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Inspector General: Comey broke no laws, but Republican critics are not satisfied

The inspector general released his findings that former FBI director James Comey broke FBI procedures but did not do anything that was prosecutable. Alabama Republican Executive Committee Member former state Representative Perry O. Hooper Jr. released a statement critical of the IG’s findings that Comey did nothing he can be prosecuted for. “The Inspector General’s … Continued
September 2, 2019

Animal Wellness Action thanks Sewell for voting to protect Alabama Racking Horses

Wednesday, the Animal Wellness Action applauded U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, for voting for legislation to protect Iconic Alabama State Racking Horses. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, HR693, by a vote of 333 to 96. Congresswoman Sewell voted in support of the bill. “We applaud Rep. … Continued
August 29, 2019

Byrne supports investigating the investigators

Wednesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) told the Alabama Political Reporter that he still “has hundreds of questions about the authorization of the so-called” investigation into the 2016 campaign. This statement came following an announcement that U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper ordered the FBI to conduct a search within 60 days for records of communications … Continued
August 22, 2019

Justice Department launches National Public Safety Partnership with Anniston, Oxford police departments

Officials from the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Alabama, and the Anniston and Oxford Police Departments met in Oxford, Alabama, Thursday to formally initiate the National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) program with the Anniston and Oxford Police Departments. “Today our team is on-site in Oxford, … Continued
August 9, 2019

Sheriffs: Concealed carry permits should not be used for firearms purchases

The Alabama Sheriffs Association announced Wednesday that they have adopted the position that Alabama concealed carry permits should be not be used as an alternative to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for firearms sales. Prior to last week, Alabama CCP holders could go to Wal-Mart, or another federal firearms licensee, and purchase a … Continued
August 2, 2019

Trump says “Witch Hunt ends” after judge dismisses DNC lawsuit

Tuesday, President Donald Trump won a major courtroom victory when a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Democratic National Committee related to alleged interference in the 2016 campaign. Trump praised Judge John Koeltl, a Clinton appointee, for the favorable ruling. Koeltl ruled that the Trump officials named in the DNC’s lawsuit were shielded from … Continued
July 31, 2019

Byrne, Rogers, Brooks, and Hooper comment on Mueller’s testimony before Congress

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, Mike Rogers, R-Saks, and Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville,  commented after the conclusion of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees. Former State Representative Perry O. Hooper Jr., R-Montgomery also released a statement critical of the hearing. “Democrats’ last desperate attempt to change the narrative on the Mueller … Continued
July 25, 2019

Pickens County Sheriff to plead guilty to wire fraud and tax charges

Friday a federal indictment was unsealed against Pickens County Sheriff David Eugene Abston (R). Also that same day a plea agreement was filed and Abston resigned as Sheriff after forty years in law enforcement. The federal indictments for wire fraud and filing false tax returns were announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town, FBI Special Agent … Continued
June 14, 2019

Jefferson County constable honors deputies during appreciation, awards dinner

Jefferson County District 48 Constable Jonathan Barbee hosted an appreciation dinner and awards ceremony Thursday evening. The dinner, sponsored by Martin’s BBQ Joint in Cahaba Heights, honored Deputy Constables who have been serving their community.  The event was held at the New Merkel Community Center in Vestavia Hills. Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley C. Curry was … Continued
May 27, 2019

Sen. Richard Shelby turns 85 this week. He is a treasure.

Our Senior U.S. Senator, Richard Shelby, turns 85 this week. In March he reached another milestone – he surpassed Senator John Sparkman as the longest serving U.S. Senator in Alabama history. Shelby has been our senator for 32 plus years. Alabama has a treasure in Richard Shelby. He is not only the longest serving U.S. … Continued
May 8, 2019