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January 1, 2025 – numerous Alabama elected officials expressed their condolences to the families of the persons slain in the New Orleans terrorist attack that killed 15 people in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Another 30 people were injured/wounded when a truck plowed into pedestrians celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street. Some of them remain in serious condition in the hospital. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) said on his X social media account, "Last night's attack in N...
January 2, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) is proud to announce that Nandini Patel, a ninth grader at Fort Payne High School, has been named the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Alabama's Fourth Congressional District. Patel's app, Choice Bound, was selected for its innovative design and potential to positively impact users of all ages. Choice Bound is an intuitive app that guides individuals toward their ideal career paths and college choices. W...
January 2, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) released a statement honoring the memory of Drew Dauphin and Kareem Badawi, who were killed in the New Orleans terrorist attack: "As our nation continues to mourn following the terrorist attack in New Orleans, we now know this act of evil stole two of Alabama's own: Drew Dauphin, a native of Montgomery, and Kareem Badawi, a freshman at the University of Alabama. "Drew Dauphin was a beloved son, brother, and friend, a talented...
January 3, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – a new Congress was sworn in and the first order of business following the swearing in was to elect the Speaker of the House. Republicans retained control of the House of Representatives in the 2024 election; but they did so by the slimmest of margins in the 119th Congress. This tiny majority meant that any splinter faction of disgruntled GOP Representatives can jeopardize the election of the Speaker. Representative Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was elected to...
It was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Actually, no. It was a long time ago, but it wasn’t so far away. It was at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. Ethics professor Dr. Henlee Barnette taught one day about God and government. In his lecture he read from a newspaper editorial written by a preacher who was part of the “Old Christian Right,” broadcasting at the time on 500 radio stations and 250 TV stations. This preacher condemned Communism, integration and Billy...
January 6, 2025 – Washington D.C. - both Houses of Congress will meet today to formally consider the electoral college results from all fifty states to pick the next President of the United States. President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) won all seven of the "swing" states to take a commanding 312 to 226 – it only takes 270 to win. Trump is expected to easily win. Four years ago the scene was very different with Trump and millions of his supporters across the country believing that the results sho...
January 6, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C., - the U.S. Congress has certified the electoral college results of the 2024 presidential election. Former President Donald J. Trump (R) is now officially the winner and will be formally inaugurated back into office on January 20. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) released a statement after taking part in Congress' certification of the electoral votes for President Trump. "I was proud to participate in certifying the election of our nation's 47th President,...
January 6, 2025 – IRONDALE, AL - Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows was killed by a motorist while putting out pylons in front of the Church of the Highlands for their 21 days of prayer event. A number of Alabama's elected leaders released statements mourning the tragic loss of Lt. Meadows. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) said on X, "My heart is heavy as I have learned of the tragic loss of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows, a veteran and true public servant. I join all Alabamians in l...
January 9. 2025 – WASHINGTON D.C. – the funeral was held for former President Jimmy Carter (D). Carter, a naval officer, peanut farmer, and Georgia Governor, was President from 1977 to 1981. President-elect Donald J. Trump (R), President Joseph R. Biden (D), and former Presidents Barack H. Obama (D), George W. Bush (R), and William J. Clinton (D) were in attendance to honor President Carter at the Washington National Cathedral. Upon Carter's death, Biden – age 81 – became the oldest living...
January 10, 2025 – The U.S. Supreme Court, in a narrow 5-to-4 decision, declined a Trump defense team motion to block sentencing in President Donald J. Trump's (R) criminal sentencing. The sentencing in the New York care is scheduled for Friday morning. The Court denied President Trump's emergency request. The majority wrote that Trump is not facing jail time and he can still appeal the conviction. Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Sam Alito sided with Trump. Chief J...
January 10, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – Winter has descended on the northern half of Alabama. Birmingham, Huntsville, Cullman, Florence, Gadsden and the surrounding communities are waking up to a snow-covered landscape more appropriate to Minnesota than to the Heart of Dixie. Forecasters were predicting three to five inches of snow and from what we can tell at dawn – here in St. Clair County – they nailed it. Please stay off the roads as rain fell for two hours in much of the area prior to the tem...
January 10, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today praised the Senate's bipartisan 84-9 vote to advance the Laken Riley Act on the eve of what should have been Laken Riley's 23rd birthday. "Today's vote on the Laken Riley Act is an important step forward in making our country safer, but there's still more work to be done to get this commonsense legislation across the finish line," said Senator Britt. "Laken's horrific murder should never have happened. While we c...
