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The shooting in Montgomery this past week has rightly made the headlines with two shot and killed and 12 wounded in the state’s capital city. So far, there has been the arrest of one teenager related to the shootings, but more arrests are expected. There has been a lot of finger pointing on how this happened in the center of the city’s entertainment district just blocks from Alabama’s State Capitol. But the crime in Montgomery has been rampant for years. Less than a month ago, there were five...
Some will say that the government shutdown will hinder the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) ability to analyze the competitive impact of the proposed UP/NS merger. The fact of the matter is it does not matter because the STB was effectively neutered the moment President Trump fired the STB member he thought would oppose the merger. And, just in case the message was unclear, the President subsequently met with and heaped praise on his new best CEO friend, the president of the Union Pacific...
Alabama has made much progress in workforce development; however, our journey has only begun. For too many years, business and education did not communicate effectively, which resulted in a deficit in many skilled trades – plumbers, electricians, welders, landscapers, etc. A lack of opportunities in some instances forced Alabamians to leave the state altogether in search of employment. Other times a lack of skills and/or jobs pushed able-bodied individuals into the welfare system, neither which...
There are moments in history when leadership cuts through chaos and restores hope to a weary world. President Donald J. Trump's announcement that both Israel and Hamas have signed onto the first phase of his Peace Plan marks one of those rare and defining moments. For decades, diplomats, pundits, and bureaucrats told us peace in the Middle East was impossible, too ancient, too bloody, too divided. Yet once again, President Trump refused to accept the counsel of the timid. He rejected the stale...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before the United Nations last week was a master class in courage and clarity. He wasn't speaking "truth to power" - the General Assembly has no power. He was speaking truth in the face of hypocrisy. The same chamber that cheers dictators and terrorist sympathizers couldn't bring itself to listen to the elected leader of Israel, the one democracy in the Middle East that has stood tall against terror for generations. Netanyahu wasn't there to beg for...
The speeches in Quantico by Secretary Hegseth and President Trump have been needed for a long time. Decades of decay by every President since Reagan and Bush 41 brought us here. Finally, the Pentagon was told the truth to its face. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth walked up to the podium and detonated a bomb in the middle of military complacency: "The era of the Department of Defense is over. Welcome to the Department of War." With one executive order, the polite fiction ended. This is not about...
October 2, 2025- WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House, yet they have failed to provide the responsible leadership needed to keep the government open. This failure has resulted in a shutdown. Republicans must join Democrats in doing what's right for the people of Alabama and the nation. My offices remain open to serve and assist you during this shutdown. We've compiled key resources and answers to common questions below to help you understand what a shutdown...
As a licensed professional counselor in Colorado, Kaley Chiles' motto is "If you don't make time for your wellness, you will be forced to take time for your illness." According to her profile with the Deeper Stories Counseling center in Colorado, she has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a minor in psychology and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health. In her counseling center she offers Christian counseling or counseling that integrates faith upon request. It is a...
September 23, 2025 - When companies scout new locations, the standard checklist includes availability of a quality and skilled workforce, infrastructure, and operating costs. Yet public safety, too often underestimated, plays an important role. Public safety officials protect people and assets, which strengthens the long-term stability of businesses both large and small. Law enforcement presence affects many aspects of a business from employee retention to insurance costs. A visible,...
Most coaches walk away when the fire dies out, when the fans start grumbling, when the game has passed them by. Bruce Pearl isn't most coaches. He is leaving Auburn at the very top of his game, still winning, still recruiting, still commanding the national stage. That is not retiring. That is reloading. Bruce Pearl has never just been about basketball. He has always been a builder of men. He turned raw kids into leaders, teaching them toughness, loyalty, faith, and character. The scoreboard...
As the State Representative for a largely rural district in Alabama, I've had the privilege of working alongside farmers, small business owners, and families who represent the backbone of our state. These are folks who rise before the sun, work long hours to provide for their communities, and who rely on trusted local institutions, especially community banks and credit unions, to keep their operations running. Today, these rural communities face a growing threat that most have never heard of: a...
