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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...
On Thursday Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl thanked the Alabama Republican Party for the passage of the Curriculum Transparency (SB48) into law: Senate Bill 48 (SB48) was sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed (R-Jasper). "The Alabama Republican Party firmly believe that parents should be in the driver's seat when it comes to the education of our children," said Chairman Wahl. "Senator Greg Reed's curriculum transparency bill is a significant step towards achieving this...
On Friday, the UAB men's basketball team lost in the NCAA tournament to San Diego State 65 to 69. UAB ends their 23/24 season with a 23 and 12 record, an American Athletic Conference Championship, and an NCAA tournament appearance. Efrem Johnson led UAB in the loss with 19 points and 3 rebounds. Eric Gaines scored 14 points and had 2 rebounds. Yaxel Lendeborg had 11 points and 7 rebounds. San Diego State led throughout much of the game, but UAB was able to tie it up with about two and a half...
The University of Alabama women's Basketball team will play Texas on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The game will be on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. at the Moody Center in Austin, TX, Alabama is the number 8 seed in the bracket while Texas is the number 1 seed. The Tider is 24 and 9; while Texas is 31 and 4. Alabama defeated Florida State 82 to 74 on Friday. Essence Cody had the best game of her career with 20 points with 14 rebounds. "My team motivated me," said Cody. "My team was...
The University Alabama men's basketball team will play Grand Canyon University on Sunday at 6:10 p.m. at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Washington. Alabama is the number 4 seed in the bracket, while Grand Canyon is the number 12. The game will be televised on TBS. Alabama defeated the College of Charleston on Friday 109 to 96. he No. 4 seed Alabama men's basketball team put on a dominant performance in the opening round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, with a convincing 109-96 victory over...
On Sunday, the Alabama women's basketball team was eliminated from the NCAA tournament by the number one seeded Texas Longhorns. The Crimson Tide was the number nine seed. Because the women have a different format from the men in the NCAA tournament the game was in Austin, Texas – a decided edge for the Longhorns. Texas won, in their home gym, with a score of 65 to 54. Texas advances with a 32 and 4 record. Alabama finished the year in the second round of the NCAA tournament at 24 and 10. Sarah...
On Sunday night the Alabama men's basketball team defeated Grand Canyon University in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Alabama, a number 4 seed, defeated Grand Canyon, a number 12 seed, 72 to 61. Mark Sears was the leading scorer for the Tide with 26 points and 12 rebounds. Ryan Griffen scored 13 points and has one rebound. Aaron Estrada had 8 points and ten rebounds. Nick Pringle had six points and nine rebounds. Mouhamed Dioubate scored 9 points and 5 rebounds. Nate Oats is the head...
Astrion, a recently launched government services firm headquartered in Huntsville, announced on Monday that its Joint Venture with Fluor has been awarded the U.S. Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) II contract, totaling over $3.7 billion. Astrion will support the Arnold Engineering Development Complex by using the latest technology, equipment and streamlined methods to ensure that it can effectively carry out ground tests. This 12-year contract supports the Arnold Engineering Develo...
On Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that companies launching operations or expanding existing facilities in Alabama during 2023 are poised to make investments totaling over $6.4 billion. These new investments build upon the state's economic development track record with another year of steady job creation. "We continue to make significant progress in our mission to create solid career opportunities for Alabama citizens and to inject economic vitality into cities and communities...
On Monday, Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) announced that he has hired Marshall Macheledt as his Legislative Director and Christian Gentile as his National Security Advisor. "It's a blessing to add two experienced policy staffers to my team," said Moore. "My staff and I have made it a priority to keep the people we serve well-informed, and I am confident these new hires will help us take that standard to the next level." Macheledt will now lead Moore's legislative team. He was formerly a...
Auburn University softball coach Mickey Dean announced on Tuesday that this will be his last season coaching the Lady Tigers. "This was my decision and while it was a difficult one, it is what I felt was best for me and the program moving forward to allow me to focus time on personal matters," Dean said in a statement. Dean had said that he had several conversations with Auburn Athletics Director John Cohen before finally reaching this difficult decision. Dean will stay on as a special...
Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) released a statement after a young girl in his hometown of Enterprise, Alabama, was allegedly a victim of first-degree rape. Authorities say that the girl's assailant was reportedly a migrant who is in the country illegally. "My prayers are with this young girl and her family," said Rep. Moore. "Thanks to Biden's reprehensible open border policies, every town is a border town, including mine," said Moore. "Biden undid every single one of President Trump's...
Troy University will hold Trojan Day on Saturday, March 30. Trojan Day is the University's preview day for prospective students and their families to come visit and discover more about the campus and the opportunities that the University provides. "During Trojan Day, you will learn more about admissions, scholarships and housing at our in-depth Admissions presentation. After the presentation, you can experience the beautiful Troy Campus, including visiting our academic facilities and student...
The Auburn equestrian team defeated Georgia 12 to 7 in the Southeastern Conference Championship semifinals on Friday. The ladies will face Texas A&M for the conference championship on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in College Station, Texas. Auburn is the defending SEC champion. The Aggies defeated South Carolina to advance to the championship. Jessica Braswell is the head coach of the Tigers. "We knew it would be a close meet and that we really needed to be on top of our game against Georgia," said...
On Saturday the Auburn equestrian team went to College Station to go head-to-head with Texas A&M in Texas. The ladies of Auburn are returning to the Plains with yet another championship trophy. Auburn defeated the #1 seeded Aggies 13 to 6. This is the sixth SEC Championship in a row for the horse-riding ladies, but the first for new head coach Jessica Braswell. "This is amazing and I'm so, so proud of this team," Coach Braswell said. "Getting to do this for coach Greg Williams in his first year...
Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler will need a REAL ID compliant license / ID (STAR ID) or another form of identification for domestic air travel. STAR ID's are issued to qualified individuals only at Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License exam offices. Individuals who do not have an unexpired U.S. passport will need an Alabama STAR ID to board commercial aircraft for domestic flights or to enter certain regulated federal facilities no later than May 7, 2025. Visit HERE (https://ww...
On Tuesday, the Saban Center, a transformative hub for education, science, arts, recreation and discovery, announced that they have forged a strategic alliance with five prominent architectural and cultural planning firms on the forefront of innovation and successful implementation. This consortium of local, national and international talent will collectively contribute to designing and building the state-of-the-art facility. The distinguished architecture and cultural planning firms joining...
The Alabama Democratic Party announced last week that candidate qualifying for House district 52 would begin on Monday, April 1. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that a special election would be set for Alabama House District 52. This seat was previously held by Rep, John Rogers, (D-Birmingham) whose resignation was effective March 13, 2024. Rogers resigned after pleading guilty to a fraud scheme in which he and his accomplice took $200,000 in kickbacks of taxpayer dollars that were...
On Tuesday, the Alabama State University (ASU) Athletics Department announced that it is launching a competitive women's flag football program during the 2024-25 academic year. Former State Senator Quinton T. Ross Jr. is the President of ASU. President Ross says that the University is doing so because of the incredible interest there is at both the collegiate and global level for women's flag football. "The International Olympic Committee recently included men's and women's flag football in the...
On Tuesday the Troy University baseball team defeated Alabama State University 14 to 3. Troy got out to an early lead with three runs in the second inning. The men of Troy picked up another run in the third inning. ASU scored two runs in the fourth inning, but gave up another run. Troy built on their lead in the sixth inning with four more runs. They followed that in the seventh with five more runs, only giving up one. Eight Trojans had hits in the game. Troy hit three home runs. Jay Dill...
On Wednesday, the Auburn baseball team defeated UAB 10 to 4. The game had been scheduled for Tuesday, but was postponed until Wednesday due to severe weather. UAB led in the eighth inning, but then Auburn's bats got hot – in a big way. Butch Thompson is the head baseball coach at Auburn. "We really stung some balls," said head coach Butch Thompson. "They just hung in there and it finally happened with some big swings for us." Cooper Reese scored 2 runs for the Tigers and had 3 hits in 6 at b...
The Uvalde, Texas massacre is the latest in a string of senseless killings by someone inflicting the EVIL that erupts within a perverted and demented mind and soul. Nineteen school children and two adult teachers were slaughtered at the hands of a maniacal Salvador Ramos as he shouted “You’re all gonna die!” The debate rages as to whether it is society, genetics or pure evil that causes people to go on these rampages, to inflict harm and fear into some of the most vulnerable in our society. Here...