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Reginald Davis announces candidacy for mayor of Prichard

Reginald Davis on Sunday officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Prichard. Davis said in a statement that he is seeking to become the people’s mayor and return integrity back to city hall. “As we campaign across the city, I look forward to hearing from the voters and better understanding their thoughts, ideas and concerns. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 28, 2020

Longtime Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver dies from COVID-19 complications

Longtime Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver passed away Thursday after complication from COVID-19. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey released a statement on Thursday, mourning Driver’s death. “Today, the state of Alabama lost a valued public servant of many years, Mayor Billy Joe Driver,” Ivey wrote. “After his battle with COVID-19, Mayor Driver passed on to his … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 10, 2020

Prichard Mayor Jimmy Gardner to run for reelection

Prichard Mayor Jimmie Gardner said Monday in a statement that he will run for re-election. Gardner announced that he will deliver the letter announcing his intention to seek re-election, along with all qualifying documents, to the Prichard city clerk today at 10 a.m. Gardner will hold a press conference after qualifying. He is promising to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 6, 2020

Scott Brakefield announces run for mayor of Alabaster

Monday, Scott Brakefield announced his candidacy the office of Mayor of Alabaster. “I am excited to announce that I am running for Mayor of Alabaster,” Brakefield said. “Alabaster is a special town with a special quality of life. I believe in responsible growth, improving infrastructure and quality education for our children.” Scott Brakefield says that … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 16, 2020

Huntsville mayor: Protestors were given “every opportunity to leave”

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle on Thursday said that police “allowed the protestors to express themselves” before the protesters were asked to leave and that they “were given every opportunity to peacefully leave” before “non-lethal irritants were used.” Battle was referring to the use of tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse a crowd following an … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 8, 2020

Simpson tells Mobilians: “My top priority remains your health and safety”

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said Monday that Mobile had its third confirmed case of COVID-19. “Tonight we had our third confirmed case of COVID-19 in Mobile County,’” Stimpson said. “My top priority remains your health and safety, and my team is fully engaged in the effort to protect you from this threat to our community.” … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 25, 2020

Atlanta Mayor to campaign for Biden in Alabama

Thursday, the presidential campaign of former Vice President Joe Biden (D) announced that Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will travel to Tennessee and Alabama to campaign on behalf of Joe Biden. On Friday, Mayor Bottoms will travel to Tennessee, where she will host a Women for Biden event with State Senator Brenda Gilmore, moderate a … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 28, 2020

Montgomery’s new occupation tax likely to be challenged by the legislature

Tuesday night, the Montgomery City Council voted to impose an occupation tax on everyone who works in the city of Montgomery. Tens of thousands of people would be adversely impacted by the move. The Alabama legislature appears to be on the verge of blocking the controversial measure. Earlier that day that Senate Government Affairs committee … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 19, 2020

Buttigieg’s campaign announces Dixon, Rice will lead on the ground efforts in Alabama

Pete Buttigieg’s campaign announced that starting on Monday, Stephenie Dixon and Matthew Rice will lead the Buttigieg campaign’s on-the-ground efforts in Alabama. The Alabama presidential primary is less than three weeks away and the 38 year-old South Bend, Indiana Mayor is locked in a tight race with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) after Iowa and … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 14, 2020

Alabama Democratic Conference endorses Michael Bloomberg for president

On Tuesday, the Alabama Democratic Conference released its March 3 endorsements. The ADC has endorsed New York City billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Joe L. Reed is the Chairman of the ADC and the Vice Chair for Minority Affairs of the Alabama Democratic Party. Reed said of Bloomberg, “He has shown a keen interest in the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 12, 2020