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On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) blasted Democrats' contraception bill as more "scare tactics" on the part of Senate Democrats. Britt's remarks were made during a floor speech ahead of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York)'s controversial decision to bring the partisan Right to Contraception Act bill for a vote that is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5. Britt accused Democrats of waging a deliberate "Summer of Scare Tactics" messaging campaign to aid them in their bid...
An important seat is at stake in Alabama’s newly redrawn Congressional District 2, and the future of our community and country hinges on voter turnout. The pressing issue of how much folks have left in their pocketbooks after payday affects every Alabamian, transcending party lines. To all residents of Congressional District 2, the choice is clear: vote for Caroleene Dobson in November. A vote for Dobson is a vote for a stronger Alabama economy and a revitalized national economy, promising a b...
We're approaching that time of year when gardens start "turning to squash", as Momma used to say. Yellow squash and its cousin zucchini are everywhere! They're inexpensive, filling, and complement a wide range of other dishes. One of my favorite ways to use squash and zucchini together is this simple recipe, which roasts fresh veggies into a healthy, versatile side dish. Baked Squash and Zucchini You'll need: 3-4 yellow squash and 2-3 zucchini 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ tsp salt ½ tsp...
June is National Pet Preparedness Month encouraging pet owners to plan ahead in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. For our area, tornados, hurricanes, flooding and fire are the most likely and all of us should plan for our family's safety, to include our pets. The first step in planning is to find a safe place to stay - a friend, family member, emergency shelter run by a local organization (many of which will not accept pets or will have a limit as to how many) or even a pet friendly...
On Wednesday, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were safely launched into Earth orbit on the first crewed flight test aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The Boeing Starliner is on a mission that will take it to the International Space Station (ISS). Much of the work on Starliner was done at the United Launch Alliance (ULA) facility in Decatur. ULA is a jointly owned and operated subsidiary of Boeing and Lockheed. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) said on X,...
The Wynlakes Country Club Ballroom was "buzzing" this past May 9th, as the Montgomery Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Chapter 102 hosted a most memorable luncheon that honored six notable aviation and space legends, the "Eagles". These Eagles were selected by the 2024 Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) students. ACSC is the lead organization for the Gathering of Eagles (GOE) the program that selects and hosts the Eagles. The GOE idea began in 1980, when retired Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets...
This week, Arlington National Cemetery is transformed into a solemn gathering place where the true cost of freedom is deeply felt and profoundly honored. Thousands of visitors, from grieving families to grateful citizens, converge upon this hallowed ground to pay tribute to the over 400,000 American heroes who rest here. This is highlighted by the somber laying of the wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier on Memorial Day. The rolling green hills, adorned with rows of white marble headstones,...
On Friday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) announced the conviction of a Lauderdale County man on multiple counts of possession of child pornography. Kevin Prather, age 52, of Rogersville, pleaded guilty on Thursday in Lauderdale County Circuit Court to five counts of possession of obscene material depicting a person under the age of 17. Prather was sentenced to 10 years, which was split for him to serve one year in prison followed by a term of three years of supervised probation. Up...
Let us cut through the noise and look at the facts. The recent conviction of Donald Trump, far from being a setback, has only made him stronger in his relentless battle against the corruption and incompetence of Joe Biden’s administration. The figures do not lie, and the response from Trump’s supporters has been nothing short of phenomenal. In the first six hours following the verdict, Trump’s campaign and the Republican Party raised a jaw-dropping $34.8 million. Let that sink in for a momen...
The regular Legislative Session ended on May 9, with final passage of both budgets, which is the only constitutionally mandated requirement of the legislature during its annual legislative session. However, there was another constitutional question that dominated the session – the perennial issue of whether Alabamians will ever be allowed to purchase lottery tickets in Alabama and keep Alabamians money within our state. This money could help educate Alabama children, pave Alabama roads, and r...
Somehow the Kyoto Tachibana SHS Band found me on Facebook, and it’s been a good thing. This Japanese group plays beautiful music while making dance moves, and they’re fun to watch. However, this is not what I remember from my years with the Minor High School Tigers Marching Band. I do remember a “two-step” we did while playing Herb Alpert’s “The Lonely Bull.” Our bass drummer had trouble with these steps, so we joked maybe he could be the bull and remain stationary! Our greatest challenge was...
Saturday, marked the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Allen v. Milligan, which sent Alabama's congressional districts back to the courts for review. Supporters of the decision claim that the court reinforced Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Opponents argue that it is simply gerrymandering based on arbitrary racial breakdowns. As a result, however Alabama, Louisiana, and Georgia have been forced to draw new congressional representative maps with additional Black...
