Articles from the June 1, 2023 edition
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Lurleen Wallace
Kay Ivey is Alabama's second female governor. Lurleen Wallace was the first. Ironically, Kay Ivey's idol and impetus for striving to be governor was Lurleen Wallace. Kay's first involvement in state...
The Precursor to Revolution
Two hundred and fifty years ago, the British Parliament stumbled into what can only be described as a textbook case of how to alienate friends and lose loyal subjects. When the Tea Act was passed in...
Hold onto Your Hats vs Hold in Your Puke
As I write this, today is the 8th anniversary of my father’s passing. Sad day for my super small family. My feeling matches the overcast skies here in Montgomery. Miss you, dad. What I wanted to wri...
Are There Any Interesting Recent Legal Cases?
One case that I recently saw reported in the news involved a copyrighted photograph early in the career of the artist Prince and silk screens by Andy Warhol using that copyrighted photograph to create...
TUCKER-THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE
Every night at 7 pm central, I join 3.5 million plus Tucker Carlson viewers looking at the lava lamp saying, so what do we do now? Many of us have abandoned Fox, because of this gross, misguided...
Resolve for I&R [Initiative and Referendum] in Birmingham
Oppressed Birmingham citizens may appreciate LPA [Libertarian Party of Alabama] efforts for greater access to their ballots. Their Executive Committee recently approved a resolution introduced by...
AN EPIDEMIC LIKE NO OTHER
Right here in the Heart of Dixie, amidst our rich traditions and enduring values, a somber shadow is being cast over our beloved Alabama. This specter is not of an external invader or a natural calami...
OUT OF THE PANDEMIC: A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO CHURCH AND
In 2011, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas decried "an Establishment Clause jurisprudence in shambles." Unable to come to a consensus, the Court has shifted from one theory to another, with confus...
Northerners Opposed to Coercion
Jefferson Davis not only received verbal criticism, he was also subjected to physical abuse when he was held in a Union prison awaiting a trial that never happened; however, he never backed down from...
STOP THE MEGA PRISONS
Before you even read any farther, take a look at this short video. It is absolutely FRIGHTENING. https://www.facebook.com/InsiderNews/videos/760507585303195/ This is a new mega-prison in El Salvador,...
Honoring Our Heroes
STAFF SERGEANT GEORGE WHITE JR. Staff Sergeant (SSgt) George White Jr. served 20 years in the United States Marine Corps His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Warehouse Clerk for four years...
Honoring Our Heroes
CAPTAIN MICHAEL JEFFRIES Captain Michael Jeffries served 10 years in the U. S. Marine Corps. His MOS's were Huey Helicopter Pilot, Parachutist, Forward Air Controller and Cobra Helicopter Pilot. His...
Honoring Our Heroes
STAFF SERGEANT DORIS COBB NORRIS Staff Sergeant (SSG) Cobb Norris served six years in the United States Marine Corps, rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant during her service to the U.S.A. Her...
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA) SERVICES IN MONTGOMERY
SOCIAL SECURITY SUPPORTS TEACHERS ONLINE CAREER Well-informed instructors can have a powerful and positive influence on their students. That’s why we created an Educator Toolkit. It’s a shareable...
The Three Big C's
Congratulations to all the High School and College graduates! On behalf of all of us in the cities, towns and communities across Alabama, we honor your accomplishments, and we are proud of each of...
Southern Gardening - Potpourri for June
We have had a relatively cool spring, with plenty of rain which has done wonders for flowers planted last month. Recently I went to the big box stores looking for summer annuals and perennials to...
Accomplishing Great Things Through Fear
There’s one thing about hunting. One will have to get used to walking in the dark. I have noticed lately how each morning, I begin my turkey hunt, walking through woods and across a field in the...
Tears & Laughter: Old Cars and The Places They Took Us
My friend Shirley was telling me about her first car the other day. She is in the market for a new car is what had the subject on her mind. I assure you cars are not our usual topic of conversation....
Be A Buffalo
We all deal with storms in our lives. Whether financial problems, health scares, or relationship issues, no one’s life is free of challenges. And we often don’t get to choose which storms pass thr...
Southern Cuisine - June
I write about and like the combination of Southern Cuisine and Mexican Cuisine. It is a fusion of flavors that can delight the palate and satisfy the appetite. Southern Cuisine is known for its...
Flag Day - June 14
“And let us never forget in honoring our flag, we honor the American men and women who have courageously fought and died for it..." -President Ronald Reagan In the United States, Flag Day is...
