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Alabama Tea Party leader Danny Joyner dies

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Patriots Commander Danny B. Joyner died Friday night. Danny Joyner was the organizing force behind the online group he promoted as the state’s oldest and largest Tea Party group. Leaders and elected officials across the state were always eager to get Joyner and the Tea Party Patriots’ endorsements. … Continued
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October 24, 2017

Arrangements for Rep. Jim Patterson

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The final arrangements for state Rep. Jim Patterson, R-Meridianville, were announced on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Meridianville First Baptist Church in Meridianville, Alabama. A Celebration of Life will follow on Friday at 2 p.m. at Hazel Green … Continued
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October 5, 2017

Reaction to Jim Patterson’s Death

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 2, 2017 it was announced that state Representative Jim Patterson R-Meridianville has unexpectedly passed away from a sudden heart attack.  He was 67. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday offered her deepest condolences to the Patterson family and the entire Madison County area. “Representative Patterson had a … Continued
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October 2, 2017

Speaker Joe McCorquodale has died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives had a moment of silence for former Speaker of the House Joe McCorquodale (D) who passed away early on Tuesday. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) wrote in a statement: “Many Alabamians are saddened to learn of the sudden death of … Continued
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April 19, 2017

House Republican Caucus Expresses Condolences on the Death of Emily Armistead

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, March 25, 2017 the House Republican Caucus released a statement expressing their condolences on the sudden passing of Emily Golson Armistead, wife of former Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead. House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R from Rainsville) wrote, “On behalf of the Alabama House Republican Caucus, allow … Continued
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March 27, 2017

Emily Armistead killed in accident on Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 23, 2017 Emily Armistead, the wife of former Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead was killed when she was struck on Highway 43 in Linden Thursday morning. Mrs. Armistead was killed crossing the highway while walking to Linden United Methodist Church to attend the funeral of Paul … Continued
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March 24, 2017

General Hal Moore has died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, February 11, 2017, Retired Lt. General Harold G. “Hal” Moore died in his sleep in his home in Auburn. Moore’s book “We Were Soldiers Once….and Young” was made into a major motion picture by Mel Gibson, who played Moore in the movie. Moore as a Lt. Colonel commanded … Continued
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February 13, 2017

Thomas White has Died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, January 20, 2017 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a statement on the death of State Comptroller Thomas L. White, Jr. Gov. Bentley said. “I am saddened to learn of the death of State Comptroller Thomas L. White, Jr. Just a few days ago, I spoke with his … Continued
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January 23, 2017

Gov. Brewer has died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 2, 2016, former Alabama Governor Albert Brewer (D) passed away. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said in a statement, “Alabamians have lost a great leader today in the passing of Governor Albert Brewer. He lived his life as an example of integrity and professionalism in public service, … Continued
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January 3, 2017