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  • Steve Marshall to be the keynote Speaker at St. Clair Republican banquet event

    Brandon Moseley

    The St. Clair County Republican Party announced recently that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) will be the keynote speaker at the party's annual Reagan/Adkins banquet dinner to honor the military and first responders at the Moody Civic Center. Freddie Turrentine is the Chairman of the St. Clair County Republican Party. "This Raffle and Dinner supports the St. Clair County Scholarship Fund," explained Chairman Freddie Turrentine. "With all the hard at last year's event we were able to...

  • Rogers fears that a Russian victory in Ukraine could be a harbinger of an invasion of Eastern Europe

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    On Wednesday, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL03) warned: "I fear Putin will use a victory in Ukraine as a springboard to invade Eastern Europe." Rogers' comments were made during a hearing by the House Armed Services Committee on U.S. military posture and national security challenges in Europe. Rep. Rogers is the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. "Today we continue our posture hearings with EUCOM," said Chairman Rogers. The United States is moving into an era of unprecedented...

  • Republican Sheriffs endorse Dobson for Congress

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    All of the Republican sheriffs currently holding office in Alabama's Second Congressional District jointly announced on Wednesday that they have endorsed real estate attorney Caroleene Dobson in the April 16 GOP runoff election for Congress. The sheriffs cited Dobson's commitment to border security and combatting illegal immigration. "Caroleene Dobson understands that securing our border is the only way to stop the fentanyl pipeline, end sex trafficking, and keep our communities safe from illega...

  • Alabama A-Day Game is Saturday

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    The University of Alabama football team takes the field for A-Day on Saturday. The current Tide players were small children the last time that Alabama played a game without Nick Saban. This will be the first time that will take the field with Kalen DeBoer as the Tide's head coach. A lot of Tide players transferred out after Saban's departure and most of the coaching staff is new to Tuscaloosa. More players have transferred into the program along with 2024 recruits that were able to enter...

  • Greg Albritton endorses Dick Brewbaker for Congress

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    On Friday, State Senator Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) endorsed former State Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) in Tuesday's Republican primary runoff election. "Good morning, Greg Albritton here on the steps of Capital of Alabama," said Albritton. "I am her to introduce my good friend, if you don't know him, Dick Brewbaker running for Congressional District Two. I want to let him know I support him. I endorse him. I am going to do all I can to get his sorry self up there so we can have good...

  • Tide baseball team falls to number one rated Arkansas

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    The University of Arkansas baseball team defeated the University of Alabama on Friday in Tuscaloosa 5 to 3. Arkansas is the number one ranked team in the country so presents a considerable challenge for the Tide. Rob Vaughn is the Coach of the Tide baseball team. "We didn't get it done, but when I see a team that is coming in and battling each day the way that we did tonight, then we are going to be just fine when the dust settles," Vaughn said. Third baseman Rob Gage had 2 hits and a run in...

  • Singer/songwriter Lee Greenwood endorses Dick Brewbaker

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    Country music legend Lee Greenwood announced last week that he has endorsed former State Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) in the Republican primary runoff for Congressional district two Republican run-off election on Tuesday. "Hello to all my friends in the great state of Alabama," said Greenwood. "This is Lee Greenwood. And I'm deeply honored to extend my wholehearted endorsement to a true American patriot: Dick Brewbaker for Congress. His proven track record of principled advocacy,...

  • Birmingham Stallions trounce Memphis Showboats

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    Saturday was the home opener for the Birmingham Stallions, and they would not be denied the opportunity to show out for their fans at Protective Life Stadium. The nationally televised game turned into a showcase for the talent of the Stallions team. Birmingham scored 33 points, while holding Memphis to just 14 points the entire night. Two-time USFL Champion Skip Holtz has returned for his third season coaching Birmingham. "I think there were an awful lot of positive things out there today on...

  • Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Birmingham

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to announce visited Birmingham last week to announce a $14.5 million federal grant to revitalize 4th Avenue North – once nicknamed 'Black Main during the segregation era. The $14.5 million federal grant will be used to restore two-way traffic on the Avenue that used to be home to a myriad of Black owned businesses. Secretary Buttigieg was welcomed by Congresswoman Terri Sewell, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, and other community leaders to c...

  • Barry Moore opposed reauthorization of FISA

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024
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    On Friday, an overwhelming bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives voted 273 to 147 to reauthorize the nation's warrantless surveillance powers, FISA, for two more years. Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) voted against the bill after the House ers narrowly rejected an amendment that would require authorities to get a warrant for some searches. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) would have expired on April 19 without congressional action. Rep....

  • Democratic and Republican primary runoffs in Congressional District 2 are today

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    Republican and Democratic voters in Alabama's recently redrawn Congressional District Two go to the polls today to select their choice to represent them in the United States House of Representatives. Polls open today at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. There is no same day voting registration in Alabama so you must already be a registered voter to participate. There is also no electronic voting in Alabama so you must actually go to the polls to vote and you must vote only at the polling place...

  • Dobson says that cutting spending may mean shutting the government down

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    On Monday congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson spoke with the Alabama Gazette about her campaign and what she would do if elected to the United States House of Representatives. One of the biggest issues facing the country moving forward is the $35 trillion debt and the unwillingness of Congress and both Democratic and Republican administrations to live within their means. "We have got to cut spending," Dobson told the Gazette in a phone interview. "We are headed to a financial cliff."...

