February 2025 Edition
February 2025 Edition
February 15, 2025 - TUCALOOSA, AL – The Auburn men's basketball team went into Tuscaloosa and came back with a 94 to 85 win – in a game that was watched across the state and indeed across the entire nation. This was the first time in history that the SEC had the number one and number two teams in the AP/Coaches poll meet. Auburn is coached by Bruce Pearl – the winningest coach in the program. "All eyes of college basketball were on the state of Alabama and the SEC," said Coach Pearl. "I'm...
February 11, 2025 - In what can only be described as a nail-biting encounter, the Auburn Tigers faced off against the Vanderbilt Commodores in a spectacular men's basketball game last night. The electric atmosphere in the arena was palpable as fans from both teams filled the stands, eager to witness their teams in action. From the tip-off, it was clear that both teams were prepared to leave everything on the court. Auburn started strong, with their aggressive offense and tight defense giving...
On February 15, 2025, the historic rivalry between the number 2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the number one ranked Auburn Tigers takes center stage on the basketball court. Each team has just one loss in conference and arguably each team faces their strongest opponent yet today. Fans from both sides are eagerly anticipating this highly charged matchup, which promises to be a thrilling display of athleticism, strategy, and fierce competition. The Build-Up to the Game In the days leading up to...
February 19, 2025– Governor Ivey’s FY 2026 General Fund budget is making its way through the Legislature. At just over $3.7 billion, it’s some $340 million more than last year, and the largest budget she’s ever sent across the street. There are winners and losers, as there always are, but at a glance it seems pretty reasonable. The budget even contains some $40 million in Corrections Capital Improvement Funds IF certain “conditions” are met. No, I don’t know what the...
February 3, 2025 - On May 17, 2021, the State of Alabama approved a medical cannabis bill that would allow patients with a qualified illness, upon recommendation from their doctor, receive medical cannabis. After a lengthy rule writing procedure, and an even lengthier application process, the State finally awarded cannabis licenses to dozens of qualified candidates. Then things went completely off the rails. Two and a half years later, the Alabama cannabis industry is mired in litigation. Not...
Public servants and their sycophants in various forms of modern media often mourn passings of fellow kleptocrats, frequently spamming us with whitewashed "Pravda on the Plains" histories, apropos for this "Lee County Beat" article to address. Well paid political prostitute columnists, Matrix spin machine, Birmingham "Downtowner" cronies and politburo members will overwhelmingly shape the narrative most digested in Lee County. Many were saddened by recent news of former Auburn University Provost...
America stands at a pivotal moment where strong leadership and decisive action are needed more than ever to secure our borders, protect our infrastructure, and address rising cyber and domestic security threats. The increasing flow of illegal migrants, growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and geopolitical tensions demand firm leadership at the helm of the Department of Homeland Security. Kristi Noem embodies the kind of fearless leadership that can restore order and efficiency to the...
Alabama's own Anna Claire Howland, 21, has become the latest conservative icon, not just because of her beauty and grace, but because she represents a new generation of young, ambitious, and fiercely independent thinkers. This is evident in her and her conservative peers advocacy for free speech on college campuses, their defense of individual liberties, and their vocal support for pro-growth economic policies that empower young professionals. The aging Democratic elite and their media lapdogs...
The media elites and globalist bureaucrats are at it again, crying about Trump's tariffs while ignoring the decades of economic warfare waged against the United States. China is flooding our markets with artificially cheap steel and electronics by sending them to Mexico and Canada to be exported to the US exploiting trade loopholes to undercut American industries and we have been sitting idly by. Let's be crystal clear: tariffs aren't just about trade; they're about national security,...
February 7, 2025–If you asked the average American if they think these are good uses for their tax dollars, what would they say? Even better, ask the residents of Maui, or eastern North Carolina, or Pacific Palisades what they think about: -$969,821 for “development, democracy and innovation, inclusive development, hub programs, protecting the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex individuals“ -$1,999,900 to strengthen trans-led organizations to deliver...
