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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
January 18, 2016

Bentley Meets with Jesse Jackson and Lawmakers over Driver’s License Office Closings

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 7, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) met with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Black lawmakers about the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) decision to close 31 part time driver’s license offices in mostly rural counties.  Secretary of State John Merrill (R) was also there to explain how … Continued
October 8, 2015

Bentley Says Racism was Not a Factor in Closing Driver’s License Offices

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Wednesday, October 6, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) denied allegations that the decision to close 31 driver’s licenses offices across Alabama is part of some conspiracy to suppress Black voter turnout in the State. The Alabama media group is reporting that Gov. Bentley said in Eva, “As far as … Continued
October 8, 2015

State Closes Armories, Parks, and Driver License Offices in a Move to Save Money

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 30, long threatened cuts to state facilities were announced by State agencies.  Most of the cuts targeted rural areas of the State; although in a surprise move Huntsville also lost its armory. State agencies added six additional National Guard armories to the two that have already … Continued
October 1, 2015

Huckabee to Campaign in Alabama on Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Arkansas Governor and 2016 GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee will campaign in AlabamaThurs., Oct. 1. Gov. Huckabee will hold events in Florence, Sylacauga, Selma, and Dothan during the day, with public appearances in Florence and Dothan. The Sylacauga and Selma events are private fundraisers. At 8:00 am on … Continued
September 28, 2015

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
September 25, 2015

Amelia Boynton Robinson Dead at 104

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, August 25, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a written statement on the death of Civil Rights Activist, Amelia Boynton Robinson. Gov. Bentley said, “I am saddened to hear about the death of Amelia Boynton Robinson. She was a pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement who … Continued
August 27, 2015

President Obama Comes To Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday March 26, US President Barack H. Obama is coming to Birmingham to deliver a speech at Lawson State Community College. The President of the United States is expected to deliver a speech on the economy and call for greater government oversight on lending practices. In February, President Obama … Continued
March 25, 2015

Dr. Stephen McNair Dismissed: Zeigler Wants Portraits Returned

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, March 20 Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler is reporting that Alabama’s Director of Historic Sites has been dismissed. Dr. Stephen McNair, PhD had recently removed the portraits of Governors George and Lurleen Wallace (D) from the capitol rotunda in January in defiance of a legislative resolution that the … Continued
March 23, 2015

Congress Members Visit Birmingham Civil Rights Museum

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, March 6, almost 100 members of the United States Congress visited Birmingham and the Civil Rights Institute as part of a three day pilgrimage to visit important sites in the civil rights movement. This weekend was the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery voting rights … Continued
March 16, 2015