September 17, 2025 – A number of people on the left including former U.S. Senator Doug Jones have suggested the late Charlie Kirk was shot because of their rhetoric. Jones even went so far as to compare him to former Governor George C. Wallace who was paralyzed from the waist down due to an assassin's bullet during the 1972 campaign. "Words have consequences," former Senator Jones sai Once that genie is out of the bottle, for God's sakes you cannot control where the violence is going to come f...
The pre-release screening for "Sarah's Oil" is being held tonight at the AMC Summit 16 movie theatres in Birmingham, Alabama. Based on a true story, "Sarah's Oil" is an upcoming motion picture based on the book, "Searching for Sarah Rector: The Richest Black Girl In America" by Tonya Bolden. Which focuses on the story of how Sarah Rector, whose parents were the grandchildren of Creek Indians before the War Between The States, allowed her to inherit land under the Treaty of 1866. A treaty that...
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...
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...
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....
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14. This week at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, President Donald J. Trump stood before the Religious Liberty Commission and spoke words that many of us have longed to hear from our nation’s leaders. He reaffirmed what the Founders understood, what milli...
Alabama's number one industry is agriculture, contributing more than $77 billion each year to our state's economy. From poultry to peaches, from cattle to cotton, agriculture is not just our economy; it is our way of life. But our farmers face challenges unlike any before, and it's time for bold, proven leadership to protect our land, our food, and our future. As a fifth-generation farmer from Baldwin County, I know these challenges firsthand. I grew up working in our family's machine shop, lear...
It took a long time for Churches and Christians to harness the power of Hollywood films for good. Beginning with Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" in 2004, box office receipts have shown that there is a large and ever-growing audience for faith-based films. With some of the notable Christian based films such as "Fireproof" managing to become a success in spite of being filmed on a shoestring budget. Furthermore, Christian films are even breaking records as shown by the 2025 animated...
Mike Flynt had a promising career as a college football player. In 1965, he was on the first state championship team at Permian High School in Odessa, Texas. The high school that has since become known for being featured on the television show, "Friday Night Lights". And in his junior year at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, he was an all-conference linebacker, team captain, and leading tackler. However, his senior year in college, his proclivity for fighting got out of hand. And in...
The assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah this past week shook the Nation. The horrible act of political violence created an earthquake around the country with the outpouring of grief for Kirk and his family. But it also brought out further hate by those who cheered on his death and celebrated it on social media. It happened right here in Alabama with numerous posters in the state making the same terrible statements. The question is: how will Alabama leaders handle this with those who are...
Is “protecting our democracy” really patriotic—or is it propaganda? In September 2024, Senator Tommy Tuberville penned an op-ed in Newsweek, declaring: “But this issue is simple: protect our democracy by ensuring that Americans, not foreign nationals, democratically decide what direction our country should go.” It sounds noble at first glance. But here’s the problem: America was never founded as a democracy. Our Founders deliberately rejected it. They gave us something far stronger—a...
When the non-profit ministry, The Salvation Poem Project, released their contemporary Christian rock style song, "The Salvation Poem", it became popular worldwide. Leading to the simple tune being translated into ninety-one languages worldwide. Now, they've turned their creative eye towards film making, with their 2- D animated movie, the "Light of the World" being released in movie theaters this weekend. A movie that aims to "powerfully illustrate how Jesus of Nazareth changed the world...
Manufacturing plays a central role in Alabama’s economic strength. The sector provides high-quality jobs and attracts investment, which anchors communities across our state. From automobiles and aerospace to steel and chemicals, manufacturing supports long-term growth across Alabama’s diverse industrial base. The automotive industry stands as one of the most visible examples. Plants operated by Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Mazda Toyota, and Hyundai, along with a growing network of suppliers, have tra...
America is grieving. On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was senselessly taken from us at just 31 years old. Shot while addressing a crowd at Utah Valley University, he was doing what he had always done, fearlessly speaking truth and rallying young people to stand up for God and country When I first heard the news, my heart sank. This wasn't just the death of a man; it was the silencing of one of the boldest voices of our generation. Yet even in sorrow, we cling to God's promise: "Precious in th...
