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"Lilly", the movie based on Alabama's own, Lilly Ledbetter, and her struggle for Fair Pay that led to the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, is set for theatrical release on May 09th, 2025. At present, "Lilly" is set to be shown on May 09th, 10th, 11th, and 15th, 2025 at the Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema in Birmingham, Alabama. Which is located inside the Pizitz Building located at 1821 2nd Avenue North. The film stars the Southern actress and Academy Award Nominee, Patricia...
The meaning of the term “federal” has changed over the years. When the Framers of our Constitution spoke of “federalism,” they meant a government in which powers are divided between the national (federal) government and the state governments. And at that time practically everyone in America was a federalist by that definition. After the Constitution was drafted and signed by the delegates in 1787 and sent to the states for ratification, those who supported it called themselves federal...
For the casual observer, taking a cursory look at our political leaders reveals that may we have some pretty old folks in positions of power. Our new President, Donald Trump, is not a spring chicken at 78. Our own Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is 80 and goes by the monicker “Mee Maw.” However, a new generation of Alabama leaders are taking center stage in our state. Most of these leaders are already making their mark. Allow me to share with you a host of Alabama’s most prominent leaders who are 4...
In August 1996, Congress passed laws collectively called HIPAA or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. But after a long period of public comments and final rule the privacy rule did not become effective until April 2003. The security rule that followed did not become effective until April 2005. The initial aim of HIPAA was to allow those employed with health care plans to move between jobs with continual health insurance even with pre existing health issues. Because the chang...
Bruce Pearl is more than just a great basketball coach—he's a mensch in the truest sense of the word, a man who doesn’t just win games but elevates the entire arena around him. As head coach of Auburn’s men’s basketball team, Pearl has turned the Tigers into a bonafide powerhouse, guiding them to another regular-season SEC conference title and the coveted No. 1 overall seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. You can admire the X's and O's, the relentless full-court pressure, the deft rotations, but wi...
The Department Of Government Efficiency [DOGE] and Presidential Histrionics Offering No Effective Yield [PHONEY] show has dominated DC Kabuki Theatre these past weeks. Long on screeching and yowling; short on establishing durable reductions of the DC politburo and bureaucratic industrial complex. Difficult not to be ‘snake fascinated’ when the show includes a bejeweled oversized chainsaw for the Red soviet Kool-Aid drinkers delighting in the despair and lamentations of Blue soviet Kool-Aid dri...
In War: Resolution In Defeat: Defiance In Victory: Magnanimity In Peace: Good Will The time is quickly approaching in the war on terror where the stakes, by the very nature of this type of war, must increase. There are dozens of rogue nations and terrorist entities that are trying their best to acquire nuclear weapons as a way of gaining political legitimacy or as a method to push their political agendas throughout the world. Iran, with their never-ending desire to become nuclear relevant in...
At a time when public service can be thankless and demanding, Sergeant Kevin Jacks stands out as a shining example of quiet heroism and steadfast devotion - to his family, his community, and his calling. For 20 years, Kevin served the Montgomery Police Department with honor, strength, and humility. He was not just a cop - he was a mentor, a leader, a protector, and above all, a family man. While many buckle under pressure, Kevin Jacks stood tall. He supported his wife Ashleigh through her Nurse...
April 7, 2025 - This legislative session, Alabama lawmakers have introduced at least seven hemp-related bills-HB445, SB182, SB237, SB255, SB273, and SB274-with more likely on the way. These bills are aimed at restricting or even banning hemp-derived products. While protecting children is absolutely important, we must also recognize the serious risks of overregulation. If we regulate hemp to the point that legal businesses are forced to shut down, we're not protecting kids-we're creating an...
The Alabama Legislature is back from their last break before they start the final days of their 2025 session. The Alabama House of Representatives has passed several pieces of legislation that will benefit taxpayers. One of the first bills would reduce the grocery tax by one cent. Currently shoppers pay three cents to the state for food. The new law would also allow local governments to cut their taxes on groceries as well. This is a smart move for lawmakers as the majority of states do not...
March 26, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Republican Party is deeply disappointed by the shocking dismissal of the election contest in the Conecuh County Sheriff's race. This ruling, which fails to fully examine the evidence of election irregularities, is a disservice to the people of Alabama and threatens public trust in the integrity of our elections. On election night, the race was initially reported as a one-vote lead for the Democratic candidate Randy Brock. After provisional ballots w...
Rep. Sewell: It is an honor for me to get into some Good Trouble by joining my colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus for standing up for Social Security. More than 160,000 Alabamians, my constituents, rely on Social Security for their benefits. They are seniors. They are children. They are widows. They are people with disabilities. And the list goes on and on. For so many, Social Security is not just a benefit, it is a lifeline. Without it, they would have nothing, no source of income at...
