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April 30, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – On Tuesday an Alabama Senate Committee sent a message that the GOP controlled Senate was no longer on board the Trump agenda when they voted to kill a bill changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico. On Wednesday they thought better of that decision. The Senate Committee on County and Local Government voted to give favorable report to the controversial Gulf of America legislation. House Bill 247 (HB247) was sponsored by State Rep...
Gas prices have gone up by about 4 cents per gallon since this time last month but are still down by nearly 50 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.17, with Tyler, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.60 and Salinas, California, with the most expensive at $5.11. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump in early April announced a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
President Abraham Lincoln said, "You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time." Until now, I have refrained from commenting or opening the door to counter-criticisms in response to the derogatory comments made about me and my administration by Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen. Since taking office in 2023, Secretary Allen has repeatedly mischaracterized both my tenure and the work of the...
April 22, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Alabamians with a diagnosed medical need who were hoping to be able to legally purchase Alabama grown medical marijuana for their ailments received yet another setback on Tuesday when a Montgomery judge vacated the licenses that were awarded back in 2023. The program, which has been mired in legal battles, appears farther away from becoming a reality than at any time since this all began. It had appeared that the program would finally get back on track after t...
It’s been my experience that funeral home directors generally have a great sense of humor. I asked a gentleman about this once and he explained that a sense of humor is the only thing that saved him from awful depression. I can imagine these men and women deal with the greatest of tragedies. But on the other hand, I’ve heard some interesting stories from them. One funeral home employee told me about trying to salvage a graveside service after several pallbearers were drunk, and one fell into the...
Representative Mark Gidley (R-Hokes Bluff) recently joined the Heart of Dixie Podcast. The Alabama Gazette's Brandon Moseley hosts the Heart of Dixie Podcast with attorney Harry Still III. Gidley is carrying bills to put the Ten Commandments up on the wall in Alabama schools, to help military spouses to have their professional credentials recognized by the state of Alabama, protecting against elder abuse, and to allow schools to have chaplains. "I'm privileged to serve the Eastern part of...
As news gathering evolves with new technology the Alabama Gazette is committed to bringing our readers podcasts in addition to the finest written journalism available in the state of Alabama. We are sharing our conversations with Alabama newsmakers from across the state in the form of podcasts with our podcast partners. State Representative Mark Gidley spoke with the Alabama Gazette's Leader Reporter and Content Manager Brandon Moseley along with Harry Still III on the Heart of Dixie Podcast...
The recent situation at the University of Tennessee, where the head coach dismissed a highly-touted quarterback after he reportedly demanded more NIL money, has brought the urgent need for reform into sharp focus. Stories like this show just how far we’ve drifted from the values that once defined college athletics. Stories like this show just how far we’ve drifted from the values that once defined college athletics. As a lifelong fan of college sports and a season ticket holder whose three son...
The ferocious campaign, led by the media with The New York Times at the forefront, to have Pete Hegseth fired as Secretary of Defense is not evidence of his unfitness but proof that he is President Trump’s man and the right leader for the job. When the establishment—defense contractors, career bureaucrats, political insiders, and their media allies—unites to smear a leader with such intensity, it reveals their fear of disruption to a broken system. Pete Hegseth, a decorated combat veter...
The Alabama Senate this past week just passed a record education budget of nearly $12.1 billion for the 2026 fiscal year. The budget includes funding for K-12, community colleges and the state universities. The bill now goes to the Alabama House of Representatives for consideration. The Senate also passed legislation that would reform the funding formula for state primary schools. The Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence Act will revamp how money is appropriated to provide more r...
Sure, tending to plants and flowers brings pleasant fragrances, vibrant colors, and a little buzz for the birds and bees, but the real groundbreaking magic happens beneath the surface. A garden does more than brighten up an outdoor space—it can transform your health in ways you might not expect. Does gardening count as exercise? Are there any mental health benefits to growing your own plants? Yes to both. From lowering stress to supporting weight management, gardening offers lots of powerful m...
