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Longtime WBRC Fox 6 anchor Bill Bolen dies

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Longtime Birmingham television anchor Bill Bolen has died. Bolen was a radio and television newsperson for seven decades. He was a news anchor and TV personality on WBRC FOX6 News for over 40 years until his retirement in 2010. “It breaks my heart to let you all know that … Continued
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January 5, 2018

First arrests made in Birmingham Water Works Board probe

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The chairwoman of the scandal-plagued Birmingham Water Works Board and two others were arrested Wednesday on felony ethics charges. BWW chairwoman Sherry Lewis was indicted by a special grand jury earlier this week on charges of misusing her office for personal gain, or the gain of a family member, … Continued
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December 7, 2017

Frank Matthews urges Black voters to write in Robert Kennedy for US Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Recent Birmingham Mayoral candidate, civil rights activist, anti-Confederate monuments community organizer, and longtime Birmingham area radio personality Frank Matthews is urging Black voters not to vote for Democratic Party U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones; but to instead write in Democratic Primary candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday. Kennedy is … Continued
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December 7, 2017

McLeod Software purchases new headquarters building in Hoover

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter McLeod Software has purchased a 140,000-square foot office building in Hoover for its new corporate headquarters. The company announced that it plans to move into it’s new facility in early summer 2018 at the completion of a major remodeling project. “One of the most rewarding opportunities McLeod Software offers our … Continued
December 5, 2017

Woodfin inaugurated in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Randall Woodfin was inaugurated as the 30th mayor of Birmingham in a noon ceremony in Linn Park on Tuesday “It is an honor to serve my hometown, Birmingham, Alabama,“ said Woodfin. “Truthfully, this is not my inauguration, it is our inauguration. I, along with the entire City Council, understand … Continued
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November 29, 2017

Randall Woodfin will be sworn in as mayor today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Birmingham Mayor-elect Randall Woodfin will be sworn in as Mayor in Linn Park. “We want to instill a renewed belief in public service to our city” Woodfin said.  “That goes beyond city hall.  It means each of us supporting our neighbors, friends, family members and … Continued
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November 28, 2017

Conservatives defend Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, over 20 conservative thought leaders and conservative pastors were in Birmingham to endorse and defend Roy Moore in his bid for U.S. Senate. The event was emceed by Janet Porter, the president of Faith Through Action. Porter presented a letter of support that over 200 pastors and faith … Continued
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November 21, 2017

Cavanaugh attacks Ainsworth for close ties to Marco Rubio

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the campaign for lieutenant governor became heated when Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh took a shot at opponent state Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, for his association with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida. “On Thursday night, apparently the Representative running for Lieutenant Governor will be holding a … Continued
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November 10, 2017