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Sewell, Bell League of Conservation Voters, Conservation Alabama visit Birmingham Civil Rights Monument

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 8, US Representative Terri Sewell and Mayor William Bell joined Conservation Alabama and the League of Conservation Voters for a tour of the Birmingham Civil Rights Monument. The tour highlighted the importance of preserving National monuments at a time when the Trump administration is conducting an unprecedented National … Continued
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August 14, 2017

State Rep. Hollis holds town hall in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 1, 2017, State Representative Rolanda Hollis (D-Birmingham) held a town hall meeting to show voters how their government is working for them. The town hall was held in Birmingham’s Guiding Light Church on John Rogers Drive.  About 70 citizens were on hand to hear the panel on … Continued
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August 8, 2017

Battle raises over $200,000 in July

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Huntsville Mayor and 2018 Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tommy Battle reported another strong month of campaign fundraising. Mayor Battle is reporting raising over $303,968.21 in July.  Battle reported expenditures of $10,906.32.  Battle began July with $356,133.83 in cash in his account and ended the month with $648,398.82 in his account. … Continued
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August 4, 2017
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An apology for white people

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter We know the truth, and we should feel worse about it. I’m talking about white people in Alabama (and other states too, I presume). We like to pretend a lot that the wink-and-nod racism that’s a daily part of life in this State is surprising to us. But it’s … Continued
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June 21, 2017

Battle Announces Run for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, April 27, 2017 Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle announced that he is running for the Republican nomination to be the next Governor of Alabama. WAFF reported that Mayor Battle told them, “We’ve told everybody that we’re gonna look end of April, first of May during that timeframe, making and … Continued
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May 1, 2017
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For Selma to grow, things must change

By Mayor Darrio Melton Growing up inI never thought I would have the opportunity to be elected mayor. I always had a passion for this city, and I’ve spent my life working in the church and on all levels of government to try to make it a better place for all of us. Selma comes … Continued
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February 23, 2017

Qualifying Begins for House District 67 Seat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced the timeline for a special election to fill the vacant District 67 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. The District 67 House seat was previously held by Representative Darrio Melton (D-Selma) who was recently elected as the Mayor … Continued
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November 11, 2016

Melton Wins Selma Mayoral Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 4, 2016, State Representative Darrio Melton (D-Selma) won the run-off election to be the next Mayor of Selma. Melton said that his election shows that the people of Selma prefer progress over stagnation. Rep. Melton said in a statement, “I am both honored and humbled that the … Continued
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October 5, 2016

Mobile Police Officer Returns to Work

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 7, Mobile police officer Harold “Harry” Hurst returned to work, signaling to many that Mobile authorities have cleared the officer of any wrongdoing in the killing of 19 year old Michael Moore in a recent traffic stop. State Representative Napoleon Bracy (D-Mobile) released a statement from the … Continued
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July 8, 2016