February 4, 2025–Governor Kay Ivey-Alabama's MeeMaw-took the stage, recognized a few people and groups, touted her accomplishments, laid out her priorities for the upcoming legislative session, then left thirty minutes after she started. And another State of the State Address went into the history books Tuesday night. Politicians and pastors take note-you could learn a lot about how to give a good speech or sermon from Kay. Let some kids and a couple of worthy adults stand and be recognized,...
When Donald Trump took office as the 45th President of the United States, he inherited a country grappling with the consequences of decades of unfair trade practices, particularly from China. One of the hardest-hit industries was American cabinetry, a bedrock of American craftsmanship and manufacturing. The flood of cheap, dumped, and government-subsidized Chinese imports were putting thousands of hardworking Americans out of jobs and permanently crippling the domestic market. But America had a...
The Alabama Legislature are returning to the Statehouse this week for the 2025 regular session with a full agenda. This past month all of the headlines were from Washington DC, but there is plenty of hometown business to attend to right here in Alabama. Alabama lawmakers have rightly said they plan on making public safety one of their top priorities. Deservingly so considering how much violent crime rocked the state in 2024. Governor Kay Ivey herself has said this is her most important focus...
February 3, 2025–Yes, that's right, my friends! Fish farms will save us from the onrushing doom of anthropogenic climate change! At least that's what one group of researchers would like us to believe. Meanwhile, back in Realityville, we all know they won't. Even if human-caused climate change did exist, no amount of fish farming can possibly affect the global CO2 balance, no matter how much the climate scammers insist it's going to melt the polar caps any day now. That the fish and the ponds...
February 12, 2025 - When Miss Alabama's Abbie Stockard was crowned Miss America on January 05th, 2025, it became immediately clear that with her peppy demeanor, all-American cheerleader style of look, and her bright smile, her year long tour as the new Miss America would take her to places near and far. Yet, Miss Stockard is very proud of her Southern roots. And, as such, the Miss Alabama Organization is hosting a homecoming celebration for Miss Stockard on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025. As the...
I got tired of the government's and media's constant lies so I started writing truth. Thank God we have "The Alabama Gazette" as "The Alabama Gazette" is the only publication in Alabama willing to print the truth. Everyone is elated that Elon Musk is finally doing all the things that a normal rational mind would consider a no-brainer but, is he really? Elon is auditing USAID and doing a fantastic job, but is USAID is the problem? If Elon were making a sincere effort to help America, then Elon...
February 10, 2025–No, I didn’t watch the Superbowl yesterday. I was busy doing other things. Braiding my nose hair, polishing my spork collection, stuff like that. I don’t pay much attention to pro football. If it’s not SEC, I don’t much care, and since we Auburn faithful had very little to care about this last season…. Oh, well, even MeeMaw Ivey realizes that we’re a basketball state now. Back to the StuporBowl—I’ve been peripherally aware of the controversy around the...
In a brutal nine days in July 64 AD, 71% of Rome was burned to the ground. I have not been able to locate an exact death total but estimates are that hundreds of people died and thousands more were made homeless. Since then, it has been argued and debated about whether emperor Nero himself started the fire, had the city torched or even possibly it was the work of the Christian minority living in the city. Regardless, one iconic image is one of Nero paying the violin while Rome burns in the...
Veterans in Alabama have an opportunity. It is an opportunity to have a stronger voice and a seat at the table. It is an opportunity for every Alabama veteran, not just a few. These are a few key factors that stand out to my family and me about SB67, a bill in the legislature that would restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA). For years, we have asked for the ADVA to have a true seat at the table when it comes to decisions regarding the veteran community of our state....
February 11, 2025–It’s been a week since the story of Politico receiving millions from the federal government broke, and people are still talking about it. In our 24 second news cycle, that’s remarkable. The exact numbers Politico received have varied, from $8 million to over $30 million from the government as a whole. Nosy thing that I am, I went to USAspending.gov and did some poking around myself. In Fiscal Years 2021 through 2024, Politico received $31,619,832.04. The highest single...
