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'''Bob Johnson''' (born c. [[1949]]; died [[May 13]], [[2016]] in [[Gardendale]]) was a political reporter. | '''Bob Johnson''' (born c. [[1949]]; died [[May 13]], [[2016]] in [[Gardendale]]) was a political reporter. | ||
Johnson began covering state politics for the ''Montgomery Advertiser'' in the 1970s and later worked as a reporter and editor at the ''Birmingham Post-Herald'' and for the Associated Press. In addition to covering politics, Johnson cultivated a reputation for engaging human-interest stories. | Johnson began covering state politics for the ''Montgomery Advertiser'' in the 1970s and later worked as a reporter and editor at the ''[[Birmingham Post-Herald]]'' and for the Associated Press. In addition to covering politics, Johnson cultivated a reputation for engaging human-interest stories. | ||
Outside of writing, Johnson was involved in community theater and was an avid traveler. He died as a result of a stroke in May [[2016]]. He was survived by three children and several grandchildren. | Outside of writing, Johnson was involved in community theater and was an avid traveler. He died as a result of a stroke in May [[2016]]. He was survived by three children and several grandchildren. | ||
Revision as of 08:07, 17 May 2016
Bob Johnson (born c. 1949; died May 13, 2016 in Gardendale) was a political reporter.
Johnson began covering state politics for the Montgomery Advertiser in the 1970s and later worked as a reporter and editor at the Birmingham Post-Herald and for the Associated Press. In addition to covering politics, Johnson cultivated a reputation for engaging human-interest stories.
Outside of writing, Johnson was involved in community theater and was an avid traveler. He died as a result of a stroke in May 2016. He was survived by three children and several grandchildren.
References
- Brumback, Kate (May 14, 2016) "Retired Alabama political reporter Bob Johnson dies at 66." Associated Press