"When Calls the Heart" is a very popular Hallmark frontier Western style drama television series based off of Janette Oke's "Canadian West" series. To date it has aired in both the U.S. and Canada for twelve seasons. Now the creators of the "When Calls the Heart" series want to turn their attention stateside with a television series based off of the "Home to Harmony" series written by Philip Gulley, a Quaker pastor in Indiana, who has become known as the voice of small-town American life as the...
Charles Dickens' literary classic, "A Christmas Carol", has become a staple of annual Christmas traditions. However, Charles Dickens wrote another short story between 1846 and 1849 centered around the life of Jesus Christ exclusively for his children entitled, "The Life of Our Lord". The short story was part of the Dickens' family Christmas traditions, as Charles Dickens read it every year to his children with an emphasis on being good. With Charles Dickens, curiously enough, expressly...
Every April, Second Chance Month challenges us to rethink how we treat those who’ve paid their debt to society. It’s not just about compassion—it’s about common sense. With nearly one in three formerly incarcerated individuals returning to prison in Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections' most recent recidivism data, it’s clear we need a better approach. That better way is taking root under the leadership of Director Cam Ward and the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles,...
As we welcome the beautiful season of Spring, we also celebrate the most important moment in our faith – the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. First Peter Chapter 1: Verse 3 reads, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." This verse reminds us that while Easter brings about tradition and even celebration, at its core, it is about h...
President Abraham Lincoln said, "You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time." Until now, I have refrained from commenting or opening the door to counter-criticisms in response to the derogatory comments made about me and my administration by Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen. Since taking office in 2023, Secretary Allen has repeatedly mischaracterized both my tenure and the work of the...
The Alabama Senate this past week just passed a record education budget of nearly $12.1 billion for the 2026 fiscal year. The budget includes funding for K-12, community colleges and the state universities. The bill now goes to the Alabama House of Representatives for consideration. The Senate also passed legislation that would reform the funding formula for state primary schools. The Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence Act will revamp how money is appropriated to provide more r...
As I stated in my earlier article, I have chosen not to respond to the negative comments and attacks on my performance and character up to this point because they are unfounded and unnecessary. I know the truth, and not all allegations warrant a response. However, I felt compelled to address the Congressional testimony since those statements insulted the dedicated individuals who have worked to ensure that Alabama's elections are safe, secure, and transparent. My article addressed several concer...
April 20, 2025 - The name George McMillan was first introduced to me during the 1986 Governor's race. Political names do not excite me the way they did back then, and all the candidates' names seemed so cool. Former Alabama Governor Fob James, Attorney General Charlie Graddick, and of course the candidate I ultimately went with, the incumbent lieutenant governor Bill Baxley, but that would not be the last time I heard the name McMillan. Some people are born to be successful in whatever field...
I’m grateful to the Alabama Gazette for printing what is becoming all too rare these days: the truth. Here’s a hard pill to swallow: the politicians aren’t the problem – you are. Politicians do what they must to get your vote, and you keep giving it to them. The late, great Jimmy Buffett, an Alabama native, had an epiphany that led to his famous realization in “Margaritaville.” At first, it was “nobody’s fault.” Then, he shifted to “it could be my fault.” And, finally, he came to a conclusion...
It is time to wake up, the Trump agenda is under attack, and the front lines are not in Congress, they’re in the courtroom. The American republic is under siege, not by foreign invaders or armed insurgents, but by a cabal of unelected federal judges, handpicked by leftist presidents, who have morphed into judicial tyrants. These black-robed activists are staging a slow-motion coup against President Donald J. Trump, chipping away at his executive powers with every gavel strike. Their mission? T...
Known for their "Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes", the Radio City Rockettes will celebrate their 100th Anniversary this year. Founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1925 as "The Missouri Rockets", the Rockettes are a tap dancing troupe that bills themselves as "the longest-running precision dance company in America". The Radio City Rockettes have been performing in the Radio City Music Hall in New York since 1932, hence their name, and to celebrate their 100th anniversary,...
March 19, 2025: - As the Legislative Session evolves, I find myself missing my ole friend Mac McArthur around the Statehouse. We would visit in the halls and sometimes sit together in the gallery. He would be busier than a one-armed paper hanger as he was always having to work on legislative matters for the state employees. We would reserve our long hours of talking politics for lengthy phone conversations in between legislative sessions. We both very much enjoy our political discussions. Mac...
President Donald Trump is smashing through the Russia-Ukraine quagmire with the iron will and razor-sharp instincts America demanded when it swept him into office, and Senator Lindsey Graham's recent X post nails it: Trump's leadership is the only force fierce enough to forge a "just and honorable" end to this three-year slaughter. While Biden bumbled, tossing cash and guns at Zelensky like a clueless bystander, President Trump seized the reins and if I know President Trump he will outmaneuver V...
