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Former Secretary of the Senate McDowell Lee Has Died

Staff Report McDowell Lee, Sr. (February 12, 1925 – April 17, 2014) Official McDowell Lee Obituary Alabama lost one of its finest sons with the passing of Charles McDowell Lee, Sr., at his home in Auburn April 17, 2014.  “Mac”, as he was known by those who knew him, died peacefully with family at his … Continued
April 18, 2014

Alabama Leaders Remember ‘The Day that Will Live in Infamy.”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday was December 7th. On that day 72 years ago Air aviators and submarines of the Japanese Imperial navy attacked the U.S. Navy base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii by surprise. The one hour and fifty-five minute surprise aerial attack killed 2,335 U.S. Servicemen and wounded 1,143. 68 American civilians were … Continued
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December 10, 2012

Bachus Commends World War II Marine

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia commended Reverend William Greason of Birmingham.  Rev. Greason was one of the Montford Point Marines honored during a Congressional Gold Medal presentation at the U.S. Capitol.  Rep. Bachus issued a written statement following the event. Congressman Bachus said, “It is a privilege to … Continued
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June 28, 2012

Bonner Salutes South Alabama World War II Veterans Visiting Washington

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile and students from Mobile’s St. Luke’s Episcopal School welcomed South Alabama World War II veterans to Washington, DC, on Wednesday.  Ninety South Alabama World War II veterans left Mobile Regional Airport on Honor Flight VII to Washington’s Reagan National Airport.  The group of … Continued
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May 10, 2012