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It is spring turkey season

It is now spring and spring in Alabama means turkey hunting. Turkey hunting is the most popular of the hunting sports in Alabama, trailing only deer hunting, which is a fall and winter sport. The season is now open in most Alabama Counties. However, the start of turkey season has been delayed for research purposes … Continued
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March 20, 2018

Ivey comments on Birmingham school shooting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commented on the shooting death at Birmingham City school, Huffman High School. “I am saddened to learn about the death of the Huffman High School student,” said Ivey. “I am praying for the family of this young lady who has tragically lost her life … Continued
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March 9, 2018

Rep. Tommy Hanes co-sponsors bill to arm teachers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, in the wake of the disastrous Parkland High School shooting in  Florida that left 17 dead, State Rep. Tommy Hanes, R-Scottsboro, is co-sponsoring  a bill sponsored by Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, that would allow trained school staff to carry a firearm on campus to serve as a deterrent … Continued
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February 27, 2018

Ainsworth responds to Doug Jones’ critical comments of his plan to arm school teachers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, State Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, responded to recent criticism of his plan to arm school teachers received from U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama. Ainsworth has introduced legislation allowing teachers with Alabama Peace Office Safety and Training (APOST) certification to have access to guns on school grounds as a … Continued
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February 22, 2018

Ainsworth files legislation to train, arm school teachers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, state Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, introduced legislation to allow trained and certified teachers and school administrators to carry guns in school as the last line of defense against the growing school shooters problem. “As a parent of three kids that attend this school I think I can share … Continued
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February 21, 2018