Montgomery

Special Grand Jury Impaneled

Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A Special Grand Jury was impaneled in Montgomery, by order of Circuit Court Judge, Gene Reese. According to the order, the Office of Attorney General Luther Strange filed a motion on May 23, to impanel a special grand jury. On Monday, Judge Reese ordered that the individuals who will serve … Continued

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July 13, 2016

Senator Dial Calls on Board to Ignore Special Interests in Superintendent Selection

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) sent a letter on Wednesday, cautioning members of the State Board of Education to ignore the corrupting influence of special interest groups and legislators, who are working to influence the appointment of a new Superintendent of Education. In his letter Dial wrote, “I … Continued

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July 8, 2016

What Happened in Vegas Was Heard at Troy

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Just days after the Alabama Political Reporter published excepts from a speech given by Dr. George R. Crowley, Associate Professor of Economics and Associate Chair of Economics & Finance at Troy’s Johnson Center, the University’s Chancellor, Jack Hawkins, took action. Dr. Judson Edwards, Dean of the Sorrell College of … Continued

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July 6, 2016

Hooper Says Clinton Would Remove Our Rights

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Trump Montgomery River Region Chair and former State Representative, Perry Hooper Jr, claimed that America’s freedoms are under attack from both, “Radical Islamic terrorists from abroad and those who would remove our rights like Hillary Clinton.” Chairman Hooper said when asked about the recent surge in terrorist’s attacks: “As … Continued

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July 6, 2016

Opinion

Republicans Aren’t Practicing What They Preach

By Rep. Darrio Melton As a member of the clergy, “practice what you preach” has a very literal meaning in my life. When I deliver a sermon or lead a Bible study, I’m called not just to be a messenger, but a teacher and example of the lessons set forth on Sundays. That’s not to … Continued

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May 24, 2016

Rally For Chief Justice Moore on Saturday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday May 21, several conservative groups will hold a rally in Montgomery in support of Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore. Sanctity of Marriage Alabama announced Thursday that Kayla Moore (wife of Chief Justice Roy Moore and President of the Foundation for Moral Law) and State Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) … Continued

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May 20, 2016

Bentley’s Reelection Party Turns Into Hunt for Tapes

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On election night, after winning his second term by a landslide, Gov. Robert Bentley was not celebrating. He was too busy directing an investigation for a tape that could expose his affair with Rebekah Caldwell Mason. The scene at the Governor’s suite at Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery was far … Continued

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May 3, 2016

Republicans Remember Chief Justice Perry Hooper Sr.

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, April 25, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement on the passing of former Alabama Chief Justice Perry Hooper Sr. (R) who died at his home in Montgomery on Sunday. Former Alabama Republican Party Chairman and current US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) also released a … Continued

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April 26, 2016

Armed Protestors Appear at Confederate Memorial Day Service

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 25, State offices were closed as well as many schools across Alabama as the people of Alabama remembered the many men who served the State of Alabama for the cause of the Confederate States of America from 1861 to 1865. As usual there was a memorial service … Continued

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April 26, 2016