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On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would prevent state tax incentives from flowing to companies that deny their employees access to private ballot votes over whether to unionize their workplace. Senate Bill 231 (SB231) is sponsored by State Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). It was carried in the House of Representatives by House Majority Leader Brett Stadthagen (R-Hartselle). The legislation is supported by the Speaker of the House. Speaker Nathaniel...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (APR. 24, 2024) – For the second year in a row, engineering students from The University of Alabama in Huntsville, a part of the University of Alabama System, have captured first place in the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) competition. With the latest victory, UAH has won first place five times in the 30-year history of the event, taking top honors in 1996, 2012, 2018, 2023 and now 2024. Managed by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the challenge took place Apri...
Last week Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) hosted a legislative reception at the Governor's Mansion to celebrate 100 years of sound forest management by the Alabama Forestry Commission. The Governor and Legislature commemorated the generations of men and women who have made it their mission to protect and sustain all 23.1 million acres of the state's forests over the last century. "We express our gratitude to Governor Ivey, our sponsors, and everyone that made last night an evening to remember,"...
Four years ago, the nation was rocked by fear of the COVID-19 virus. Businesses were ordered closed and tens of millions of Americans were ordered to stay at home. Realizing that most of those closed businesses would need money to stay afloat, the U.S. Congress passed the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to provide low interest loans, grants, and subsidies to a host of businesses and nonprofits. The program was rife with fraud as criminals applied for...
On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) released a statement on her vote to pass the controversial H.R. 815, the National Security Supplemental Bill. "This legislation, while imperfect, will make critical strides to reestablish credible American deterrence and move us closer to restoring the peace through strength that President Biden inherited," Sen. Britt said in a statement. "I am proud that important bills I have cosponsored will be enacted into law through this package, including...
The Alabama Legislative Session has just five days left and there is still no resolution on the gambling issue. Sources have told the Alabama Gazette that there will be no gambling bill brought to the floor on Thursday, April 24. Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden) told the Alabama Gazette on Thursday that there is "no telling when that is going to come down" from the conference committee for a vote. Rep. Artis "A.J." McCampbell (D-Livingston) was asked by the Alabama Gazette if it would be brought...
The NFL draft begins on Thursday night with the first round. The second and third rounds will be on Friday. On Saturday the remaining rounds of the draft will be held. The NFL draft has become a major sporting event itself as fans of NFL fans hope that their team's next great player will be found. College fans also watch to see how the NFL views their favorite college players. There are numerous examples of players who were great college players who were not nearly as successful at the pro level...
On Thursday, the Alabama House concurred with Senate changes to legislation to help homeowners combat squatters. House Bill 182 (HB182) was sponsored by State Representative Craig Lipscomb (R - Gadsden). While this has not really been a major problem in Alabama, nationally homeowners are finding that squatters illegally taking residence in homes and property has become a growing phenomenon. "Large cities and metropolitan areas across the county have recently experienced an epidemic of squatters...
Air Force Brigadier General Terrence A. Adams will give the commencement address to Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) on Saturday, May 3. Adams will speak to nearly 620 graduates during a pair of ceremonies at the AUM Athletics Complex. This is the largest graduating class in the history of AUM. General Adams serves in the Pentagon as the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor (DPCA) to the Secretary of Defense and Senior Military Advisor for Cyber Policy. Gen. Adams earned a bachelor's degree in...
The nation has been rocked this week by pro-Palestinian protests on the campuses of Columbia, USC, Texas, Emory, Northwestern, and other campuses after the Congress passed and President Joseph R. Biden (R) signed a package of military aid for the nation of Israel. On Wednesday U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama), Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), and 24 of their Senate Republican colleagues yesterday sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona urging...
On Wednesday, April 17, the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee voted to reject legislation that would have made police body cam and dash cam video public. SB14 would have made both bodycam and dash cam video a matter of public record. It would require any law enforcement agency, sheriff or police department to release the footage within 30 days of a request to view it. According to the synopsis, "Under existing law, a recording made by a body-worn camera or dashboard camera used by law...
On Friday, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) has signed on as a cosponsor of the bipartisan Recovering America's Wildlife Act (S.1149), or RAWA. This legislation would make funds available for the management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by state fish and wildlife agencies. "Alabama is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and natural resources, and I will continue to support the preservation of our land and waterways for sportsmen and Alabama...
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration is announcing $4 million for port improvements in Alabama under a new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) program created to improve air quality for truck drivers, port workers and families that live in communities surrounding ports. The Port of Mobile will use the funding reduce fuel consumption and cut emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants from idling trucks. Nationally, the new Reduction of Truck Emissions at...
