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Jace Holley, Justin Billa honored with Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement

Thursday, the Alabama legislature held a rare joint session to present the Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement to the Alabama law enforcement officer who demonstrated the greatest bravery in service to their fellow Alabamians. This year, there were a rare two medals awarded. Coffee County Sheriff’s Deputy Jace Holley responded to a fatal … Continued
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May 17, 2019
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Washington Post digs into Washington County charter fiasco

When a newspaper with the national impact of The Washington Post covers a story out of tiny Washington County, AL, you immediately know there is something serious afoot.  In this case, it is the Washington County charter fiasco that got the attention of veteran education reporter Valerie Strauss, who has worked for this newspaper for nearly 30 years. Because … Continued
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May 6, 2019

Alabama high school student advocates for dual enrollment programs on NBC’s “Today”

Student Ashley Kimbel of Grissom High School in Huntsville, Alabama, appeared on NBC’s “Today” last month as the newest advocate for dual-enrollment programs. Kimbel, who is a 17-year-old dually enrolled Calhoun Community College student, is nationally known for designing a lighter-functioning prosthetic foot for Marine Corps veteran amputee Kendall Bane. Bane and Kimbel appeared on … Continued
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March 27, 2019
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Boysplaining bad behavior

Here’s what’s substantially missing in most of the talk surrounding the young white teens from Northern Kentucky’s Covington Catholic High School accused of mocking a Native American leader in Washington, D.C., this week after they attended a pro-life march: The red MAGA hats. It is true — these are really only boys, albeit, privileged white … Continued
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January 24, 2019

Visitation for Larry Langford will be on Sunday

The family of former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford has released the final arrangements for the former mayor. Langford’s body will lie in repose and be available for public visitation at the Bill Harris Arena at CrossPlex, 2337 Bessemer Road in Birmingham on Sunday, January 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A funeral mass will … Continued
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January 11, 2019

Byrne remembers his cousin Sheriff Scotty Byrne

Tuesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in memory of his cousin, former Escambia County Sheriff Scotty Byrne. “I rise today to honor the legacy of long-time Brewton, Alabama, resident and my cousin, G.S. “Scotty” Byrne, Jr., who passed away on November 18 at the … Continued
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December 13, 2018

Wayne Reynolds launches campaign for State Board of Education

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wayne Reynolds, an Athens, Alabama, resident, officially launched his campaign for the Republican nomination for Alabama State Board of Education District 8. “I am excited to announce that I am running for the District 8 seat on the Alabama State Board of Education,” Reynolds said. “I have served nearly 30 … Continued
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February 21, 2018

An interview with Senate candidate Robert Kennedy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, August 4, 2017, The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) had an in depth conversation with US Senate Candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. (D).  Kennedy is running in the Democratic Party Special Election Primary for the Senate seat vacated when Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) was confirmed as Attorney General. APR asked: … Continued
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August 7, 2017

Tommy Amason announces run for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 27, 2017, Tommy Amason, an Army Command Sergeant Major and two-tour Iraq War veteran, formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congressional House seat in District 2. The announcement event was held at the Wetumpka Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1472. Amason touted his experience as … Continued
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August 2, 2017