeachment. Senate candidate former Auburn head football Coach thanked “God for answering our prayers.” Tuberville called the Articles of Impeachment “bogus.” “I know millions of Alabamians and millions more across the country join me in thanking God for answering … Continued
February 6, 2020

Sessions says Doug Jones is repeating Schiff’s “partisan attacks”

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R) recently slammed the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump (R) calling it a “political hit job. After Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, said that he found House Democrats case “compelling,” Sessions said that Jones ”…is merely repeating the partisan attacks of Congressman Adam Schiff.” “Senator Doug Jones’ recent video appears … Continued
January 27, 2020

Marshall says “impeachment managers have no case”

Wednesday, 21 Republican attorneys generals, including Alabama AG Steve Marshall (R), filed the first-ever “friend of the Senate” letter outlining what they claim are the legal flaws of the perilous partisan move by the Democrats to use the impeachment of President Trump as a political weapon to destroy a cornerstone of the Constitution: the separation … Continued
January 27, 2020

Marshall opposes medical marijuana bill

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) on Monday sent letters to state legislators urging them to oppose legislation that would allow approved medical providers to prescribe cannabis for patients they believe would benefit from it. Marshall expressed concerns about addiction to marijuana and worried that legalization of medical marijuana in the state would be similar … Continued
January 9, 2020

Troy King says abortion is the “American Holocaust”

Monday, former Attorney General congressional candidate Troy King (R) said that Abortions, “Is the American Holocaust.” The comments were in response to comments by former New York City Mayor, billionaire, and Democratic Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg who had visited Alabama earlier that day. “Democrat Presidential Candidate Michael Bloomberg was in Alabama today talking about the … Continued
December 31, 2019

Tuberville: Sessions had his chance to support Trump and blew it

Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville on Saturday criticized Jeff Sessions’ work as U.S. attorney general. Tuberville spoke with the Alabama Political Reporter before Saturday’s Iron Bowl in Auburn. “He had his chance to support the president as attorney general, and he blew it,” Tuberville said. Sessions has praised President Donald Trump and vowed to … Continued
December 2, 2019

Birmingham Waterworks Board raises water rates

Tuesday, as expected, the Birmingham Water Works Board voted to raise water rates 3.9 percent. At a public meeting earlier this month, the BWWB revealed that the public utility’s debt which has grown to a staggering $957 million. The debt has grown despite raising rates every year since 2012 by between 3.9 percent and 4.9 … Continued
November 29, 2019

Lowndes County Sheriff John Williams killed in the line of duty

Saturday night began as a routine evening for law enforcement in a small town. Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams was responding to a call at the Q V. Gas Station in Hayneville. The veteran law enforcement officer asked a young man to turn down the music on his radio. Instead of complying, the young … Continued
November 25, 2019