Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell spoke to the Tallapoosa County Republican Party during a meet and greet the group held Thursday night.
Alabama Attorney General candidate Jay Mitchell, left, attended Thursday night's Tallapoosa County Republican Party meet and greet highlighting local candidates.
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Mitchell, who is running for Alabama attorney general, spoke briefly about the future of conservatism.
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Tallapoosa County Coroner Mike Knox, left, talks with Radney Funeral Home owner Randy Anderson during the Tallapoosa County Republican Party's meet and greet Thursday night.
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