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May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. This is a time to celebrate and honor the AANHPI community's accomplishments throughout history. The Democratic National Committee on Monday released a statement to announce that they have tirelessly worked to ensure that AANHPI communities have access to educational and economic opportunity. They point to: delivering $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to support AANHPI-serving institutions to investing...
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) is expected to sign legislation to build a healthcare worker school in Demopolis. This was a priority item for the Governor. Ivey commended the Legislature for approval of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis. "The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences is coming to Demopolis!" said Ivey. "Students from all over Alabama will soon benefit from an education at this specialty high school and then go on to bolster our healthcare workforce. The Alabama S...
Former President J. Trump (R) is facing the first of what could be as many as four criminal trials alleging all sorts of misconduct from 2015 to 2021. Democrats and their allies within the legal system hope that these show trials will expose Trump as having bad character and poor judgement thus torpedoing his chances of returning to the Whitehouse next year. The polling however shows that this two-pronged strategy of attacking Trump personally using the court system while piling on Republicans f...
On Monday, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen testified in the ongoing hush money trial in New York City of former President Donald J. Trump (R). U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) was in the courtroom to show his respect and support for his close friend – President Trump. Following a break in the testimony, Sen. Tuberville spoke briefly with Fox News. Tuberville expressed his disappointment with the trial and his belief that Democrats are using the courts as a weapon against Trump, "...
On Monday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that she has signed a bill that protects workers' right to vote for or against a union in a secret ballot. Ivey made the announcement during a speech to the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Senate Bill 231 was sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). The legislation was carried in the Alabama House of Representatives by House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle). "When we think about what drives our success as a...
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Tuberville (R-AL) joined all of his Republican colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing May 12–18, 2024 as National Police Week. Senator Tuberville also honored the 222 officers killed in the line of duty over the past year, and specifically, the 3 officers who were killed in 2023 from Alabama: Huntsville police officer Garrett Crumby, Montgomery police officer Carlos Taylor, and Alabama Port Authority police officer Kimberly Sickafoose. We also mourn the...
On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that 64 new pre-K classrooms will be funded through the Pre-K through 3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning (P-3) for the 2024-2025 school year. This will bring the number of classrooms impacted by the P-3 approach to 413 in 29 counties. The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education and the Alabama State Department of Education are working together to align instructional practices, assessments and leadership from pre-k...
On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed controversial legislation that would require a six year to either be held back and attend kindergarten or be forced to pass a skills test to show that he or she is competent in kindergarten level work in order to attend first grade with his or her peers. House Bill 113, the First Grade Readiness Bill, was sponsored by State Rep. Pebblin Warren (D-Tuskegee). The bill was carried in the Alabama Senate by Senator Donnie Chesteen (R-Dothan). This...
On Tuesday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) announced a $10.25 million settlement with AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and TracFone Wireless, Inc. (collectively, the "Wireless Carriers"). This resolves the state attorney general's investigations into the Wireless Carriers' alleged deceptive and misleading advertising practices. The State of Alabama will receive $201,697.52 in attorneys' fees and costs as part...
The Alabama House of Representatives fast tracked a controversial constitutional amendment sponsored by State Representative Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City). The bill, if passed by the Legislature and ratified by Alabama voters, would create a new bureaucracy – the Alabama Gaming Commission – which would have police powers would have total control of gambling in Alabama. The bill authorizes the Alabama Gaming Commission to authorize as many as ten casinos across the state of Alabama. Unl...
National Vietnam War Veterans Day will be observed at a ceremony at the Montgomery, AL, Vietnam Veterans' Memorial near the Harrison Road entrance at Greenwood Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on March 29, 2024. This ceremony will provide a way to thank and honor our nation's Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. The Vietnam War Commemoration honors Armed Forces personnel with active duty service between Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location of service which...
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Lt. Col Melvin G. Cooper served during WWII and the Korean War. He passed away February 28, 2024....