On Saturday, the Birmingham Stallions won the USFL Conference Championship game, defeating the Michigan Panthers for the third time this season. The Stallions improved 10 and 1 on the year with the 31 to 18 playoffs victory. This is the third year of the Stallions' existence and the third time that they have played in the league championship game. 10,287 fans were on hand in Birmingham's Protective Stadium to watch the Stallions beat the Panthers in a fourth quarter comeback. Head Coach Skip...
On Friday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 43 Senate colleagues, including U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) in introducing a bipartisan Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to strike down the Biden administration's rule about unaccompanied minors crossing the border. Tuberville and the Republican warn that Biden's plan for unaccompanied minors is endangering the safety and wellbeing of the unaccompanied alien children. "The...
Our pianist played a beautiful offertory arrangement a few weeks ago, as she always does. I found myself singing along in my heart with the familiar melody. On a lark, when I came to the pulpit for the message I asked with a show of hands how many people recognized that song. About half the congregation did. I suppose it was only us “children of the 70s” who remembered “He’s Everything To Me” by Ralph Carmichael, originally written for a Billy Graham film entitled, “For Pete’s Sake.” ‘Til b...
Even though the will of most Alabama voters was thwarted by a minority of Republican Legislators disallowing their constituents the right to vote on a lottery, the Session was a success. The legislature was thrown a myriad of major issues and they dealt with them in quick order. The paramount factor in any session is whether the two budgets are passed and passed prudently. They were and they are prudent. Ever since Republicans took the majority in the Alabama House and Senate in 2016, our state...
The adoptable pet of the week is Bunny. Bunny is a female, 3 1/2 yrs old, 40 lb medium sized dog. She was surrendered with three other dogs. Bunny is very friendly once she settled in and we were told is good with other dogs and cats. She is playful and affectionate – perfect size! The fee to adoption Bunny or any of the many other pets at the Elmore Humane Society is $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of t...
Outdoors professionals from around the country converged on Mobile and Riverview Plaza last week to brainstorm on recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) of hunters, anglers and other outdoors enthusiasts. The 210 National R3 Symposium attendees from all over the U.S., as well as New Zealand and Guam, heard reports on hunting and fishing participation numbers, youth shooting sports, new R3 strategies, demographics of those who enjoy the outdoors, an increase in female participation, and...
The Stallions won their place in the United Football League (UFL) championship with their third win of the year over the Michigan Panthers on Saturday in the USFL Conference championship game. On Sunday, they found out who their opponent would be when the San Antonio Brahmas beat the St. Louis Battlehawks in the XFL Conference championship game. The Brahmas led throughout culminating in the 25 to 15 win with 30,237 fans in attendance for the game. The win improves San Antonio's record to 8 and 3...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (JUN 6, 2024) – Dr. Tom Donlon, a postdoctoral researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, is the lead author of a new paper published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society that reveals the Milky Way Galaxy's last major collision occurred billions of years later than previously thought. Donlon worked with Dr. Heidi Newberg, professor of physics and astronomy, and her team at the Rensselaer P...
On Monday, Judicial Watch announced that it has received 54 pages of records from the Department of Justice in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit which they claim shows that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Office of Congressional Affairs (OCA) provided a Democrat staffer with information on FBI whistleblowers who testified in a May 18, 2023 hearing. The whistleblowers detailed the bureau's targeting of political opponents. Judicial Watch claims that a May 23, 2023, email from...
In a statement on social media, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced the passing of retired K-9 officer Mary Jane. ALEA wrote, "It is with great sadness that we share the passing of retired ALEA K-9 Mary Jane who passed away on Friday, June 7. A Belgian Malinois, who loved working. She took a medical retirement in 2022 after serving the Agency for almost ten years with Cpl. James Hendrix. Mary Janes loved to work and was responsible for hundreds of criminal charges, over $500,000...
Last week President Joseph R. Biden (D) issued an executive order that would impose restrictions on border crossings is certain limits were exceeded. Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) dismissed Biden's executive order as "election season spin." "Biden's "border security" executive order is nothing more than election season spin," Moore said on the social medial platform X. "He signed 94 executive orders to dismantle Trump's border policies. He could reinstate all of them right now - but he...
Last week Auburn University announced that Chris and Kate Malveaux have been named Auburn Softball co-head coaches. The couple were assistant coaches at the University of Tennessee where they helped the Lady Volunteer program to back-to-back Southeastern Conference regular season titles in 2023 and 2024. John Cohen is the Auburn Athletics Director. "In meeting with Chris and Kate, it was obvious that their synergy was an indomitable force," Cohen said. "Their contributions to Tennessee's...
Clean Up Alabama on Tuesday released a statement claiming that the Autauga Prattville Public Library (APPL) is "under attack from left wing radicals for creating safeguards to protect children and needs your help!" "The ramifications of this federal lawsuit will set the precedent in the battle for the minds of our youth." Read Freely Alabama founder Angie Hayden and Alabama Library Association immediate past president Matthew Layne have sued the Library in federal court alleging that the...
