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You're used to seeing track and field, gymnastics, and swimming at the Summer Olympics, but did you know breakdancing is now an Olympic sport? Stacker examined the new sports and events coming to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Many sports vie to be in the Olympics for greater visibility and to fuel participation. The International Olympic Committee's revenue-sharing model doesn't hurt either—after the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, the IOC distributed nearly $523 million to the international f...
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most iconic events and horse races on the calendar. The first leg of the Triple Crown occurs annually on the first Saturday in May, when thousands of people flock to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, to watch (and place bets on) what's often considered "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports." The bugle sounds, the gates open, and 20 thoroughbreds sprint around the dirt track hoping to become part of history. OLBG sourced numerous online sites including The...
The exodus from major metropolitan areas that peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic—when people fled large cities in part due to pandemic restrictions, small living spaces, and the high cost of rent and real estate—is continuing. Census data shows that interstate migration rates are sliding back to pre-pandemic rates, but the trend of moving to smaller cities may last longer than anticipated. CitizenShipper examined domestic migration trends from the Census Bureau to see where Americans moved bet...
Every day, nine people in the United States die due to distracted driving, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Distracted driving comprises any activity that results in the driver taking their eyes off the road, whether it's eating and drinking, adjusting car controls, smoking, or fumbling with the radio—but cellphone use is by far the most dangerous. Sending a single text takes a driver's eyes off the road for an average of five seconds, according to the National H...
As the end of 2023 was approaching, the U.S. Senate had ignored the custom to adjourn around Thanksgiving for a month-long Christmas break. Instead, they were working right up to Christmas. Our Senior Senator Tommy Tuberville was quietly and effectively maneuvering to get things accomplished with an adroitness exhibited by U.S. Senate veterans. Alabama’s senior United States Senator has become an adept political operator during his three and a half years in the upper chamber of Congress. P...
The way Baptists do it probably isn’t best, but nobody yet has made us change. Some denominations require an apprentice program for fledgling ministers. But when a Baptist young person declares a call to ministry, the pastor says, “Great! You can preach next Sunday.” This is like throwing someone in the lake to teach them how to swim. I know this because I was once cast into the ecclesiastical lake. Heaven holds great reward for patient church members who’ve listened to 16-and 17-year...
On Saturday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) delivered the commencement address at Faulkner University. Ivey's speech was a part of the ceremony in Tine Davis Gym as she congratulated the approximately 100 graduates. The Governor praised Faulkner for being a Christian university and inspired graduates to stay true to their faith as they begin a new chapter in their lives. "Faulkner University is a unique Christian university and a special place for young men and women to be transformed into...
One Hundred years ago, Congress passed, and President Calvin Coolidge signed a new immigration bill. While relatively uncontroversial in the United States - it had passed the Senate 69-9 and 308-62 in the House - the Act had a global impact. Its genesis was a study completed by the Dillingham Commission, which was formed by President Theodore Roosevelt and tasked with studying and identifying which immigrants would contribute most to the social fabric of America. The commission unfortunately...
The Birmingham Stallions defeated the Memphis Showboats (again) on Saturday to go up 6 to 0. The league best record secured Birmingham a spot in the United Football League playoffs. The Stallions have thoroughly dominated the USFL Conference of the UFL. The Stallions have shown the ability to come from behind, win by playing crushing defense, and on Saturday in Memphis they showed the ability to light up the scoreboard with a 39 to 21 win over the Memphis Showboats. Former Nebraska Quarterback...
The Auburn Tigers golf team defeated Vanderbilt 3-2 in match play to win the 2024 SEC Championship Sunday at Sea Island Golf Club in Georgia. Nick Clinard is the Coach of the Tigers. "Match play is so difficult, especially when you're playing teams that have some of the best players in the world," said Coach Clinard. "Our guys were very motivated." Freshman Josiah Gilbert clinched the conference championship for Auburn by defeating defending Vanderbilt's Gordon Sargent. "I'm happy for the team"...
Unfortunately, a recent tragic murder in Chicago should raise red flags right here in Alabama. One day after being released on parole from an Illinois prison, a violent felon has been accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend and murdering her 11-year old son. Soon thereafter two members of the Illinois Parole Board, one of whom was the Chair, resigned after what the Illinois Governor described as a lack of careful consideration of the evidence related to the domestic violence threats of the felon....
Monday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) released a video honoring U.S. Air Force Airman Chesca Barnett of Brierfield as the May "Veteran of the Month." In addition to her service in the U.S. Air Force, Airman Barnett now serves as a pharmacist at Children's of Alabama in Birmingham, and as an adjunct professor at Jefferson State Community College and Samford University. "Chesca Barnett of Brierfield went to the U.S. Air Force Academy at age 17 thinking that she would one day become an...
