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MONTGOMERY – As the United States of America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Governor Kay Ivey on Monday shared a video message ahead of Veterans Day, honoring the generations of Americans, and especially the Alabamians, who have defended our nation's freedom. In her remarks, Governor Ivey honors the nearly 400,000 veterans and their families who call Alabama home and reflects on the personal meaning of the day, sharing how her father's World War II service taught her that freedom is n...
November 8, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL. - In a rivalry game defined by grit and defensive dominance, No. 4 Alabama defeated LSU 20–9 on Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium, extending its win streak to eight games and solidifying its place atop the SEC standings. The Crimson Tide (8–1, 6–0 SEC) held the Tigers out of the end zone for the first time in over a decade, delivering their most complete defensive performance of the season. Crimson Tide Defense Shines Alabama's defense was relen...
In a game that delivered fireworks from start to finish, No. 15 Vanderbilt kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive with a dramatic 45–38 overtime victory over Auburn on Saturday, November 8, at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. The Commodores (8–2, 4–2 SEC) overcame a 10-point second-half deficit behind a heroic performance from quarterback Diego Pavia, who threw for a career-high 377 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 112 rushing yards and a score on the ground. His 4-yard touch...
November 11, 2025 – Today is Veterans Day. It is a state and federal holiday honoring the 41 million Americans who have served in our nation's armed forces from the Revolutionary War to the present both in times of peace and war. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, observed annually on November 11 to commemorates the end of World War I and honors the sacrifices of those who served in the armed forces. The armistice that silenced the guns on the Western Front (at that time the bloodiest war i...
Do you know a lie of that the devil has whispered into my ear before? “God doesn't want your mess. And even if He did, it's beyond repair.” We often think that God only wants our best…the polished prayers, the victories, the good parts of our story. But the truth is, He invites us to bring Him everything…our mistakes, our shame, our doubts, even the messes that we create ourselves. The beautiful part is that so many myths and it's so hard to wrap our mind around is that God can take whateve...
Think of Dracula, think of Bram Stoker, whose 1897 horror novel Dracula has inspired hundreds of progressively inferior vampire movies. But Dracula was real – not the vampire, but Count Vlad III Dracula (A.D. c. 1428 - 1477) of Wallachia (now part of Romania). Known as Vlad III the Impaler but called Dracula (after the Order of the Dragon, a knightly order founded to defend Christendom against the Ottoman Empire and Islam), the Count’s brutality staggers the imagination. But as my personal phy...
October 6, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The government shutdown has now stretched for 37 days and lawmakers in D.C. are not optimistic that there will be a resolution anytime soon to the partisan impasse. Senate Democrats are refusing to consent to a routine continuing resolution (CR) that would give the parties more time to work on the 2026 budget – which was supposed to be finished by September 30 but now appears impossibly delayed. The number of Alabamians affected by the shutdown continue to gr...
We are increasingly embroiled in an age in which the truth is an unwanted and uninvited guest. Leaders, especially in the body politic, have no desire to find the truth, because in finding it, they might have to change, resulting in dire consequences to the longevity of their public service, if not to their constituencies. The machinations of the United Nations is perhaps the best example of how truth becomes lost in the ideological shuffle. The U.N. was founded to promote peace among nations...
It’s that time of year again. In just a few short weeks, Alabamians will once again be forced to change their clocks in the middle of the night. On November 2nd, we will all wake up and “fall back” out of Daylight Saving Time (DST). In the five years I have served in the Senate, making DST permanent is the number one issue I hear about. A lot of folks have asked me over the years, ‘Why do we even have Daylight Saving Time?’ DST was first introduced during World War I and then used again during W...
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army National Guard Captain Tamara Brewer as the October “Veteran of the Month.” Excerpts of Sen. Tuberville’s remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here. “Serving others takes on many different forms. For many of Alabama’s veterans, their hometowns inspired them to pursue military service. And those strong upbringings and deep hometown roots often lead them to continue serving — e...
MONTGOMERY, AL — In light of the recent discontinuation of federal SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) funding, the City of Montgomery is sharing information to help residents connect with local organizations offering free food and essential support. “We want to make sure residents know where to turn for help,” said Mayor Steven L. Reed. “Our goal is to get this information into the hands of those who need it most.” A number of churches, nonprofits, and food banks across Montgomery are stepping up to provide groceries, meals, an...
Montgomery Alabama, a city steeped in civil rights history and Southern charm, is facing a modern crisis that threatens its communities and public safety: the rising prevalence of gang violence. Once considered a peripheral issue, gang- related crime has surged into the spotlight in 2025, prompting concern from residents, law enforcement, and state officials alike. A Violent Wake-Up Call The urgency of the problem was underscored on October 5, 2025, when a shootout between rival gangs erupted...
