State Senate Upset: Robert Stewart Beats Hank Sanders in District 23
Robert Stewart has beaten former State Sen. Hank Sanders, who was trying to win back his old seat in the Alabama Legislature.
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Sanders and Stewart Square Off in State Senate Runoff
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A political newcomer takes on a political giant — in the race to represent the people of senate district 23. Selma attorney and former state senator Hank Sanders — is running to win back the senate seat that he previously held for 35 years. “So, I know all of the ends and outs. And I…
Hank Sanders to Seek His Former Seat in the Alabama Senate
Former state Senator Hank Sanders of Selma has announced that he will seek his former seat in the Alabama Legislature.
High Profile Feud Leads to Million Dollar Lawsuit in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma Attorney and long-time former state senator Hank Sanders — files a million dollar defamation lawsuit against Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson. The lawsuit filed against Jackson — was not in his capacity as District Attorney. The suit stems from a $200 dollar political ad that Jackson bought in the Bridge Crossing Jubilee newspaper…
President Biden to Appear Virtually at King Unity Breakfast in Selma
President Biden is scheduled to make a virtual speech at the Martin & Coretta King Unity Breakfast in Selma on Sunday. The announcement was made by Hank Sanders of the Selma-to-Montgomery March Commemoration Foundation Board. The breakfast will take place at Wallace Community College Selma. Because of the pandemic, it will be a drive-in event in the parking lot, starting…
King Unity Breakfast to Include Caravan Honoring Civil Rights Legends
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The annual Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast in Selma — will include a special feature this year — that will recognize four notable civil rights leaders. It was announced last week — that this year — the Unity Breakfast — would be a drive-in event. It’ll take place in the parking lot at Wallace…
Pandemic Won’t Stop Annual Martin & Coretta King Unity Breakfast in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom– One of the major events of the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee — will be go on this year despite the pandemic. The Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast — will be a drive-in event this year. The event will take place in the parking lot of Wallace Community College Selma — instead of the gym….
2018 Bridge Crossing Jubilee Underway in Selma
Events begin today
The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is underway in Selma. The event commemorates the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery civil rights march and Bloody Sunday. Each year, the celebration draws people from across the country, including political leaders and other notable people. This information comes from State Senator Hank Sanders: The 2018 Bridge Crossing Jubilee is Underway! Many Diverse Events Taking Place TODAY, March…
Sen. Hank Sanders Decides Not to Seek Re-Election
Despite having already qualified to run for re-election, Sen. Hank Sanders (D-Selma) has decided not to seek another term in the Alabama Senate. He has held the District 23 seat since 1983. In a statement emailed to Alabama News Network, Sanders said, “Some time, it is time. Some time we do not realize it is time until something special happens. …