Now that our Department Of Government Efficiency is getting started, we must immediately work on its top priorities—to slash spending, save money, and more importantly, to release the people from the grip of bureaucracy—TO GET GOVERNMENT OUT OF THE WAY AND LEAVE PEOPLE ALONE. To do this, we must focus on the departments and programs we must eliminate first. Here is a short list: 1. The invasive and abusive 2. The counter-productive 3. The non-productive 4. The poor producers Obviously the...
February 12, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - When I ran for Senate, I promised the people of Alabama that I would fight for them in Washington, D.C. Many Alabamians are enthusiastically pro-life and sent me to the Capitol with a clear message: every life is worth fighting for. Shortly after the Supreme Court overturned the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, the former Secretary of Defense issued a memo requiring taxpayers to pay for abortion-related travel for military service...
February 11, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) delivered a floor speech praising President Donald Trump's recent implementation of reciprocal tariffs to ensure fairness and bolster our national security. "I come to the floor today to talk to you about President Trump's tariffs. The media is in full meltdown. They're in a full meltdown mode after President Trump imposed duties and retaliatory tariffs this week on countries that have basically been ripping the United...
February 12, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a hearing of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs where she spoke with Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell at his "Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress." Senator Britt began by remarking on President Trump's recent efforts, consistent with his campaign promises, to slash wasteful spending: "There's been a lot of conversation both in and out of this hearing room today ....
Without specifics about yourself I’ll make this answer generic in a personal and in a business sense. I presume you looked at your financial estate planning (401k, mutual funds, stocks and bonds, life insurance, etc) which is important as there may be some changes such as to an inherited IRA. Ask your investment professional. You should also think about your legal estate planning. After all you are a year older; you may have gotten married, had a new child, had a child reach the age of...
It is no secret that Alabama’s Correctional system is a nightmare, especially when it comes to our disregard for civil and human rights of the incarcerated felons in our state prisons. That is why we have been under the wrath of the federal court system. A new mega prison is being currently constructed, which will help to comply with the federal mandates. What many Alabamians do not realize is how successful our Alabama Community College System (ACCS) has become over the last decade under the...
February 15, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) spoke on the floor of the Senate regarding the impact of social media on our nation's youth mental health crisis and her bipartisan legislation, the Kids Off Social Media Act, to address this epidemic. "The Kids of Social Media Act would also prevent platforms from feeding targeted content picked by an algorithm to users under the age of 17," said Senator Britt. "For anyone who's curious about why that's in the bill, all...
February 17, 2025–President Trump has signed an Executive Order (EO) designed to end COVID “vaccine” mandates in schools and universities. The Order, “Keeping Education Accessible and Ending COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools,” was signed February 14, 2025. “That solves that problem,” the President said at the signing. Here’s the kicker: “It is the policy of my Administration that discretionary Federal funds should not be used to directly or indirectly support or subsidize...
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Press release January 30, 2025 Contact: Keith Henderson, (334) 242-3471 Newly Renovated J.E. Turner Mount Vernon Public Boat Ramp Provides Improved Access to Outdoor Recreation in South Alabama On Thursday, January 30, 2025, representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), Alabama Legislature, Town of Mount Vernon and Mobile County took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening...
February 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Every 10 years, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF) is required to update its State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) to be eligible for federal funding that is crucial to many endangered and threatened species in the state. ADCNR staff members are currently in the process of updating the SWAP, which will be submitted by September 2025. The Congressional State Wildlife Grant (SWG)...
February 12, 2025 - The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will temporarily close the Billy Goat Hole Boat Ramp on Dauphin Island for additional renovations beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025. During the closure, the current boat ramps and docks will be removed and replacements will be installed approximately 30 feet further from Bienville Boulevard. The additional distance from the roadway will allow more room...
