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Political strategist Stephen Gordon died at 56

Noted political strategist, Stephen Gordon has passed away. Gordon was a well known political consultant who worked or managed virtually every position of political campaigns and non-profits over his career. He was the Communications Director at Project Veritas, a member of the Alabama Advisory Committee at United States Commission on Civil Rights, and an Advisory … Continued

September 7, 2018

State, National leaders react to death of Sen. John McCain

The Senior Senator from Arizona John McCain (R) died Saturday from brain cancer after a lengthy illness. McCain ran for President twice and won the Republican nomination in 2008. The people of Alabama overwhelmingly preferred McCain; but then Illinois Senator Barack H. Obama (D) won the presidency instead. Many Alabama leaders had statements of condolences … Continued

August 27, 2018

Alabama mourns the loss of Bridgette Marshall

Following the death of Bridgette Marshall, the wife of Attorney General Steve Marshall, a number of public officials, including Governor Kay Ivey, expressed their sadness at her sudden death. “This morning, I was incredibly saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Bridgette Marshall. Bridgette was the loving wife of Attorney General Steve Marshall and … Continued

June 25, 2018

Byrne releases statement on the passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, on Friday issued a statement regarding the passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., the Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee. “It was an honor to serve alongside Louise Slaughter on the Rules Committee,” Byrne said. “Despite being on different sides of the aisle, Louise was always kind, encouraging, and … Continued

March 19, 2018

Former Alabama Congressman John Buchanan has died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Congressman John H. Buchanan Jr. died on Monday March 5 at the age of 89. Buchanan was a Baptist minister. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. Following the navy service Buchanan attended Samford University. He did graduate work at University of Virginia at Charlottesville. … Continued

March 9, 2018

Alabama, national leaders react to passing of famed American Evangelist Billy Graham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, evangelist Billy Graham died at the age of 99 from natural causes. Many leaders across Alabama and beyond responded to the death of the one of the most influential American religious figures of the twentieth Century. “I fondly remember watching Dr. Billy Graham during my childhood and even … Continued

February 23, 2018

Longtime Opelika lawmaker Rep. George Bandy dies at 72

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature announced that state Rep. George Bandy, D-Opelika, died in a Macon, Georgia, hospital Tuesday at the age of 72. Bandy was first elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 1994 and represented House District 83, which includes parts of Lee and Russell counties. The House … Continued

January 17, 2018

Longtime WBRC Fox 6 anchor Bill Bolen dies

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Longtime Birmingham television anchor Bill Bolen has died. Bolen was a radio and television newsperson for seven decades. He was a news anchor and TV personality on WBRC FOX6 News for over 40 years until his retirement in 2010. “It breaks my heart to let you all know that … Continued

January 5, 2018

Rick Hall, Muscle Shoals music legend, dies at 85

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Music legend Rick Hall passed away Tuesday. He was 85. The Alabama Political Reporter covered Hall back on March 19, 2014, when he was in Montgomery speaking to Alabama legislators immediately prior to the start of the day’s legislative session. The Muscle Shoals musician and record producer was the guest … Continued

January 3, 2018

Gov. Ivey remembers Macon County economic development official Harold Powell

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Macon County Economic Development Authority Secretary-Treasurer Harold Powell died in Italy during a trip to lure Leonardo Aircraft to build a new manufacturing plant in Macon County. “It is with great sorrow that I learned today of the passing of Harold Powell Jr. while representing the State of … Continued

November 17, 2017