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There are very few Alabamians left who remember the 1950’s story of Phenix City, Alabama. After World War II, a good many of the military soldiers, enlisted men, stayed on for a while. A host of them were stationed at Ft. Benning in Columbus, Georgia. As many of you know, Columbus, Georgia and Phenix City, … Continued

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama voters living abroad will be able to vote electronically next month thanks to a system set to be implemented by Secretary of State John Merrill’s office. Merill announced Wednesday that the state of Alabama will use an electronic ballot delivery and return system. It will be implemented during the upcoming … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 30, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued a statement in response to the Obama administration’s announcement that they were ending the ban on transgender persons in the military. Congressman Byrne said: “It is frustrating the Pentagon now has a strategy for transgender service members but they still … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The 2014 election cycle begins officially today as candidates can now formally qualify for the 2014 elections. Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced on Friday that he will formally qualify for re-election on Monday at Republican Party Headquarters.  Similarly Sixth District Congressional Candidate Dr. Chad Mathis (R) announced … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, the Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, Bill Armistead, announced that the Party’s Steering Committee has set qualifying dates for all statewide candidates in the 2014 election cycle. Qualifying will begin Monday, January 13 at 9:00 AM at Alabama Republican Party Headquarters which is located at 3505 … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter If you were thinking about running for office this year, you have less than 35 days to make up your mind and get all of your qualifying papers turned in to the Alabama Secretary of State’s office.  That’s because Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett (R) announced on Thursday … Continued