February 16,2025 - Research into numerous saltwater fish species has produced some interesting revelations, including how important the Mobile-Tensaw Delta is to the recruitment of those species, which include southern flounder, spotted seatrout (speckled trout), red drum (redfish) and tripletail. Dr. Sean Powers, Director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama (USA), said the research team and recruited anglers have been tagging the inshore...
February 15, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reopened Riverview Public Boat Ramp on the Warrior River near Tuscaloosa after the completion of a major facility upgrade. During the closure, the facility's damaged launching slab was replaced. WFF and the City of Tuscaloosa have partnered to repave the existing parking lot and install a new access pier in the coming months. The...
Smartphones are an everyday part of our culture, but research on the effects of screen time might give parents pause when it comes to giving their children one of their own. Even so, smartphones allow parents to reach their children in an emergency, students to access educational materials at the stroke of a finger, and kids to find community, especially when peers of certain identity groups may be hard to find locally. Of course, with each benefit comes a new digital risk. Parents must manage...
The United States is in the midst of a teacher shortage that has impacted school districts across the nation. In fact, 86% of U.S. K-12 public schools reported challenges hiring teachers and staff for the 2023-24 school year, with shortages especially affecting subjects like Special Education, Mathematics, and English/Language Arts. While staffing and retention challenges are widespread, they are often particularly associated with rural districts. This can cast a negative connotation on rural...
Twenty umbrellas. Two dozen cotton pillowcases. Two dozen hairbrushes. Twenty-eight mens' long sleeve T-shirts. Thirty boxes of mac and cheese. Fifty-six Oreo snack packs. These are among the essentials a librarian at a high school in Jamaica, Queens, is raising money to purchase for students in her school's multicultural club, most of whom are recent immigrants and lack enough money for food, personal care, and weather gear, Chalkbeat reports. Tens of thousands of migrant families and others...
The number of young men pursuing U.S. college degrees has fallen in recent years. In 2022, there were 1 million fewer American men ages 18-24 enrolled in college than there were in 2011, according to Pew Research Center. Fewer women are also going to college, but just slightly, with the number at 200,000. With noticeably fewer men enrolling in higher education, the widening gender discrepancy has left many college administrators, educators, and economists wondering why young men are fleeing the...
When she taught third grade in Houston, Summer Robinson invited a friend, a female mechanical engineer at Chevron, to visit her class. She wanted to introduce students, especially girls, to a STEM practitioner who didn't conform to the socially awkward stereotype in popular culture, The 74 reports. "She communicates really well, and the kids just loved it so much," Robinson said. "I don't think they totally knew what an engineer was, but they understood that they help build things." Such...
More states mandate screenings for reading challenges in young kids California will join 40 other states in screening kindergarten through second-grade students annually for reading difficulties, LA Post reports. The Reading Difficulties Risk Screener Selection Panel approved screening instruments designed to identify students at risk for reading challenges, including dyslexia. Students who don't read at the grade level by third grade are more likely to miss school and face more difficulties in...
February 17, 2025 - OAKLAND, CA – Liberty Counsel filed a reply brief on behalf of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) NorCal East Bay against the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) and its superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell for unlawfully denying elementary school Good News Clubs access to school facilities on an equal basis with other non-religious groups. According to the lawsuit, CEF applied to use facilities on four different campuses within the OUSD for more than two years, but...
February 18, 2025 - UNTSVILLE, AL – A faculty group from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has been awarded a $1.35 million grant from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Analysis Center to support advancements in human-systems integration analysis and artificial intelligence (AI). The interdisciplinary venture represents researchers from the departments of industrial and systems engineering, psychology and computer science at UAH, a part of The University of...
National Arbor Day will be celebrated on April 25th, 2025, this year. And Alabama's first Arbor Day Proclamation was signed in 1887 by Governor Thomas Seay. However, in 1975 the Alabama Forestry Commission and other state organizations collaborated with the Alabama State Legislature to designate the last full week in February as Alabama's Arbor Week. As such, many cities throughout the state are offering free tree seedling giveaways this month to encourage the planting of trees throughout Sweet...
