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Major John A. Brown: Age 69 Major John A. Brown served 20 years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force and 13 years teaching AF JROTC. His Air Force Service Code (AFSC) included Academic Program Manager, Command and Control Operations, and Missile Operations and ICBM Missile Combat Crew. He received the following medals, commendations, ribbons and awards: Combat Readiness Medal, Air Force Overseas Tour, Longevity Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon...
Corporal Dale Richard Barnes: Age 75 Corporal (Cpl) Dale Richard Barnes served two years in the United States Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was rifleman/radio operator. He received the following medals, commendations, ribbons and awards: Purple Heart, Navy Commendation Medal “V”, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Device, Rifle Marksman Badge, Vietnam Cam...
Captain James Robert Bossert: Age 81 James Robert Bossert served 27 years in the U.S. Military including six years enlisted in the U.S. Army, nine years enlisted in the U.S Air Force and 12 years as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) included: (1) 4945C Communications Computer Systems Officer, (2) 4924 Plans and Programs and (3) 5135B Information Systems Plans and Programs Staff Officer. His military medals, awards, citations and ribbons were: Air Force...
The Sentry Riders Motorcycle Group (SRMG) and Captain William Bibb Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (CWB) joined together to co-sponsor Wreaths Across America by the laying of 232 wreaths on veterans’ graves at the Wetumpka City Cemetery December 16, 2023. Wreaths were donated by members of the sponsoring groups and members of the River Region Community. Paul Wolbeck (SRMG) welcomed everyone and requested a moment of silence to remember the Fallen, the Prisoners o...
The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) established the Purple Heart Trail in 1992 as a symbolic trail that commemorates and honors all men and women who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving the U.S. armed forces. In 1922, the Purple Heart Trail was established by the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) to be a symbolic trail that commemorates and honors all men and women who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving the U.S. armed forces. Mount Vernon,...
February 12, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 22 states in supporting President Donald J. Trump's "Fork Directive," which offers buyouts to federal employees who opt to resign from their positions and will free up government resources and revenue to focus on better serving Americans. In the amicus brief filed Sunday, the attorneys general ask the United States District Court in Massachusetts to deny the plaintiffs' motion for a temporary r...
February 5, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) made her largest state general fund (SGF) budget request yet following her State of the State speech on Tuesday. If passed by the Legislature it would be the largest general fund budget in the history of the state totaling $3,702,690,829 including $40 million in conditional appropriations to the Department of Corrections Capital Improvements fund if revenue goals are met. This amount includes a $341,697,717 increase from the 202...
(Montgomery, Ala) – Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in demanding answers from the world's top asset managers to determine if they are misrepresenting and omitting essential disclosures regarding Chinese investments. In a letter sent Thursday to BlackRock, StateStreet, Invesco, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley, the attorneys general raise concerns that the asset managers appear to be misrepresenting and concealing the risks of Chinese i...
This Valentine's Day, consider asking your partner, "What's your love language?" The 5 Love Languages®—gift giving, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, and physical touch—were developed by Gary Chapman to help people strengthen connection in relationships. Some people want to hear kind words, others want physical affection, and then there's those who just want a great gift (who says you can't buy love?). The problem is, oftentimes we speak in our own love language rather than...
While flowers and chocolates are a good start, no Valentine's Day gift is as unapologetically romantic as fine jewelry. For many couples, gifting something as long-lasting and thoughtful as jewelry is a way of showing their commitment and devotion. But is jewelry the right choice for every relationship? What designs should you choose for your first Valentine's Day—or your fiftieth? VRAI, a fine jewelry brand featuring lab-grown diamonds, breaks down which styles are right for your Valentine's D...
February 6, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) would not comment on controversial legislation that would make the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs a gubernatorial appointee and which would give the governor unprecedented powers over who served on the agency's governing board. The Alabama Gazette asked Speaker Ledbetter: 'The Governor had a real rift with the veterans' groups last fall. Admiral Davis is now gone; but the Governor has...
Imagine a world where the workweek is only four days long. You'd have an additional day free to run a household, spend time with loved ones, devote time to hobbies, or rest. For many workers globally, this is now a tangible reality. Nearly a century after the five-day workweek was established, the four-day workweek is moving from theoretical trials to real-world implementation. Groundbreaking trials across the world reveal the transformative potential of a four-day workweek to reduce burnout...
Who says traveling has to be expensive? While some destinations can put a dent in your wallet, others let you explore, eat, and experience more for much less. Whether you're dreaming of pristine beaches, ancient ruins, or vibrant street food scenes, there are plenty of places where your dollars will go a long way. Way.com shares a guide to the cheapest countries to visit. Budget travel isn't just about saving money—it's about being resourceful, adventurous, and spontaneous. So, if you're r...
