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The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday requiring that child rapists be chemically castrated for the rest of their lives once released from prison. House Bill 379 is sponsored by State Rep. Steve Hurst, R-Munford. Hurst said his original idea was for surgical castration, but after much research of the issue, he instead … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, residents of Mobile went to the polls and overwhelmingly voted to elect Sandy Stimpson to a second term. Stimpson said at his victory celebration, ”I’m blessed beyond measure to be your Mayor.” Stimpson said, “Obviously, for those in this room, it’s a happy day.  Honestly, … Continued

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, residents of Mobile go to the polls to elect their mayor and city council. In the Mobile Mayoral race, incumbent Sandy Stimpson is seeking a second term as Mayor.  Former Mobile Mayor Sam Jones, who was unseated by Stimpson in 2013 is running to make … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Mayor-Elect Sandy Stimpson is preparing to take office in Mobile after defeating incumbent mayor Sam Jones in Tuesday’s election. Stimpson must prioritize his agenda and resolve staffing issues before taking office. Stimson has said that it should be a “seemless transition” and that he plans to remove the door … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter Today, voters will head to the polls in Mobile, Birmingham and Tuscaloosa to cast ballots in crucial municipal elections. Below, catch the rundown on the major races and candidates on the ballot in each city. MOBILE The Mobile mayor’s race is a nonpartisan race between incumbent Mayor Sam Jones … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–In the final weeks leading to Election Day in Mobile, the candidates and their supporters are pulling out all the stops to ensure a victory. The race has come down to two candidates, incumbent Mobile Mayor Sam Jones and challenger Sandy Stimpson. Last Sunday, Stimpson was attacked by a … Continued