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United Launch Alliance selects Alabama-built BE-4 rocket engine for next-generation rocket

Thursday, Alabama Governor Ivey (R) welcomed the news that United Launch Alliance (ULA) has selected Blue Origin’s BE-4 engine to power ULA’s next-generation Vulcan Centaur rocket. Ivey said the announcement will provide a major boost to Alabama’s aerospace industry and extend the state’s leadership position in rocketry. ULA produces Atlas V and Delta IV rockets … Continued
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September 28, 2018

Shelby praises a $5.4 Million award for the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

Tuesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced that the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur was awarded $5.443 million as part of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Fiscal Year 2018 construction projects operating plan. “Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge plays a key role in helping to protect, manage, and restore lands and waters throughout North Alabama,” … Continued
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June 6, 2018

Brooks asks Gov. Kay Ivey to expedite six lane project for I-565

Monday Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, sent a letter to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey asking the governor to expedite the six-lane construction of I-565 from Madison to I-65. “Thank you and Secretary Canfield for the great job you have done in helping to recruit new industries to the Tennessee Valley and Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District!,” Brooks wrote. … Continued
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March 29, 2018

Parker Duncan Moore wins House District 4 Republican runoff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Republican voters went to the polls in House District 4 and chose Parker Moore as their GOP nominee for state representative  who defeated businessman Tom Fredricks. Moore said on Facebook, “What a great night! Thank you to my family, friends, and supporters who have worked hard to secure … Continued
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February 28, 2018

House District 4 special Republican runoff is Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tom Fredricks and Parker Moore face off in a runoff in the Republican primary for Alabama House District 4 on Tuesday. The two emerged from a special GOP primary on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Fredericks had 46 percent of the vote in the primary while Moore had 30 percent. Fredricks … Continued
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February 26, 2018

Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling endorses Parker Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling endorsed Parker Moore, a Republican candidate for Alabama State House of Representatives in District 4. “We need someone who will be a positive voice for all citizens within the district,” Bowling said in the endorsement. “We need a conservative who will represent our traditional values … Continued
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February 14, 2018