Caravan to honor the life of longtime State Rep. Alvin Holmes
The caravan is being organized by community activists Ja’Mel Brown and William Boyd.
Kirk Hatcher
Hatcher, Knight advance to Democratic runoff in Senate District 26
According to the preliminary election results, State Rep. Kirk Hatcher will face former State Rep. John Knight in a runoff.
Democratic Senate special election primary is today
The polls opened at 7 a.m. and will be open until 7 p.m.
Alabama expected to become 29th state to require backseat seat belts
Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives Thursday passed a bill that will require all occupants of a vehicle to wear a seat belt, even those in the back seat. Senate Bill 254 was sponsored by Sen. David Burkette (D-Montgomery). It was carried in the House by State Representative Chris Sells (R-Greenville) who also carried the … Continued
Knight, Holmes are defeated in Montgomery
Two Montgomery powerhouses — and two of the most prominent Democrats in the state — fell Tuesday night. Rep. Alvin Holmes, the longest-serving member of the Legislature having served 45 years, and Rep. John Knight, a powerful lawmaker who has himself served for 26 years, were defeated in primary runoff races by relatively unknown opponents. Kirk … Continued