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Steven Raica is the new Bishop of Birmingham

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Birmingham announced in a statement that it has been assigned a new Bishop. Bishop Steven J. Raica was appointed as the Fifth Bishop of Birmingham by Pope Francis on Wednesday. Bishop Raica is currently the Bishop of Gaylord, Michigan. Bishop Robert J. Baker had reached the mandatory retirement age for … Continued
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March 26, 2020

Donald Trump to Make Campaign Stop in Huntsville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter After wins in New Hampshire and South Carolina Republican Presidential candidate New York City billionaire businessman and reality TV star Donald Trump is hoping to build on his momentum with wins in Alabama and other southern states. To that end, Trump is coming to Alabama. Mr. Trump said on … Continued
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February 23, 2016

Martin Luther King Day Remembered

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 18, was Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is set aside to remember his legacy and the Civil Rights Movement much of which was played out in Alabama during the 1950s and 1960s. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell released a statement in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, … Continued
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January 19, 2016

Today is Martin Luther King Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 18 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is set aside to remember his legacy and the Civil Rights Movement much of which was played out in Alabama during the 1950s and 1960s. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell released a statement in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, … Continued
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January 18, 2016

Byrne Comments on Pope’s Address to Congress

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 24, Pope Francis addressed a rare joint session of both Houses of the US Congress.  Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued a statement in response to Pope Francis’s speech to the joint session of Congress. US Representative Byrne said, “As one of the most influential moral leaders … Continued
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September 25, 2015

Byrne Supports Actions Against ISIS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, August 8, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R) released a written statement supporting President Obama’s authorization of limited airstrikes against Islamic militants in Iraq.  The militants, the Islamic Society of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have called for a global caliphate. Representative Byrne said, “I support President Obama’s decision to … Continued
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August 12, 2014