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U.S. Attorney announces $6.84 million in DOJ grants

Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town announced that nine north Alabama counties (Calhoun, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Jefferson, Lauderdale, Madison, St. Clair, and Tuscaloosa) will receive funding to enhance public safety services through various Department of Justice grants. “The Department of Justice has again demonstrated its commitment to Alabama by providing much needed resources to local … Continued
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October 17, 2019

Chris Lewis announces run for U.S. Congress in 5th District

Saturday, Chris Lewis announced that he is running for Congress in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District. Chris Lewis said, “Service before Self….Three words that embody my beliefs. This simple phrase, a guiding principle of leadership; one that should be recited by elected officials daily. These simple words should drive the members of Congress during their daily … Continued
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April 18, 2019

State Senate candidate may have residency problem

Florence native Democrat Caroline Self will face off on Tuesday against incumbent Republican State Sen. Tim Melson to see who will represent Senate District 1 for the next four years. But there may be a problem with Self’s eligibility under state law. Self’s campaign website reads, “An Alabama native, Caroline grew up on a farm … Continued
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November 5, 2018

Rick Hall, Muscle Shoals music legend, dies at 85

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Music legend Rick Hall passed away Tuesday.  He was 85. The Alabama Political Reporter covered Hall back on March 19, 2014, when he was in Montgomery speaking to Alabama legislators immediately prior to the start of the day’s legislative session. The Muscle Shoals musician and record producer was the guest … Continued
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January 3, 2018

Brinson to announce new jobs for Florence-area workers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 13, 2017, US Senate Candidate Dr. Randy Brinson (R) will be hold a press conference to announce jobs and local economic development in the northwest Alabama area. Brinson, will be speaking about the success of his recent African trade mission and the significant benefits it will bring … Continued
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July 13, 2017

Alice Martin announces candidacy for Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 12, 2017, former US Attorney Alice H. Martin, announced that she is a Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General in the 2018, GOP Primary. Martin wrote in a statement, “After years of corruption in Alabama, public-trust in our institutions and government has been eroded. The people of … Continued
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June 14, 2017

Governor Announces Grant to Establish Shoals-Based Program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 24, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that nearly $1 million in grant funds will be used to jump start a joint effort to develop new businesses, expand existing businesses and create jobs in northwest Alabama, which has been hit hard in recent years from the … Continued
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August 26, 2016