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Bell Faces Criticism from Challengers at Mayoral Forum

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The candidates for Mayor of the City of Birmingham faced off at a forum at McElwain Baptist Church in east Birmingham. Most political commentators believe that incumbent Mayor William Bell will cruise to re-election; but that did not prevent several challengers from running for the office saying that it … Continued
August 5, 2013

Jefferson County Residents Discuss Future of Cooper Green

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Jefferson County residents looking for health care answers met at the Vestavia Hills Library earlier this week to discuss the state of Cooper Green Hospital and the Jefferson County indigent care fund. Panelists included Mickey Trimm, an associate professor of healthcare management at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and … Continued
July 26, 2013

Sewell Celebrates 50th Anniversary of MLK’s Writing of “Letter from the Birmingham Jail”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma celebrated the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” by reading an excerpt of the Letter on the floor of the House of Representatives. Rep. Sewell wrote in a written statement, “Today we pay special … Continued
April 18, 2013

Bachus Announces $120 million in Tornado Aid

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia said that Alabama’s recovery from the devastating tornadoes in April 2011 will be aided by the release of nearly $120 million in additional federal disaster assistance. U.S. Representative Bachus said, “Alabama and the communities in our part of the state have made great … Continued
April 2, 2013

Democrats Holding Reception to Honor its Victorious Jefferson County Judges and Officials

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday the Alabama Democratic Party and the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee will hold a reception to honor their newly elected judges and officials. On the whole the election of 2012 was a bad experience for Alabama Democrats.  Their last statewide officeholder, Public Service Commission President Lucy Baxley, … Continued
January 17, 2013

NCAA Awards Birmingham 2014 Women’s Gymnastics National Championships

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the NCAA announced that the 2014 Women’s Gymnastics National Championships will be held at the Birmingham – Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC).  The NCAA announced today that the Alabama Sports Foundation and the University of Alabama will co-host the event in Birmingham, Ala.  The national championship will be held … Continued
November 2, 2012

Sewell Announces her Opposition to Closing Inpatient Care at Cooper Green

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) from Selma released a written statement on Wednesday to announce that she is adding her voice to the growing opposition to ending inpatient care at Cooper Green Mercy Hospital. Representative Sewell said, “The recent decision to close inpatient services at this facility will undoubtedly have … Continued
August 16, 2012

Governor Announces New Birmingham Headquarters for Cadence Bank

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced today that Cadence Bank is moving its headquarters to Concord Center located at 2100 Third Avenue North in Birmingham. Governor Robert Bentley said, “I want to thank the leaders of Cadence Bank for their continued commitment to Alabama and to Downtown Birmingham.  Our long-range … Continued
August 3, 2012