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Troy University is hosting the Sunbelt Conference baseball tournament this week in Montgomery at Riverwalk Stadium starting on Tuesday. Troy finished with 36 wins and 20 losses and 18 in 12 in the conference. The University of South Alabama will play Old Dominion on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. CDT. Mark Calvi is the coach of USA. Calvi has coached the team since 2011. The hosting Troy University will play on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. CDT against App State. The conference tournament will conclude with the...
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announces the implementation of the Maternal Autopsy Program. Alabama's maternal mortality rate is one of the highest in the nation, and it is hoped that this new program will help gain greater insight into the cause of maternal deaths. Since 2019, the ADPH Maternal Mortality Review Committee has been reviewing deaths that occur during or within a year of pregnancy. The committee determines the cause of death, contributing factors, and...
Spring is here! The weather's nice, the water is calling, and it's time to start packing those picnic baskets and coolers. In the South, that means fried chicken. No Southern outing is complete without cold fried chicken, just like no indoor gathering is complete without hot fried chicken. It's one of the essential dishes every cook needs to do well, and everyone has their own recipe and way of doing things. My Granny (great-grandmother), Momma (grandmother), and Mom fried their chicken in a...
The 2024 Alabama regular legislative session ended on Thursday, May 9. A lot of bills passed and became law this session, and many didn't – gambling was one of those. These are the top ten issues that the Legislature actually passed. School Choice - Governor Kay Ivey got behind and the Legislature passed legislation that will give every parent in the state a chance to go the public, private, or religious school that best meets the needs of that family. Up to $7,000 will be paid to the school o...
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Alabamians and out-of-state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters including both freshwater and saltwater. Free Fishing Day allows residents and non-residents to enjoy the outstanding fishing Alabama has to offer without purchasing a fishing license. The event is part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs June 1-9. "Free Fishing Day is the perfect opportunity for anyone who has never experienced casting a line to giv...
The University of Alabama baseball team fell in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament to the University of South Carolina 5 to 10. The loss in Hoover makes the Tide's likelihood of getting an invitation to the NCAA tournament highly unlikely; but it is still a possibility. Alabama baseball's head Coach is Rob Vaughn "We are not thrilled with the result, but South Carolina played well – you have to tip your cap to them," Vaughn said. "Now we kind of sit and wait. We'll go b...
The Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament continues today in Hoover with four games as the teams compete for a conference championship. Number three seed Kentucky will play LSU at 9:30 am CDT. Number two seed Arkansas will play South Carolina after the conclusion of the Kentucky and LSU game. Number one seed Tennessee will play Vanderbilt at 4:30 pm CDT. Number four seed Texas A&M will play Mississippi State on Wednesday night. The tournament now goes to double elimination play. Tuesday's...
The University of South Alabama baseball team lost their first round Sunbelt Conference tournament game to Old Dominion 3 to 2. The USF Jaguars got out to an early first inning lead when Micah Morgan had a single that led to an RBI scoring Will Turner. Turner bunted Tyler Borges home in the top of the fifth inning. ODU responded with a two-run home run. ODU scored again in the sixth inning to take the lead. South Alabama's Head Coach is Mark Calvi. "Great college baseball game, two pretty solid...
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate voted 50 to 45 to overturn a rule from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that would ban all non-condensing furnace models and only permits manufacturers to sell furnaces that convert at least 95 percent of fuel into heat. This is up from the previous threshold of 80 percent. This rule would forces the vast majority of Americans to adopt expensive electric heat pumps or pay thousands of dollars to renovate their homes to meet the requirements of new residential gas...
On Wednesday, Troy University baseball came back from 0-4 in the fourth inning against Appalachian State to win their opening tournament game 6 to 5. The win means that Troy advances in the Sun Belt Conference tournament which is now underway at Montgomery's Riverwalk Stadium. The Trojans had a six run fifth inning after the slow start. Troy did not get a hit on App State in the first four innings. Brooks Bryan drove in the first run for Troy with a shot to right center. Tremayne Cobb Jr., Kyle...
James Carville’s famous adage, “It’s the economy, stupid” has never been more relevant than today, a truth Biden has completely ignored. Instead of addressing the pressing economic concerns of the American taxpayer, Biden has chosen to pander to the leftist agenda, leaving hardworking citizens to shoulder the burden of his misguided policies. Over the past four years, the cost of living has skyrocketed. From the price of eggs to gasoline and rent, inflation is squeezing American families the mos...
On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025. Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Rogers applauded the passage of the NDAA. The 2025 NDAA is titled the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act. "The threats our nation faces today are unprecedented. China is rapidly building up its military, Iran's...
The Sun Belt Conference Tournament will continue at Montgomery's Riverwalk Stadium on Thursday. The action begins at 9:00 a.m. when Coastal Carolina University will play Appalachian State. James Madison plays Louisiana at 12:00 noon. Troy University plays Southern Mississippi at 4:00 p.m. Old Dominion will play Georgia Southern at 7:00 p,m. The conference championship game will be played on Sunday. The University of South Alabama was eliminated on Tuesday....
