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  • ALGOP Chairman Blasts Alabama Democrats for Voting Against Kirk Resolution

    Alabama Republican Party|Sep 23, 2025

    Montgomery, AL – Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement after Alabama's two Democratic members of Congress, Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Mobile), voted against a bipartisan resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated at an event in Utah last week. The resolution, introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson, passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a strong bipartisan 310–58 vote, with 38 D...

  • President Trump's Eulogy for Charlie Kirk: A Martyr Remembered, A Movement Reaffirmed

    A.I. generated content|Sep 23, 2025

    September 21, 2025 – Glendale, Arizona - Tens of thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to mourn the assassination of conservative activist Charlie J. Kirk. The memorial, organized by Turning Point USA, was more than a funeral-it was a political and spiritual rally, a moment of reckoning for a movement that Kirk helped build. At the center of it stood President Donald J. Trump, delivering a 40-minute eulogy that was equal parts tribute, campaign speech, and cultural m...

  • Tuberville Honors Michael Thorin of Gardendale as September "Veteran of the Month"

    Senator Tommy Tuberville's office|Sep 23, 2025

    September 5, 2025 - WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Sergeant Michael Thorin as the September "Veteran of the Month." Excerpts from Sen. Tuberville's remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here. cid88226*image002.jpg@01DC1E71.34E36DD0 "It's hard to truly comprehend just all that our veterans face, even after returning home from the battlefield. They often bring home some form of scars-both visible and invisible-th...

  • Forestry and Alabama's Economic Development: How to Sustain Growth Through Workforce Pathways

    Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth|Sep 23, 2025

    Forestry has long been an integral part of Alabama’s economy and cultural identity. With more than 23 million acres of timberland, which covers approximately 70 percent of the state’s total land area, Alabama ranks among the nation’s leaders in both timber supply and forest product manufacturing. Our state’s abundant forest resources provide environmental benefits and serve as a foundation for economic development and workforce opportunity. Economic Impact The forestry sector contrib...

  • Erika Kirk: A New Dawn for Turning Point USA

    Perry O Hooper Jr|Sep 23, 2025

    In times of trial, America’s character is tested, not in words, but in action. When Charlie Kirk was taken from us, the conservative movement did not collapse, it was called to rise, to renew, to refashion itself in courage and conviction. And in that moment, a leader emerged, not by accident, but by preparation: Erika Kirk. Erika Kirk is far more than a custodian of a legacy. She is its expansion, its living evolution. Her life has been a tapestry of service: from winning Miss Arizona USA to f...

  • Horse in Coffee County contracts rabies

    Staff Writer|Sep 23, 2025

    September 23, 2025 – ENTERPRISE, AL. – The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that a horse in Coffee County was confirmed positive for rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that is almost always fatal if untreated. There are two strains of rabies: bat and raccoon. Both are endemic in Alabama. The horse's owners said they noticed the horse had scratch marks on her nose and she began rubbing and showing irritation there. A friendly horse, they assumed the scratches came from a fox or...

  • How to Make Country Fried Steak:

    A.I. generated content|Sep 23, 2025

    Few dishes embody the warmth and comfort of Southern cuisine quite like country fried steak. With its golden, crispy crust and fork-tender beef smothered in creamy gravy, country fried steak is a beloved staple on dinner tables and diner menus across the United States. Whether you're new to this classic or looking to perfect your technique, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the history, ingredients, and step-by-step process to make an unforgettable country fried steak in your own...

  • Eddie Moore elected as Leeds Mayor

    Brandon Moseley|Sep 23, 2025

    September 23, 2025 - LEEDS, AL. – Voters in the City of Leeds went to the polls and voted Eddie Moore to be the new Mayor. Moore defeated longtime city councilman Kenneth Washington in the Mayoral runoff election. Incumbent Mayor David Miller did not seek election. Moore received 1,516 votes (59.9%) versus Washington's 1,014 votes (40.1%). Moore credited the high turnout for his nearly 20 point margin of victory. "It's unbelievable, the turnout we had," said Moore. "I am taken aback by their v...

  • UAH College of Business receives $50K partnership donation from SAIC for new Cloud Center of Excellence

    Anne Marie Martin, UAH|Sep 23, 2025

    September 24, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL. – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business and Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ: SAIC) celebrate another stage in their longstanding partnership with the announcement of a $50,000 donation from the company to launch the UAH Cloud Center of Excellence. The program will provide students with direct access to cloud-computing education and trainings in order to grow their professional development skills and expand t...

  • Oyster Harvest Opens October 6

    AL Dept of Conservation and Natural Resources|Sep 23, 2025

    Pursuant to Section 9-12-28, Code of Alabama 1975 as stated by Rule 220-3-.02, the Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will open certain areas of public oyster bottoms for weekday harvest beginning on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 7 a.m. Harvesters can view their locations and the open harvest areas with Alabama's Oyster Management Station (OMS) Oyster Grid Map. A link to the map is available at https://www.outdooralabama.com/oysterharves...

