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December 28, 2024 – the Alabama Legislature will soon be back in session and one of the issues that they will have to confront is legislation to give the governor and attorney general the authority to appoint an interim police chief in any municipality where there is a threat to public safety. House Bill 14 (HB14) is sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Montgomery) and cosponsored by Rep. Cris Sells (R-Greenville). This was introduced on July 8, 2024. This bill would authorize the Attorney G...
December 28, 2024 – MONTGOMERY, AL - the Alabama Legislature will soon be back in session and one of the issues that they will have to confront is whether or not to pass legislation to ban modifying trucks so that the height of the front bender is four inches or more higher than the height of the rear fenders. House Bill 17 is sponsored by State Representative Ron Bolton (R-Northport). "This bill would create the Alabama Squat Truck Law," the bill synopsis says. This legislation would p...
December 29, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C., - former President Jimmy Carter (D) has passed away after a lengthy illness. He was 100. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) released a statement following the announcement of the death of the former President who served from 1977 to 1981. "From his time tending to his family farm in our neighboring Georgia to being leader of the free world, President Jimmy Carter lived a life deeply rooted in faith and service above self," said Senator Britt. "As a native...
December 27, 2024 – the Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets 35 to 27 in the 2024 Birmingham Bowl. The game was close in the first half with Vanderbilt holding a 14 to 10 lead over the Commodores. Vanderbilt broke the game open in the second half with 21 points scored to just 3 points for the Yellow Jackets. Vanderbilt leaped out to a 35 to 13 lead with 7:17 left to play in the fourth quarter when the game went into a lengthy rain delay. Georgia Tech scored 14 points w...
December 31, 2024 – the Michigan Wolverines bested the Alabama Crimson Tide 19 to 13 in the Reliaquest Bowl in Tampa Bay, Florida. Alabama had 3 turnovers in its first 10 offensive plays contributing to Michigan jumping out to a 16 to 0 lead in the first quarter. Michigan was missing six defensive starters, including three defensive linemen, but they completely dominated the Tide in the first quarter and a half. Alabama's defense did a great job of limiting Michigan to field goals on most of tho...
January 1, 2025 – a motorist intentionally plowed into a crowd of New Year's revelers Tuesday night in New Orleans. The murderer then began firing a weapon before being killed on the scene in a shootout with police. Authorities are describing the attack as an act of terrorism. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell called the incident a "terrorist attack" at a news conference on Wednesday. FBI Special Agent Aletha Duncan said that that the incident is "not a terrorist attack" after Mayor C...
January 1, 2025 – NEW ORLEANS, LA - Federal law enforcement agencies investigating the New Orleans mass casualty event have identified the assassin as Shamsud-Di Jabbar, age 42. Jabbar is a U.S.-born citizen from Texas. FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alethea Duncan said that law enforcement do not believe Jabbar acted alone and that the FBI is searching for potential other suspects. He did have an ISIS flag in his truck. The FBI reports that improvised explosive devices were found in the...
January 1, 2025 – numerous Alabama elected officials expressed their condolences to the families of the persons slain in the New Orleans terrorist attack that killed 15 people in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Another 30 people were injured/wounded when a truck plowed into pedestrians celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street. Some of them remain in serious condition in the hospital. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) said on his X social media account, "Last night's attack in N...
January 2, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) is proud to announce that Nandini Patel, a ninth grader at Fort Payne High School, has been named the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Alabama's Fourth Congressional District. Patel's app, Choice Bound, was selected for its innovative design and potential to positively impact users of all ages. Choice Bound is an intuitive app that guides individuals toward their ideal career paths and college choices. W...
January 3, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – a new Congress was sworn in and the first order of business following the swearing in was to elect the Speaker of the House. Republicans retained control of the House of Representatives in the 2024 election; but they did so by the slimmest of margins in the 119th Congress. This tiny majority meant that any splinter faction of disgruntled GOP Representatives can jeopardize the election of the Speaker. Representative Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was elected to...
January 6, 2025 – Washington D.C. - both Houses of Congress will meet today to formally consider the electoral college results from all fifty states to pick the next President of the United States. President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) won all seven of the "swing" states to take a commanding 312 to 226 – it only takes 270 to win. Trump is expected to easily win. Four years ago the scene was very different with Trump and millions of his supporters across the country believing that the results sho...
January 6, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C., - the U.S. Congress has certified the electoral college results of the 2024 presidential election. Former President Donald J. Trump (R) is now officially the winner and will be formally inaugurated back into office on January 20. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) released a statement after taking part in Congress' certification of the electoral votes for President Trump. "I was proud to participate in certifying the election of our nation's 47th President,...
