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The devastating loss of Judge Sandra Storm

This is a big political week, and normally I’d comment about that. But there’s plenty of commentary on the Democratic and Republican Party primaries. I’d like to write about a loss for Alabama that not many people are writing about because of all the election noise. On Monday, retired Jefferson County Family Court presiding Judge … Continued
June 7, 2018

Straight party? That’s lazy, or stupid

A few years ago (more than a decade), a friend was running for circuit judge in Jefferson County. He is a Democrat. His opponent was, obviously, a Republican. An incumbent Republican. My friend was much more qualified than the Republican incumbent, who had made a number of questionable decisions from the bench. This Republican was … Continued
May 11, 2018

Anderton receives Law Enforcement Commendation Medal

Tuesday, Mike Anderton, the Jefferson County District Attorney, received the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal. The award was presented by Constable Gilbert F Douglas III, immediate past President of the Sons of the American Revolution, Birmingham chapter. The Law Enforcement Commendation Medal was presented to Anderton “in recognition of outstanding achievement and dedication to the maintenance … Continued
April 19, 2018

Jefferson County constables train for crisis situations

Constables from Jefferson County were among hundreds of Law Enforcement Officers who participated in the National Constables and Marshals Association (NCMA) Training Conference in Orange Beach, Alabama, on April 3-6, 2018. The officers participated in Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training in multiple areas: including Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE),  Hostage & Crisis … Continued
April 10, 2018

Milton McGregor: The maddest I’ve ever been

The angriest I ever was as an editorial writer while at The Birmingham News was because of Milton McGregor. I wrote opinion for The News for 25 years. Lots of anger opportunities. But my most angry happened early in my career as an editorial writer, when McGregor was trying to get the voters of Jefferson … Continued
March 29, 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

Former Jefferson County DA sentenced to six months in jail

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) announced Thursday that former Jefferson County District Attorney Charles Todd Henderson (D) received a two-year sentence, which was suspended for a term of six months in jail followed by 12 months of probation. Henderson was convicted of first-degree perjury on Oct. 20, 2017. … Continued
March 12, 2018

Thetford announces candidacy for Court of Civil Appeals

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, former Jefferson County Circuit Judge Peyton C. “Pat” Thetford announced his candidacy for Place 1 on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Thetford has qualified for the seat currently held by Judge Craig Pittman. Pittman has announced he will not seek re-election. “I believe that my background of … Continued
January 18, 2018

David Wheeler qualifies to run for Alabama House Seat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, January 11, 2018, David Wheeler has officially submitted his qualification paperwork and fees to the Alabama Republican Party for the Alabama House seat in District 47. “Today culminates almost a year’s worth of work in preparation to represent the people of House District 47,” Wheeler said. “I’d like … Continued
January 12, 2018

History may record Sen. Richard Shelby as Alabama’s greatest senator

By Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse A few months back the Jefferson County Republican Party honored our Senior U.S. Senator, Richard Shelby. It was held at The Club in Birmingham. The view from atop Red Mountain from this elegant club is spectacular, especially at night from the ballroom. The glass enclosure allows you to see … Continued
January 10, 2018