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August Alabama employment breaks record for fourth consecutive month

Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced that more than 2.1 million people were working in Alabama in August, breaking the previous employment record for the fourth consecutive month. “For four months in a row now, we’ve been breaking employment records,” Washington said. “Thirty-two thousand more Alabamians are working now than last year. We’ve … Continued
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September 24, 2018

Gary Palmer holds town hall event in Vincent

Monday Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, was in Vincent for a town hall with city leaders and residents. Vincent Mayor Ray McAllister said, “It is our pleasure to have Gary Palmer and his staff with us today. He does a great job for us in Washington. I know it is a zoo.” Palmer was introduced as, … Continued
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August 30, 2018

Palmer addresses Shelby County Republican Women

Saturday, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) addressed the Shelby County Republican Women. “We have got a pretty tough row to hoe going forward,” Palmer said candidly. “We are in position to both hold the House and grow our lead in the Senate. We have got really good candidates, unlike some previous years.” Palmer said that Republicans … Continued
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August 21, 2018

State offers Becoming an Outdoors-Woman training

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announced that registration is now open for the next Alabama Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop. The ADCNR sponsored event will takes place at the 4-H Center near Columbiana, Ala., on October 5-7, 2018. ADCNR said in a statement that BOW is a three-day workshop designed for … Continued
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August 10, 2018

Battle speaks at forum in Indian Springs

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle campaigned in Shelby County on Saturday ahead of the Republican primary on June 6. Battle spoke in Indian Springs, Alabama, at a candidate’s forum sponsored by the Republican Women of Shelby County at the Indian Springs Town Hall. Battle is running for the Republican nomination for governor against a crowded field. … Continued
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May 24, 2018

Trussville man sentenced for child pornography

By Staff Tuesday, a federal judge sentenced a Trussville, Alabama, man to more than 15 years in prison for distributing and possessing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor sentenced Brian Wayne Ray, age 55, to 15 years … Continued
January 25, 2018

McLeod Software purchases new headquarters building in Hoover

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter McLeod Software has purchased a 140,000-square foot office building in Hoover for its new corporate headquarters. The company announced that it plans to move into it’s new facility in early summer 2018 at the completion of a major remodeling project. “One of the most rewarding opportunities McLeod Software offers our … Continued
December 5, 2017

5th Congressional District Republican Executive Committee supports Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday night, the 5th Congressional District Republican Executive Committee unanimously adopted a Resolution in support of Roy Moore as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. The 5th Congressional District Republican Executive Committee asks the ALGOP Steering Committee to affirm their support of Judge Moore as the Republican nominee … Continued
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November 15, 2017