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President Silver Accepts Buyout From ASU Trustees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama State University (ASU) Board of Trustees (BOT) voted on Friday in favor of a mutual separation with President Joseph Silver on Friday that will end President Silver’s employment at the historically black college. According to original reporting by the Montgomery Advertiser’s Sebastian Kitchen, that agreement will pay … Continued
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December 26, 2012

Tornadoes Strike Alabama on Christmas Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For most Alabamians Christmas 2012 began around the Christmas tree exchanging presents and creating memories.  For many Alabamians, Christmas 2012 also included huddling around their basement or safe rooms praying that the severe weather passes them by.  For some, Alabamians Christmas Day 2012 ended with them surveying the damage. … Continued
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December 26, 2012

Bentley Awards $15.7 Million for Tornado Relief

By Brandon Moseley Aalabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced Wednesday that more than $15.7 million will be awarded to nine local governments for long-term recovery from the deadly tornadoes which devastated parts of the state in April 2011. Gov. Bentley said, “This funding will help make communities whole. The storms were devastating … Continued
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December 20, 2012

Bentley Orders Forensic Audit at Alabama State

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced on Friday that he is ordering a forensic audit of embattled Alabama State University (ASU).  The review will be conducted by Forensic Strategic Solutions, Inc., of Birmingham.  Gov. Bentley’s statement said that the second audit is supported by the leadership at ASU. Gov. … Continued
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December 19, 2012

Bentley Asks Alabama DHS to Plan for Nightmare Scenarios

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter This is the scenario that no law enforcement officer ever wants to experience:  They receive a call that an active shooter or shooters are inside a local Church, mall, workplace, or school……like Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut.  If you are a local police chief and you are … Continued
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December 18, 2012