November 6, 1963 – Vietnam War: Following the November 1 coup and execution of President Ngo Dinh Diem, coup leader General Duong Van Minh takes over leadership of South Vietnam. Introduction The coup of November 1, 1963, marked a turning point in the history of South Vietnam and the broader context of the Vietnam War. The overthrow and subsequent execution of President Ngo Dinh Diem, followed by General Duong Van Minh's ascension to power, initiated a period of political instability and r...
How will tariffs impact your holiday shopping? Rising prices have been top of mind for consumers for several years, especially coming off the high inflation after the pandemic. Now, rising global tensions in 2025, including new tariffs, are starting to impact people’s wallets. In fact, the Harvard Business School Pricing Lab, which has been tracking the effect of tariffs on more than 350,000 goods, has found prices are around 5% higher as a result of them. As you’re preparing for your hol...
November 2, 2025 – AUBURN, AL – Auburn Athletics Director John Cohen finally ended Hugh Freeze's troubled tenure as Auburn's head football Coach before the completion of his third season. The decision became unavoidable after a horrid offensive performance Saturday night in Auburn to Kentucky (another bad team). Auburn's defense was great and held Kentucky to just 10 points; but that was more than enough points to trounce Auburn. Auburn's only scoring drive resulted in a field goal and that was...
Monday, November 10, 2025 - VESTAVIA Hills – The City of Vestavia Hills will hold their annual Veterans Day Event at the VH Civic Center: 1090 Montgomery Highway • Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. Everyone is welcome to an exciting afternoon of celebration, community, and gratitude at the annual Salute to Veterans Day Celebration! This family-friendly event will take place in the Ballroom at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center and offers something for everyone to enjoy. Festivities begin at 12pm with a V...
MONTGOMERY – As the United States of America approaches its 250th birthday, Governor Kay Ivey today proclaimed Wednesday, November 5 through Tuesday, November 11, 2025, as Veterans Week in the state of Alabama, honoring the more than 400,000 veterans who call the state home and reaffirming Alabama's unwavering commitment to supporting those who served. Alabama remains one of the nation's most military- and veteran-friendly states. Under Governor Ivey's leadership, Alabama has continued s...
October 24, 2025 - OXFORD, AL - Alabama businessman Rodney Walker has made a bold financial commitment to his campaign for the United States Senate, investing $350,000 of his own money to support his bid for federal office. The substantial contribution underscores Walker's pledge to bring principled, conservative leadership to Washington and reflects his belief in self-funded, grassroots-driven campaigning. Walker, president of Patriot Fueling Centers USA and Walker Lands and Cattle LLC,...
Thanksgrilling recipes and how to do it right Thanksgiving is a popular holiday; gratitude and good food are a winning combination. Adding grilling to the mix adds a twist on home-cooked favorites, gives you an excuse to be outside, and adds new flavors to family favorites. Wildfire Outdoor Living shares several steps to prepare for a great Thanksgrilling. Curate a grilling menu Are you going to grill your turkey or smoke it? What Thanksgiving sides will you be preparing? Should dessert go on...
November 6, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Alabama's plan for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) has been submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The One Big Beautiful Bill Act – which President Trump supported and Congress passed in July – includes the RHTP, a multi-year, $50 billion program that empowers states to strengthen rural communities across America by improving healthcare access, quality and outcomes by tra...
On November 6, 1971, the United States conducted its largest underground hydrogen bomb test-code-named Cannikin-on Amchitka Island in Alaska's Aleutian chain, unleashing a seismic event that reverberated through science, politics, and environmental activism. The Cannikin test, part of the Operation Grommet series, was designed to evaluate the W71 warhead for the LIM-49 Spartan anti-ballistic missile system. With an explosive yield of nearly 5 megatons of TNT, it remains the most powerful undergr...
November 4, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she is releasing $2 million of the state's emergency funds to go towards eight food banks, serving all of Alabama's 67 counties. This comes on the 4th day of the month, which is the first day some of the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will miss an issuance of those benefits to their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. In Alabama, SNAP benefits are issued to recipients' EBT c...
How to handle employee misuse of company credit cards When an employee uses a company credit card for personal expenses, it could be a mistake or a deliberate act of misuse. This often happens when employees confuse their personal credit card with their employee credit card, especially during a business trip or while juggling both cards in their wallet. In either case, it's important to take action to address the situation and implement measures to prevent future misuse. Ramp walks through how...
November 5, 2025 - WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in introducing the Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions (DIRECT) Act, legislation that would give livestock and poultry producers greater market access nationwide. The DIRECT Act would create a narrow exemption to allow small producers and butchers greater flexibility for interstate sales without compromising food safety or j...