  • Dick Brewbaker says that costs of transportation will skyrocket under Biden's green energy orders

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    Former State Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) is running for Congress in Alabama's Second Congressional District. Brewbaker spoke with the Alabama Gazette on Tuesday. The Alabama Gazette asked: Gas prices are up twenty percent in a month. Is there something that Congress can do to bring down the cost of fuel and are you concerned that that might be detrimental to the environment? "Yes there are things that Congress can do using the power of the purse," Brewbaker said. "The Biden...

  • Caroleene Dobson wins Republican nomination in CD2

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    On Tuesday, Republican voters went to the polls in Alabama's Second Congressional District and voted to make real estate attorney Caroleene Dobson their nominee for Congress. According to preliminary results for the primary runoff, Dobson was victorious with 14,688 votes (58.42%) to former State Sen. Dick Brewbaker's 10,454 votes (41.58%). Only 25,142 Republicans voted in the GOP primary runoff. Dobson comes from an Alabama farming family in Monroe County. Caroleene Dobson spoke at length with...

  • Shomari Figures wins Democratic nomination in CD2

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    Democratic voters in Alabama's Second Congressional District went to the polls on Tuesday and voted to elect former Deputy Attorney General Shomari Figures as their congressional nominee in CD2. Figures defeated House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) in the Democratic primary runoff election. Figures received 21,926 votes (61.1%) to Daniels' 13,990 (38.9%). "It's official! We are running for Congress to represent the new District 2 in Alabama! With your support, we can do this...

  • The college football transfer portal is open

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    Not every football team in the state has finished its spring camps yet; but players are already on the move. The college football transfer portal for the 2024 season opened on Tuesday. Players have a 15-day window, starting from April 16 and ending on April 30, to enter the portal. During this time period, the player can decide whether they want to explore transfer options. Just because a player enters the portal doesn't mean that they necessarily have to leave their school. It does allow...

  • Talladega spring race is this week

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    Alabama is the center of the automobile racing world this week as NASCAR descends on Talladega Super Speedway. The Alabama Air National Guard and the 187th Fighter Wing will perform the flyover prior to the running of the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 on April 21. The spring race weekend action at Talladega kicks off on Saturday, April 20, with a doubleheader featuring the ARCA Menards Series General Tire 200 at 11:30 p.m. CDT and continues at 3:00 p.m. CDT with the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro...

  • Ivey announces that the LIFT Academy Flight Training Program will locate at Tuskegee's Moton Field

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that Republic Airways Holdings and its Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy plans to develop an advanced flight training program in Tuskegee. The program will prepare the next generation of aspiring pilots for high-paying career opportunities in the airline industry. "Alabama has a long history of providing critical flight training for military aviators, and historic Moton Field is the perfect location for a training center for a new...

  • Tuberville says that we have let in 10 million illegal aliens in the last 3 years

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    The U.S. House of Representatives voted to bring articles of impeachment against U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. Everybody understood then that the would never receive 60 votes to convict Mayorkas, but Senate Democrats rejected the charges on Wednesday without holding a trial. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke on the floor to chastise all 51 Democrats for voting to block the impeachment trial of U.S. Mayorkas. "I'm kind of amazed at what's happened today," said...

  • State buys Foley Beach Express toll bridge: beach trips will be toll free next month

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    On Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R), Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and the Baldwin County Bridge Company on Wednesday announced the signing of an agreement for the state to purchase the Foley Beach Express Bridge in Orange Beach. The sale means that the bridge will become toll free immediately upon the ownership change, saving residents and tourists alike money; while substantially reducing traffic delays for folks waiting to cross the bridge, and ending ongoing legal issues between the...

  • Rogers and Smith Introduce Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    On Thursday, U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-Saks) and Adam Smith (D-Washington), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act. The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act will serve as the base text for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "Day and night, the brave men and women who serve in our Armed Forces are working to keep our nation safe. It's...

  • Workforce development bills moving in Legislature

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed the bipartisan "Working for Alabama" package – an ambitious set of reforms that legislators hope will strengthen the state of Alabama's workforce development efforts, improving Alabama's low labor force participation rate and growing the state's economy. Alabama has historically low unemployment at just 3.0% unemployment. Unfortunately, the state still has widespread poverty because over 42% of adult Alabamians do not have a job (...

  • New study postulates that eating CWD infected venison can be fatal for humans

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    A new study indicates that hunters who consumed the meat of a deer infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD) have died from the experience. "Two Hunters from the Same Lodge Afflicted with Sporadic CJD," it reads. "Is Chronic Wasting Disease to Blame?" The authors highlight "a cluster of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) cases after exposure to chronic wasting disease (CWD)-infected deer." Those findings, they say, are "suggestive of potential prion transmission from CWD-infected deer to...

  • Anthony Daniels pledges to support Shomari Figures for Congress

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2024

    On Wednesday, Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) released a statement in response to Daniels loss in Tuesday's election results for the Alabama second congressional district. "Last night, the results did not go as we had hoped, and I respect the decision of the voters in AL-2," Daniels said. "Though we were looking for a different outcome, I carry forward a sense of gratitude and purpose that is stronger than ever. I am profoundly thankful to my family, who have...

  • This is Confederate Memorial Day Weekend

    Brandon Moseley

    Monday, April 22, 2024, is Confederate Memorial Day. State offices are closed in remembrance of the soldiers and sailors who served defending the State of Alabama and the Confederate States of America (C.S.A.) during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865. Federal government offices, as well as most banks, businesses, and schools, will be open. On Saturday, the Alabama Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans are hosting their annual Confederate Memorial Day event at Confederate Memorial Park. The pa...

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