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Kay Ivey receives Distinguished Service Award from the Alabama Agribusiness Council

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) was awarded a Distinguished Service Award from the Alabama Agribusiness Council during their annual meeting t the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach on Monday, June 26. “Farming is a part of my heritage & a part of who I am,” Gov. Ivey said. “This evening, I’m humbled to receive … Continued
July 4, 2018

Ivey to rally across state on eve of election

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will be traveling across the state on Monday for a statewide tour to rally her supporters and remind Alabamians to get out and vote on Tuesday. Her schedule will be as follows: Ivey will begin the day in Montgomery at an 8:45 a.m. rally at Montgomery Aviation. The governor’s next stop … Continued
May 31, 2018

Ivey signs Sadie Grace Andrews Act into law

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed senate bill 258, which mandates that commercial grease traps have appropriate and secure covers. The bill was sponsored by state Senator Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, and was named for Sadie Grace Andrews who died because an Auburn business did not have an appropriate cover on their grease trap. “Each day, I’m … Continued
April 20, 2018

Wayne Reynolds launches campaign for State Board of Education

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wayne Reynolds, an Athens, Alabama, resident, officially launched his campaign for the Republican nomination for Alabama State Board of Education District 8. “I am excited to announce that I am running for the District 8 seat on the Alabama State Board of Education,” Reynolds said. “I have served nearly 30 … Continued
February 21, 2018

Senate Health Committee approves bill requiring restaurants to secure grease traps

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Senate Health Committee voted to give a favorable report to legislation requiring restaurants and other commercial food service establishments to securely cover their grease traps to prevent unauthorized access.  Senate Bill 258 today is sponsored by state Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn. Sadly, this legislation was introduced in … Continued
February 8, 2018

Athens State Rep. Danny Crawford qualifies to run for re-election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, incumbent state Rep. Danny Crawford, R-Athens, qualified to run for a full term in the Alabama House of Representatives. “I’m excited to officially kick-off my campaign,” Crawford said. “It’s been an honor to represent the residents of House District 5 these last two years, but there’s more work … Continued
January 22, 2018

Madison County GOP Chairman Sam Givhan qualifies for State Senate race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Madison County GOP Chairman Sam Givhan has formally qualified with the Republican Party to run for the Alabama State Senate representing District 7 in Madison County. “I am excited to hit the campaign trail and talk to the voters about the issues they care about most, things like the … Continued
January 21, 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

Alabama beats Clemson, advances to National Championship

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, the University of Alabama football team won its playoff game, advancing to the National Championship Game. This is the third year in a row that Alabama has faced the Clemson Tigers in the playoffs. Alabama defeated Clemson in the National Championship Game in 2015. In 2016, Clemson defeated … Continued
January 3, 2018