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Hobson says he’s running for Congress to preserve a “safe, prosperous, and moral America”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Roy Moore aide, Rich Hobson, said that he is running for Congress because we are in a crucial time in our history. “I’m running because our nation is at a crucial time in history, and I want to make sure that we preserve a safe, prosperous, and moral … Continued
January 8, 2018

The Death of Andrew Lewis, Part III: The Night Of

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The evening of Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, was not a remarkable one for Andrew Lewis. The 31-year-old musician was playing a normal gig at the Alley Bar in downtown Montgomery, with his band, Medicine Chest. He stopped by his parents’ house before the show to eat, then, as he … Continued
December 29, 2017

State Rep. Tim Wadsworth will seek another term

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Tim Wadsworth, R-Arley, will seek a second term to the Alabama House of Representatives. Since his election in 2014, Wadsworth has represented state House District 14, which includes portions of Winston, Walker and Jefferson Counties. In a campaign announcement, Wadsworth said he will focus on his conservative record, … Continued
December 28, 2017

The F-35s are coming to Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced that the Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing has been chosen as the home for the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jet. “I am thrilled and very pleased that the 187th Fighter Wing has been chosen as the home … Continued
December 22, 2017

John Knight, David Burkette in runoff for State Senate seat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. John Knight, D-Montgomery, and Montgomery City Councilman David Burkette received the most votes in the special Democratic Primary in Montgomery County’s state Senate District 26 special election. The two will face off in a runoff to fill the District 26 seat vacated by Quinton Ross after he … Continued
December 14, 2017

Alabama Society of CPAs endorses Justice Sellers for Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants endorsed Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Will Sellers ahead of the 2018 Republican primary. “I’m overwhelmed with the endorsement from the Alabama Society of CPAs,” Sellers said. “Accountants know first-hand of the need for a stable legal and regulatory environment for business … Continued
December 8, 2017

ADC endorses attorney Fred Bell in Senate District 26 race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Democratic Conference convened a screening committee in Montgomery and voted to endorse Attorney Fred Bell in the Democratic primary special election for Senate District 26 on Tuesday. Bell is a Montgomery city councilman representing Council District 6 in southeast Montgomery. Chairman of the ADC, Joe Reed, said … Continued
December 7, 2017

Tommy Bryan to seek another term on the Alabama Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Tommy Bryan announced his bid for re-election to the Alabama Supreme Court. Justice Bryan has served on the Alabama Supreme Court since 2013 and said in a statement that he has stood firm in his mission of protecting Alabama’s conservative values. “I want to … Continued
November 30, 2017

Montgomery wants state to pay for uncertified hires

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Who’s picking up the tab? That question is being asked a lot in the Montgomery Public Schools system these days, as the district searches for cash to fill a budget deficit and attempts to dig out from a disastrous state takeover. One way that Montgomery officials hoped to trim … Continued
October 27, 2017