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Alabama Media Professionals host National Federation of Press Women in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Media Professionals will be hosting the National Federation of Press Women’s Annual Conference in Birmingham on September 7, 8 and 9, 2017. AMP President Mary Wimberley said in a statement, “It’s time! The National Federation of Press Women’s Annual Conference comes to Birmingham September 7-9. A team … Continued
September 5, 2017

Alabamians celebrate Labor Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today, Monday, September 4, 2017, is a Federal, State of Alabama and banking holiday. The first Monday of September is historically considered to be the last weekend of summer, thus the day is reserved as a holiday for the working people who keep our economy functioning. The first Labor Day was … Continued
September 4, 2017

Woodfin and Bell in runoff for Birmingham Mayoral race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Birmingham voters went to the polls to vote for Mayor, City Council, and School Board.  Over 60 percent of the mayoral voters voted for change.  Incumbent Mayor William Bell (D) was in second place receiving just 37 percent of the votes cast, as of press … Continued
August 23, 2017

Birmingham holds city council, mayor, school board elections Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, residents of Birmingham go to the polls today to elect their Mayor, City Council, and school board members.  Unlike the state, county, or judicial elections, municipal elections are nonpartisan. Longtime incumbent William Bell (D) is seeking a third term as Mayor.  Bell was a member … Continued
August 22, 2017

Birmingham votes Tuesday for Mayor, City Council, School Board

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, voters in Birmingham go to the polls to vote for Mayor, City Council, and School Board.  Unlike State, County, or Judicial elections, municipal elections are non-partisan. Longtime incumbent William Bell (D) is seeking a third term as Mayor.  Bell was a member of the … Continued
August 18, 2017

Doug Jones wins Democratic Party Primary

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 15, 2017, when the Democratic Party primary field was announced most political observers recognized former US Attorney Doug Jones and a host of other candidates who were largely unknown quantities.  The polls fluctuated in the middle of the race; but when voters went to the polls on … Continued
August 16, 2017

Sewell, Bell League of Conservation Voters, Conservation Alabama visit Birmingham Civil Rights Monument

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 8, US Representative Terri Sewell and Mayor William Bell joined Conservation Alabama and the League of Conservation Voters for a tour of the Birmingham Civil Rights Monument. The tour highlighted the importance of preserving National monuments at a time when the Trump administration is conducting an unprecedented National … Continued
August 14, 2017

Brinson: “This election has been as much about scandal as it has been about issues.”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday August 9, 2017, US Senate candidate Dr. Randy Brinson (R) was critical of Senator Luther Strange (R). Brinson said, “It has been an interesting year in Alabama politics. … This election has been as much about scandal as it has been about issues.” Brinson criticized Strange, “From his … Continued
August 11, 2017

Republican candidates forum in Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The last Republican candidate forum before the August 15th Special Primary was held on Sunday afternoon at the new Sheepdog Firearms facility on Deerfoot Parkway in Trussville. Bryan Peeples, Dr. Randy Brinson, Congressman Mo Brooks, and Luther Strange participated.  The other candidates had previously scheduled commitments. Sen. Luther Strange … Continued
August 8, 2017

State Rep. Hollis holds town hall in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 1, 2017, State Representative Rolanda Hollis (D-Birmingham) held a town hall meeting to show voters how their government is working for them. The town hall was held in Birmingham’s Guiding Light Church on John Rogers Drive.  About 70 citizens were on hand to hear the panel on … Continued
August 8, 2017