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Bill Britt's latest hit piece in the Alabama Political Reporter isn't journalism-it's political hackery at its worst. It's a smear job aimed squarely at Senator Tommy Tuberville, and by extension, President Donald J. Trump and the America First movement. This piece isn't journalism, it's a hit job dressed up as an opinion column, and it's got all the hallmarks of a writer who's more interested in zingers than facts. First off, Britt's has no sources. He leans on vague "multiple sources" and...
April 28, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The offices of the Alabama Gazette were tagged by vandals over the weekend with what appears to be gangland graffiti tags. The vandals spray painted both the front glass of the Gazette offices at 12 East Jefferson Street in Montgomery as well as some of the brickwork with gold paint. The Montgomery Police Department came out and prepared an incident report. The officers promised to compare the tags with tags found on other sites in the city and to give Jef...
Former Secretary of State John H. Merrill joined the Brandon and Christopher (BCS) podcast to discuss his political career, election integrity, business filings, and even the state of college athletics in the NIL world. Merrill was Secretary of State from 2015 to 2023. He is widely believed to be considering running for Alabama Lieutenant Governor in 2026. The Republican primary is scheduled for May 2026. This BCS podcast is hosted by Alabama Gazette Lead Reporter and Content Manager Brandon...
April 15, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Gazette spoke with Jim Higdon, who is the owner/operator of Cornbread Hemp – a Kentucky based online make and marketeer of various hemp products. Higdon has recently testified before different state legislatures – including Texas and Kentucky – about why cannabis products derived from hemp should not be banned or regulated more strictly than alcoholic beverages are. "My father was a legislator in Kentucky, so I had a basic knowledge of the political...
Since A&W Root Beer became the first American restaurant to franchise in 1925, the U.S.—not to mention the rest of the world—has been dominated by chains. Iconic establishments like the now-defunct Howard Johnson's trained customers to look toward its distinctive orange roofs for consistency and comfort, while McDonald's revolutionized the industry with its focus on speed and affordability. Over the years, chains have had a tremendous influence on American culture, from Little Caesars mak...
As I stated in my earlier article, I have chosen not to respond to the negative comments and attacks on my performance and character up to this point because they are unfounded and unnecessary. I know the truth, and not all allegations warrant a response. However, I felt compelled to address the Congressional testimony since those statements insulted the dedicated individuals who have worked to ensure that Alabama's elections are safe, secure, and transparent. My article addressed several concer...
April 29, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL03), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered opening remarks at the committee's markup of legislation to invest $150 billion to modernize the American military, revitalize the defense industrial base, and improve the quality of life for servicemembers. "Today we mark up our recommendations for reconciliation pursuant to the concurrent resolution on the FY 25 budget," said Rogers. "This is a historic d...
April 24, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama House of Representatives passed a $9.9 billion education trust fund (ETF) budget. The package of bills include two supplemental appropriations bills and three bills funding private schools which raises the total cost of the package to $12.1 billion. $180 million of that will fund the CHOOSE Act allowing parents unprecedented freedoms to pick the best school for their child and have the education dollars follow the child. 36,000 parents across the s...
April 24, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Senate passed legislation to create a database of criminal enterprises that would be available to law enforcement officers. Senate Bill 241 (SB241) is sponsored by State Senator Lance Bell (R-Pell City). SB241 directs the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to create and manage the Alabama Criminal Enterprises Database It also establishes guidelines for submitting information and using the database. The Alabama Criminal Enterprise Database bill def...
Pursuant to Section 9-12-46, Code of Alabama as stated by Rule 220-3-.01, the Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces that as of 6 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, all inside waters will close for commercial and recreational shrimp harvesting. All inside waters, not permanently closed by law or regulation, will reopen to shrimp harvest at 6 a.m., on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Inside waters are defined in rule 220-3-.04 as all...
April 24, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL.– Alabama citizens who provide emergency assistance to injured, wounded, or orphaned wild animals are committing a crime – even if it is on their own land. The Alabama Good Samaritan Wildlife Rehabilitation Act has been introduced in the Alabama House of Representatives to change that. On Thursday, the Alabama Wildlife Conservation and Rehabilitation Society (AWCRS), North Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitators, and Alabama NEEDS Wildlife Rehabbers announced that they...
Attorney and Public Service Commission Candidate Brent Woodall recently joined the Brandon and Christopher Show podcast to discuss the PSC and how he believes that he could do a better job than incumbent PSC Commissioner Jeremy Oden. The Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast is hosted by Alabama Political Reporter Lead Reporter and Content Manager Brandon Moseley and Alabama Political Contributor Publisher Christopher Peeks....
State Senator Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) recently joined the Heart of Dixie Podcast to discuss the Alabama Legislative session, proposed legislation dealing with hemp derived psychoactive cannabinoids, and more. The Heart of Dixie Podcast is hosted by Alabama Gazette Lead Reporter and Content Manager Brandon Moseley and Attorney Harry Still III....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mother's Day is just around the corner and millions of adult children will travel home for the holiday. However, an increasing number of adult children won't be traveling home—because they are already living at home with their parents. To better understand why and where adult children live with their parents, researchers at TruckInfo.net analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Federal Reserve. They found the following trends. Adult children are twice a...
April 20, 2025 - The name George McMillan was first introduced to me during the 1986 Governor's race. Political names do not excite me the way they did back then, and all the candidates' names seemed so cool. Former Alabama Governor Fob James, Attorney General Charlie Graddick, and of course the candidate I ultimately went with, the incumbent lieutenant governor Bill Baxley, but that would not be the last time I heard the name McMillan. Some people are born to be successful in whatever field...
Alabama Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate recently joined the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast. Pate discussed food prices, the health of the farm economy, and the damage being done to Alabama farmers by unfair trade practices. Pate is term limited from running for a third term as Ag. commissioner and is being widely discussed as an Alabama Lieutenant Governor candidate. The Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast is hosted by Alabama Gazette Lead Reporter and Content Manager...
Pizza has been a staple of the American diet since the late 19th century and has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry. How much do Americans love pizza? $50 billion in estimated sales for 2024 should give you a rough idea. What's more, that number is expected to grow, with technology research company Technavio projecting the global pizza market will increase by $70.1 billion between 2025 and 2029. Americans buy approximately 350 slices of pizza every second. Crust, cheese, sauce, and, of co...
Congressional candidate Terri LaPoint recently joined the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast to discuss her campaign for Congress. LaPoint is running in Alabama's Third Congressional District. Incumbent Congressman Mike Rogers and Draic Coakley are also running for Congress in CD3. LaPoint is a writer, journalist, and Republican activist. The Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast is hosted by Alabama Gazette Lead Reporter and Content Manager Brandon Moseley and Alabama Political Contributor...
April 23, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL. – It's often said that one of the hardest things to accomplish in team competitions is a "three-peat" – winning three championships in a row. After placing first in 2023 and 2024 in NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC), The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) was set to do just that this year, before a catastrophic mechanical setback on the first day of the two-day competition ended the dream of a third consecutive victory. However, the UAH tea...
May 2, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a proclamation officially assigning Sunday, May 4, through Sunday, May 11, 2025, as National Small Business Week in Alabama, celebrating the critical role small businesses play in driving the state's economy and supporting job creation in every corner of the state. "Small businesses are the engine that keep Alabama moving forward – powering local economies, creating good jobs and strengthening communities in every corner of our...
