Skip to content

special

News / State

Buffalo Trace Distillery and Alabama ABC partner to recognize Alabama’s Bicentennial Celebration

Buffalo Trace Distillery and the Alabama ABC have partnered on a special commemorative release of Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon in recognition of Alabama’s Bicentennial Celebration this year. This special release will be available in a custom gift box depicting the state flag and historic imagery from Alabama’s 200-year history. “Just like Buffalo Trace Distillery, Alabamians … Continued
March 12, 2019

Week Twelve Legislative Report: Sine Die

The Alabama Legislature adjourned the annual Regular Session Sine Die on Thursday, March 29 on the 26th Day of the Session. Unless there is a Special Session called by the Governor, the Legislature will convene for its annual 2019 Regular Session on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. As the next quadrennium begins after the General Elections … Continued
/
April 4, 2018

Sen. Doug Jones appointed to health, homeland security committees

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, who recently took office as the state’s junior senator, received his committee appointments Tuesday, which include positions on the health and homeland security committees, among others. Senate leadership appointed Jones, who was sworn in Jan. 3, to the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, … Continued
/
January 10, 2018

Almost half of Trump voters did not vote for Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republicans never did fully get behind Roy Moore’s campaign for U.S. Senate. Moore’s supporters are among the most loyal voters in the state; but Moore failed to unite the Republican Party behind his candidacy. Moore easily cruised over appointed Sen. Luther Strange in the Republican primary runoff. Moore … Continued
/
December 15, 2017
Opinion

Opinion

Follow this topic to stay updated on recent posts.

See recent posts

Politics, public opinion permeate Moore suspension

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter If there was any question that the removal of Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore was politically motivated, the ruling by the Special Supreme Court’s 45-minutes before his press conference last Wednesday should remove all doubt. Mere minutes before Moore’s press conference where he intended to shame the Special … Continued
/
April 24, 2017

Special Supreme Court denies APR’s request in Moore case

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter To fully understand the investigation and permanent suspension of Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore by the Court of the Judiciary, The Alabama Political Reporter filed a Motion to Intervene and Unseal Court records about the case on October 19, 2016. In a 4-3 decision on February 3, … Continued
/
February 6, 2017
Bradley Byrne
Opinion

Opinion

Follow this topic to stay updated on recent posts.

See recent posts

Local Schools are Making a Difference

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) There is something really fun and exciting about visiting with students in our local schools. From the elementary student who just wants you to read a book with them to the high school student looking for college advice, the visits are always special. With the House out of session for the … Continued
/
November 7, 2016

Did SBI Director Blow Whistle on State Senator Investigation?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) Director Gene Wiggins has testified before the Montgomery Special Grand Jury on at least two occasions, most recently on October 19. Shortly after Governor Robert Bentley placed ALEA Chief Spencer Collier on “medical leave,” an investigation into State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) was … Continued
/
October 25, 2016

Melton Wins Selma Mayoral Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 4, 2016, State Representative Darrio Melton (D-Selma) won the run-off election to be the next Mayor of Selma. Melton said that his election shows that the people of Selma prefer progress over stagnation. Rep. Melton said in a statement, “I am both honored and humbled that the … Continued
/
October 5, 2016