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Governor Ivey announces GE Appliances to create 255 jobs with expansion in Decatur

Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that GE Appliances plans to invest $115 million in an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Decatur. The expansion will add 255 full-time jobs, bringing the plant’s total employment to nearly 1,300. The investment will help GE Appliances increase production to meet increasing demand for its top-mounted freezer … Continued

July 2, 2018

Parker Duncan Moore wins House District 4 Republican runoff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Republican voters went to the polls in House District 4 and chose Parker Moore as their GOP nominee for state representative who defeated businessman Tom Fredricks. Moore said on Facebook, “What a great night! Thank you to my family, friends, and supporters who have worked hard to secure … Continued

February 28, 2018

Stacy George announces book release

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy George announced that his book, “Corruption in the Heart of Dixie,” should come out in November. Commissioner George said in a statement, “Our goal is to complete my book by November of 2017 and do book signings through the remainder of the year.” George said, … Continued

September 13, 2017

Strange Announces Cold Case Indictments of Serial Rapist in Morgan County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange and Morgan County District Attorney Scott Anderson that a Morgan County Grand Jury has indicted David Leon Garth age 44 for multiple sex crimes during a 1980s crime spree. The crimes involving six women occurred between November 1985 and May 1986. Mr. Garth is … Continued

August 9, 2012