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Sonny Steen qualifies officially for judgeship in Etowah County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Attorney Sonny Steen officially qualified Monday for the office of Circuit Judge, Place 3, in Etowah County, as a Republican. “I look forward to continue campaigning across the county over the coming months,” Steen said. “It is my desire to meet and talk with as many citizens as possible … Continued

January 23, 2018

Craig Lipscomb qualifies for State House District 30

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Craig Lipscomb, a Gadsden area architect, recently formally filed paperwork with the Alabama Republican Party to qualify as a candidate for the Alabama House of Representatives in District 30. “I am honored to run for the Republican nomination for House District 30,” Lipscomb said. “This decision is the result … Continued

January 19, 2018

Steen to run for circuit judge in Etowah County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Attorney Sonny Steen, a lifelong Republican, announced that he will be a candidate for Circuit Judge Place 3 in Etowah County. Sonny has over 11 years of experience serving Etowah County and believes that our families deserve someone on the bench who is ready from day one and can … Continued

December 4, 2017

Court records may point to timeline of Moore’s alleged assault

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A Washington Post story published November 9 offers a detailed account of Leigh Corfman’s first encounter with then 32-year-old Assistant District Attorney Roy Moore at the Etowah County Court House. The year was 1979, according to The Post, when Corfman accompanied her mother to a child custody hearing. Washington … Continued

November 27, 2017

Moore campaign refutes allegations of being banned from the mall

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, the Judge Roy Moore for U.S. Senate Campaign unveiled key witnesses that they claim “debunk” mainstream media claims that Moore was banned from the Gadsden Mall. “We are intent upon bringing out the truth, when no one in the press or in D.C. seems to … Continued

November 21, 2017

The ALGOP Steering Committee votes to continue supporting Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter After a week of speculation, the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee reaffirmed its support for U.S. Senate nominee Roy Moore. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said in a statement regarding the U.S. Senate election: “On Wednesday evening, the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee, comprised of 21 members, met … Continued

November 17, 2017

Moore signed divorce order in one of accuser’s divorce cases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Roy Moore’s attorney Phillip Jauregui and Moore campaign Chairman Bill Armistead provided the media with documents showing that Moore had been Beverly Nelson, one of his accusers, divorce judge. They also presented evidence that the signature in the yearbook was possibly copied from Moore’s signature in the divorce order. … Continued

November 16, 2017

Twelve women vouch for Roy Moore’s character

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Republican Party Establishment in Washington has challenged Roy Moore to prove that he is not a sexual predator after five women have come forward saying that they had inappropriate contacts with Moore in the late 1970s. Moore grew up in rural Gallant, Alabama. He went to the U.S. … Continued

November 16, 2017

US Sen. Steve Daines endorses Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., said that Roy Moore will help reform Washington. Daines announced that he is endorsing Moore in Alabama’s special election for U.S. Senate. “The people of Alabama will have soon have an opportunity elect a new U.S. Senator, and I believe … Continued

November 8, 2017

David Carrington addresses Etowah County Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington addressed the Etowah County Republican Party in Rainbow City, Alabama, at the Western Sizzlin. Carrington had previously announced that he was running for governor; but after incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she would seek a term, he announced that he would not … Continued

October 24, 2017