When starting a weight loss journey, one of the first things you might think about is how to build a balanced, nutritious diet to set yourself up for success. Along the way, you might find yourself asking, "Are eggs good for weight loss?" It's a fair question, given that eggs are packed with protein and essential nutrients, but they've also faced their share of controversy when it comes to health and diet. Key Takeaways - Eggs can be good for weight loss because they're low in calories and high...
In recent years, more and more Americans are noting groceries as a source of financial stress. According to one report, 70% of shoppers say they struggle to pay for their groceries and 62% say they avoid buying snacks in order to save money. Americans took those concerns to the ballot box in November 2024, with 96% of voters reporting high grocery and gas prices as a factor in their decision for the presidential election. Hers set out to find how much the prices of healthy groceries have gone...
Valentine's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world as a day to honor love and connection. Beyond flowers and heartfelt gestures, food plays a big part in how people enjoy this day together. From chocolate treats to fancy meals, different parts of the world celebrate Valentine's Day in their own unique ways. This story dives into food trends found in MyFitnessPal food log data, showing how people from different cultures celebrate love with food. How the Data Was Collected The...
When searching for a new recipe or dinner inspiration, social media is often the first go-to. Food content is one of the most popular categories, with food influencers turning everyday ingredients into mouthwatering dishes, sharing must-visit restaurants, and entertaining millions along the process. Different platforms offer different perspectives on food content. YouTube is where people look for in-depth recipe tutorials and deep dive into culinary history, while Instagram offers an instant...
February 6, 2025 - When studying The Bible and the life of Jesus Christ, one of the powerfully stirring aspects about Jesus and His ministry is how He healed the blind, the paralytic, the lepers, women's health issues, and even restored life into people who were deceased. With The Bible being so replete with miracles, Christians and even nonChristians who long for a reprieve from conditions that seemingly have no cure in the present era, find themselves longing for such sacred restorative...
I got a little good-natured blowback recently when I introduced the death angel to our congregation. I took as my text Paul's final visit with the Ephesian elders in Act 20. I extemporized about the uncertainty of life. The apostle said, "I will see your face no more." He had a premonition that chains and imprisonment awaited him in Jerusalem. Paul was, indeed, arrested in the city and Rome sent him as a prisoner to the capital. It was in Rome, we believe, he was killed at Nero's order. I...
She called to report the death of a lady in our former church, and I thought about several things. I was saddened to learn the deceased had been in declining health and in a care facility not too far away. I could have, and should have, found a reason to stop by to visit. I suppose we all have regrets thinking about people for whom we’ve lost touch. And it’s true that maintaining friendships in former churches used to be frowned on by some. I remember a minister from my teenage years who...
February 13, 2025 - "The Last Supper" by Leonardo Da Vinci is considered the most important mural painting in the world. And both religious and artistic enthusiasts around the world were horrified at how it was mocked in the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony last year. However, in a sign that modernity has not lost all of its sense of artistry, "The Chosen" series will be releasing its lavish and respectful three-part installment of "The Last Supper" in movie theaters across the country...
My cousin laughingly told me about attending a product demonstration event years ago in Nashville. Reba Rambo, daughter of well-known Christian artist, Dottie Rambo, sang some of the new music along with the recordings the company offered. One of the numbers was quite lively, and Ms. Rambo began to clap to the music and asked the assembled ministers to clap with her. Someone in the front row refused and sat stone faced. Ms. Rambo stopped the tape and peered down at him from atop the stage....
February 18, 2025 - ROME, ITALY - The recent health challenges faced by Pope Francis have raised significant concerns within the Catholic Church and the global community. The 88-year-old pontiff, who was hospitalized due to a respiratory tract infection, is reportedly in substantial pain. According to sources cited by Politico, Pope Francis has privately expressed his belief that he may not survive this illness, prompting him to address unfinished matters within the Church. One of the notable...
