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Colbert County Commissioner Jimmy Gardiner switches to Republican Party

Saturday, Colbert County Republican Party Chairman Phillip Green announced that the Colbert County Republican Executive Committee voted to accept Commissioner Jimmy Gardiner’s request to switch to the Grand Old Party at its meeting on Monday, October 28, 2019. Commissioner Gardiner has served Commission District 3 as a Democrat since 2008, but asked to qualify as … Continued
November 4, 2019

Taylor says she is running for Congress to “defend our values, our way of life”

Jessica Taylor is running for Alabama’s Second Congressional District. The young mother and attorney has taken a hard social conservative stance against the left in her campaign thus far. Taylor appeared on Birmingham’s TALK99.5’s Matt and Aunie show on Thursday to discuss her congressional campaign. “The radical left is back, more radical than ever before … Continued
October 28, 2019

John Castorani announces candidacy for 1st Congressional District

Tuesday, John Castorani announced that he is running for Congress representing the First Congressional District. Castorani is a native of Fairhope. Castorani is a native Alabamian, a U.S. Army veteran, and a former Intelligence Officer. He said in a statement that he is a proven leader and conservative who believes in the United States Constitution … Continued
October 17, 2019

Washington County Commissioner switches to the Republican Party

Washington County Commissioner William “Termite” Beasley announced that he is switching from the Democratic Party to the Alabama Republican Party. Termite requested that the Washington County Republican Party Executive Committee allow him to join at their recent meeting. His request was accepted. “Over the years, the way things have changed, I feel like the Republican … Continued
October 11, 2019

Demand for guns in Alabama spiked after El Paso mass shooting

There were renewed calls for new gun control legislation following the horrific mass shooting in El Paso, Texas that left 22 people dead. Alabamians responded to the tragedy by going to their gun store and buying more guns according to a recent analysis of state by state background check data. Following passage of the controversial … Continued
September 18, 2019

ATF charges some Alabama sheriffs selling concealed carry permits without criminal background checks

Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives sent out letters to all Alabama Federal Firearms Licensees that they can no longer take Alabama Concealed Carry Permits in lieu of performing a background check. Assistant Director of Enforcement Marvin Richardson wrote in the letter that some sheriffs in Alabama have … Continued
July 24, 2019
Eric Swalwell stands by a window before a crowd

Eric Swalwell drops out of Presidential race

Monday, Congressman Eric Swalwell, D-California, announced that he was ending his bid to be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. Swalwell, who has campaigned in Alabama, both for President and for 2018 Democratic candidates is the first of the 24 declared Democratic candidates for President to drop out of the race. “We … Continued
July 9, 2019

Alabama Moms Demand Action applaud legislators for defeating gun laws

Volunteers with the Alabama Chapter of Moms Demand Action announced their support for Alabama lawmakers who did not advance any major pro-gun bills. Permit-less carry legislation failed to advance to the floor of either House this session. The Alabama Legislature adjourned the 2019 legislative session on Friday. Volunteers with the Alabama chapter of Moms Demand … Continued
June 4, 2019