January 12, 2025 - The Alabama Humanities Alliance honored writer Rick Bragg recently in Birmingham. In his dialogue with Roy Wood, Jr., Bragg mentioned that not everyone believed his writing to be good. Stephen King ripped him when reviewing his Jerry Lee Lewis biography for “The New York Times.” Bragg’s friend, the late Pat Conroy, called to encourage him. “Stephen King saying Rick Bragg can’t write is like Taylor Swift saying Patsy Cline can’t sing!” Conroy said. Stephen King is a great wr...
January 13, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Pastor and school master Dean Odle announced that he is running for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Odle previously ran for Governor in 2022 – finishing behind Kay Ivey, Lindy Blanchard, Tim James, and Lew Burdette in what was a crowded Republican primary field. "When I ran for Governor of Alabama from 2020-2022, I was right about every topic I addressed," said Odle. "I brought the receipts. Yet I was labeled a "conspiracy theorist" by th...
January 13, 2025 – the 118th Congress is over and the 119th has begun. Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is back for his third term; but much has changed. He no longer represents the Second Congressional District. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) takes over in the redrawn CD2. Rep. Moore is now representing the court redrawn CD1 – replacing Congressman Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) whom he defeated in the Republican primary. Most of the people in Mobile moved from CD1 to CD2. The Elmore and Autauga Cou...
January 13, 2025 – After President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) suggested that the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of Mexico, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) introduced a bill renaming the body of water -which coastal Alabama adjoins – the Gulf of America. "Today, I officially introduced my bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America," Rep. Greeme said recently. "Mexican cartels currently use the Gulf of Mexico to traffic humans, drugs, weapons, and God knows what els...
January 14, 2025 – President Donald J. Trump (R) will return to the White House in just six days and failed special prosecutor Jack Smith resigned from his position on Friday; but on his way out Smith released a report claiming that Trump was guilty of actual crimes and that if he had been given a chance that he could have convicted Trump before a jury. President-elect Trump slammed Smith for the release of the highly partisan report. "To show you how desperate Deranged Jack Smith is, he r...
January 14, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Trump nominee for Secretary of Defense was subjected to a battering confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) questioned Hegseth about his plan to improve military recruitment numbers. Tuberville sad that the Pentagon should be focused on winning wars, not on pushing a woke agenda. "Thanks for being here today-and with your family," Sen. Tuberville said to Hegseth. "I know this is tou...
January 14, 2025 – AUBURN, AL – the Auburn University men's basketball team – the number one team in the country – defeated #15 Mississippi State 88 to 66. It was Auburn's first win after being voted to number won and the first win for the Tigers after losing superstar Center/Forward Johni Broome to injury in a game on Saturday. Without the 6-foot 10-inch Broome – arguably the best big man in the country – Auburn opted for a more fast-paced guard heavy style of play. Auburn guard Chad Baker-...
January 15, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate Floor recently to provide an update on the Laken Riley Act. She discussed the path forward for her legislation and called on her colleagues in the Senate to stay focused on delivering safety and security for the American people through this commonsense, targeted, and bipartisan bill. "Last week, the Senate took a big bipartisan step toward honoring the life and legacy of Laken Riley-answering her loved...
January 15, 2025 - Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL03), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said in a statement that President Trump's return contributed to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. "President Trump's policy of peace through strength is already yielding results. Terrorists are on notice," said Chairman Rogers. President Trump agrees. "This EPIC ceasefire agreement could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November, as it s...
January 15, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C.- President-elect President Donald J. Trump (R) has selected former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to be his pick for Attorney General in his second term; as President of the United States. Both U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) have expressed their support for Bondi in recent days. On Wednesday, Sen. Britt attended her first Judiciary Committee hearing where she praised Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi. In the h...
January 16, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) today, during a Senate Banking Committee nomination hearing, questioned Scott Turner, President Donald J. Trump's (R) choice for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Sen. Britt emphasized her support for his confirmation. In the hearing, Senator Britt began by thanking HUD Secretary nominee Turner for his willingness to serve our nation and the American people. She also highlighted the important experience h...
The recent memorial service for President Jimmy Carter reminded me of the time in 2004 that our history and collectors’ club president, Roger, invited me at our annual banquet in Americus, Ga. to sit to President Carter’s left at the head table. I was excited at this possibility and thought ahead of time what I might say. That evening our speaker was former White House drug czar, Dr. Peter Bourne, who published a biography of Carter in 1997. He sat to the president’s right and the two men conver...
January 19, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - Alabama Republicans were in the nation's capital in force to celebrate the triumphal return of President Donald J. Trump (R) to the White House. While there are three official inauguration balls on Monday night celebrating Trump's return, Alabama Republicans joined their southern Republican allies in their own celebration – the Southern States Ball at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on Pennsylvania Avenue. The Alabama Gazette was...
