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A Memorial Day Ceremony was held at Greenwood Cemetery in Montgomery on Memorial Day by members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Central Chapter 607on May 26, 2025. Col John Eidsmoe served as Master of Ceremonies, and members of Chapter 607 posted the Colors, recognized 50 Vietnam veterans from central AL, presented the 13 Folds of Honor with the American flag, described the meaning of the Missing Man Table and three volleys of salute were fired. A new Vietnam War Monument bearing the names...
A hotel could’ve been built on Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter’s farm in Weare, NH upon a developer’s request to acquire it via ‘eminent domain’ - yet another term (e.g., democracy, 435, etc.) not in the US Constitution. The “Kelo vs. City of New London” decision supported by Justice Souter proffered this travesty. A private developer evoked Kelo (contrary to the letter and Spirit of our 5th Amendment Civil Right to limit government takings) to build a hotel on Souter’s land. It was the fi...
Mastering our mouths, taming our tongues, watching our words is one of the toughest things to do! We use words all the time not only in our conversations but also in our emails, texts, social media, blogs, posts and tweets. We are a nation of talkers! “Self-control means controlling the tongue!” -Proverbs 13:3 Another way to put it: He who guards his mouth controls himself. The Book of James has this to say about the tongue: “...but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil,...
With all the post-election negativity swamping the news daily, I started to write a Robservation concentrating on some of the buffoonery taking place in Washington. “Trump this” or “Musk that.” “Doge this” or “illegal immigrants that.” I think we can all agree that at times it is too much to bear. I for the most part have stopped watching most news programs because so many fall into disinformation trap of spouting that which is simply not true. Remember, a half truth is a full lie. Failing to...
June 3rd marks the birthday of Jefferson Finis Davis, the only President of the Confederate States of America. Righteous Cause propagandists demonize Davis and others who understand the U.S. Constitution to be a compact between the ratifying States, meaning it is up to the citizens of the respective States to remain in the Union or leave it. Although commonly accepted in both North and South in the early days of the Republic, this view is foreign to many modern Americans. To amplify the present...
"We may never have met Michael or Jason, yet they courageously were willing to give their lives for their fellow Americans. We will continue to share their stories to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten." WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) honored two of Alabama's fallen soldiers and their families in advance of Memorial Day. On the Senate floor, Senator Tuberville shared the stories of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Michael Wesley Hosey of Clay and U.S. Marine Corps...
June 5, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) engaged with Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll and General Randy George, Chief of Staff of the Army, on key issues regarding military recruiting, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advancements in Quantum Computing. Maintaining High Standards in Army Recruiting Senator Tuberville acknowledged the Army's success in recruiting while emphasizing the i...
May 27, 2025 – AUBURN, AL – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) announced to a room full of friends and supporters that he is running for the Republican Party nomination for Governor of Alabama. "I will be the future governor of the State of Alabama," said Sen. Tuberville. Tuberville made the announcement, surrounded by supporters, many of them wearing COACH hats, at Byron's Barbecue in Auburn. "I started my Senate run seven years ago in this same building," said Tuberville. "My wife, Suz...
Piper is a female hound/Rottweiler mix. She approximately two years of age and only weights about 45 pounds. She is housetrained, crate trained, great with children and other dogs, but NOT cats. Piper is very sweet and loving, as is her sister, Penny just in case! The Elmore County adoption fees are just $100 for dogs and only $50 for cats under one-year-old. Cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory...
May 26, 2025 – CULLMAN, AL – Cullman County Deputy Patrick Bishop announced that he is running for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. Bishop is a retired Army Major and an Alabama law enforcement officer. Incumbent Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R) is term limited from seeking a third consecutive term in office. "The outgoing Lieutenant Governor has done a great job and is now leaving a vacancy in Alabama leadership which is critical to fill with a principled com...
Where is inflation hitting consumers hardest? New data shows which goods and services have seen the biggest price hikes It’s no secret that prices have increased in the last decade — especially for healthcare. And as new economic policies like tariffs take effect, we can expect consumer out-of-pocket costs to continue to fluctuate. GoodRx Research tracked how inflation is hitting consumers across different budget categories, including prescription medications. Key takeaways: - New data from Goo...
June 5, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL - All 401 delegates of Alabama's largest Girls State jumped up to their feet and cheered jubilantly as Governor Kay Ivey walked out onto the stage this morning as their featured guest speaker. Clad in a red pants suit with a white blouse, Governor Ivey walked across the concert stage at Moody Music on campus at The University of Alabama and waved to the crowd of enthusiastic high school seniors while their exuberant cheers continued unabated for several minutes....
On May 31, 1864 during the American Civil War the Overland Campaign: Battle of Cold Harbor began. The battle pitted the Confederal Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee with the Army of the Potomac under Ulysses S. Grant & George G. Meade. The Battle of Cold Harbor was one of the most significant and harrowing engagements of the American Civil War, marking a critical episode in the Overland Campaign. This brutal confrontation between the Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by Robert E....
