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Auburn Athletics may be about to fire Bruce Pearl

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 8, 2017, Auburn University fired assistant men’s basketball coach, Auburn/NBA basketball legend, Chuck Person. Person was indicted by a federal criminal grand jury Tuesday on six counts fraud, bribery, and conspiracy.  The Federal Bureau of Investigation claims that a financial manager paid $91,500 worth of bribes to … Continued
November 9, 2017

An ill wind blows across the Auburn plains with Jacobs’ latest actions

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A recent brawl between two student-athletes at Auburn University is adding to calls for the embattled Athletic Director to step down, according to a well-placed source. Auburn Athletic Director Jay Jacobs’ attempt to intervene after two AU football players engaged in a raucous fistfight during a fraternity party over … Continued
October 30, 2017

A villain still at large

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter October 21 of this year marked the third anniversary of former Republican Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard’s indictment on 23 counts of felony public corruption. The day passed without notice except to wonder about his legacy and to question, “Why is he not in jail?” Hubbard was found … Continued
October 30, 2017

Using heart not head, major flaw in payday lending debate

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A report by Jonathan Lee, writing for the Mises Institute located in Auburn, lays bare the flawed economic thinking of those who oppose small, short-term consumer lenders, such as payday and title loans. “[P]olicymakers are thinking with their hearts while sitting in their air-conditioned offices, away from the facts … Continued
October 23, 2017

New Socialist Party is chartered in Auburn

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Socialist Party of Eastern Alabama, a chapter of Socialist Party USA, announced that they were officially charted in Auburn on Friday. The groups said that this is, “A collective effort to fight for equality against the rising tide of white supremacy we were seeing on campus at Auburn … Continued
October 2, 2017

Givhan running for State Senate in District 7

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 20, 2017, Alabama Republican Party Senior Vice Chairman Sam Givhan announced that he is running for Alabama State Senate, District 7.  Givhan made the decision after incumbent Senator Paul Sanford (R-Huntsville) announced that he would not seek re-election. Givhan said, “I have been living, working and active … Continued
June 22, 2017

German-based company to invest $12 million to build plant in Auburn

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter German-based manufacturer Winkelmann Group announced on Monday they plan to invest $12 million to establish a metal forming operation in Auburn, Alabama. The operation will create 50 jobs over the next 5 years and will be named Winkelmann Flowform Technology. Governor Kay Ivey applauded the decision. “As we declare … Continued
June 20, 2017

Public hearing on broadband bill renews debate on government influence in private businesses

Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter A bill that would expand municipal governments’ reach into broadband and internet services renewed a debate on government expansion into private enterprise at a committee meeting on Wednesday, April 12. The House Committee on Commerce and Small Business was a packed house on Wednesday with some people even forced to … Continued
April 13, 2017

General Hal Moore has died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, February 11, 2017, Retired Lt. General Harold G. “Hal” Moore died in his sleep in his home in Auburn. Moore’s book “We Were Soldiers Once….and Young” was made into a major motion picture by Mel Gibson, who played Moore in the movie. Moore as a Lt. Colonel commanded … Continued
February 13, 2017

The privilege of being a white college in Alabama

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There is some confusion over the term “white privilege.” Apparently, quite a few white people are convinced that this term is hogwash, because upon birth they weren’t given a pot of gold and a new Firebird. Simply because they’ve faced some hardships in life, they believe that that is … Continued
January 26, 2017