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Speaker Joe McCorquodale has died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives had a moment of silence for former Speaker of the House Joe McCorquodale (D) who passed away early on Tuesday. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) wrote in a statement: “Many Alabamians are saddened to learn of the sudden death of … Continued
April 19, 2017

Potential site selection in Macon County for high-tech manufacturing facility

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 29, 2017, it was announced that Tuskegee, Alabama has been selected by DRS Technologies as the potential site of an aircraft production facility to build the T-100 trainer creating up to 750 jobs. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced today that Leonardo, a global aerospace and defense firm … Continued
April 3, 2017

OSS veterans awarded Congressional Gold Medal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that the veterans of the World War II-era Office of Strategic Services had been awarded a Congressional Gold Medal for their service to the country. Sen. Shelby said in a statement, “I’m pleased to report that a bill was signed into law yesterday … Continued
December 20, 2016

Palmer Helps Deceased Auburn Grad Get WWII Distinguished Service Cross for Role in D-Day Battle

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced on Wednesday, May 25 that his efforts to get Alabama native, First Lieutenant Melvin Spruiell long overdue recognition for his part in the World War II D-Day Invasion of Europe. Congressman Gary Palmer said in a statement, “I was proud to assist a … Continued
May 27, 2016

Todd May Appointed Marshall Space Flight Center Director

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, February 1, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden named Todd May as the director of the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. May was appointed Marshall deputy director in August 2015 and has been serving as acting director since the Nov. 13, 2015 retirement of Patrick Scheuermann. Bolden … Continued
February 2, 2016

Marshall Dedicated 55 Years Ago

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On September 8, 1960 the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville was dedicated firmly establishing Alabama in the forefront of space exploration. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said in a statement on Facebook, “On this day 55 years ago, President Eisenhower dedicated the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. … Continued
September 9, 2015

Alabama Congressional Leaders Reflect on Anniversary of D-Day

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Saturday, June 6, was the 71st anniversary of the D-Day landings in which 155,000 allied troops invaded 50 miles of heavily defended beach to free Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II.  Many of Alabama’s leaders paused to remember the sacrifices of those brave men that day. US Representative … Continued
June 8, 2015

Roby Meets With Montgomery ‘Ace’ Charles Cleveland

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, May 20, Lt. Gen. Charles “Chick” Cleveland, fellow “Aces” were honored at the Capitol Wednesday.  Montgomery’s “Fighter Ace,” Lt. Gen. Charles “Chick” Cleveland and his son met with US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) and her staff on Wednesday.  Later that day, Korean War veteran Gen. Cleveland and … Continued
May 21, 2015

Shelby Meets WWII and Korean War Honor Flight Vets

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R from Alabama) released a written statement after meeting with World War II and Korean War veterans from Tuscaloosa participating in their Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Senator Shelby said, “It was an honor to meet with several World War II and Korean War veterans … Continued
October 3, 2014

Roby Says U.S. Must Project Strength Amid International Strife

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Throughout our history, Americans have embraced the wonderful idea that they were living in a new age, where war and violence would never trouble us again, only to have the world’s reality come crashing down on that pleasant fantasy. Our second President, John Adams, built up the American armed … Continued
September 8, 2014