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Hubbard Received Campaign Contribution from Malzahn

Staff Report AUBURN—The head football coach for Auburn University gave a campaign donation to the beleaguered Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard. Hubbard’s November 2013 FCPA report shows a personal contribution from Gus Malzahn in the amount of $500 given on 11/7/13. Hubbard is believed to currently be under grand jury investigation.
December 3, 2013

Auburn School Tax Increase Vote Shows that Voters Want Government to Do More With Less

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Auburn residents rejected calls by the city’s elites for mammoth property tax increases. The referendum shows that the people of Alabama are hostile toward more growth in government and politicians throughout the state of Alabama should take notice of this epic defeat. Auburn is unique in the … Continued
September 25, 2013

Donghee America To Invest $48 Million Creating 80 Jobs In Auburn

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that Donghee America, Inc., plans to invest $48 Million in Auburn which will lead to the creation of 80 new jobs, many of them high paying engineering positions. Governor Bentley said in a written statement, “Alabama has a strong workforce and … Continued
July 9, 2013

Alabama in Paris, “La Belle Époque” (The Beautiful Era) for jobs?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Governor Robert Bentley and an entourage of nearly 100 prominent Alabamians touched down in Paris, France, days ahead of the 50th Paris Air Show. The economic mission was described as an opportunity for Alabama economic development officials and local elected leaders to meet with aerospace companies in … Continued
June 20, 2013

Aviation Opens New Facility in Auburn

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday GE Aviation opened its new Auburn facility creating 100s of new jobs for people in East Alabama. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said on Facebook, “It was exciting to be in Auburn today for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the GE Aviation Factory. We worked … Continued
April 30, 2013

Alabama Leaders Welcome RAPA Jobs to Auburn

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Automotive supplier RAPA celebrated their decision to locate in Lee County on Tuesday and they are bringing 105 jobs with them.  RAPA (Rausch and Pausch LP) will locate their U.S. headquarters as well as a production facility in Auburn.  The company is investing $18 million into the facility which … Continued
December 19, 2012

Whatley’s Bill Not Good for Auburn

Dear Editor, During the special legislative session I vacillated between publicly calling to task my own state senator, or remaining silent while Sen. Tom Whatley attempted to place an onerous amendment on November’s ballot.  If approved, the amendment had a provision detrimental to Auburn University.  Thankfully, the clock ran out and the bill never got … Continued
May 29, 2012

Bentley Announces 300 Jobs In Auburn

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Governor Robert Bentley announced Tuesday that SiO2 Medical Products is investing $90 million to build a new facility in Auburn, creating almost 300 new Lee County jobs. In a written statement Governor Robert Bentley said, “An essential part of creating new jobs is encouraging our existing companies to further … Continued
March 21, 2012

Bald Eagle Shot in Tuscaloosa County: Reward Offered

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter  A bald eagle was found with gunshot wounds to both its wing and head in Tuscaloosa County.  The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a $2500 reward for information that results in the conviction of the person or persons responsible.  The wounded bald eagle was found next to … Continued
February 28, 2012