May 17, 2025 – RAINBOW CITY, AL – The Etowah County Legislative delegation briefed the members of the Etowah Republican Breakfast on the 2025 Alabama regular legislative session that ended on Wednesday. State Representative Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden) said that the Legislature cut the taxes on groceries in this session. "Last year we put legislation together to get rid of the tax on groceries in a phased approach," said Lipscomb. Lipscomb explained that revenues did not grow fast enough to hit...
ICYMI: Tuberville Honors Two Fallen Alabamians Ahead of Memorial Day "We may never have met Michael or Jason, yet they courageously were willing to give their lives for their fellow Americans. We will continue to share their stories to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten." WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) honored two of Alabama's fallen soldiers and their families in advance of Memorial Day. On the Senate floor, Senator Tuberville shared the stories of U.S. A...
How farmers can help rescue water-loving birds James Gentz has seen birds aplenty on his East Texas rice-and-crawfish farm: snow geese and pintails, spoonbills and teal. The whooping crane couple, though, he found “magnificent.” These endangered, long-necked behemoths arrived in 2021 and set to building a nest amid his flooded fields. “I just loved to see them,” Gentz says. Not every farmer is thrilled to host birds. Some worry about the spread of avian flu, others are concerned that the bir...
State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) recently joined the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast (BCS) to discuss the 2025 Alabama regular legislative session that ended earlier this month. "It was a good session I think we did accomplish a lot," said Rep. Butler. "There was a meltdown in the Senate once again on the last day like we had previously; but we did achieve a lot. We got the back the Blue bill done." Butler said that the filibuster on the last day in the Senate killed Govern...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL01) introduced the Readiness Over Wokeness Act. This legislation would codify President Donald J. Trump's (R) Executive Order that reversed a Biden Administration policy of allowing transgender individuals to serve in the military. The bill has already Cosponsors include Reps. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Florida), Harriet Hageman (Wyoming), Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia), and Andrew Clyde (R-Georgia). The Readiness Over Woken...
A pastor on a denominationally-related Facebook page took issue with ministers dressing casually in the pulpit. This is truly an unwinnable argument. Many congregations have been influenced by the contemporary church movement—though this movement from the 80s is hardly contemporary anymore. One of the precepts is that members intentionally “dress down.” A common excuse from the unchurched was they didn’t have “Sunday clothes.” Hence, the argument went, we’ll do away with both Sunday clothe...
May 27, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Ken McFeeters, a former Congressional Candidate for Alabama's 6th District and past president of the Mid-Alabama Republican Club, is announcing his candidacy for Governor of Alabama, offering voters a bold choice in the upcoming election. With deep roots in the state since 1971, having co-founded an insurance agency in 1981, in Hoover, and a track record of active involvement in government affairs at both the state and federal level, McFeeters is uniquely p...
Let me tell you a little something about expectations-Oak Mountain had 'em. Piled high. Thirty wins, one loss, number one in the country, and a MaxPreps computer that gave Montgomery Academy a big, fat 0% chance to win. That's not a long shot. That's not a Hail Mary. That's a "don't bother showing up." But soccer isn't played on spreadsheets. It's played on grass. It's played with heart. And in Huntsville, it was played with grit, guts, and a maybe a little divine intervention. Montgomery...
May 29, 2025 – ENTERPRISE, AL - The Alabama governor's race just got a little more crowded when moderate Democrat Chad "Chig" Martin put his hat (literally and figuratively) into the ring for the 2026 election. Martin describes himself as a guitar toting, fedora wearing and hemp selling entrepreneur from the Wiregrass region of Alabama. He is also involved in the mobile home, hat and aerospace maintenance supply industry with his businesses based out of Dothan. Martin decided to enter the 2...
June 2, 2025 – Jefferson County Attorney AshLeigh Dunham has announced that she is running for the Alabama Supreme Court. Dunham is running for the seat currently held by Associate Justice Greg Shaw. Shaw has served on the Court since 2009. Dunham was recently selected as a Fellow of the Birmingham Bar Foundation. She presently serves as a Jefferson County Senior Trial Referee for Juvenile Court, Bessemer Division, and practices as a Fertility Attorney at Magic City Fertility Law, which she o...
Top three things to know if you want to open a franchise restaurant If you’ve ever wanted to be your own boss and start a business, becoming a franchisee within the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry might be right for you. With customers focused increasingly on value, compelling menu items and convenience, QSR franchises are set to grow in 2025 according to industry data. Wendy's shares three key things to keep in mind if you’ve ever thought about opening your own restaurant. 1. Quick...
A digital fingerprint scan. itj aks zoone // Shutterstock IDs through the ages: How people have proven their identity over time With over 8 billion people spread across the Earth's nearly 25 million square miles of habitable land, proving one's identity has become more complex than it was with smaller populations thousands of years ago. Whereas ancient Greeks could just pair their name with that of their father to confirm who they were, modern-day home sapiens need more details to find the right...
