Locust Fork

Drummond Company has been found to be violating the Clean Water Act by continuously discharging acid amid mine drainage into the Black Warrior River’s Locust Fork from the Maxine Mine site. Judge Abdul Kallon rejected Drummond’s arguments that the Clean Water Act does not prohibit ongoing pollution originating from a substantial coal mine waste pile … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, June 18 the Jefferson County Police Chiefs Association has officially endorsed GOP candidate Brett King in the Alabama Senate District 17 (SD17) Republican Primary Runoff to be held on July 15.  This follows endorsements by two of his Primary opponents. Speaking on behalf of President A.C. Roper, … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, May 10, candidate for Alabama Senate District 17 Gayle Gear addressed Republicans at the Jefferson County Straw Poll event at the Gardendale Civic Center. Gear said that she is a Birmingham area attorney and a former school teacher.  Gear said that she is one of us and … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, May 10, candidate for Alabama State Senate District 17 (SD 17) Brett King joined Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and candidates from around the State when he spoke to Jefferson County Republicans at their 2014 meeting and Straw Poll event. King ended the event with the most … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 27 members of the Blount County Chapter of the Alabama Farmers Federation voted unanimously to endorse Brett King (R) for Alabama State Senate representing District 17. The farmers group cited his rural upbringing, his understanding of agricultural issues and fiscal conservative beliefs in their decision to … Continued