MARION, AL - The nation's oldest military junior college, Marion Military Institute, is inviting people to "Come see where American Ideals still matter" this Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, from 8AM until 1:30PM for its college preview day. Located in Marion, Alabama in Perry County, "MMI", as Marion Military Institute is commonly known as, is one of four junior military colleges in the United States that is authorized to commission qualified cadets as officers in the U.S. Army after only two...
Event Notice: A History of Music in Alabama and Huntsville What: The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will host "A History of Music in Alabama and Huntsville" in partnership with the City of Huntsville's Music Office and Downtown Huntsville, Inc. This event will feature local historian William Hampton and Huntsville Music Board member Codie Gopher, who will delve into the rich music history of the area and highlight the contributions of the black community. Performances by the UAH...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
Paul Pitts, who has sung coveted operatic tenor lead roles such as Don Jose in Bizet's "Carmen, Rodolfo in Puccini's "La Boheme", and Cavaradossi in Puccini's "Tosca" in New York, will be presenting his one-man play, "The Scribe", on Sunday, February 16th, 2025 at The Spencer Church of The Nazarene in Brent, Alabama. "The Scribe" is an on-going, award-winning stage play that has been performed by Paul Pitts in over 100 countries on 7 continents around the world. And on Sunday in Brent, the...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
February 11, 2025 – HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Second-annual Business of Space Conference will address opportunities and barriers in the new space economy through industry-academia collaboration. The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business will once again host the Business of Space Conference, uniting space industry professionals with academics and policy researchers from across the nation to focus on creating solutions through partnerships while addressing both...
While Tchaikovsky was a Russian Romantic era composer, some of his most famous compositions are synonymous with ballet such as "The Nutcracker", "The Sleeping Beauty", and "Swan Lake". As such, in spite of Tchaikovsky's Russian heritage and the current crisis between Russia and the Ukraine, The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will be performing his "Swan Lake" and "The Sleeping Beauty" ballets throughout Alabama in March of 2025. Featuring the original choreography of Petipa and Ivanov, The...
Excitement Builds as the Renowned Actor and Speaker Heads to the Heart of Alabama Gadsden, Alabama, is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to welcome Kirk Cameron, the renowned actor, producer, and speaker, for a special event that promises to be both inspirational and memorable. Known for his roles in hit television series like "Growing Pains" and films such as "Fireproof," Cameron has also made a significant impact through his work as a Christian speaker and author. His visit to Gadsden is...
The Montgomery Chapter 102 of the Air and Space Forces Association would like to invite you to join them for an issues luncheon on 6 March at the Maxwell Club. Sign-in begins at 11:00, and the luncheon starts at 11:30. The guest speaker is Mr. Raymond T. "Donk" Strasburger, Executive Director for the Commander & President of Air University. Reserve a spot at https://afa102.net/2025/02/afa-air-fo...
The 1809 Supreme Court Decision: United States versus Peters was a landmark decision in judicial history upon which our modern interpretation of the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution is based. Introduction The Supreme Court case of United States versus Peters, decided in 1809, stands as a seminal moment in the annals of American legal history. This decision underscored the authority of the federal judiciary over state courts and reinforced the principle of federal supremacy, which is a...
February 6, 2025 - George Washington's birthday is celebrated every year on the third Monday in February as part of the federal holiday known as "President's Day". While in Alabama, "President's Day" is celebrated by the state offices as "George Washington/Thomas Jefferson Birthday". And this year, President's Day falls on Monday, February 17th, 2025. As such, George Washington's home of Mount Vernon has issued the "2025 Cherry Challenge" which is currently underway in Alexandria, Virginia. In...
Recent elections have been laden with controversy. Results of the 2024 election appeared to reflect the backlash against the policies of the outgoing administration. As traumatic and unsettling as recent times have been, intense divisions between American political factions are nothing new. In 1798, under the John Adams administration, the 5th U.S. Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Acts. Part of the reasoning for passage was a fear in some circles that a war with France was imminent. This...