The Southeastern Conference baseball tournament continues today in Hoover. The action begins at 9:00 a.m. when Kentucky plays Arkansas. At the conclusion of that game, Tennessee will play Texas A&M. At 4:30 p.m. LSU plays South Carolina. Vanderbilt plays Mississippi State on Thursday night. This is a double elimination tournament after the Tuesday play in games which were single elimination. On Wednesday LSU defeated Kentucky 11 to 0, South Carolina beat Arkansas 6 to 5. Vanderbilt defeated...
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Office of Emergency Medical Services is celebrating the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week, May 19 to 25, 2024. ADPH said in a statement that this is a time to honor the entire EMS profession and its importance in protecting the safety and health of Alabamians. EMS professionals serve in a broad range of roles, from providing highly skilled care on scene and in an ambulance to serving as educators, to practicing community paramedicine, to...
It's been a little over two weeks since the Legislature adjourned Sine Die, and I believe the people of Alabama should be proud of what lawmakers accomplished throughout the last three months. There is always more work ahead of us, but when I evaluate the productivity or success of a session, I ask myself, "Did we improve the lives of the people of Alabama?" As I look back at what we accomplished and how it impacts Alabamians, the answer to that question is a resounding "yes." Recognizing that...
In a celebration of patriotism and the enduring spirit of America, we all need to spend part of our Memorial Day weekend with the iconic Lee Greenwood, as NEWSMAX premieres a one-hour music special "Lee Greenwood: God Bless The U.S.A." on Saturday, May 25 at 8 PM (ET). The special will re-air on Sunday, May 26 at 9 PM (ET) and Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at 4 PM (ET). This special event will feature performances by Big & Rich, Gavin DeGraw, Home Free, Scott Stapp (of Creed), Tracy Lawrence,...
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey joined in the celebration of Safe Boating Week at the Academy Sports + Outdoors store in Montgomery earlier this week as Academy donated $5,000 worth of life jackets to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). "I am pleased to join you and our Conservation Enforcement Officers (CEOs) as we recognize Safe Boating Week," Governor Ivey said. "I am also pleased and grateful as we recognize Academy Sports + Outdoors for their generous donation...
On Thursday, the Troy University baseball team lost a close game in the Sun Belt Conference tournament to Southern Mississippi. On Friday they will get another chance when they play App State in Montgomery to advance to the weekend. Southern Miss scored 3 runs in the eighth inning Thursday after finding themselves down 5 to 3 to Troy after seven innings. First baseman Will Butcher and 2 hits in 5 at bats for the Trojans and scored 1 run. Ethan Thomas also scored for Troy. Thomas had 1 hit in...
The Southeastern Conference baseball tournament continues today in Hoover. Kentucky plays South Carolina late Friday afternoon, while Tennessee plays Mississippi State in the primetime game. The action begins at 4:00 p.m. at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium with the Kentucky versus South Carolina game. At 7:30 p.m. the University of Tennessee will play Mississippi State. This is a double elimination tournament after the Tuesday play in games which were single elimination. The winners on Friday will a...
The Alabama Cannabis Coalition announced that they will be attending the 2024 Libertarian Party National convention this weekend, May 23 - 27, 2024 and are endorsing Michael Rectenwald for the Libertarian nomination for President of the United States. H Marty Schelper is the Founder/President of the Alabama Cannabis Coalition. "The Alabama Cannabis Coalition is proud to announce we will be whole heartedly endorsing Libertarian Candidate Michael Rectenwald for President when he wins the...
On Friday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) recognized two of Alabama's fallen soldiers and their families for Memorial Day. Tuberville game a speech on the U.S. Senate floor, to share the stories of Mess Attendant First Class Johnnie Laurie of Bessemer and Lance Corporal Thomas Rivers Jr. of Hoover. "Our freedom depends on men and women who are willing to defend it-no matter what the cost," said Sen. Tuberville. "This coming weekend, we will observe Memorial Day. Started as a...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today released a video message in honor of Memorial Day, paying tribute to the brave men and women who have given their lives in service to the nation. In the message, Governor Ivey emphasizes the importance of Memorial Day as a time for gratitude and profound respect for those who have worn the country's uniform. She urges all Alabamians to remember the fallen from both past and recent battles, highlighting the courageous spirits from Mobile to Huntsville and a...
On Friday, the University of Alabama softball team lost its NCAA super regional game to the University of Tennessee 3 to 2. This was the first of a three game series so Alabama gets a chance to even the series to force a third game on Sunday. The Tide women play the Lady Vols on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Alabama falls to 36 and 18 on the season; while Tennessee improves to 44 and 10. It was a strange game where Tennessee benefitted from Alabama's errors. Patrick Murphy is the head coach of the...
The Troy University baseball team was eliminated on Friday night from the Sun Belt Conference Tournament by App State. Troy was defeated 6 to 10. The game started well for the Trojans with three straight walks in the first inning forcing a pitching change. Troy came out of the first inning with a 2 to 0 lead. App State got on the board in the third inning to narrow the score at 2 to 1, and then added two runs in the fourth inning to go up 2 to 3. Troy scored a run in the sixth inning to tie it...
