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U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne announces run for U.S. Senate

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, announced Wednesday he is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Doug Jones. Byrne made the announcement in Mobile Just down the street from where he grew up. Friends and supporters gathered at Wintzell’s in downtown Mobile. In announcing his candidacy, Bradley emphasized that his campaign will focus on … Continued

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February 21, 2019

Three U.S. attorneys in Alabama recognize the service and sacrifice of law enforcement

U.S. attorneys Jay E. Town, Louis V. Franklin, Sr. and Richard W. Moore released a statement recognizing the roles that law enforcement plays in protecting and serving the people of Alabama and recognizing the sacrifices that law enforcement officers sometimes pay to make our communities safer. The three U.S. Attorneys “took time to stop, remember … Continued

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February 4, 2019

Mobile police officer killed in the line of duty

Mobile Police Officer Sean Tuder was shot and killed Sunday around 4 p.m. Tuder, along with other officers, was attempting to execute an arrest warrant at an apartment complex at 1545 Leroy Steven Road in Mobile. A suspect is in custody — 19-year-old Marco Perez. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey expressed her sadness at the news … Continued

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January 21, 2019

Ivey attends kick-off construction on Airbus A220 manufacturing facility in Mobile

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey joined leaders of Airbus, top local officials and others at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley Wednesday for a groundbreaking ceremony to launch construction of the company’s new A220 aircraft manufacturing facility. Airbus already manufactures the A320 family in Mobile. The new assembly line will satisfy the strong and growing U.S. demand … Continued

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January 18, 2019

Government, business leaders meet on the Gulf Coast to discuss growth

The 2019 Gulf Coast Real Estate EXPO brought together realtors, investors, and government leaders to discuss growth in one of the hottest economies in Alabama at the Baldwin County Economic Development Forum. The event was held at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. Notable attendees included Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, Alabama State Senator … Continued

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January 8, 2019

Ivey to visit pre-K classrooms across the state

The Kay Ivey Inaugural Committee announced that as part of the governor’s efforts to promote children’s literacy throughout the inaugural festivities, Gov. Kay Ivey will be visiting First Class Pre-K classrooms across the state. On Jan. 8 through Jan. 11, the week prior to the inauguration, Ivey will be reading and distributing books to more … Continued

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January 7, 2019

Ivey awards grant to assist sexual assault victims in Southwest Alabama

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $316,475 grant to assist sexual assault victims in three southwestern Alabama counties. The grant was awarded to the Family Counseling Center of Mobile Inc. to offer no-cost professional services to sexual assault victims and affected family members in Mobile, Clarke and Washington counties. “Sexual assault is a horrendous physical … Continued

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December 19, 2018

Alabama Career Center System to host emergency meetings for Virginia College students, employees

Wednesday, the Alabama Career Center System, in cooperation with the Alabama Community College System, AIDT, the Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment (SWAPTE), and the Rapid Response Team (part of the Dislocated Worker Unit at the Alabama Department of Commerce) announced that there will be emergency information sessions for students and employees who have … Continued

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December 13, 2018

Byrne remembers his cousin Sheriff Scotty Byrne

Tuesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in memory of his cousin, former Escambia County Sheriff Scotty Byrne. “I rise today to honor the legacy of long-time Brewton, Alabama, resident and my cousin, G.S. “Scotty” Byrne, Jr., who passed away on November 18 at the … Continued

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December 13, 2018