  • Evil Thought it Had Killed Charlie Kirk Instead, It Gave Rise to Millions of Charlie Kirks

    Perry O Hooper Jr|Sep 23, 2025

    What we witnessed in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassin was one of the most powerful addresses in modern American history; Deliveries by his widow. The words were raw, real, and righteous: the evil has just created 100 million Charlie Kirks. Evil thought it had silenced him. In truth, it has unleashed something it cannot possibly control. Charlie's death has torn away the mask. Every patriot now sees clearly, this isn't politics as usual. This is spiritual war. This is good versus evil....

  • Preserving Summer: The Art of Canning Pickles in Alabama

    A.I. generated content|Sep 23, 2025

    In Alabama, where gardens flourish and summer heat ripens cucumbers faster than you can harvest them, canning pickles isn't just a kitchen task-it's a seasonal ritual. From rural homesteads to suburban patios, families across the state gather around steaming pots and mason jars, preserving the crisp tang of summer for the cooler months ahead. Whether you're a seasoned canner or a curious newcomer, learning to pickle in Alabama means embracing tradition, science, and a whole lot of vinegar. The...

  • Best colleges in America

    Stacker, Seth Berkman|Sep 23, 2025

    Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University during fall. Winston Tan // Shutterstock Best colleges in America The 2024-2025 school year saw a growing number of students at campuses nationwide. Undergraduate enrollment was up by 3.2% in the spring of 2025, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. That increase is all the more noteworthy when you consider the current price tag for a college education—per the Education Data Initiative, the average cost of one year at a h...

  • Highest-paying jobs in education

    Stacker, Aishwarya Sukesh|Sep 23, 2025

    stock art studio // Shutterstock Highest-paying jobs in education From hard-working teachers buying school supplies for their students to genius professors shaping future leaders, it's fair to say the field of education encompasses various jobs. It's a long-held belief that those who start a career in education do it because they love it, seeing as two of the three lowest-paying jobs in the U.S. that require a bachelor's degree are in the education sector (short-term substitute teachers and...

  • Highest-paying management jobs

    Stacker, Andrew Lisa|Sep 23, 2025

    GaudiLab // Shutterstock Highest-paying management jobs Nearly 11 million Americans work as managers in the United States. A diverse field, managers can be everything from legislators to chief executives to school administrators. They can work on farms, in hospitals, in childcare centers, or at corporations. They can also earn a pretty substantial salary—the average salary is in the six figures (over $141,000 a year). But which management jobs are the most lucrative? Stacker identified the 30 ma...

  • Highest-paying jobs in health care

    Stacker, Aishwarya Sukesh|Sep 23, 2025

    Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock Highest-paying jobs in health care Anybody who has taken a course in marketing, psychology, or sociology is likely familiar with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. First detailed by psychologist Andrew Maslow in his 1943 work "A Theory of Human Motivation," the hierarchy breaks down the complex network of human thoughts into a categorical triad, placing self-development at the top and security and physical health at the bottom. In setting up this pyramid, Maslow...

  • Assassin targets ICE in Dallas

    A.I. generated content|Sep 23, 2025

    September 24, 2025 – DALLAS, TX. – A sniper attacked an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas Wednesday. The attack that killed one person and wounded two others. The gunman was found at the scene with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This senseless attack on law enforcement officers comes just two weeks after conservative political philosopher Charlie Kirk was gunned down by another leftist assassin at a college campus in Utah. President Donald J. Trump (R) blamed Dem...

  • ABC of Alabama Endorses Secretary of State Wes Allen for Lieutenant Governor

    Guest Writer, ABC of Alabama|Sep 23, 2025

    September 25, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL. - The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama endorsed Secretary of State Wes Allen for Lieutenant Governor today. "Secretary Allen has a proven track record of standing with Alabama's small business community," said ABC of Alabama Chairman Tim Harrison. "He has been committed to cutting red tape, supporting voter integrity, and investing in workforce development efforts in the construction industry. That's why we are endorsing him for Lieutenant Gover...

  • Katherine Robertson Receives Endorsement from Pell City Police Chief Clay Morris

    Staff Writer|Sep 23, 2025

    September 24, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL. – Katherine Robertson, the Republican candidate running for Alabama Attorney General, has received a significant endorsement from Pell City Police Chief Clay Morris. Chief Morris, a well-respected figure in Alabama's law enforcement community, praised Robertson's steadfast commitment to public safety and her support for those who serve and protect across the state. Chief Morris Praises Robertson's Commitment to Public Safety In a public statement, Chief Morri...