Jim Martin

Thursday, the Alabama Republican Party named their headquarters in Hoover after former party Chairman and former State Senator Bill Armistead. Armistead purchased the commercial building in Hoover during his tenure as party Chairman from 2011 to 2015. The headquarters, located at 3505 Lorna Road in Hoover, was dedicated in honor of former ALGOP Chairman Bill … Continued

By Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse At the close of each year, my tradition is to acknowledge the passing away of significant political leaders from the political stage in our beloved state. We lost some icons this year. As I sit in my office writing this year-end column, pictures of two of my favorite friends … Continued

By Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse Jim Martin passed away recently in Gadsden at 99 years old.  His beloved wife of 70 years, Pat, was by his side.  He was a true Christian gentleman.  Jim was one of the Fathers of the modern Republican Party in the South. In 1962, John Kennedy was President. Camelot … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, former U.S. Rep. James Douglas “Jim” Martin has died. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said in a statement, “Congressman Jim Martin was a great asset to our state. He lived a long life dedicated to serving Alabama in various roles. He was elected to Congress as a … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington addressed the Etowah County Republican Party in Rainbow City, Alabama, at the Western Sizzlin. Carrington had previously announced that he was running for governor; but after incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she would seek a term, he announced that he would not … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 19, 2017, Senate Candidate Roy Moore (R) was in Rainbow City for a breakfast meeting with the Etowah County Republican Party.  A packed crowd was on hand to hear from the Etowah County native following his first place finish in the August 15 Republican Senate special election … Continued