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June 19, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Michael Godwin to the Montgomery County District Court. "I am pleased to appoint Michael Godwin to serve as District Judge for the 15th Judicial Circuit in Montgomery County," said Governor Ivey. "His considerable legal experience and familiarity with the Court ensure he will make an effective district judge for the people of Montgomery County. I am confident Judge Godwin will serve with honor and i...
The Young Republican Federation of Alabama recently held their state convention in Homewood. Among the many items of business covered was election of officers. Most of last year's officers were re-elected for a second year of service. Stephanie Petelos Nabavian was unanimously re-elected as chair. Nate Butler was re-elected as Vice Chair. Jared Downing was re-elected as National Committeeman. Gracie Overstreet was re-elected as National Committeewoman. Eric Lee was re-elected as Treasurer....
In June, does everyone know that we have 2 State holidays: Monday, June 2-Jefferson Davis' birthday and Thursday, June 19-Juneteenth. I always say that the more holidays there are, the more time for getting out in our gardens. June is a busy month for the gardener. We need to pull out the spent pansies and dianthus, cut back the spring bulb leaves that you have allowed to die back, weed, purchase the new annuals or perennials to fill in the vacant areas and add more soil to the beds. If you did...
Sometimes, the most godly thing you can do after forgiving someone is to leave the relationship….to no longer allow that person to be in your life or let them influence or impact you. You do know that this is biblical, right? Jesus left people. The rich young ruler came to Him. Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell everything he had and give it to the poor. The rich young ruler couldn't do it. So Jesus said He looked at him and loved him and let him go on his way. As a result, it's not u...
There are from what I currently see, three cases collectively brought together that for the purposes of this article we will call DONALD J.TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, ET AL. v. CASA, INC., ET AL. President Trump issued an Executive Order on the first day of his current Presidential term ending birthright citizenship to those in which both parents are illegal immigrants. There may well be a clarified case name and maybe an opinion by the time you read this article so we will see how...
THE VIEWS OF SUBMITTED EDITORIALS MAY NOT BE THE EXPRESS VIEWS OF THE ALABAMA GAZETTE....
There is no doubt that Elon Musk is the world’s wealthiest man. He is also the smartest and the greatest entrepreneur. And unlike his rivals who have a bent toward propriatory monopolization, he is willing to share his technology with others for the benefit of mankind and civilized society. One of his biggest successes is the development of efficient electric vehicles that are capable of drastically reducing the toxic emissions that the radical leftists and “environmental wackos” have been...
I’ve never been much for hiking even though some of my friends love it. And I feel the same way about camping. I’ve often said if I’m camping, there needs to be a hunting or fishing trip involved somewhere. Otherwise, I would prefer a weekend getaway in a condo and breakfast at Cracker Barrel. That idea goes for hiking as well. When I walk through the woods, I can’t help but continually scout for signs of animals I may want to hunt. I can’t imagine just walking through the woods to get to a...
World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago, but without obtaining its stated objective. The cause of the war — the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Poland — went unrealized. Poland had merely traded Nazi occupation for Russian domination. For all the high-minded conjecture about a safer, more secure world, the fate of Poland was completely lost in the shuffle. The future peace and stability of a new world order sacrificed Poland to the Soviet sphere of influence. Even bef...
Brigadier General Marvin Kent Speigner served 35 years in the U.S. Army including service in the Pacific Theater during WWII. His article was published in the April 2020 issue of the AL Gazette. He will celebrate his 102nd birthday June 10, 2025. Sergeant First Class James Owen Dozier served four years in the U.S. Army and four years in the U.S. Army Reserve including combat during the liberation of Europe during WWII. His article was published in the July 2022 issue of the AL Gazette. He will...
A visual art exhibition celebrating National Armed Forces Day was held at Montgomery’s Court Square Performance Park on Saturday, May 17th. Anthony Thomas, an artist who is the founder and operator of Urban Dream Fine Arts Center at 3680 S. Court Street, Montgomery, AL 36105, set up the exhibition. Art was exhibited by the artists, Anthony Thomas, Aneshia Turner, Michael Reilly and Shawanda C. STAR Peaces. Thomas states, ”The military community is a major component to Montgomery’s social struc...
Inter-Faith Memorial Day Service was held May 23, 2025 at the site of the Central AL Veterans Health Care ServIce (CAVHCS) in Montgomery. Fourteen veterans from the central AL area were memorialized. The following veterans' names were called, and a member of each veterans' family was presented with a certificate by Mr. Amir Farooqi, FACHE, CAVHCS Director: 1. Ronald Archie, Sr. 2. Jesse Barnes 3. Hanry Brooks, Jr. 4. Eric Patrick Bell 5. Edna R. Cureton 6. Romay Catherine Davis 7. Carl Williams...
The Game Day for Heroes Mike McKeen Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament was held May 26, 2025 at the Emerald Mountain Golf Club in Elmore County. Eighteen teams of four players each participated. Twenty-five volunteers were led by the organizer, Jay Bybee. Funds totaling $8500.00 were raised to assist veterans as they transition into successful civilian lives and to assist Boy Scout No. 8 with its Eagle Scout project to buy a new trailer for Game Day for Veteran Heroes events. American Legion...
Col Olen “Francis” Scott Key served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Service Code (AFSC) was Pilot, and he retired as a Command Pilot with over 4,000 hours in the T-37, T-38, C-141, KC-135 and T-1. His service medals and citations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal and numerous campaign medals. Col Key was born May 29, 1954 to Bill and Billie Key, in Memphis, TN,...
The United States flag is one of the most significant symbols of Memorial Day representing freedom, sacrifice and remembrance. Twenty-two members of the Townsend Detachment #920 Marine Corps League, family members and friends placed over 400 flags on the graves of Marine Corps veterans at the Heritage, Greenwood, Eastwood Memorial. Montgomery Memorial and Gilmer Cemeteries in Montgomery on May 24, 2025 honoring deceased Marines. In addition, on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, flags were also placed...
Chief Master Sergeant (CMSGT) Lanny Donald McAndrew served 27.5 years in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Service Code (AFSC) included Personnel Technician, Personnel Superintendent. First Sergeant and Senior Enlisted Advisor. He received the following decorations, medals, badges, and campaign ribbons: Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force...
James Dozier……………….June 2nd Julie M. Harris………………June 3rd Jeffrey Mathews……...........June 3rd Pete “Jiggs” Bowdoin..........June 7th Travis Parker……………….June 8th Maxine Mullins……………..June 10th Doris Cobb Norris………….June 10th Marvin Kent Speigner……..June 10th Lamont D. Pack……………June 16th Seth Edward Maggard……June18th Stefan Eisen……………….June 19th Ronald Urquhart…………..June 23rd Willam E. DePoorter……...June 24th John M. Vickery…………...June 24th James L. Berdeaux……….June...
Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) Michael Martin Vicente served 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Helicopter Crew Chief. He received the following medals, decorations, ribbons and citations: Air Medal-Strike/Flight (7), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), Presidential Unit Citation-Navy, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (6), National Defense Service Medal,...
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...