On Monday, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) was in Montgomery to address a gathering of the Montgomery Rotary Club. "You all are the heartbeat of communities and bringing people together," Sen. Britt told the Montgomery Rotarians. "When we say the American dream what does that mean?" Britt asked. "So you can give your children the opportunity to surpass you. It is not about money or wealth or even fame and fortune," but rather empowering them to achieve their dreams. "Our nation was built...
On Monday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed House Bill 182 (HB162), sponsored by Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden), to strengthen homeowners' rights against squatters who illegally occupy their property. "It has been said that a person's home is their castle, yet after a national rise in illegal occupations of homeowner's private property, it is apparent that more must be done to halt criminals from commandeering people's homes," said Governor Ivey. The new law creates stiff penalties for...
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) recently today honored five Alabama companies for their accomplishments in selling products in markets around the world and contributing to the robust exporting activities that are sparking economic growth at home. "Last year, Alabama exports went to 190 countries, showing the power of our 'Made in Alabama' brand across the globe," Governor Ivey said. "The high-performing companies we're honoring today are finding success on a global stage, and I want to ensure...
On Monday, Clean Up Alabama executive director Hannah Rees sent out a notice for a call to action urging supporters to call their state Senator and urge passage of controversial library legislation that would hold librarians responsible if inappropriate materials were found in the children's section of a public library. House Bill 385 (HB 385) is sponsored by State Representative Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs) declares that adults who "distribute material that is harmful to minors is a public...
On Monday the University of Alabama Athletics Department announced that former University of Alabama Athletics Director and Clemson head football coach Cecil "Hootie" Ingram has died. He was 90. Ingram was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 1991. He was a Tuscaloosa native and excelled in athletics. Ingram attended the University of Alabama where he lettered in both football and baseball (1951-54). He played both halfback and defensive back. He had ten interceptions in 1952 to...
Alabama is a fisherman's paradise with creeks, named rivers, manmade lakes, the Tensaw Delta, Mobile Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico coast. Alabamians do need to be careful about consuming too many fish from certain waters in the state. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) annually updates fish consumption advisories based on data collected the preceding fall by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). ADEM, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and the Alabama...
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is marking the 1-year anniversary of its Interim Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by announcing actions taken to address onsite sewage issues in Lowndes County. Since ADPH signed the Interim Agreement on May 3, 2023, ADPH has created an Environmental Health Assessment to analyze health risks related to exposure to sewage from failing onsite septic systems. ADPH has also...
On Thursday, national and state leaders paid their respects to God or whatever supreme being they honor in their religious tradition. Kate Cohen wrote in the Washington Post that the day should be abolished, though that opinion was ignored by virtually everyone including the Biden Whitehouse. "The right to practice our faiths freely and openly is enshrined in the Constitution and remains at the core of our American spirit," said President Joseph R. Birden (D) in a statement. "For centuries,...
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and President of the National Oceanic Industries Association (NOIA) Erik Milito penned an op-ed in Fox News calling for congress to pass legislation to restore America's energy independence. "The Biden administration has waged war on American energy," Tuberville and Milito wrote. "Costs have skyrocketed. Both consumers and producers are being crushed by burdensome regulations. It is critical that Congress prioritize the passage of bipartisan legislation...
On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin admitted to Congress that the Biden Administration has suspended arms sale to Israel, even though the U.S. Congress just passed aid for the country after they were attacked by Iran. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) told the Alabama Gazette that this is "the worst kind of betrayal." "Israel is one of our closest and most important allies," said Tuberville. "We should be consistent in supporting our friend as they fight a war for their very sur...
On Wednesday, the Alabama Legislature passed legislation to cap ad valorem tax increases on homes at seven percent per year. House Bill 73 is sponsored by State Representative Phillip Pettus (R-Killeen). It was carried in the Senate by Senator David Sessions (R-Grand Bay). "This is a cap this is not a tax cut," said Sen. Sessions. "Recently in the last few years inflation has been hitting real hard. Housing has been at a deficit and property taxes have been increasing substantially and this...
EUTAW: TS Police Support League, Inc. presented a $10,000.00 donation to the Greene Count Public Golf Course which will allow them to remain operational for three (3) months as options for long-term sustainability are explored. TSPSLI President Sheila Hann Smith stated, "The Greene Couty Public Golf Course is a vital outdoor amenity in Greene County, and we cannot stand by and allow it to permanently close. Hundreds travel to play the 9-hole course each year, providing an important tourist...
The Alabama Senate recently passed a $9.3 billion education trust fund budget (ETF) which includes teacher pay raises and increased funding. It is the largest education budget in the history of the state. The Senate and the House still have to deal with changes that the Senate made to the budget. That is by far the biggest item of business left on the Legislature's agenda. Today, Thursday May 9 will be the last day of the 2024 Alabama regular Legislative Session as there are a maximum of 30...