We stand at a peculiar crossroads in our understanding of progress, a concept often lauded and universally desired. Yet, a closer look at its manifestations in our communities reveals a potentially distorted picture. Consider the well-intentioned efforts of infrastructure investment, frequently touted as a sign of advancement. But what does it truly signify when the most prominent new structures rising in a town that hasn't seen a single commercial building in three-quarters of a century are...
April 27, 2025 - Fourteen players with ties to the state of Alabama were drafted in the seven rounds of the NFL draft from Thursday through Saturday. Alabama Quarterback Jalen Milroe was the fifth quarterback selected. Even more players signed contracts as undrafted free agents including Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne. University of Alabama Guard Tyler Booker was the 12th player taken. He goes to the Dallas Cowboys in the first round as they look to replace the legendary Zack Martin on their...
APRIL 29, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Montgomery Career Center will be hosting the Semi-Annual Montgomery City Wide Career Fair in partnership with The City of Montgomery. Montgomery – The Montgomery Career Center is hosting a 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, Montgomery Personnel Board, Personnel Board of Jefferson C...
April 29, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Dozens of protestors were holding a rally in front of the Alabama Statehouse demanding that the state legalize marijuana and move forward with the stalled medical cannabis program. The Alabama Senate appears unlikely to consider medical cannabis legislation this year. The Alabama Gazette spoke with Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence) about his legislation which would have increased the number of integrated licenses from five to ten. The integrator license allow the...
Gas prices have gone up by about 4 cents per gallon since this time last month but are still down by nearly 50 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.17, with Tyler, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.60 and Salinas, California, with the most expensive at $5.11. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump in early April announced a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
April 19, 2025 – RAINBOW CITY, AL – State Auditor Andrew Jones (R) addressed the Etowah County Republican Party at their monthly breakfast meeting at the Western Sizzlin. Jones discussed his career, his accomplishments as a legislator and auditor, as well as his 2026 campaign to be Alabama's Secretary of State. "I decided to run for Secretary of State after my good friend, (Secretary of State), Wes Allen, told me he would not be running for re-election." Sorrell said that he served with Allen in...
April 29, 2025 – The Senate County and Municipal Government Committee voted to advance controversial legislation that would have banned drag shows in Alabama public schools and libraries. House Bill 67 (HB67) is sponsored by state Senator Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle). As passed by the House, HB67 prohibits public K-12 schools and public libraries from presenting or sponsoring drag performances and state entities from allowing minors to share facilities with members of the opposite sex d...
April 22, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL - The arrival of May in Tuscaloosa, Alabama brings with it not only May flowers, but many smiling graduates posing for their graduation pictures in front of the President's Mansion, Denny Chimes, Bryant-Denny Stadium, and other notable landmarks of the University of Alabama. And this year, May will also give the excited graduates a unique experience as it is accompanied by the arrival of the President of The United States to speak for The University of Alabama's...
April 28, 2025 - DEMOPOLIS, AL – Local and state officials announced on Monday that the headquarters for the West Alabama Highway construction project will be located in Demopolis. The office, at the site of a former grocery store that closed a few years ago, will serve as the central hub for the multi-year effort to build a four-lane divided highway from Thomasville to Moundville. At peak construction, the West Alabama Highway is expected to employ approximately 700 workers, further boosting t...
Christian author, Lee Strobel, was in Birmingham last year. I met him and heard his fascinating story of abandoning atheism for a life of faith. Strobel, a journalist and legal reporter for “The Chicago Tribune,” was an unbeliever when his wife came to faith. She did was Peter admonished in his first letter, “letting her light shine” rather than nagging him for his unbelief! Stroebel was struck by the changes in her life and began a journalistic investigation into the gospel record, resulti...
April 28, 2025 - Alabama Medical Cannabis Commissioner Executive Director John McMillan joined the Heart of Dixie Podcast to discuss recent court rulings affecting Alabama's implementation of it's medical marijuana program. McMillan discussed this and other topics with hosts: Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III. The Alabama Legislature passed a medical cannabis bill in 2021. That legislation created the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. McMillan was hired to run the Commission (AMCC). The...
