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“Just Mercy” and Justice do not exist in Alabama

The chance of there being “just mercy” for Nathaniel Woods—facing lethal injection on March 5 for the killing of three Birmingham police officers—is as good as the chance Alabama will ever reform its dismal, no-justice-to-be-found-anywhere legal system; it ain’t gonna happen. A Hollywood movie and best-selling book about a legendary lawyer getting an innocent man … Continued
February 17, 2020

The Summer of 1969

As we say goodbye to the summer of 2019, allow me to reminisce with you and indeed commemorate more than likely a summer exactly 50 years ago that was undoubtedly the most momentous summer in American history – The Summer of 1969. It is amazing what all occurred in America during the last six-weeks of … Continued
August 28, 2019

State Senate candidate may have residency problem

Florence native Democrat Caroline Self will face off on Tuesday against incumbent Republican State Sen. Tim Melson to see who will represent Senate District 1 for the next four years. But there may be a problem with Self’s eligibility under state law. Self’s campaign website reads, “An Alabama native, Caroline grew up on a farm … Continued
November 5, 2018

Ivey calls on Alabamians to donate blood to aid Harvey recovery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 31, 2017, Alabama Governor Ivey (R) called on Alabamians to donate blood to aid the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Governor Ivey said, “Blood collection centers in areas devastated by Harvey are unable to collect enough blood to match the demand and are calling upon donors nationwide. I’m … Continued
September 1, 2017

God Speed Speaker McCutcheon

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The nomination of Representative Mac McCutcheon by the Republican Caucus assures that he will be the next Speaker of the House. We, at the Alabama Political Reporter, congratulate him and wish him great success in his new leadership role. “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change … Continued
August 4, 2016