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Jones announces military service academy nomination applications are now available

Alabama Sen. Doug Jones has announced that the portal for students interested in applying for a military service academy nominations is now open. Last year, 23 Alabamians who received nominations from Jones were accepted into the U.S. military service academies. “As a U.S. Senator, I have the honor of nominating motivated young adults to attend … Continued
September 11, 2020

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks to host “Academy Day” in late September

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, announced that representatives of the five U.S. service academies will join him on Sept. 27 for an informational session for high school students interested in attending. “I need your help getting the word out! Sunday, September 27th, I’ll be joining representatives from the five U.S. service academies in hosting the 2020 … Continued
September 9, 2020

Byrne announces 2020 Service Academy appointments

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, released the following statement announcing his 2020 service academy appointments.  As a member of Congress, Byrne can nominate students from the 1st Congressional District for appointment to the United States Air Force, Naval, Military (West Point), and Merchant Marine Academies. Byrne said: “I am pleased to congratulate these remarkable young men … Continued
July 29, 2020

Cadet Micah Moore graduates from West Point

Saturday, West Point Cadet Micah Moore graduated from the U.S. Military Academy. Moore is the son of former Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) and Foundation for Moral Law President Kayla Moore. Moore graduated from West End High School in 2012. While at West Point, he majored in Law and Legal Studies. He was commissioned as … Continued
June 15, 2020

Moore: Democrats will do “anything and everything” to stop Trump

Friday, U.S. Senate candidate former Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) condemned efforts to impeach President Donald J. Trump (R) and said that the desire by Democrats to remove Trump is why he was targeted in the 2017 election in favor of Doug Jones (D), whom Moore predicted will vote to convict Pres. Trump. “The impeachment … Continued
December 18, 2019

Moore says the Democratic Party “does not represent the conservative values” of Alabama

U.S. Senate candidate former Chief Justice Roy Moore said last week that the agenda of the Democratic candidates for president “would certainly lead to the destruction of our country.” Moore was asked by reporters if he would watch the debate on Wednesday night. Moore said that he has watched earlier Democratic debates but did not … Continued
November 25, 2019

Roby reminds students that the U.S. Service Academies nomination deadline is quickly approaching

Friday, Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) reminded high school students that the deadline to apply for nominations to the U.S. Service Academies is November 8. Roby also reminded constituents that Veterans Day is the same weekend on November 11. “It’s hard November will be here before we know it, and with it comes Veterans Day,” Rep. … Continued
October 16, 2019

Clayton Hinchman is challenging Mo Brooks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Businessman and former U.S. Army Captain Clayton Hinchman is running for Congress in the 5th Congressional District. The 5th Congressional District is currently represented by Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, and Brooks has also qualified setting up for a contested Republican primary. “The top job of the congressman for this … Continued
January 18, 2018

Moore suggests Doug Jones would harm defense industry to fund Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Moore campaign said that seventy-six years ago, Christmas was interrupted in America when our military base at Pearl Harbor was attacked without warning. The Moore campaign said that this historic event offers important context for their next question of Doug Jones. “Will Doug Jones kill our defense industry … Continued
December 10, 2017

Moore campaign says Jones supports “Bernie Sanders style economics”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore blasted his opponent, Doug Jones for supporting “Bernie Sanders style economics” that the Moore campaign claimed, “would crush small businesses, stifle the free market, and make it harder for everyday Alabamians to put food on the table.” “Small businesses account for around two-thirds of … Continued
November 27, 2017