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As the end of 2023 was approaching, the U.S. Senate had ignored the custom to adjourn around Thanksgiving for a month-long Christmas break. Instead, they were working right up to Christmas. Our Senior Senator Tommy Tuberville was quietly and effectively maneuvering to get things accomplished with an adroitness exhibited by U.S. Senate veterans. Alabama’s senior United States Senator has become an adept political operator during his three and a half years in the upper chamber of Congress. P...
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." The preamble to the Constitution, something that I learned in the 5th grade, is the foundation of the Constitution. It focuses on creating a government that secures the...
In a triumphant victory for the health and future of Alabama’s youth, the Senate has passed the Price Hornsby Act with a resounding unanimous vote of 35-0. This critical piece of legislation, skillfully shepherded through the legislative process by Representative Joe Lovvorn and Senator Jay Hovey, now awaits the signature of Governor Kay Ivey. It is imperative that Governor Ivey sign this bill into law without delay and that State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey fast-track its i...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (MAY 1, 2024) – The Graduate School at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) hosted its annual UAH Graduate Poster Session in the Student Services Building on the UAH campus, a part of the University of Alabama System. The competition was open to graduate students across the disciplines and attracted participants from a wide variety of research and creative scholarship. Winning entries were selected by faculty judges from the Colleges of Arts, Humanities & Social S...
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....
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Military Spouse Virtual Career Fair, May 7 from 11:00am – 3:00pm EST. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 35 employers actively seeking the unique talents of America's veterans will be on-site representing a range of industries, from construction to medical to administrative and logistics, with career opp...
We planned a dream vacation several years ago to Las Vegas where we heard Barry Manilow and The Temptations (these are acts loved by old people). Part of the trip was my taking the short flight to the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, Calif. and the short drive to spend a day at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The library acquired the retired Air Force One in 2004, and the Air Force One Pavilion is a grand site. It’s been featured several times in Republican presidential debates. I r...
U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) and five other Senate colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland expressing concerns with current and future rulemakings regarding protections and Critical Habitat designations for Rice's whales ahead of upcoming budget hearings in the Senate. "While NOAA and BOEM's data is...
On Tuesday night a controversial constitutional amendment that would expand legalized gambling to as many as ten casinos across the state and created a lottery met an unexpected defeat in the Alabama Senate by just one vote. Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) indicated to reporters on Tuesday night that there would be a revote after the measure failed 20 to 15. Since this is a constitutional amendment, it requires a three fifths majority to pass both Houses. The House of...
The reconstruction of the Gulf State Park Pier reached a milestone recently when the walkway to the octagon on the end was partially completed. Lamar Pendergrass, the South Region Operations Supervisor for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) State Parks Division, said missing pilings and decking components have been replaced all the way to the octagon, which will allow construction workers much easier access to the entire 1,544-foot pier. "You can actually make...
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 Friday, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) issued a statement applauding the Alabama Legislature for final passage of legislation to ban the practice of ranked choice voting in Alabama elections. "Before I was Alabama's Secretary of State, I publicly opposed the concept of ranked choice voting in Alabama elections," said Secretary Allen in a statement. "Elections conducted using ranked choice voting violate the fundamental principle of 'one-person one-vote.'" Senate Bill 186 (SB186) is...
On Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that technology company Meta Platforms plans to open an $800 million data center in Montgomery that will support 100 operational jobs and build on the company's previous investment in the state. "Each day, millions of people around the world use Meta's products, and the next-generation Alabama data center in Montgomery will soon help keep the company's popular platforms running smoothly," said Governor Ivey. "Meta is putting down roots in...
The Jimmy Carter administration faced a number of challenges, but arguably the high-water mark of achievement was the Camp David Peace Accords between Egypt and Israel. Carter invited Prime Minister Menachem Begin and President Anwar Sadat to the presidential retreat to discuss some 50 issues remaining from the war of 1967. The anticipated several days became nearly two weeks and was beset with problems. Both men grew angry and threatened to leave. Carter summoned Vice President Mondale to Camp...
You're used to seeing track and field, gymnastics, and swimming at the Summer Olympics, but did you know breakdancing is now an Olympic sport? Stacker examined the new sports and events coming to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Many sports vie to be in the Olympics for greater visibility and to fuel participation. The International Olympic Committee's revenue-sharing model doesn't hurt either—after the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, the IOC distributed nearly $523 million to the international f...
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most iconic events and horse races on the calendar. The first leg of the Triple Crown occurs annually on the first Saturday in May, when thousands of people flock to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, to watch (and place bets on) what's often considered "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports." The bugle sounds, the gates open, and 20 thoroughbreds sprint around the dirt track hoping to become part of history. OLBG sourced numerous online sites including The...
The exodus from major metropolitan areas that peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic—when people fled large cities in part due to pandemic restrictions, small living spaces, and the high cost of rent and real estate—is continuing. Census data shows that interstate migration rates are sliding back to pre-pandemic rates, but the trend of moving to smaller cities may last longer than anticipated. CitizenShipper examined domestic migration trends from the Census Bureau to see where Americans moved bet...
Every day, nine people in the United States die due to distracted driving, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Distracted driving comprises any activity that results in the driver taking their eyes off the road, whether it's eating and drinking, adjusting car controls, smoking, or fumbling with the radio—but cellphone use is by far the most dangerous. Sending a single text takes a driver's eyes off the road for an average of five seconds, according to the National H...
The way Baptists do it probably isn’t best, but nobody yet has made us change. Some denominations require an apprentice program for fledgling ministers. But when a Baptist young person declares a call to ministry, the pastor says, “Great! You can preach next Sunday.” This is like throwing someone in the lake to teach them how to swim. I know this because I was once cast into the ecclesiastical lake. Heaven holds great reward for patient church members who’ve listened to 16-and 17-year...
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...
One Hundred years ago, Congress passed, and President Calvin Coolidge signed a new immigration bill. While relatively uncontroversial in the United States - it had passed the Senate 69-9 and 308-62 in the House - the Act had a global impact. Its genesis was a study completed by the Dillingham Commission, which was formed by President Theodore Roosevelt and tasked with studying and identifying which immigrants would contribute most to the social fabric of America. The commission unfortunately...
The Birmingham Stallions defeated the Memphis Showboats (again) on Saturday to go up 6 to 0. The league best record secured Birmingham a spot in the United Football League playoffs. The Stallions have thoroughly dominated the USFL Conference of the UFL. The Stallions have shown the ability to come from behind, win by playing crushing defense, and on Saturday in Memphis they showed the ability to light up the scoreboard with a 39 to 21 win over the Memphis Showboats. Former Nebraska Quarterback...
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"...
Unfortunately, a recent tragic murder in Chicago should raise red flags right here in Alabama. One day after being released on parole from an Illinois prison, a violent felon has been accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend and murdering her 11-year old son. Soon thereafter two members of the Illinois Parole Board, one of whom was the Chair, resigned after what the Illinois Governor described as a lack of careful consideration of the evidence related to the domestic violence threats of the felon....
Monday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) released a video honoring U.S. Air Force Airman Chesca Barnett of Brierfield as the May "Veteran of the Month." In addition to her service in the U.S. Air Force, Airman Barnett now serves as a pharmacist at Children's of Alabama in Birmingham, and as an adjunct professor at Jefferson State Community College and Samford University. "Chesca Barnett of Brierfield went to the U.S. Air Force Academy at age 17 thinking that she would one day become an...
