Jim Stinson
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Alabama's black leaders are upset President Obama is coming to Selma on March 7, and here's why
View full sizeState Sen. Hank Sanders, D-Selma, speaks at a press conference objecting to President Obama's choice of March 7 to march in Selma.Jim Stinson | jstinson@al.com MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Black leaders from Alabama are upset President Barack Obama has... → Read More
Bentley's inauguration festivities bring out protesters, $8,000 in barbecue and Big Al
View full sizeGov. Robert Bentley greets a well-wisher at the post-inauguration celebration, held at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 19, 2015.Jim Stinson / jstinson@al.com MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Gov. Robert Bentley celebrated his inauguration on Monday afternoon with a... → Read More
Better than New Jersey: Bentley gathers cabinet to discuss his first-term accomplishments
View full sizeGov. Robert Bentley addresses his cabinet and media as he discusses his first-term accomplishments, in the old House chamber in the Alabama Capitol, Jan. 14, 2015.Jim Stinson | jstinson@al.com MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- On Tuesday night, Gov. Robert Bentley... → Read More
Lawmaker makes proposal on the Alabama Senate floor - to his girlfriend
View full sizeState Sen. Clay Scofield, R-Arab, proposes to his girlfriend, Collier Tynes, on the floor of the Alabama Senate, Jan. 13, 2015.Jim Stinson | jstinson@al.com When state Sen. Clay Scofield, R-Arab, went to pick up his date last winter,... → Read More
Bentley will attend preview screening of 'Selma' at Montgomery cinema
View full sizeGov. Robert Bentley meets with "Selma" producers, on June 27, from left, Nan Morales, Jeremy Kleiner and Dede Gardner, and executive producer Paul Garnes, right.Mike Cason MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Gov. Robert Bentley will attend a Montgomery preview of... → Read More
2015 ushers in new Alabama laws, including the consolidated Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and IDs for veterans
View full sizeThe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency now has 12 law enforcement agencies under its umbrella, and hopes to add more state troopers to Alabama roads.State of Alabama website MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- A 2013 law that required the consolidation of many... → Read More
South Pittsburg, Tenn., bans 'negative' comments on social media because Internet rumors irritate officials
Jeff Powers, city commissioner of South Pittsburg, Tenn.City of South Pittsburg City officials in South Pittsburg, Tenn., a municipality that sits across the state line from northeastern Alabama, have banned "negative comments" made on social media by city officials or... → Read More
There's a war on Christmas and here's why, says Bill Armistead, Alabama GOP chairman
Bill Armistead, Alabama GOP chairman MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Despite the fact that Bill O'Reilly of Fox News declared the war on Christmas over, and won by Christmas celebrators, the chairman of the Alabama Republican Party says the war is still... → Read More
Christmas clemency for former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman? Let's hear what you think.
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman was in federal court on Monday, dressed in a red jumpsuit from the Montgomery County jail. He looked tired and a little bit thin. He was chained,... → Read More
Del Marsh, Alabama Senate president pro tempore: We'll cut another 8 percent out of state government before tax hikes
View full sizeSen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- The 2015 legislative session kicks off in March, and with it, a shortfall in the General Fund of between $250 million and $700 million. The General Fund currently is fine, according... → Read More
Gov. Robert Bentley cracks open the door to expand Medicaid and enhance state revenues for budget
View full sizeGov. Robert Bentley, R-Ala., addresses freshman lawmakers on the last day of their orientation in the Capitol auditorium, Dec. 11, 2014.Jim Stinson | jstinson@al.com MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Gov. Robert Bentley cracked the door open on the expansion of... → Read More
Pastor Juan McFarland loses case to remain as head of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church after AIDS, sex and drugs admissions
Juan McFarland, former pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in MontgomeryShiloh MBC MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Pastor Juan McFarland has lost his case to remain the head of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Judge Charles Price, of the 15th Judicial Circuit of... → Read More
Pastor Juan McFarland fights for job after sex, drugs and HIV confession
Juan McFarland is fighting in court to keep his job as pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Montgomery. MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Pastor Juan McFarland testified in court on Monday for the first time since his dispute with his own Baptist... → Read More
Jeff Sessions claims research shows Congress may block funding for Obama's immigration amnesty order
U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Mobile MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Mobile, is claiming this week that Congress has the authority to defund President Barack Obama's recently announced plans to offer limited amnesty to as many as 5 million... → Read More
Joe Hubbard thinking of running for Montgomery mayor after loss in AG's race
View full sizeDemocrat Joe Hubbard speaks to the media after he conceded to Republican incumbent Luther Strange in the Alabama attorney general's race in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014.AP/Albert Cesare MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Joe Hubbard is thinking of... → Read More
Still waiting on your Alabama tax refund? Man says he's waited for nine months
MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- A Huntsville man says he has been waiting about nine months for his tax refund, and he keeps getting the same wait-and-see message from the Alabama Department of Revenue. Alvin Powell, 80, of Huntsville says he... → Read More
Luther Strange wins Alabama attorney general race, earning second term and besting Joe Hubbard
View full sizeAlabama Attorney General Luther Strange signs in to vote at his polling place at George Washington Middle School in Pike Road, Ala., on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014.Mickey Welsh MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Attorney General Luther Strange, the incumbent Republican... → Read More
Joe Hubbard and Luther Strange talk about attorney general's office representing consumers regarding utility rates
MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Attorney general candidates were asked by the editorial board of Alabama Media Group about the office's role in representing consumers before the Public Service Commission. Actually, the question was submitted by a reader with the username "contrarian."... → Read More
Joe Hubbard returns $10,000 contribution from Canadian gaming company; AG Luther Strange says donation 'reflects desperation'
View full sizeAttorney general candidates Joe Hubbard and Luther Strange MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Joe Hubbard, the Democratic candidate for attorney general, said late Wednesday afternoon that he has returned a $10,000 contribution from a Canadian gaming company in Quebec. Hubbard... → Read More
How many guns do the attorney general candidates own? They explain open-carry too (on video)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- How many guns do Luther Strange and Joe Hubbard own? It's a pertinent question, as the men are running for attorney general, the top law enforcement official in the state government. And when the editorial board of... → Read More