The media elites and globalist bureaucrats are at it again, crying about Trump's tariffs while ignoring the decades of economic warfare waged against the United States. China is flooding our markets with artificially cheap steel and electronics by sending them to Mexico and Canada to be exported to the US exploiting trade loopholes to undercut American industries and we have been sitting idly by. Let's be crystal clear: tariffs aren't just about trade; they're about national security,...
February 6, 2025 – ATMORE, AL – the state of Alabama executed Demetrius Frazier for the capital murder of Pauline Brown. Governor Kay Ivey said that "rapists and murderers are not welcome in our streets." The Governor's office announced that earlier this evening, Governor Ivey told Corrections Commissioner John Hamm that she would not exercise her clemency powers in this case and directed him to proceed with Mr. Frazier's lawfully imposed death sentence for the 1991 capital murder of Pau...
When Donald Trump took office as the 45th President of the United States, he inherited a country grappling with the consequences of decades of unfair trade practices, particularly from China. One of the hardest-hit industries was American cabinetry, a bedrock of American craftsmanship and manufacturing. The flood of cheap, dumped, and government-subsidized Chinese imports were putting thousands of hardworking Americans out of jobs and permanently crippling the domestic market. But America had a...
February 6, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Montana) introduced the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act to halt taxes that some seniors pay on their Social Security benefits. "Seniors work the majority of their adult lives so that they can spend their retirement comfortably," said Senator Tuberville. "In a day and age where the cost of living has skyrocketed, our seniors should not experience a second tax on their Social Sec...
February 10, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, traveled to Washington DC last week to participate in a multistate roundtable discussion on election policy, discuss important policy initiatives with Alabama Senators Britt and Tuberville, and attend the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Conference. Congressman Brian Steil (R-WI), Chairman of the United States House of Representatives Committee on House Administration, hosted a roundtable of Chief...
National Arbor Day will be celebrated on April 25th, 2025, this year. And Alabama's first Arbor Day Proclamation was signed in 1887 by Governor Thomas Seay. However, in 1975 the Alabama Forestry Commission and other state organizations collaborated with the Alabama State Legislature to designate the last full week in February as Alabama's Arbor Week. As such, many cities throughout the state are offering free tree seedling giveaways this month to encourage the planting of trees throughout Sweet...
Breakups can be very painful and traumatic. No matter how it ended or why, the loss of a romantic partner can set off a whirlwind of intense and conflicting emotions. You may go from feeling deeply sad to elated to angry to hopeful to nostalgic, all in a matter of hours or even minutes. This emotional rollercoaster won't last forever, Rula reports. But, in the moment, it may feel like it will never end. Key Takeaways - Breakups can be traumatic events that cause anxiety or make anxiety worse. -...
She called to report the death of a lady in our former church, and I thought about several things. I was saddened to learn the deceased had been in declining health and in a care facility not too far away. I could have, and should have, found a reason to stop by to visit. I suppose we all have regrets thinking about people for whom we’ve lost touch. And it’s true that maintaining friendships in former churches used to be frowned on by some. I remember a minister from my teenage years who was rel...
Across hundreds of large U.S. cities, a median of 12.5% of workers work from home. But some cities see as many as three in 10 workers working remotely, while others maintain a nearly entirely in-person workforce. Factors affecting this widespread may include the local industries and infrastructure, as well as local demographics. Similarly, the portion of workers operating remotely may impact the dynamics of a city. Where people spend most of their days may impact the food, transportation, and...
February 10, 2025–No, I didn’t watch the Superbowl yesterday. I was busy doing other things. Braiding my nose hair, polishing my spork collection, stuff like that. I don’t pay much attention to pro football. If it’s not SEC, I don’t much care, and since we Auburn faithful had very little to care about this last season…. Oh, well, even MeeMaw Ivey realizes that we’re a basketball state now. Back to the StuporBowl—I’ve been peripherally aware of the controversy around the questionable play...
Pam Bondi confirmed as Attorney Genera February 5, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate voted to confirm former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi (R) as the U.S. Attorney General. U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) joined all the Republicans, including both Alabama Senators (Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt) in voting to confirm Bondi 54 to 46. Senator Katie Britt is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee which had earlier voted in favor of Bondi's confirmation. "I was h...
February 4, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Shomari C. Figures (D-AL02) announced that he is a lead co-sponsor for the Cover Outstanding Vulnerable Expansion-Eligible Residents Now (COVER Now) Act to expand health care coverage to millions of Americans who remain uninsured due to state-level refusals to accept federal Medicaid expansion funds. "People across Alabama-both Democrat and Republican-have called for the state to expand Medicaid for over a decade," said Congressman Figures. "Be...
