The people's voice of reason
The people's voice of reason
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"Ours is not to reason why, ours but to do and die." This quote, which is a variation of a line from "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, is often used to describe the military mindset when it comes to obeying orders. For, typically, in the military, one of the first duties of a soldier is to obey orders. However, in the American army there is an exception to the "do and die" mindset when it comes to orders. Those orders have to be lawful. When an order is unlawful, an...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (JUN 29, 2026) – A long-running collaboration between engineers and nurses at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is expanding into state-of-the-art infant training simulators with the support of a $50,000 grant from the Zabara Foundation. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. "At the Zabara Foundation, we're focused on supporting smart, effective solutions that move the needle on patient outcomes," said Chief Operating Officer Megan Murphy Wolf. She v...
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - The question began with one police response. On September 2, 2024, Orange Beach police were called to a city-related location at or near the Coastal Resources office building in connection with an incident involving Mayor Tony Kennon and an unidentified woman. According to original reporting Police were called because Mayor Tony Kennon's wife, Paula Kennon, phoned Orange Beach Police on September 2, 2024, reporting that she was locked inside the Coastal Resources building...
A protest against the proposed Nebius AI site is planned for Saturday, June 27th from 10AM until 12PM at the intersection of Lakeshore Parkway and Sydney Drive in Birmingham, Alabama. With Nebius being an Amsterdam- based Artificial Intelligence cloud company that is intending to operate an AI site in the Oxmoor Corporate Park in Birmingham, Alabama, twenty-four hours, seven days a week. The proposed Nebius AI site is set to require 300 megawatts of electricity. The amount usually needed to...
Commonly known as the DAR, the Daughters of the American Revolution, are scheduled to vote on a resolution today, Friday, June 26th, 2026, which would clarify that in the bylaws of the DAR, the term "woman" shall be understood to clearly mean a woman who was born female. With the resolution thereby making all individuals who were born male ineligible for membership. The proposed resolution also specifies that transgender women shall not be eligible for membership into the DAR as well as men who...
June 26, 2026 – BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -Ammie Akin has formally launched her campaign to unseat Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) in Alabama's Seventh Congressional District. Akin is an entrepreneur, educator, and longtime advocate for adults, teens, and children with disabilities. She is a candidate in the August 11 special Republican primary election for Alabama's 7th Congressional District. "The people of Congressional District 7 are ready for fresh, productive leadership focused on r...
The Alabama Turkey Hunters Hall of Fame inducted its third class of renowned turkey hunters recently at the Mobile Convention Center during the World Championship Turkey Calling Contest. Two of the inductees were able to attend the induction ceremony, Bob Walker of Livingston and Corky Pugh of Montgomery. Three of the turkey hunters were recognized posthumously – Ben Ezelle of Aliceville, Doug Camp of Talladega and Ken Tucker of Brewton. Camp, who died in 2004, was considered one of the o...
Just graduated with debt? Here's what you need to know before you consolidate If you’ve just finished school and find yourself in debt, take a deep breath—you’re in good company. So many people start this chapter the same way. It’s a season of transition, and that debt is often part of the bigger picture of investing in yourself, building your career, and stepping into adult life. Paying off that debt can definitely feel overwhelming. Fortunately, debt consolidation could make the process...
