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King and Shelnutt Speak in Oneonta

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 1, both Senate District 17 Republican Runoff candidates, Shay Shelnutt and Brett King, spoke at Oneonta High School in a forum sponsored by the Blount County Chamber of Commerce. The forum was moderated by Blount County District Attorney Pamela L. Casey. Locust Fork attorney Brett King thanked … Continued
July 9, 2014

Palmer At Oneonta Congressional Candidate Forum

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 1, Gary Palmer joined state Representative Paul DeMarco in Blount County at Oneonta High School for another candidate forum.  This event was hosted by the Blount County Chamber of Commerce and was moderated by Blount County District Attorney Pamela L. Casey.  The twoare running in the … Continued
July 7, 2014

DeMarco Speaks At Sixth District Candidate Forum in Oneonta

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 1, Gary Palmer and State Representative Paul DeMarco both were at Oneonta High School in Montgomery for another candidate forum.  This event was hosted by the Blount County Chamber of Commerce and was moderated by Blount County District Attorney Pamela L. Casey.  The two are running … Continued
July 4, 2014

Brett King Receives More Endorsements

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, June 18 the Jefferson County Police Chiefs Association has officially endorsed GOP candidate Brett King in the Alabama Senate District 17 (SD17) Republican Primary Runoff to be held on July 15.  This follows endorsements by two of his Primary opponents. Speaking on behalf of President A.C. Roper, … Continued
June 23, 2014

Brett King Wins Straw Poll

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, May 10, candidate for Alabama State Senate District 17 (SD 17) Brett King joined Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and candidates from around the State when he spoke to Jefferson County Republicans at their 2014 meeting and Straw Poll event. King ended the event with the most … Continued
May 11, 2014

Brett King Endorsed By Blount County Farmers Federation in District 17

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 27 members of the Blount County Chapter of the Alabama Farmers Federation voted unanimously to endorse Brett King (R) for Alabama State Senate representing District 17. The farmers group cited his rural upbringing, his understanding of agricultural issues and fiscal conservative beliefs in their decision to … Continued
April 3, 2014

Today is the Last Day to Qualify to Run in the Special Election for House District 11

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Candidates who would like to run for the Special Election in House District 11 have until 5:00 today to qualify with either of the two major political parties.  Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) called the Special Election to fill the vacancy in the Alabama House of Representatives District 11. … Continued
December 19, 2012

David Standridge Elected in House District 34 Special Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Voters in Blount and Northern Jefferson Counties headed to the polls on Tuesday (many for their fifth or sixth time this year). This time they were voting in the Republican Primary Runoff Special Election to decide who will represent Alabama House District 34 for the next two years. Retired Blount … Continued
December 12, 2012

Blount County Contractor Arrested for Defrauding Riverchase Church

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced that Chad Evan Huffstutler has been arrested for crimes associated with work for the Riverchase United Methodist Church.  Chad Evans Huffstutler, age 36 from Blountsville, does business as Huffstutler Contracting, LLC. Based on evidence presented by Attorney General Strange’s Office, a Shelby County … Continued
May 31, 2012

Al Mickle Addressess the Rainy Day Patriots

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Al Mickle spoke at the Rainy Day Patriots Congressional Candidates forum at Hoover Tactical Firearms in Hoover, Alabama about his candidacy for Alabama’s 6th Congressional District. Al Mickle told the gathering of fellow Tea Party activists: “I am AL Mickle and I am not a politician. I grew … Continued
March 5, 2012