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Zeigler comments on Tuberville entry into Senate race

Saturday, former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville announced that he will be a candidate for U.S. Senate as a Republican to challenge incumbent Sen. Doug Jones. Alabama state Auditor Jim Zeigler, a Republican, commented on the announcement by Tuberville. Zeigler is a graduate of the University of Alabama. “I walked the Quad and sat … Continued
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April 9, 2019

After Virginia Final Four win, ag commissioner sending Alabama catfish to Virginia ag commissioner

Sunday, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that he wishes to congratulate Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, Coach Tony Bennett, the Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team and their alumni on a hard-fought win over Auburn University in the NCAA Final Four. While disappointed in the final result … Continued
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April 8, 2019

Byrne announces new communications director

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said Thursday that Bradley Jaye has joined his staff as communications director. Jaye is a Monroeville native and graduate of Auburn University. Jaye’s career includes seven years in the office of U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) in a variety of policy, political and communications roles. In his final role with Sessions … Continued
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March 29, 2019
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A little diversity could have saved everyone from a lot of blackface embarrassment

Diversity is important. If nothing else, I’ve learned that much from the last week-plus of debates over blackface. Chances are, if the governor of Virginia or any of these other white people had found themselves an actual black friend — and not the fake one they drag out as a human shield when they say … Continued
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February 12, 2019

Corrections asks for $42 million budget increase

Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn presented the ADOC fiscal year 2020 budget request to an Alabama joint House and Senate budget committee meeting in Montgomery. “The Department of Corrections is undergoing unprecedented change,” Dunn said. The ADOC is, “Transforming the department into the most respected and trusted law enforcement agency in the state.” … Continued
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January 31, 2019

Sources: Ivey chief of staff set to resign

Steve Pelham, the chief of staff to Gov. Kay Ivey, is planning to resign from that position later this week, multiple sources close to the governor’s office have told APR. Pelham is expected to take a job in the Auburn University president’s office, working directly for university President Steven Leath. He will remain with Ivey’s … Continued
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January 15, 2019
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Alabama is O-KAY

At high noon today, Monday, January 14,  2019, Alabama will swear in the Honorable Kay Ellen Ivey as our 54th Governor. Governor Ivey has selflessly dedicated her entire life to public service. In this guest editorial, we will travel down memory lane of her resume; however it is my goal to talk about the Kay … Continued
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January 14, 2019