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Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) issued a statement on Tuesday to remind Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the April 16, 2024 primary runoff election is next Monday, April 1, 2024. "As Secretary of State, I want to encourage all eligible Alabama citizens to register to vote and to exercise this constitutional right," said Secretary Allen. "I am proud to know that the Primary Election was administered with election integrity and security as the top priority,...
House Democrats took a seat from Republicans on Tuesday when Democrat Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell in the special election for House District 10 in Madison County. Only 5,965 voters cast ballots in the special election to fill the seat that was previously held by Republican Rep. David Cole (R-Madison). Cole pled guilty to voter fraud for voting in a precinct in which he did not actually reside and resigned last year creating the vacancy. Marilyn Lands received 3,715 votes...
On Tuesday, independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he has chosen Nicole Shanahan to be his vice-presidential pick. The 38-year-old California attorney is a wealthy philanthropist who has supported Democratic candidates in the past. Kennedy had tried to challenge incumbent President Joseph R. Biden (D) in the Democratic primary but was barred by party bosses who sought to avoid a serious primary challenge for the 81-year-old incumbent. Shanahan has never held an...
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...
The largest youth archery competition in Alabama, the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama State Championship, will be held April 4-5, 2024, at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl located at 220 Hall St. in Montgomery, Alabama. The media and public are invited to attend. This year's event will feature nearly 2,000 student archers in Grades 4-12 from schools across the state who earned an opportunity to compete in the state championship after competing in one of eight regional...
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...
On Wednesday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl said that Democrats "got lucky" in their blowout win in Alabama House District 10 special election. Wahl blamed the candidate and his team for their lackluster performance in which only 14% of voters bothered to even show up. "National Democrats are trying to insinuate that House District 10 is a bellwether decision, not just for Alabama but also for the entire country," Chairman Wahl said in a statement. "What they forget to say is that...
Former President Donald J. Trump (R) has partners with County music performer and songwriter Lee Greenwood on a new project – selling Bible. Greenwood dominated the country music charts in the 1980s and 1990s, but no song hit it bigger than his 'God Bless the USA' which has become almost another national anthem along with the 'Star Spangled Banner' and 'God Bless America.' Greenwood – now age 81 – has printed a new King James Version Bible that includes the Declaration of Independence, the C...
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 Birmingham Southern College (BSC) board of trustees voted unanimously to shut down the troubled liberal arts college at their meeting earlier this week when it became apparent that a bailout from the state of Alabama was not coming. Now the last remaining BSC students are struggling to figure out where they are going to complete their studies. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has stepped up to help. UAB is offering incentives for students looking to stay in the Birmingham area....
Alabama is back in the elite 8 after dispatching the University of North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament. The University of Alabama men's basketball team is known for its scoring and score they did on Thursday night scoring 89 points to edge out UNC by two points to advance in the tournament. In their last ten games Alabama has averaged 90.7 points per game including a 109-point performance last week in the NCAA tournament. Team leader Mark Sears is averaging 21.4 points per game for the Tide. S...
Writers, armchair philosophers, and everyday people should hurry and share their thoughts about the 2024 Great American Think-Off question: "Is freedom of speech worth the cost?" People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to submit an essay expressing their thoughts by the deadline of April 1, 2024. The top two entrants on each side of the debate will each receive $500 plus travel expenses, along with the chance to win the title of America's Greatest Thinker at this year's annual debate...
One of the most frustrating aspects of pursuing the Eastern wild turkey in Alabama is hunting the wily birds in wide open territory, open agricultural fields or clearcuts for example. With virtually no cover to hide, hunters may have to resort to somewhat extreme measures to bag a bird in the open. I remember trying to outwit what I call field turkeys with Preston Pittman, who has won so many turkey calling contests that I can't list them all. Pittman finally said, "If I have to dig a hole in...
April 2 and April 4 Next week, April 1-7, Montgomery will host the Capitol's first Navy Week. The celebration will emphasize the importance of the U.S. Navy to Montgomery, the state of Alabama, and the nation. The Archives is hosting two Navy Week events, detailed below: Tuesday, April 2, 9:00-11:00am CT The Navy Band Southeast Woodwind Quintet will perform and talk with guests in the Main Lobby of the Archives. Thursday, April 4, 8:30am-12:00pm CT Archives Front Terrace and Lobbies O...
Today, on Good Friday and as we approach Easter Sunday, I am reminded of the profound message of hope and redemption found in Matthew 28:5-6. It reads, "And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not: for I know that you seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen." These two short verses are powerful and resonate deeply with me – as I am sure it does with many of y'all. It reminds us of the sacrificial love of our Savior, Jesus Christ As we gather with our l...
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 Birmingham Stallions defeated the Arlington Renegades in Texas in their season opener. Arlington got off to an early 11 to 3 lead; but from that point on it was all Stallions. The Stallions tied it 11 to 11 at halftime and then outscored the renegades 16 to 3 in the second half. The Birmingham Stallions dominated the USFL, winning the championship in both 2023 and 2022. Head Coach Skip Holtz is back for his third season leading the Stallions. The Stallions had a slight advantage...
The University of Alabama men's basketball team defeated the Clemson Tigers on Saturday night in the NCAA tournament. This is the first time in the history of the program for the Tide to advance to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. Alabama started off slow. At one point the Tide trailed by 13 points. The 2023/2024 Tide is known for its ability to score a lot of points and when they turned it on - they really turned it on and Bama led most of the second half. Alabama made 16 3-point shots. T...
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...
With the 2024 presidential election well underway, voters are again choosing between two familiar candidates as President Joe Biden squares off former President Donald J. Trump. Both camps are fighting for every available vote—and every campaign dollar. So far this year, Biden has raised $16.9 million from individual donors—more than 40 times what Trump has raised. However, that's mostly due to the large number of Republican primary candidates, as well as the fact that Trump donors tend to giv...
More than 39 million adults with a substance use disorder did not receive treatment in 2022, according to the latest data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Nearly 95% of those not receiving treatment didn't believe they needed help—but for 1.8 million adults who thought they did, barriers to treatment left them unwilling or unable to get support. Counseling Schools analyzed findings from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (the most recent data avail...
On Wednesday Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL07) announced that she secured $13.1 million for thirteen community projects in Alabama's Seventh Congressional District in the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package that she voted for and helped pass. Sewell said that the projects respond directly to some of the most pressing needs in Alabama's Seventh District. "Since day one, it has been my mission to bring more resources and better opportunities to the people of Alabama's 7th Congressional D...
On Tuesday, the University of Alabama Birmingham Blazers (UAB) baseball team will play the Auburn Tigers at Regions Field in Birmingham at 6:00 p.m. Regions Field is located at 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 and is the home of the Birmingham Barons minor league baseball team. Tickets are $7 for youth and $12 for adults. UAB comes into the game with a 12 and 15 record (1 and 3 in the American Athletic Conference). The Blazers are coming off a road trip where they lost all three games to...
