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Byrne Opposes Obama Plan to Send Thousands of U.S. Troops to Africa to Fight Ebola

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter After initially saying that the U.S. military would send just 300 troops to provide logistical help to West African countries fighting the deadly Ebola virus which has killed thousands of Africans late last week, the White House revealed plans to dramatically ramp up both the size of the U.S. … Continued
October 9, 2014

Bentley Offers $5,000 Reward In Death Investigation Of Hiawayi Robinson

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, September 19, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that he is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person involved in the murder of 8-year old Hiawayi Robinson. Governor Bentley said in a written statement, “Dianne and I were heartbroken to … Continued
September 22, 2014

McMillan Urges Horse Owners to Vaccinate for EEE & West Nile Virus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Agriculture & Industries Commissioner John McMillan (R) announced in a written statement that the first positive cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been found in Alabama this year. Commissioner McMillan said, “This is the time of year that we are extremely vulnerable to the spread of mosquito-borne viruses … Continued
August 12, 2014

Deer Die In North Alabama Due To Sheep Disease

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) cooperating with the USDA Reference Lab in Iowa has confirmed in a written statement that Malignant Catarrhal Fever (MCF) also known as ovine herpesvirus-2 (OvHv-2) was the pathogen responsible for a recent die-off at a licensed deer-breeding facility in North Alabama. … Continued
June 27, 2014

Rapper Doe B Shot Dead in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Something went terribly wrong Saturday night at a popular Montgomery bar and grill.  Eight people were shot including Montgomery rapper Glenn “Doe B” Thomas who had just performed at the night spot. The shooting occurred at the Centennial Hill Bar and Grill around 1:00 am. “The Montgomery Advertiser’s” Matt … Continued
December 31, 2013

Brooks Rejects the Argument that the Best Way to Stop Syrians From Killing Syrians is for Americans to Kill Syrians

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville, in an e-letter to constituents, said that he had concerns about President Obama’s proposed attack on Syria. Rep. Brooks said, “Last week, I spoke to the U.S. House, stating my concerns about President Obama’s proposal to attack Syria – even though America’s national … Continued
September 19, 2013

Texting While Driving is Now Illegal in Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s law to ban text messaging while driving a motor vehicle is now in effect and law enforcement officers can stop and ticket you for it even if they see no other violations so put down the cell phone and focus on driving your automobile. The bill (House Bill … Continued
August 1, 2012

McMillan Urges Horse Owners to Vaccinate for EEE & West Nile Virus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Agriculture & Industries Commissioner John McMillan (R) announced in a written statement that since June, several positive cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been found in Alabama in both birds and horses. Commissioner McMillan said, “We are entering into the time of year that makes us extremely vulnerable … Continued
July 16, 2012

Drake Sponsors Savannah Hardin Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Legislation sponsored by Dickie Drake (R) from Leeds would require Alabama citizens to report cases of child abuse or neglect to police or the Alabama Department of Human Resources.  The Bill, HB 604, is known as the Savannah Hardin Mandatory Reporting Bill. Rep. Drake said, ““ Placing added protections … Continued
April 12, 2012