All beginnings are hopeful, but 50 years ago the future of the Conservative Party in Great Britain was dismal. Their leader, Edward Heath, had managed to lose two general elections in a single year-- far from an auspicious beginning. Sensing rumblings among his fellow Conservatives in Parliament, Heath decided to confirm his position as party leader, and to do this, he would convene the party and hold an election. His assumption was that the malcontents would have an opportunity to put up or...
February 17, 2025 - The History Channel is commemorating President's Day with the premiere of its new documentary series on Thomas Jefferson. Set to air at 7 PM Central time, the documentary is set to be a multi-part series. With each episode available for streaming on the History Channel website the next day after its premiere. The "Thomas Jefferson" documentary series is the first installment in what the History Channel is planning as a "History Honors 250" celebration; given that next year...
February 17m 2025 - Every year, on the third Monday of February, the United States celebrates Presidents Day. This federal holiday, originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, has since evolved to honor all individuals who have served as President of the United States. Today, it stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of American leadership and the guiding principles of democracy. The Origins of Presidents Day Presidents Day was initially known as...
The Second Battle of St. Albans: A Turning Point in the War of the Roses A crucial confrontation in the dynastic struggle The Second Battle of St. Albans, fought on February 17, 1461, was a pivotal conflict in the War of the Roses, a series of dynastic wars between the houses of Lancaster and York for control of the English throne. This battle, marking a significant turning point, saw the Lancastrians achieve a decisive victory over the Yorkists, thereby altering the course of English history....
February 18, 1861 On February 18, 1861, Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as the first and only President of the Confederate States of America. This pivotal event marked the formal commencement of the Confederacy, a government formed by Southern states that had seceded from the United States in the wake of Abraham Lincoln's election. The inauguration took place in Montgomery, Alabama, which served as the initial capital of the Confederacy before it was later moved to Richmond, Virginia. The Road...
In Alabama, former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr is arrested for treason and confined to Fort Stoddert. This event marked a significant turning point in the early history of the United States, highlighting the volatile political atmosphere and the emerging challenges of governance in a newly established nation. Aaron Burr: A Controversial Figure Aaron Burr was a prominent figure in early American politics, having served as the third Vice President of the United States under...
Major John A. Brown: Age 69 Major John A. Brown served 20 years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force and 13 years teaching AF JROTC. His Air Force Service Code (AFSC) included Academic Program Manager, Command and Control Operations, and Missile Operations and ICBM Missile Combat Crew. He received the following medals, commendations, ribbons and awards: Combat Readiness Medal, Air Force Overseas Tour, Longevity Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon...
Corporal Dale Richard Barnes: Age 75 Corporal (Cpl) Dale Richard Barnes served two years in the United States Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was rifleman/radio operator. He received the following medals, commendations, ribbons and awards: Purple Heart, Navy Commendation Medal “V”, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Device, Rifle Marksman Badge, Vietnam...
Captain James Robert Bossert: Age 81 James Robert Bossert served 27 years in the U.S. Military including six years enlisted in the U.S. Army, nine years enlisted in the U.S Air Force and 12 years as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) included: (1) 4945C Communications Computer Systems Officer, (2) 4924 Plans and Programs and (3) 5135B Information Systems Plans and Programs Staff Officer. His military medals, awards, citations and ribbons were: Air Force...
The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) established the Purple Heart Trail in 1992 as a symbolic trail that commemorates and honors all men and women who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving the U.S. armed forces. In 1922, the Purple Heart Trail was established by the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) to be a symbolic trail that commemorates and honors all men and women who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving the U.S. armed forces. Mount Vernon,...
The Sentry Riders Motorcycle Group (SRMG) and Captain William Bibb Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (CWB) joined together to co-sponsor Wreaths Across America by the laying of 232 wreaths on veterans’ graves at the Wetumpka City Cemetery December 16, 2023. Wreaths were donated by members of the sponsoring groups and members of the River Region Community. Paul Wolbeck (SRMG) welcomed everyone and requested a moment of silence to remember the Fallen, the Prisoners...
