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Limestone Republicans raise questions about Wahl family influence, consulting business

During a contentious meeting, members of the Limestone County Republican Executive Committee accused John and Noah Wahl of conflicts of interest.
April 17, 2025

Byrne calls for FBI investigation into Joe Biden

Sunday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, called for an FBI investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter’s ties to China. Biden is currently one of twenty Democratic candidates for President. The former Vice-President has been critical of President Donald J. Trump’s (R) trade policies. Now some conservative pundits are making an issue … Continued
May 7, 2019

Attorney general’s office will prosecute Hoover mall shooting cases

Attorney General Steve Marshall said his office will take over prosecuting the Nov. 22, 2018, shootings of E.J. Bradford, Brian Wilson and Molly Davis at Hoover’s Riverchase Galleria Mall. Marshall notified Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr (D) that he is assuming prosecution of the cases after the admission by District Attorney Carr in a letter … Continued
December 14, 2018

A new state superintendent, more controversy

If the State Board of Education is picking a new superintendent, count on controversy. Eric Mackey, the head of the Superintendents of Alabama group, was selected as the state’s newest superintendent on Friday, and almost immediately there was controversy. There are also currently at least two groups considering lawsuits to challenge Friday’s vote. According to … Continued
April 24, 2018

Moore team files motion to disqualify special prosecutor in son’s case

Wednesday, the Moore teams filed a motion with the court asking that James Hedgspeth be removed as special prosecutor in the case against Caleb Moore. Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore’s son, Caleb, is being investigated for criminal trespass. In the filing, the defense asks that Hedgspeth be removed for bias, conflict of interest and … Continued
April 13, 2018

Moore and Brooks share stage at Tea Party Forum in Wetumpka

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 31, 2013, the Wetumpka Tea Party held what they billed as a top three Republican candidates forum.  Based on polling that has been made public, they invited only the top three candidates out of the Republican field of nine: former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore, … Continued
August 1, 2017

Sewell and Strange divided over FBI Director Comey’s firing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 9, 2017, US Representative Terri A. Sewell (D-Selma) commented on the controversial firing of FBI Director James Comey. Congresswoman Sewell said, “For any American concerned about the integrity of our democracy, President Trump’s decision to fire the man leading an investigation into his campaign’s ties to Russia … Continued
May 11, 2017

SACS wants Bentley removed from all college boards

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The agency responsible for accrediting all of Alabama’s two- and four-year colleges and universities is asking the state legislature to remove Gov. Robert Bentley from all state college boards because of a conflict-of-interest issue, according to a letter from the agency obtained the Alabama Political Reporter. The Southern Association … Continued
January 23, 2017

Leeds Candidate May Have Conflict of Interest

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, September 19, 2016, the Alabama Political Reporter (APR) sent a letter to Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) requesting an opinion about a Leeds City Council candidacy that appears to be a conflict of interest and a possible ethics law violation. The 2010 ethics law transformed Alabama government from … Continued
September 20, 2016