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All four statewide amendments approved by voters

Tuesday, Alabama voters went to the polls and overwhelmingly voted for Republican leadership for the next four years. Also on the ballot were four proposed amendments to Alabama’s 1901 Constitution. Amendment one dealt with allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed in state buildings. “Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, providing … Continued
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November 9, 2018

Four statewide amendments will be on the ballot Tuesday

Tuesday, Alabama voters go to the polls to select our leaders for the next four years. Also on the ballot are four proposed amendments to Alabama’s 1901 Constitution. Amendment one deals with allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed in state buildings. “Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, providing for certain … Continued
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November 2, 2018

Veteran UA system trustee named interim chancellor

Finis E. St. John, IV, a veteran member of the Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama System, will become Interim Chancellor of the three-campus UA System effective August 1. He will succeed C. Ray Hayes, who announced his plans in June to transition his responsibilities to a Systemwide behavioral health initiative and other administrative … Continued
July 16, 2018

Auburn Athletics may be about to fire Bruce Pearl

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 8, 2017, Auburn University fired assistant men’s basketball coach, Auburn/NBA basketball legend, Chuck Person. Person was indicted by a federal criminal grand jury Tuesday on six counts fraud, bribery, and conspiracy.  The Federal Bureau of Investigation claims that a financial manager paid $91,500 worth of bribes to … Continued
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November 9, 2017

David Wheeler announces campaign for House District 47

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Republican David Wheeler announced today that he is running for Alabama House of Representatives, District 47. Rep. Wheeler said in a statement, “I have a long track record of leadership and success in my professional career and with my civic, community and political endeavors,” Wheeler … Continued
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June 12, 2017

Auburn BOT names Steven Leath Auburn’s 19th President

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 20, 2017, the Auburn University Board of Trustees unanimously selected Iowa State University President Steven Leath after a six-month national search. The University announced that Leath starts on July 15, and replaces Jay Gogue, who announced his retirement in September. Trustee Raymond Harbert said, “This is a … Continued
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March 21, 2017

Longtime educator Jimmy H. Baker appointed ACCS Chancellor

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Community College System board of trustees voted on Wednesday to appoint acting chancellor Jimmy H. Baker as chancellor starting April 1. Baker, who has served as interim chancellor for more than six months, replaces Mark Heinrich, who retired after being sidelined by a prolonged illness. “Jimmy Baker … Continued
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March 16, 2017