Tech Sergeant Willie James Rogers: Age: 72 Tech Sergeant (TSgt) Willie James Rogers served 20 years in the U.S Air Force. His Air Force Service Code (AFSC) was: (1) Disaster Preparedness for 14 years and five months and (2) Fire Protection Specialist for five years and seven months. He received the following medals, awards, decorations, and ribbons: Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Good Conduct Medal...
Master Sergeant Waldo Allison Spencer III: Age 90 Master Sergeant Waldo Allison Spencer III (MSgt) served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) was Flight Facilities Equipment Technician for a major portion of his career. His military service included three temporary assignments in Vietnam. He received the following medals, citations, awards, and decorations: Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal,...
The 2024 Montgomery County Spelling Bee was hosted Monday, February 12th at 10:00 a.m. in the Performing Arts Building on the campus of Saint James School. Montgomery County public, private, and parochial schools and those home-schooled through the 8th grade were eligible to enter the contest. Montgomery County schools participated. For the 66th consecutive year, the Montgomery County Bee was sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States - Smith-Wynn Post 96 in Montgomery Alabam...
Easter Prayer Christ is risen: the world Below lies desolate Christ is risen: the spirits of evil are fallen Christ is risen: the angels of God are rejoicing Christ is risen: the tombs of the dead are empty Christ is risen: indeed from the dead, the first of the sleepers. Glory and power are his forever and ever. St. Hippolytus of Rome (170 - 230) March Birthdays 1 Jean Bennett Davis Abbott Mason (6th) 2 Amie Dean 4 Russ Russell 5 Glen Yost 6 Gayle Bosworth 7. Laura Lane Tony Law Brad Wallace 8...
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is excited to be on Neighbors in our efforts to connect with residents and improve the safety of our communities. Neighbors allows you, the user, to share photos, videos and information related to local crime and safety incidents so fellow residents can stay informed. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office can view what local residents have posted publicly to Neighbors and can now chime-in with relevant updates or safety alerts to help residents stay...
On Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced the awarding of nearly $150 million to continue the expansion of high-speed internet service to unserved areas across Alabama. Funds 66 Capital Projects Fund grants totaling $148.3 million were awarded to 16 internet service providers that will expand high-speed internet availability to homes, businesses and public institutions in portions of 48 counties. "High-speed internet service continues to strengthen and expand across the state, and we...
On Thursday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) announced that she was pleased to Welcome Vice President Kamala Harris (D) to Selma for the 59th Commemoration of Bloody Sunday. Vice President Harris will join the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and deliver remarks. During her speech, the Vice President is expected to honor the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, address what she feels is still necessary to achieve justice for all, and encourage Americans to continue the fight for fundamental...
Alabama House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) expressed his strong support on Wednesday for legislative efforts to reopen fertility clinics after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling caused many physicians across the state to pause offering in vitro fertilization services. "Legislation providing civil and criminal immunity to Alabama's fertility clinics performing IVF procedures is being fast-tracked and is expected to pass both the House and Senate quickly," Stadthagen said. "The immu...
On Thursday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) called out President Joseph R. Biden (D), Biden's handpicked Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, and the Democratic Party for their willful refusal to secure America's borders. Tuberville went on to say that the deaths of thousands of Americans, most recently young Laken Riley is due to Democrats' refusal to defend America's borders. "Just imagine that you are Allyson and John Phillips. Last Thursday afternoon, you get a phone call from...
On Friday, the Alabama First Responders Association announced that it has endorsed both Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and former President Donald J. Trump for President in the upcoming March 5th Republican primary. Barry Moore is running for the First Congressional District in South Alabama after having represented the Second Congressional District for two terms. Moore and incumbent Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) are both running for the same seat because the two districts were redrawn by...
Former teacher of the year, Robin Litaker appears to be the Alabama Republican Party nominee in Congressional District 7 after North Alabama talk radio host Chris Horn announced last weel that he has dropped out of the March 5th Republican primary. "I will move on to the General Election in November...." Litaker wrote in a statement on social media following the news of Horn's withdrawal. "I would still appreciate your votes Tuesday... (my votes will be certified for the General Election in...
