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Former Alabama Democratic Party Executive Director Giles Perkins dies at 51

Former Alabama Democratic Party Executive Director and Jones Campaign finance chair Giles Perkins has died from his long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Perkins has been involved in a number of causes, but his greatest success was former U.S. Attorney Doug Jones’ unlikely win for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in the special election last December. … Continued
December 4, 2018

Marshall announces arrest of disbarred Prattville attorney

Friday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) announced that disbarred Prattville Attorney George Walthall was arrested for unauthorized practice of law and attempted theft of property. Walthall, age 71, was arrested on these new charges and booked into the Autauga County Jail. Walthall was previously arrested on May 18 for allegedly receiving stolen property. That … Continued
August 28, 2018

Yet another lawsuit has been filed against former Gov. Robert Bentley

Robert Bentley is being sued. Again. Alabama’s former governor, who is currently in the midst of a defamation lawsuit for allegedly spreading false information in an effort to conceal his ongoing inappropriate relationship with a staffer, is being sued now by James Nolin, the former chief information officer in Alabama’s Department of Finance, who claims … Continued
May 9, 2018

Roy Moore continues legal battle, sues four accusers for defamation, conspiracy

The election might have ended nearly five months ago, but the legal battles surrounding the sexual misconduct allegations against former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore are just beginning. Moore, who was accused of sexual assault and misconduct by several women a month before last year’s special election, sued four of his accusers Monday for defamation … Continued
May 1, 2018

Willful American stupidity: How Russia rigged the U.S. election

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter This is how Russia manipulated a U.S. presidential election. On Tuesday, my Facebook feed began filling up with posts about the Florida high school students who are leading the gun reform charge following the deadly shooting on their campus last week. Most of those posts were people in awe … Continued
February 22, 2018

Gadsden attorney Cody Robinson qualifies to run for circuit judge in 16th circuit

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Gadsden attorney Cody Robinson has qualified to run for the Republican nomination for Place 4 circuit court judge in Alabama’s 16th judicial circuit. “I have practiced law in the courts of Alabama for fifteen years, representing individuals, families, businesses and government agencies,” Robinson said in a statement. “I have … Continued
February 6, 2018

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
January 15, 2018

ADC endorses attorney Fred Bell in Senate District 26 race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Democratic Conference convened a screening committee in Montgomery and voted to endorse Attorney Fred Bell in the Democratic primary special election for Senate District 26 on Tuesday. Bell is a Montgomery city councilman representing Council District 6 in southeast Montgomery. Chairman of the ADC, Joe Reed, said … Continued
December 7, 2017

Marshall rakes in out-of-state, PAC support after Republican Attorney General’s Association meeting

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Republican Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who will be seeking a full term in next year’s statewide elections, raked in $159,400 in contributions in November — with a sizable portion coming from out-of-state and PAC donations. But even without his PAC and out-of-state fundraising, his fundraising still outpaces any … Continued
December 5, 2017

Wadsworth appointed to House Judiciary Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 10, 2017, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representative Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) appointed State Representative Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) to the House Judiciary Committee. Rep. Wadsworth said in a statement, “I would like to thank Speaker Mac McCutcheon for the appointment to the Alabama House Judiciary Committee. I … Continued
July 13, 2017