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The law is clear: Eventually, Tommy Tuberville will have to prove where he lives

Alabama has a process for determining residency issues. Should he run for governor, Tuberville will go through it. And it won't be kind.
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April 29, 2025

Ivey decisively defeats Maddox

Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) won a crushing victory over Democratic nominee Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox. “We have done it,” a jubilant Ivey told a throng of supporters. “The people have spoken.” “It is with immense gratitude that I stand before you tonight as the next Governor of Alabama,” Ivey said. “Together we have … Continued
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November 7, 2018

Maddox speaks in Birmingham

Tuesday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walter “Walt” Maddox (D) spoke to the Birmingham Kiwanis Club at the Harbert Center. Maddox is the Mayor of Tuscaloosa. “I was fortunate to get to play football at UAB,” Maddox said. “That opportunity gave me an education.” “The future of Alabama and the future of Birmingham are tied together,” Maddox … Continued
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October 10, 2018

Lathan congratulates Ivey on winning GOP nomination

Tuesday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan congratulated Gov. Kay Ivey on her resounding victory in her quest to be the second woman governor elected in the history of the state of Alabama. Lathan said in a statement, “Congratulations to Governor Kay Ivey on strongly securing the Republican nomination for Governor of Alabama. At the … Continued
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June 7, 2018

Scott Dawson campaigns in Hoover

The water main had broken so the restaurant had run out of water. The toilets did not work and neither did the bathroom sinks. The restaurant was passing out bottled waters to the customers as they had no other water while a Birmingham Waterworks crew was working on the scene. Undaunted, Dawson pressed ahead with … Continued
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June 1, 2018

Dawson critical of Ivey’s “Smart on Safety Initiative”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey held a press conference to unveil her “Smart on Safety Initiative.” Ivey said that she is committed to keeping Alabama’s schoolchildren safe, and this plan will aid in enhancing school safety and security in the state. “In announcing a four-pronged approach to school safety, … Continued
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March 7, 2018