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Roy Moore endorses Tim Sprayberry for State Senate

Roy Moore, a former U.S. Senate GOP candidate, endorsed Tim Sprayberry for an open state senate seat, which is vacant because incumbent Sen. Gerald Dial is not seeking another term. Moore said in a letter that, “This is to recommend for your consideration Tim Sprayberry for the vacant seat in Senate District 13 in the … Continued
May 18, 2018

Supreme Court ruling does not legalize sports betting in Alabama

Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a 25-year old law that limited legalized sports betting to just the state of Nevada. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie brought the suit because he believed that the law put casinos in Atlantic City at a distinct disadvantage to casinos in Los Vegas that have become the recognized … Continued
May 15, 2018
Roy Moore speaks to reporters and supporters

Roy Moore endorses Rich Hobson for Congress

Wednesday, the Rich Hobson for Congress Campaign announced that Hobson has received the endorsement of former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R). Hobson worked for Judge Moore for nearly two decades, most recently as his campaign manager for U.S. Senate. “I have known Rich Hobson for over 25 years and know his reputation for honesty, … Continued
May 10, 2018

Alabama New South Alliance endorses Will Sellers for Supreme Court

Monday, the Alabama New South Alliance announced that they have endorsed Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Will Sellers. “I’m honored to be the only statewide Republican candidate to receive the endorsement of the Alabama New South Coalition,” Sellers said. “Citizens expect justice to be fair and impartial, without regard to race or political party. Receiving … Continued
May 1, 2018

State executes Michael Wayne Eggers

Thursday, the state of Alabama executed Michael Wayne Eggers for the 2000 murder of Bennie Francis Murray. After being notified that Mr. Eggers’ sentence had been carried out, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commented on the execution. “Mr. Eggers was convicted of brutally beating and then murdering Mrs. Francis Murray, who was simply trying to help … Continued
March 16, 2018

Marshall joins another GOP lawsuit challenging Obamacare

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a Republican lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act, President Barack Obama’s 2010 health care law known as Obamacare. Marshall is one of 20 Republican state attorneys general who are seeking to have the law ruled unconstitutional. The group wrote in a brief filed … Continued
March 1, 2018

Debra Jones campaigns for Supreme Court in St. Clair County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Supreme Court Justice candidate Debra Jones was in Pell City to address the St. Clair County Republican Party. Jones is a Circuit Court Judge in Cleburne and Calhoun Counties. She is running for the Place 1 on the court. This place was vacated last month where Justice Glenn … Continued
February 19, 2018

Statewide major party candidates field is set as qualifying closes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Major Party qualifying ended on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, and there were some late additions, including in the governor’s race. State Senator Slade Blackwell, R-Mountain Brook, is running as a Republican for governor. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has qualified for her own term in the office of governor. She … Continued
February 12, 2018

Qualified statewide candidates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A host of candidates have qualified for the state’s constitutional offices. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has qualified for her own term in the office of governor. She was elevated from lieutenant governor to the position last April when Gov. Robert Bentley resigned. Ivey faces a number of Republican primary … Continued
February 8, 2018