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Etowah County sheriff candidate has questionable past

Rainbow City Police Chief Jonathon Horton is running for Etowah County Sheriff even though his criminal past would generally disqualify him from being a police officer in Rainbow City, much less County Sheriff. Horton has a history of domestic violence against his former wife and a conviction of 3rd-degree assault involving an accident in which … Continued
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May 30, 2018
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Appreciation for Law Enforcement

Each day, law enforcement officers leave the safety of their homes not knowing if they will pass back through their own front doors at the end of the work day.  They leave their families behind to ensure the safety of our loved ones at schools, in neighborhoods, and on the roadways.  There is never enough … Continued
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May 21, 2018

Alice Martin calls Schneiderman’s conduct “reprehensible”

Former U.S. Attorney and current Republican candidate for Attorney General Alice Martin told the Alabama Political Reporter that she applauds the women who came forward with accusations against New York Attorney General Eric Scheiderman and called his conduct “reprehensible.” “This is another prime example of a politician not practicing what he has been preaching for … Continued
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May 15, 2018

Senator’s Fiancée Represented in Lawsuit By His Consultant

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Sen. Tom Whatley’s (R-Auburn) fiancée, Lindsey Waits, is involved in a lawsuit with Wells Fargo over a property dispute that involves the Tuscaloosa home she leased in 2012. Waits is represented by a Fairhope-based attorney, who Whatley lists as a consultant on his campaign finance report. SEE SUIT Waits … Continued
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February 8, 2016

Sewell Leads Voices Calling for Fuller’s Resignation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D from Selma) was the first member of Congress to publicly call for the resignation of disgraced U.S. District Judge Mark Fuller, 55.  In the hours since then, U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill (D from Missouri), Richard Shelby (R from Alabama) and Jeff Sessions (R from … Continued
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September 18, 2014

Roby Says Domestic Abuse Cannot Be Tolerated

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (Rt from Montgomery) spoke out on the issue of domestic violence on Tuesday, September 16. Roby said that tolerating abuse indirectly condones the crime and inhibits victims’ willingness to seek help. Rep. Roby said, “As a society, we cannot tolerate domestic violence. When abusers are … Continued
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September 17, 2014