Josh Moon’s top five stories of 2022
There is rarely a shortage of compelling, interesting or downright weird stories to find around Alabama.
Tallassee
Tallassee mayor asks ALEA to investigate city police officer, two use-of-force incidents
Mayor Johnny Hammock said in a letter to ALEA that the two incidents have troubled him considerably.
Tallassee police tasing of handcuffed Black man sparks outrage
Perry Jackson was being arrested for a misdemeanor warrant, and appeared to be compliant, when officers tased him
Tallassee mayor: resigning is “best for the city”
Mayor Johnny Hammock was two years into his second four-year term.
How Tallassee went “crazy”
For the last year, Tallassee has been rocked by nearly constant scandal. But underneath it all might just be overblown, small-town bickering.
Mayor requests removal of ankle monitor, states altercation was self-defense
In a court filing, Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock alleges his wife has a history of abuse, alcoholism and mental illness.
Tallassee mayor arrested on domestic violence charge
In August of 2021, Hammock announced his candidacy for the Alabama Public Service Commission as a Republican.
Tallassee mayor announces candidacy for Public Service Commission Place 1
Hammock is the current mayor and superintendent of utilities for the city of Tallassee and is serving in his second term.
Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson endorses Jeff Coleman for Congress
Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson endorsed 2nd Congressional District Republican candidate Jeff Coleman Thursday. “Jeff Coleman is a leader. We need a strong leader in Washington to fight back against these DC bureaucrats who represent themselves instead of the people,” Johnson said. “I know that Jeff Coleman will be that leader, and he will be the … Continued
Tallassee mayor endorses Jeff Coleman
Republican Congressional candidate Jeff Coleman has received the endorsement of Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock. Coleman is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in the July 14 Republican primary runoff. “Alabama needs a strong conservative candidate who will not back down from a challenge, and will represent the voice, people, and values of those who … Continued