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Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar Fires Back At ALGOP: You Supported An Accused Child Molester

By Brent Wilson on August 28, 2019

The ALGOP recently voted to support a resolution that asked Alabama’s elected Congressional delegation to “proceed with the expulsion process” for Ilhan Omar….

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Charlotte Meadows Wins GOP Runoff For House District 74

By Brent Wilson on August 27, 2019

Charlotte Meadows has won a runoff against Michael Fritz for the House District 74 seat that was left vacant after the death of State Rep. Dimitri Polizos.

Meadows will face Democrat…

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Montgomery, AL

Montgomery Mayor Election: Steven Reed, David Woods Head To Runoff Race

By Brent Wilson on August 27, 2019

Steven Reed and David Woods will head into a runoff to be the next mayor of Montgomery as no candidate received the required 50 percent of the vote to avoid a runoff.

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Huntsville Plans Pilot Electric Scooters Program In Downtown Area

By Brent Wilson on August 27, 2019

The City of Huntsville has been monitoring the growing use of electric scooters in cities across the country and is proposing a downtown pilot program.

“We are interested in mobility opportunities for our residents…

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Alabama to Open European Office to Advance Economic Development

By Brent Wilson on August 27, 2019

Governor Kay Ivey announced today that the Alabama Department of Commerce has opened a business development office in Stuttgart, Germany, to enhance the state’s strategic efforts to attract European companies considering job-creating investments in…

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Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely Indicted On Theft, Ethics Charges

By Brent Wilson on August 22, 2019

Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely was booked into his jail Thursday after being indicted with 13 counts of theft and ethics charges by a grand jury.

The charges were announced by Attorney General…

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Van Smith Wins GOP Primary For House District 42

By Brent Wilson on August 22, 2019

Van Smith won a GOP primary election to fill the House District 42 seat left vacant when Jimmy Martin passed away earlier this year.

In Autauga County Van Smith received 73.48…

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Vuteq to Create 200 Jobs at Huntsville Plant

By Brent Wilson on August 21, 2019

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that global automotive supplier Vuteq USA plans to invest more than $60 million to open a manufacturing facility to serve the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing U.S.A. (MTMUS) auto assembly…

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Auburn University, University of Alabama and AL Dept. of Public Health Receive $3.3 Million To Improve Highway Saftey

By Brent Wilson on August 21, 2019

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced $3.3 million in grants are being awarded to Auburn University, The University of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Public Health. Funds from the grants will go to…

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Madison County Receives Highest Credit Rating Upgrade Ever

By Brent Wilson on August 16, 2019

Madison County Commission Chairman Dale W. Strong announced today Madison County, Alabama has received an upgrade in its credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) resulting in the best – and highest – credit…

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