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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....
On Thursday, the Alabama Library Association released a statement announcing their opposition to a House bill that could hold librarians criminally liable if they fail to remove materials that are inappropriate for children from public libraries and Alabama public schools. The bill also bans drags shows and other lewd performances targeting children. Craig Scott is the president of the Alabama Library Association (ALLA). "The message is clear – don't arrest Alabama librarians and stop turning o...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (APR 30, 2024) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will award an estimated 1,206 degrees during commencement events at the Von Braun Center (VBC) on May 6. The pomp and circumstance honoring the spring 2024 graduates will feature the introduction of a new ceremonial mace crafted to reflect the university's history and character. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. "Commencement and this new mace are really all about our students," says Dr. Rhonda G...
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) recently wrote an editorial in Newsweek in which he warned that the Corporate Transparency Act will add yet another layer of bureaucracy for small businesses to have to deal with and if it passes into law it will result in some of them going to jail. "The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a classic example of intrusive big-government overreach," said Sen. Tuberville. "It places a new compliance burden on main street Americans with an LLC, and failure t...
I've worked with Governor Kay Ivey for quite a while, and when she says she wants something done, she means it. When Governor Ivey asked me to serve as director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) back in 2017, she made one thing perfectly clear – expanding access to high-speed internet to all Alabamians was a top priority of her administration. It has been a true honor at ADECA, the state agency charged with coordinating and executing broadband expansion p...
On Tuesday the six members of the conference committee on the gambling bill voted 6 to 0 in favor of a controversial gambling bill. The House passed a massive gambling bill that would have generated between one and one point two billion dollars a year. That bill, which had been crafted by a House committee meeting in secret for over a year, was dead on arrival in the Senate. The Senate passed a more scaled back bill that would have brought in an estimated $300 million. Conference Committee...
Republican voters went to the polls in Marshall County on Tuesday to select their next state Representative. Jeana Ross won the special Republican primary runoff election in House District 27. "Thank you to the voters in House District 27. It will be my honor to represent you in the Alabama Legislature," Ross said on social media. The unofficial results show that Alan Miller received 1,411 votes, (46.69% of the vote) while Jeana Ross received 1,611 votes (53.31%). Alabama Republican Party...
On Tuesday the House of Representatives narrowly approved a controversial Alabama constitutional amendment to expand gambling in the state of Alabama. However, the Senate, in a rare late-night vote, rejected the conference committee version of the bill that the leadership of both parties had tried to ram through the Legislature. A constitutional amendment requires a super majority of the Senators to pass. The convoluted gambling bill that the six-member conference committee approved just...
On Tuesday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) and State School Superintendent Eric Mackey released an advisory to public school districts across the state addressing the national controversy of the Biden Administration's new rules for Title IX. "Yesterday, the State of Alabama filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education's recently announced rule on Title IX," the AG and State Superintendent wrote. "Title IX, as passed by Congress in 1972, prohibits sex-based...
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." The preamble to the Constitution, something that I learned in the 5th grade, is the foundation of the Constitution. It focuses on creating a government that secures the...
In a triumphant victory for the health and future of Alabama’s youth, the Senate has passed the Price Hornsby Act with a resounding unanimous vote of 35-0. This critical piece of legislation, skillfully shepherded through the legislative process by Representative Joe Lovvorn and Senator Jay Hovey, now awaits the signature of Governor Kay Ivey. It is imperative that Governor Ivey sign this bill into law without delay and that State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey fast-track its i...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (MAY 1, 2024) – The Graduate School at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) hosted its annual UAH Graduate Poster Session in the Student Services Building on the UAH campus, a part of the University of Alabama System. The competition was open to graduate students across the disciplines and attracted participants from a wide variety of research and creative scholarship. Winning entries were selected by faculty judges from the Colleges of Arts, Humanities & Social S...
On Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell spoke on the floor of the Congress to honor the service of A.C. Roper upon his retirement. Roper was the first African-American three star general in the U.S. Army Reserve. "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary career and achievements of Lieutenant General A. C. Roper, the first African American three-star general in the U.S. Army Reserve, as he celebrates his retirement from 41 years of service in the United States Army," said Rep....
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Military Spouse Virtual Career Fair, May 7 from 11:00am – 3:00pm EST. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 35 employers actively seeking the unique talents of America's veterans will be on-site representing a range of industries, from construction to medical to administrative and logistics, with career opp...
We planned a dream vacation several years ago to Las Vegas where we heard Barry Manilow and The Temptations (these are acts loved by old people). Part of the trip was my taking the short flight to the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, Calif. and the short drive to spend a day at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The library acquired the retired Air Force One in 2004, and the Air Force One Pavilion is a grand site. It’s been featured several times in Republican presidential debates. I r...
U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) and five other Senate colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland expressing concerns with current and future rulemakings regarding protections and Critical Habitat designations for Rice's whales ahead of upcoming budget hearings in the Senate. "While NOAA and BOEM's data is...
On Tuesday night a controversial constitutional amendment that would expand legalized gambling to as many as ten casinos across the state and created a lottery met an unexpected defeat in the Alabama Senate by just one vote. Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) indicated to reporters on Tuesday night that there would be a revote after the measure failed 20 to 15. Since this is a constitutional amendment, it requires a three fifths majority to pass both Houses. The House of...
The reconstruction of the Gulf State Park Pier reached a milestone recently when the walkway to the octagon on the end was partially completed. Lamar Pendergrass, the South Region Operations Supervisor for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) State Parks Division, said missing pilings and decking components have been replaced all the way to the octagon, which will allow construction workers much easier access to the entire 1,544-foot pier. "You can actually make...
On Friday, the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced that he has appointed Rep. Margie Wilcox (R-Mobile) to the Energy Council's Executive Committee. The Energy Council is a non-partisan legislative organization comprised of 15 energy-producing states in the United States and two Canadian provinces. Formed in 1975, the Council serves as a forum for energy and related environmental policy dialogue. Ledbetter said that Rep. Wilcox's strong...
On Friday, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) issued a statement applauding the Alabama Legislature for final passage of legislation to ban the practice of ranked choice voting in Alabama elections. "Before I was Alabama's Secretary of State, I publicly opposed the concept of ranked choice voting in Alabama elections," said Secretary Allen in a statement. "Elections conducted using ranked choice voting violate the fundamental principle of 'one-person one-vote.'" Senate Bill 186 (SB186) is...
On Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that technology company Meta Platforms plans to open an $800 million data center in Montgomery that will support 100 operational jobs and build on the company's previous investment in the state. "Each day, millions of people around the world use Meta's products, and the next-generation Alabama data center in Montgomery will soon help keep the company's popular platforms running smoothly," said Governor Ivey. "Meta is putting down roots in...
The Jimmy Carter administration faced a number of challenges, but arguably the high-water mark of achievement was the Camp David Peace Accords between Egypt and Israel. Carter invited Prime Minister Menachem Begin and President Anwar Sadat to the presidential retreat to discuss some 50 issues remaining from the war of 1967. The anticipated several days became nearly two weeks and was beset with problems. Both men grew angry and threatened to leave. Carter summoned Vice President Mondale to Camp...
