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Republican voters went to the polls in Marshall County on Tuesday to select their next state Representative. Jeana Ross won the special Republican primary runoff election in House District 27. "Thank you to the voters in House District 27. It will be my honor to represent you in the Alabama Legislature," Ross said on social media. The unofficial results show that Alan Miller received 1,411 votes, (46.69% of the vote) while Jeana Ross received 1,611 votes (53.31%). Alabama Republican Party...
On Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell spoke on the floor of the Congress to honor the service of A.C. Roper upon his retirement. Roper was the first African-American three star general in the U.S. Army Reserve. "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary career and achievements of Lieutenant General A. C. Roper, the first African American three-star general in the U.S. Army Reserve, as he celebrates his retirement from 41 years of service in the United States Army," said Rep....
On Friday, the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced that he has appointed Rep. Margie Wilcox (R-Mobile) to the Energy Council's Executive Committee. The Energy Council is a non-partisan legislative organization comprised of 15 energy-producing states in the United States and two Canadian provinces. Formed in 1975, the Council serves as a forum for energy and related environmental policy dialogue. Ledbetter said that Rep. Wilcox's strong...
On Saturday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) delivered the commencement address at Faulkner University. Ivey's speech was a part of the ceremony in Tine Davis Gym as she congratulated the approximately 100 graduates. The Governor praised Faulkner for being a Christian university and inspired graduates to stay true to their faith as they begin a new chapter in their lives. "Faulkner University is a unique Christian university and a special place for young men and women to be transformed into...
The Auburn Tigers golf team defeated Vanderbilt 3-2 in match play to win the 2024 SEC Championship Sunday at Sea Island Golf Club in Georgia. Nick Clinard is the Coach of the Tigers. "Match play is so difficult, especially when you're playing teams that have some of the best players in the world," said Coach Clinard. "Our guys were very motivated." Freshman Josiah Gilbert clinched the conference championship for Auburn by defeating defending Vanderbilt's Gordon Sargent. "I'm happy for the team"...
Alabama is a fisherman's paradise with creeks, named rivers, manmade lakes, the Tensaw Delta, Mobile Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico coast. Alabamians do need to be careful about consuming too many fish from certain waters in the state. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) annually updates fish consumption advisories based on data collected the preceding fall by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). ADEM, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and the Alabama...
On the last day of the 2024 legislative session, "Sine Die", the Alabama Legislators celebrated the 12th Annual "Napoleon Bracy Bow Tie Day" The tradition is intended to show unity and bipartisanship, Alabama legislators marked the last day of session by wearing bow ties to celebrate "Napoleon Bracy Bow Tie Day." The 2024 Session is the twelfth anniversary of this unique bipartisan tradition. Representative Napoleon Bracy, Jr. (D-Prichard) is the only representative who wears bow ties every day...
Zeus and Hera are the pets of the week for the Elmore County Humane Society. Zeus is a 1 1/2-year-old male Husky. He weighs about 70 lbs. He was surrendered to the Humane Scoeity because he is an escape artist. He likes to be outside; but he needs to have a 6' fence, because he gets loose and has a history of chasing livestock. He loves to go for rides, is good with children and FEMALE dogs but he is NOT good with cats, chickens or livestock. Zeus likes to instigate trouble so you will need to b...
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...
Auburn defeated Missouri Sunday afternoon at Taylor Stadium in Missouri 9 to 7. Auburn hit really well with multiple home runs. The Tigers had 37 hits in the three game series. Auburn is coached by Butch Thompson. "It is (nice), especially to bounce back after a tough game Friday night," Thompson told the reporter for Auburn athletics . "A couple of challenges that we have are still there, but we played enough offense all weekend." Auburn's season has been very disappointing this year, but the...
The University of Alabama baseball team is on the road this week to visit the Auburn Tigers. Alabama will play at Auburn Thursday, May 16, Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18. All three games will be televised on the SEC network and all three will be at 6:00 p.m. Both teams have struggled at times this year. Alabama comes in with the better record at 32 and 19 overall and 12 and 15 in the Southeastern Conference. Auburn is 25 and 25 overall and 6 and 20 in the SEC. Auburn has won 4 of its last...
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 Auburn University softball team is going to Tallahassee to play in the NCAA playoffs. The lady Tigers finished the season 27 – 19 and 1 (9 and 15 in the SEC). Auburn will play the University of Central Florida on Friday, May 17 in the Tallahassee Regional, which is hosted by Florida State University. FSU is the number 15 seed in the tournament. The Auburn versus UCF game will begin at 1:00 p.m. CDT on Friday and will be televised on ESPNU. UCF has a 30-23 overall record with a 12-15 r...
The UAB baseball team will play the University of South Florida on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This will be the last series before the American Athletic Conference tournament starts on Tuesday, May 21. UAB is currently in 5th place in the conference, tied with three other teams. South Florida comes into the series in eighth place with a 25 and 27 record and 11 and 13 in the conference. The top eight teams in the conference will play in the American Athletic Conference tournament in...