Sydney an 18 pound, male Terrier mix, who is not quite nine-years-old. He is black with distinguished gray features. Sydney was found as a stray but the owner never came to look for him. Sydney is good with children and good with other dogs though can be a bit bossy at times and the Humane Society think he is housetrained. He was heartworm positive but completed his treatment earlier this month so is now ready to go. Like all dogs, he has to be kept on heartworm prevention without fail or he...
As saltwater fishing for 2024 heads into the peak seasons, a look back at 2023 reveals another record-breaking year for those who fish Alabama's coastal waters and the Gulf of Mexico. The catch that went viral with news agencies around the world picking up the story was the giant blue marlin caught by "Best Trait," a 55-foot Viking sportfishing vessel owned by Scott Crump of Jasper. The marlin officially weighed 1,145.6 pounds, which is not only an Alabama but also a Gulf of Mexico record. The...
On Tuesday, the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) will meet to consider changes to the state code to prevent inappropriate books and agendas from being used to proselytize to children through the libraries. Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl, who serves on the APLS board, proposed the rules changes at a previous meeting. https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/api/filing/658c8e0c5bd0eca294127299/filing The changes are being considered in a public comment period. Wahl has made the...
As hard as it is for me to admit, it is time we talk seriously about the limits of freedom of speech. As a staunch defender of our First Amendment rights, even I cannot ignore the chaos unfolding across America. From the streets of Dearborn, Michigan to the streets of New York city they are protests that border on outright riots that are raging unchecked. On campuses of so-called elite schools like Columbia and Yale University to state schools including the University of Texas and Ohio State...
The Birmingham Stallions continued their undefeated run through the Ultimate Football League on Saturday with a convincing blowout victory over the Houston Roughnecks in Houston 32 to 9. The Stallions may have the two best quarterbacks in the league with Matt Corral and Adrian Martinez. This week Martinez got the nod and was named the player of the game. Skip Holtz is the Coach of the Birmingham Stallions. "We have two quarterbacks who are good enough to win with," said Holtz. "They go out and...
The Montgomery Career Center will be hosting the Semi-Annual Montgomery City Wide Career Fair in partnership with The City of Montgomery. Multiple Private Companies and Government agencies will be attending. Some employers include Alabama State Personnel, Coco Cola Bottling Co. United, Buffalo Rock, Montgomery Fire/Rescue, Montgomery Police Department and Steris. Many more will also be there! The job fair will be held on Thursday May 2nd from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, The event will be held at the...
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Exhibit Premieres at EcoWild Expo The 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Exhibit will premiere at the EcoWild Outdoor Expo on May 10-12, 2024, at the Mobile Convention Center in Mobile, Alabama. The event opens Friday, May 10, at noon. The traveling exhibit features the top four photos from 10 categories in the 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest, including Alabama State Parks, Birds, Wildlife, Nature-based Recreation, Bugs and Butterflies, Shoots and Roots,...
On Sunday, Scott McLaughlin won the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at the Barber Motorsports Park near Leeds, Alabama. This is not a new experience for McLaughlin, who also won the race last year. Sunday's victory capped off a great week for McLaughlin and Team Penske in Leeds as he also won the pole. Will Power, who also races for Team Penske finished second. Linus Lundquist with Chip Ganassi Racing finished third – coming all the up from 19th at the start. Jacob Able won the Indy NXT r...
Alabama A&M extends offer to purchase the campus of Birmingham Southern College (BSC). The private liberal arts college will close forever on May 31 after state efforts to save the failing college on Arkadelphia Road in Birmingham were suspended due to BSC's poor credit worthiness. BSC officials have reportedly confirmed to media outlets that they have an offer in place to purchase BSC's campus and that they have extended their offer to BSC officials. The new satellite campus would be called...
In the heart of downtown Montgomery, where the pulse of our state's political life beats the strongest, Theo Katechis offered more than just hot dogs; he served generous helpings of community and compassion. His passing on Wednesday leaves a void not just on historic Dexter Avenue, but in the hearts of all who knew him. The first time I walked into Chris' Hot Dogs, I was ten with my father then the Probate Judge of Montgomery. It was more than a meal; it was a lesson in the fabric of our communi...
The Katechis Family and the Chris' Hotdogs Staff express their deep appreciation for the outpouring of love and support during this time. As per Theo's wishes, the restaurant will continue its regular hours but will be closed on the day of the funeral, May 2nd. Chris' will reopen on May 3rd. Thank you Montgomery for your compassion and support. Theophilos 'Theo' Chris Katechis Theophilos 'Theo' Chris Katechis, 78, passed away peacefully among family on April 24, 2024, at his farm in west...
Following the conclusion of Hoover High School's Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps' (JROTC) competition season, U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL06) released the following statement: "Congratulations to Hoover High School's Air Force JROTC on an outstanding competition season," said Rep. Palmer. "This season, the team brought home 50 trophies from competitions and placed in three events at Nationals. The team's hard work paid off, and they have made the city of Hoover proud....
