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Growing up in the “Home o’ Gomer” Sylacauga​.

By Jim Zeigler Sylacauga, Alabama’s own Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle) has died at 87. People who hear that I grew up in Sylacauga sometimes ask if I knew Jim Nabors growing up. For you yutes too young to remember, Jim Nabors was a nightclub singer who then became famous as Gomer Pyle on the Andy … Continued
December 1, 2017

Stacy George drops out of Governor’s race, endorses Kay Ivey

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, former Morgan County Commissioner Stacy George (R) announced that he was dropping out of the Alabama governor’s race and was endorsing Gov. Kay Ivey. George says that he is dropping out of public life. He will complete his book. “I, Stacy Lee George am leaving the 2018 Governor’s … Continued
November 20, 2017

If you are a woman, you know

By Cheryl Cook Contributed Why didn’t a 14 year old girl from a small town in Alabama go to authorities with her allegations of sexual misconduct against a 32 year old District Attorney 40 years ago? If you are a woman, you know. Even forty years later, male supporters of Roy Moore are saying the … Continued
November 14, 2017

The same men quick to judge Bentley rush to Roy Moore’s defense

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The allegations facing U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore are not Alabama’s first experience with alleged sexual improprieties among the state’s top brass. The reaction, however, is much different from the two men who led the charge against former Gov. Robert Bentley when he was accused of having an affair … Continued
November 13, 2017

There is no bottom for Roy Moore Republicans

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Maybe there is no rock bottom for the Alabama Republican Party. Maybe it’s just that mushy mud that you find on the bottom of the Tennessee River, and the ALGOP just keeps burrowing deeper and deeper into the muck and filth. Thursday brought on a new bout of digging, … Continued
November 10, 2017

Kay Ivey continues to lead in fundraising battle

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) continues to lead the field in campaign fundraising ahead of the 2018 primary.  The Governor closed October with a reported ending balance of $1,616,029.87 in her campaign account, more than any of her competitors, from either major party, for the state’s highest office. Gov. … Continued
November 6, 2017

Zeigler opposes bills ending special elections for US Senate, Alabama Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, state Auditor Jim Zeigler announced his opposition to bills that would end special elections when there is a vacancy in the U.S. Senate and the Legislature. Currently, Alabama is holding a special election for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions.  Republican Roy Moore is running … Continued
October 31, 2017

Sen. John Cornyn endorses Roy Moore for Senate

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, announced that he is endorsing Republican candidate Roy Moore in Alabama’s special election for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Jeff Sessions. “Alabamians will soon elect a new U.S. Senator and I hope they will vote for the candidate who will follow in … Continued
October 26, 2017

Zeigler warns that witness assassination in Montgomery could frighten other witnesses

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, a man was gunned down in Montgomery. State Auditor Jim Zeigler warned that this was worse because the victim appears to have been murdered for cooperating with authorities. Zeigler, in a statement, said the victim was killed while leaving the courthouse. He called the situation “extremely concerning.” “Many … Continued
October 25, 2017

Alabama Tea Party leader Danny Joyner dies

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Patriots Commander Danny B. Joyner died Friday night. Danny Joyner was the organizing force behind the online group he promoted as the state’s oldest and largest Tea Party group. Leaders and elected officials across the state were always eager to get Joyner and the Tea Party Patriots’ endorsements. … Continued
October 24, 2017