The Troy University baseball team will finish its regular season with a three-game series versus James Madison starting today. Troy will play James Madsion at Riddle-Pace Field in Troy on Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. Games 2 on Friday will also be at 6:00 p.m. The third and final game in the series will be on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Troy is 35 and 18 overall and 17 and10 in the Sun Belt Conference. James Madison come into Troy with a 30 and 20 record: 15 and 12 in the Sun Belt Conference....
This weekend the University of South Alabama softball team will be playing in the NCAA Regionals at the Gainesville Regional hosted by the third-seeded Florida Atlantic Friday at 1:30 p.m. CDT at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. South Alabama is 32-18 and 1 overall with a 16 and 8 finish in the Sun Belt Conference. Florida Atlantic comes in with a 41 and 14 record – 20 and 6 in the American Athletic Conference. The lady Jaguars advanced to the semifinal round of the Sun Belt Conference t...
The University of Alabama softball team advanced to the third round of the NCAA regional in Tuscaloosa on Saturday with the defeat of Southeastern Louisiana 6 to 3. The Crimson Tide ladies had already defeated the University of South Carolina Upstate in a 1 to 0 pitcher's duel on Friday and enters Sunday's game 2 and 0 in the double elimination regional. The Alabama softball team is hosting the NCAA regional at Rhoads Field in Tuscaloosa May 17 to 19. Clemson lost to both Southeastern Louisiana...
Auburn softball will play Florida State in Tallahassee Sunday at 3:00 p.m. CDT. Auburn (29-20-1) defeated Chattanooga (42-16) 9 to 0 to advance to a second elimination game. The University of Central Florida had defeated the Tigers on Friday; but in the rematch the Tigers outlasted UCF after 12 innings to decide, Amelia Lech hit the ball in the 12th inning to drive in Makayla Packer with an RBI single to left field to give Auburn the 2 to 1 victory over UCF. "It was a great game," said head...
This month's Elmore County Human Society pet of the week is Scrappy. Scrappy is a sixteen-month-old male Labrador retriever mix He weighs just 60 pounds. He was found as a stray, kept for a few months, house and crate trained, and then brought to the Elmore County animal shelter. He is great with children, dogs and cats. He is active and playful but not super high energy. The shelter was told that he is more of a couch potato. The adoption fees are only $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under...
Author and aviation expert Billy Singleton will present the remarkable stories of Katherine Stinson and Ruth Elder, two of Alabama's pioneering female aviators. From Stinson's historic flying license to Elder's bold attempt to cross the Atlantic, this program will explore daring exploits that earned these women worldwide acclaim during the Golden Age of Flight. Singleton has been involved in the aviation industry for forty-eight years. He is the author of six books and has written extensively...
What: Auburn University students will have the opportunity to be an IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) special agent for a day as they conduct a criminal investigation simulation. The event is a simulation of a day in the life of an IRS Special Agent and is called the Citizen Academy. The Citizen Academy will be hosted by Auburn University and have the students participating in a mock investigation to learn the skills it takes to investigate financial crimes. The event starts with swearing in the s...
Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL07) and Carol Miller (R-West Virginia) celebrated as their Bipartisan Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrological Treatments (PATIENT) Act passed 41 to 1 in the House Ways and Means Committee. Reps. Sewell and Miller introduced the legislation to provide access to critical care and affordable oral medicines for chronic kidney disease patients. "It is critically important that we protect access to oral-only therapies for...
The annual Goat Hill Softball Game is set for Wednesday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. The members of the Alabama Senate will play the members of the Alabama House of Representatives in an annual softball game to raise money for charity. This year's event will benefit Big Oak Ranch. The game will be at Montgomery Biscuits Stadium – just two blocks from the Alabama Gazette offices and Dreamland Barbecue. To buy tickets go to the Montgomery Biscuits website: Battle of Goat Hill on 3/20/2024 Tickets (...
The Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee has selected Elmore County District Judge Patrick Pinkston to be its nominee for the 19th Judicial Circuit, Place 1. The position became open following Governor Ivey's appointment of Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Pursuant to state law, the Party is tasked with choosing a nominee to replace him on the General Election ballot. Judge Pinkston is unopposed in the general election, and stands ready to take office for the full...
The Auburn women's basketball team was defeated by Arizona 69 to 59 in the NCAA tournament. The Tigers performance was marred by 17 first half turnovers which created a deficit that Auburn just couldn't recover from. Auburn got within 5 points in the second half; but they just couldn't quite dig their way out of the problems that that disastrous second quarter created. Honesty Scott-Grayson led Auburn with 13 points. Yakiya Milton contributed 8 points and 3 rebounds. Taylen Collins had 6 points...
