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Speculation swirls around new Birmingham Water Works Board

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter For several years, lawmakers from Birmingham, Jefferson and surrounding counties have engaged in a turf war to reform the Birmingham Waterworks Board (BWWB). Even now, as the much sought after reforms have become law, as of January 1, 2017, the fight to maintain the status quo continues in backrooms … Continued
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January 3, 2017

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
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July 9, 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
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June 23, 2014

Shelnutt Campaigns in Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Earlier this month, Shay Shelnutt joined Gary Palmer, state Rep. John Merrill, Dale Peterson, and other Republican Primary Runoff candidates at the Republican Women of Trussville (RWOT) dinner. Shelnutt is a Trussville area realtor who is running for the Alabama Senate in District 17 as a Republican.  Shelnutt said, … Continued
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June 18, 2014

Fire Fighters Endorse Gayle Gear

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, May 10, candidate for Alabama Senate District 17 Gayle Gear addressed Republicans at the Jefferson County Straw Poll event at the Gardendale Civic Center. Gear said that she is a Birmingham area attorney and a former school teacher.  Gear said that she is one of us and … Continued
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May 20, 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
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May 11, 2014