Aderholt sends letter to FAA opposing proposed Gadsden rendering plant
The FAA is involved in this because the city of Gadsden is selling ground at the airport for the rendering plant.
Rainbow City
ADEM to hold public hearing Tuesday on rendering plant proposal
A rendering plant converts packing house waste, kitchen grease and livestock carcasses into industrial fats and oils.
Etowah County Republicans rally for Trump
Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, the special guest at the rally, is set to deliver remarks.
Matt Fridy addresses Etowah County Republican Breakfast
State Representative and candidate for the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Matt Fridy spoke to attendees of the Etowah County Republican Breakfast about his effort to win election for an open seat on the state appellate court. Fridy said that he began in politics early because his parents were very passionate about the Pro-Life movement. … Continued
Elizabeth Haney qualifies as independent candidate for Etowah County judgeship
Municipal Judge Elizabeth Haney recently qualified as an independent candidate for the 16th Judicial Circuit Court Judge, Place 4, in Etowah County. “I believe the role of a Judge should be independent and blind, and not be bound by political influence or expectation,” said Haney. “Therefore, when I decided to run for this position, I chose … Continued
Craig Lipscomb speaks to Etowah County Republicans
House District 30 candidate B. Craig Lipscomb on Saturday addressed his fellow Etowah County Republicans. House District 30 is composed of parts of St. Clair and Etowah County. Lipscomb and former Ashville Mayor Robert McKay are in a Republican primary runoff election on July 17. “I am a local registered architect, small businessman, and family … Continued
Etowah County sheriff candidate has questionable past
Rainbow City Police Chief Jonathon Horton is running for Etowah County Sheriff even though his criminal past would generally disqualify him from being a police officer in Rainbow City, much less County Sheriff. Horton has a history of domestic violence against his former wife and a conviction of 3rd-degree assault involving an accident in which … Continued
A wild sheriff’s race in Etowah County
The Etowah County Sheriff’s race seems fun. For the past several weeks, current Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin has dealt with national news stories over his spending of money allocated for jail food. Now his opponent in that race, Jonathan Horton, is facing his own bad news. On Tuesday, a website — www.exposethesnake.com — went live, and … Continued
Troy King campaigns in Rainbow City
Saturday former Attorney General Troy King spoke to the Etowah County Republican Breakfast Club, King is an attorney from Elba. He is campaigning for a return as Alabama Attorney General. King was appointed by Governor Bob Riley when AG Bill Pryor was appointed to the federal bench by then President George W. Bush. King said … Continued
Republican State Rep. Mack Butler qualifies for State Senate
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Representative Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City, on Friday qualified to run in the Republican primary for District 10 of the Alabama State Senate. Incumbent Senator Phil Williams is not seeking another term. “Our community has been blessed for the past seven years to have conservative leadership in the Alabama … Continued