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State offers trapping workshops for hunters

Trappers were on the cutting edge of exploring and eventually settling North America. Generations of Alabamians armed only with a set of traps were able to harvest an animal hide that can be sold for money to the fur industry or be prepared into warm winter clothing. Trapping can also be used to control dangerous … Continued
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October 17, 2018

Mark Story qualifies as an independent for State Senate

The Mark Story campaign for Senate announced on Monday that is has turned in 1,650 signatures to qualify for the general election ballot. “The Mark Story for Senate District 23 campaign is pleased to announce that in just over three weeks the signatures of 1,650 Senate District 23 registered voters have been collected and presented … Continued
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May 8, 2018

Mark Story running as independent in Senate District 23

Mark Story will formally launch his campaign today for State Senate District 23 as an independent candidate at a news conference in Selma. Story said that running as an independent will allow him the freedom to serve the best interests of the entire district. He said that in light of longtime incumbent Democratic Senator Hank … Continued
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April 6, 2018

Ivey signs Toyota-Mazda incentives bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 6, 2018, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law Senate Bill 98, providing authority to counties to abate rollback ad valorem taxes for certain projects that qualify for the incentives under the Alabama Jobs Act. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, and Rep. Danny … Continued
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February 8, 2018

Bentley announces block grant to reduce crime in Dallas County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, January 18, 2017, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the Dallas County Commission. The $300,000 grant will assist the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office in reducing violent crime. Gov. Bentley said in a statement, “We try to help local law … Continued
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January 19, 2017

Melton Launches Campaign with Fellowship and Food

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Representative Darrio Melton, local elected officials, 150 supporters and 80 pounds of barbecue chicken came together at the Carneal Building in Selma to launch Melton’s 2014 campaign. The event was free and open to the public to come together for “good food, good music and wonderful people.” Melton criticized … Continued
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July 19, 2013

Melton To Host Campaign Kick-Off

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Representative Darrio Melton will host a campaign kick-off event to announce his intention to run for reelection for a second term in the State House. Melton was elected in 2010 to represent the 67th district, which covers all of Dallas County and parts of Perry County. So far, no … Continued
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July 11, 2013