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Sen. Jones appoints Ron Sparks as new regional director

Friday, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, announced he has hired former Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Ron Sparks as his regional director for the Middle District of Alabama, which includes Montgomery and Dothan. “Ron has a long record of distinguished service to Alabama, and I know he’ll be an invaluable asset to my team,” … Continued
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June 10, 2019

Ainsworth addresses candidates forum in Dekalb County

On Friday, a number of statewide GOP candidates attended a forum hosted by state Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, and state Sen. Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro. Among these was State Rep. Will Ainsworth. R-Guntersville, who is running for lieutenant governor. Ainsworth said that his family has built three different businesses and that he is the candidate in … Continued
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June 5, 2018

Tommy Battle campaigns in Dekalb County

Gubernatorial candidate Tommy Battle was among a number of Republican statewide candidates that were in Dekalb County on Friday at a candidate’s forum hosted by State Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, and State Senator Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro. Battle touted his experience as mayor of Huntsville and the rising economic tide in North Alabama. “All of us … Continued
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June 4, 2018

Roy Moore says he is fighting a spiritual battle

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore was campaigning to a full house of over 230 in the town hall of Henager, Alabama, in rural DeKalb County.  At least 50 journalists and news media were also on hand both inside and outside the building. Roy Moore said, “There is fourteen days … Continued
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November 30, 2017

Auditor Candidate Zeigler Speaks in DeKalb County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Auditor candidate Jim Zeigler (R) campaigned in DeKalb County last week with appearances in Fort Payne and Mentone. Zeigler spoke Saturday to the DeKalb Republican Breakfast at the popular Fort Payne Western Sizzlin.  Zeigler told the crowd of about 100 that state government has “wasteful spending, unconstitutional spending, … Continued
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April 17, 2014