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Tornado damages Wetumpka

Saturday night, downtown Wetumpka was struck by an EF-2 tornado. Assessments of the damage are ongoing; but several buildings are confirmed down. Most notably the historic First Presbyterian Church of Wetumpka is a total loss. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said on Twitter, “I’ve talked with Wetumpka Mayor Willis & have assured him of available assistance. … Continued
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January 21, 2019

The Lodge at Gulf State Park is back

The Lodge at Gulf State Park reopened in November after a 14-year absence. The old lodge was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Governor Kay Ivey opened the much larger new lodge in November. The new lodge is 350 rooms and is managed by Hilton Hotels. The Alabama Political Reporter toured the new facility on … Continued
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January 16, 2019
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Why do Alabama governors insist on taking the unpopular path?

We’re doing it again. The same thing. We’re doing the same thing again, and hoping for a different outcome. Which I believe is the definition of insanity. And that might as well be our state motto at this point. Alabama: The Insane State. The state where the people continue to elect people who promise to … Continued
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January 15, 2019

Constitutional officers sworn in on inauguration day

Monday, Alabama’s constitutional officers were sworn in for four year terms at a ceremony in front of the state capitol in Montgomery. A jubilant Kay Ivey was sworn in by Alabama Associate Justice Will Sellers. “Over the course of these past 20 months, I have felt your prayers and your love. Both have truly made … Continued
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January 15, 2019

Birmingham police officer killed, second in critical condition

Saturday night two Birmingham Police officers were shot. Sergeant Wytasha Carter has died from his wounds and the second officer remains in critical condition. On Sunday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced the tragic news of Sergeant Carter’s wounds. “We began today with the heartbreaking news that Birmingham Police Sergeant Wytasha Carter was killed in … Continued
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January 14, 2019

Tom Parker will be sworn in as chief justice Friday

The Alabama Supreme Court investiture will be today in Montgomery at 10 a.m. Justice Tom Parker, a Republican, will be sworn in as the chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. The Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court heads both the Supreme Court and the entire Alabama Court System and makes a number of key … Continued
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January 11, 2019

Q&A | Countryman speaks about new directions for Democrats in 2019

Democratic 2018 gubernatorial primary candidate Chris Countryman recently agreed to a lengthy interview in writing with the Alabama Political Reporter about where progressives went wrong in Alabama in the 2018 election and how they can build in 2019 and beyond. Alabama Political Reporter: You were the only Democratic gubernatorial candidate who refused to support Mayor … Continued
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January 2, 2019