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Barry Moore faces Jeff Coleman in Republican runoff

Former State Representative Barry Moore (R) will face Dothan businessman Jeff Coleman in a runoff election for the Republican nomination in Alabama’s Second Congressional District race on March 31st. “I want to thank all my supporters for their confidence in me, and all the volunteers who worked so hard on this campaign,” Barry Moore said … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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March 9, 2020

Opinion

Trump smacks around Jeff Sessions — again

Donald Trump couldn’t hold back any longer.  After weeks of holding back comments on the Alabama Republican primary for U.S. Senate, Trump took aim at his former attorney general, Jeff Sessions, on Wednesday, a day after Sessions finished second but forced a primary runoff with Tommy Tuberville.  “This is what happens to someone who loyally … Continued

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March 5, 2020

Jessica Taylor acknowledges Barry Moore will likely be the one to move to the runoff

Wednesday, Republican Second Congressional candidate Jessica Taylor did not concede the race; but did acknowledge that “it appears likely” that Barry Moore will be the candidate to face Jeff Coleman in the Republican primary runoff on March 31. “While we wait patiently for all the ballots to be counted, I want to offer my congratulations … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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March 5, 2020

Opinion

3M dumped harmful chemicals around Decatur for years. It’s time the public knew the consequences

Every afternoon during seventh grade basketball practice, I and everyone else on the team would make as many trips as allowed to the water fountain just outside the gym doors to gulp down enough water to keep us from passing out.  After school some days, we would ride our bikes to an old creek near … Continued

Josh Moon

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December 23, 2019

Montgomery runoff elections are today

Voters in Montgomery go to the polls today to elect a new major in today’s runoff mayoral election between Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed and businessman David Woods. There are also city council runoffs in three seats. The polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. “There already is great interest … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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October 8, 2019

Merrill says there were irregularities in Montgomery elections

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill met Thursday with the Alabama Political Reporter and the rest of the capitol press corps about the August 27 Montgomery municipal election. Merrill said that the Secretary of State’s office has received twelve credible complaints of alleged irregularities in the August elections for Mayor and City Council. Reporters asked … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 6, 2019

Meadows and Fritz advance to Republican runoff in HD74

Charlotte Meadows and Michael Fritz finished first and second in the crowded Republican primary race for Alabama House of Representatives District 74 seat in Montgomery County. Meadows and Fritz will be moving on to the special Republican primary runoff. Charlotte Meadows received 1218 votes at press time. Her 44 percent of the vote was not … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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June 12, 2019

Fraternal Order of Police endorses Jay King

Monday, the Fraternal Order of Police Capitol City Lodge No. 11 announced that they have endorsed Jay King in the House District 74 special election Republican primary. “Jay has demonstrated his ability to lead and work with others to better our community,” said Lodge President Everette Johnson. “He will make an excellent Representative that will … Continued

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May 29, 2019

Governor announces special election dates for House District 74

Monday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation to set the special election dates for Alabama House District 74. Ivey set the major party primary elections for Tuesday, June 11, 2019. The party primary runoff elections will be on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, and the general election will be on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. If … Continued

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April 2, 2019