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Feds may be least of “Bad Jack’s” worries

There are two members of the Alabama House of Representatives who go by the name Jack; one is Vestavia Hills Republican Jack “J.D.” Williams, AKA “Bad Jack” among his colleagues, and then there is Wilmer Republican lawmaker Jack W. Williams called “Good Jack.” Earlier this week, Bad Jack Williams was indicted on federal conspiracy charges. … Continued
April 5, 2018

House OKs earmarked car rental tax for Birmingham stadium, BJCC expansion

Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would allow the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center to renovate and expand. It would also allow the facility to build an open-air football stadium adjacent to their existing facility. Senate Bill 311 is sponsored by state Sen. J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner, R-Vestavia. SB311 was carried in the House … Continued
March 21, 2018

Alabama leaders react to College Football National Championship

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The University of Alabama college football team on Monday won yet another national championship when the team defeated the University of Georgia in overtime 26 to 23 in Atlanta.  This is the fifth national championship that Coach Nick Saban has won at the University of Alabama in the last … Continued
January 10, 2018

Trump to attend National Championship Game

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Multiple media outlets reported that President Donald Trump will be in Atlanta Monday night for the College Football National Championship Game. Trump is reportedly set to attend the game with Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, First Lady Melania Trump and Nick Ayers, a Georgia native who is Vice President … Continued
January 4, 2018

Alabama beats Clemson, advances to National Championship

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, the University of Alabama football team won its playoff game, advancing to the National Championship Game. This is the third year in a row that Alabama has faced the Clemson Tigers in the playoffs. Alabama defeated Clemson in the National Championship Game in 2015. In 2016, Clemson defeated … Continued
January 3, 2018

Auburn Athletics may be about to fire Bruce Pearl

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 8, 2017, Auburn University fired assistant men’s basketball coach, Auburn/NBA basketball legend, Chuck Person. Person was indicted by a federal criminal grand jury Tuesday on six counts fraud, bribery, and conspiracy.  The Federal Bureau of Investigation claims that a financial manager paid $91,500 worth of bribes to … Continued
November 9, 2017

Rich Wingo will seek re-election in House District 62

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 6, 2017 state Representative Rich Wingo (R from Tuscaloosa) announced that he will seek a new term for the House District 62 seat that he has held since 2014. Rep. Wingo said in a statement, “During my first term in the Alabama House, I have let my … Continued
July 7, 2017

Thanksgiving Day brings little to be thankful for in State government

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter For those who honestly care about the future of our State, there are few bright spots this Thanksgiving. Even as we engage in polite conversation over turkey and dressing or pecan pie, the subject will naturally turn to the state of the State. While, “Who will replace Senator Jeff … Continued
November 24, 2016

Bronner Offers Ideas on How to Move Alabama Forward

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recently, the Alabama Political Reporter sat down with Dr. David Bronner, the long-serving head of RSA. “One of the stories I like to tell was an old Birmingham News story that asked, ‘What if we treated Alabama’s football team like we do everything else,’” recalled Bronner. “First of all, Coach Saban … Continued
February 3, 2016