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Alabama Forestry Association endorses Jerry Carl

The Alabama Forestry Association on Thursday announced its endorsement of Republican 1st Congressional District candidate Jerry Carl. “Jerry Carl has experience working closely with the forest products industry in his role as County Commissioner and will carry that knowledge to Washington,” said AFA Executive Vice President Chris Isaacson. “Throughout his career, he has been a … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 7, 2020

Conservation Advisory Board will meet in Mobile on August 22

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Wednesday that the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board will hold its final scheduled meeting of 2020 on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, Alabama, 36602, in the Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion. When entering the front gate to the park, attendees should alert … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 7, 2020

There is no catch and release of alligators, except in Lake Eufaula

Alabama is a sportsman’s paradise with freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing and even hunting year-round. Hogs and coyotes can be taken all through the month of August. But for the lucky few who drew an alligator tag, August is alligator hunting season. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 3, 2020

Alabama records more than 40,000 coronavirus cases in July

Not only is July the worst month for new coronavirus cases, but the number of cases reported in July is also more than every other month of the pandemic combined.

Brandon Moseley

July 28, 2020

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

More than 500 Alabamians have died from COVID-19 in July

July is also by far the worst month for new coronavirus infections in Alabama. Another 1,037 cases were confirmed by the state on Sunday.

Brandon Moseley

July 27, 2020

12,254 coronavirus cases diagnosed this week alone

Friday’s report capped off a grim week in which the state set a number of record highs. In total, 12,254 Alabamians have tested positive in the last seven days — and 163 have died.

Brandon Moseley

July 24, 2020

Byrne praises House passage of NDAA authorizing additional Austal ship

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the William “Mac” Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 by a vote of 295 to 125. Congressman Bradley Byrne is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, which passed an earlier version of the NDAA on July 1, 2020, by a vote of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 22, 2020

Carl defeats Hightower in 1st Congressional District GOP primary

Republican voters Tuesday went to the polls and elected Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl as the Republican nominee in the Nov. 3 general election. “I’m am honored and humbled to represent south Alabama as the Republican candidate this November,” Carl said in a statement. “Thank you to my friends, family, volunteers, and team who worked … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 15, 2020

Campaign for Common Sense endorses Sessions, Carl and Smith

The Campaign for Common Sense on Monday announced that it has endorsed Jeff Sessions for Senate, Jerry Carl for Congress in the 1st Congressional District and Will Smith for Court of Criminal Appeals Place 2 in Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff elections. “While every election is important, this year we have a Marxist inspired Democrat Party … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 14, 2020