January 6, 2025 – IRONDALE, AL - Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows was killed by a motorist while putting out pylons in front of the Church of the Highlands for their 21 days of prayer event. A number of Alabama's elected leaders released statements mourning the tragic loss of Lt. Meadows. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) said on X, "My heart is heavy as I have learned of the tragic loss of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows, a veteran and true public servant. I join all Alabamians in l...
January 9. 2025 – WASHINGTON D.C. – the funeral was held for former President Jimmy Carter (D). Carter, a naval officer, peanut farmer, and Georgia Governor, was President from 1977 to 1981. President-elect Donald J. Trump (R), President Joseph R. Biden (D), and former Presidents Barack H. Obama (D), George W. Bush (R), and William J. Clinton (D) were in attendance to honor President Carter at the Washington National Cathedral. Upon Carter's death, Biden – age 81 – became the oldest living...
January 10, 2025 – The U.S. Supreme Court, in a narrow 5-to-4 decision, declined a Trump defense team motion to block sentencing in President Donald J. Trump's (R) criminal sentencing. The sentencing in the New York care is scheduled for Friday morning. The Court denied President Trump's emergency request. The majority wrote that Trump is not facing jail time and he can still appeal the conviction. Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Sam Alito sided with Trump. Chief J...
January 10, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – Winter has descended on the northern half of Alabama. Birmingham, Huntsville, Cullman, Florence, Gadsden and the surrounding communities are waking up to a snow-covered landscape more appropriate to Minnesota than to the Heart of Dixie. Forecasters were predicting three to five inches of snow and from what we can tell at dawn – here in St. Clair County – they nailed it. Please stay off the roads as rain fell for two hours in much of the area prior to the tem...
January 13, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Pastor and school master Dean Odle announced that he is running for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Odle previously ran for Governor in 2022 – finishing behind Kay Ivey, Lindy Blanchard, Tim James, and Lew Burdette in what was a crowded Republican primary field. "When I ran for Governor of Alabama from 2020-2022, I was right about every topic I addressed," said Odle. "I brought the receipts. Yet I was labeled a "conspiracy theorist" by th...
January 13, 2025 – the 118th Congress is over and the 119th has begun. Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is back for his third term; but much has changed. He no longer represents the Second Congressional District. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) takes over in the redrawn CD2. Rep. Moore is now representing the court redrawn CD1 – replacing Congressman Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) whom he defeated in the Republican primary. Most of the people in Mobile moved from CD1 to CD2. The Elmore and Autauga Cou...
January 13, 2025 – After President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) suggested that the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of Mexico, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) introduced a bill renaming the body of water -which coastal Alabama adjoins – the Gulf of America. "Today, I officially introduced my bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America," Rep. Greeme said recently. "Mexican cartels currently use the Gulf of Mexico to traffic humans, drugs, weapons, and God knows what els...
January 14, 2025 – President Donald J. Trump (R) will return to the White House in just six days and failed special prosecutor Jack Smith resigned from his position on Friday; but on his way out Smith released a report claiming that Trump was guilty of actual crimes and that if he had been given a chance that he could have convicted Trump before a jury. President-elect Trump slammed Smith for the release of the highly partisan report. "To show you how desperate Deranged Jack Smith is, he r...
January 14, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Trump nominee for Secretary of Defense was subjected to a battering confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) questioned Hegseth about his plan to improve military recruitment numbers. Tuberville sad that the Pentagon should be focused on winning wars, not on pushing a woke agenda. "Thanks for being here today-and with your family," Sen. Tuberville said to Hegseth. "I know this is tou...
January 14, 2025 – AUBURN, AL – the Auburn University men's basketball team – the number one team in the country – defeated #15 Mississippi State 88 to 66. It was Auburn's first win after being voted to number won and the first win for the Tigers after losing superstar Center/Forward Johni Broome to injury in a game on Saturday. Without the 6-foot 10-inch Broome – arguably the best big man in the country – Auburn opted for a more fast-paced guard heavy style of play. Auburn guard Chad Baker-...
January 15, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate Floor recently to provide an update on the Laken Riley Act. She discussed the path forward for her legislation and called on her colleagues in the Senate to stay focused on delivering safety and security for the American people through this commonsense, targeted, and bipartisan bill. "Last week, the Senate took a big bipartisan step toward honoring the life and legacy of Laken Riley-answering her loved...
January 15, 2025 - Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL03), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said in a statement that President Trump's return contributed to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. "President Trump's policy of peace through strength is already yielding results. Terrorists are on notice," said Chairman Rogers. President Trump agrees. "This EPIC ceasefire agreement could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November, as it s...
January 15, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C.- President-elect President Donald J. Trump (R) has selected former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to be his pick for Attorney General in his second term; as President of the United States. Both U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) have expressed their support for Bondi in recent days. On Wednesday, Sen. Britt attended her first Judiciary Committee hearing where she praised Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi. In the h...
