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The national media has been keenly interested that a Democrat has been elected to an Alabama House of Representatives seat. I have had several inquiries from national news and political publications asking me to explain and analyze this phenomenon. They are particularly interested in the fact that women’s reproductive rights was a central focus of this special election in Huntsville. Democrat Marilyn Lands indeed won a resounding victory in House District 10, a Madison County seat, in a s...
The election of 1860 featured four presidential candidates: Stephen Douglas, John Breckinridge, John Bell, and Abraham Lincoln. Stephen A. Douglas – Nicknamed the Little Giant due to his 5’ 4” stature, Illinois-native Douglas was a political giant. A wealthy land speculator and lobbyist for the Illinois Central Railroad, Douglas supported the Missouri Compromise, then sponsored the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, whose popular sovereignty provision virtually negated the Missouri Compromise. He cr...
I think that you are doing the hardest thing and the best thing for your wife and yourself by facing this right now. When our loved ones are faced with such devastating diseases it’s easier to not face it and believe they will improve. Being proactive will have you prepared. First I will advise that you visit an attorney that can assist you with estate planning. The three basic documents that your wife will need (and you) are a Last Will and Testament, Durable Power of Attorney (health and F...
I really do not hate a lot of things. I do hate broccoli. I hate asparagus, kale and many things that belong under a lawn mower. I do like cucumbers, green beans, peas, lettuce, slaw and to me, the best green food is. . . you guessed it – key lime pie. I hate willful ignorance to where you point something out as undeniable truth yet people still want to disagree with you. When I was still in the Air Force, I was teaching out at Maxwell AFB when an instructor from another seminar came into my r...
The Lagniappe returned to reporting on AU corruption with a piece on Matrix [https://www.lagniappemobile.com/townnews/police/in-the-matrix-auburn-university-pays-1-million-a-year-to-controversial-firm/article_f088d0c2-eacc-11ee-81f0-0f2cf0b748a3.html?fbclid=IwAR15aB7ymWIy9QAaqZeUJELJJYM9qW9IKf8NjpxFAIAdAyC2xOsV8tavUEw] which appears a first salvo on another series by investigative reporter Rob Holbert. Some forecast these courageous articles by one of our best reporters in the State may finally...
For the past half century, state courts have largely toed the line and followed the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade (1973) decision creating a “right” to abortion and thereby invalidating the abortion laws of nearly all states. But the U.S. Supreme Court has overruled Roe v. Wade in its Dobbs v. Jackson (2023) decision, so state and lower federal courts are no longer bound by that earlier decision. Join me as I tell a “Tale of Two Courts,” how two state supreme courts have addressed preborn hum...
In what is the crowning economic achievement for this legislative session, Governor Kay Ivey and the state’s legislative leadership have once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to the prosperity of Alabamians. With the signing of the groundbreaking “Working for Alabama” legislative package, Alabama has taken a monumental step towards transforming its workforce and invigorating its economy. This bipartisan effort is a testament to the power of collaboration and the shared visio...
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...
Col Stefan Eisen Jr.: Age 69 Col Stefan Eisen Jr. served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) included: (1) Fighter/Instructor Pilot (Other) for fifteen years, (2) Academic Instructor at Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College and Air War College for five years, (3) Support Commander for eight years and (4) Commander: Pilot Training for two years. His distinguished service included his being awarded the following medals, citations, badges and...
Sergeant Edwin Lloyd Faulkner: Age 77 Sergeant (Sgt) Edwin Lloyd Faulkner served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Machine Gunner (331). He received the following medals, awards, citations and ribbons: Purple Heart Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one star, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation and Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. Sgt Faulkner...
Sergeant Edwin Lloyd Faulkner: Age 77 Sergeant (Sgt) Edwin Lloyd Faulkner served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Machine Gunner (331). He received the following medals, awards, citations and ribbons: Purple Heart Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one star, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation and Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. Sgt Faulkner...
The old adage, "April showers bring May flowers" will hopefully hold true for May 2023. And with these showers come many weeds. Before getting down to the business of actually planting, preparing the beds is a must. And this includes weeding, adding any soil or organic material, and applying fertilizer. Over the years, many newer gardeners have asked how much water do flowers and shrubs require. Of course, some plants need more water than others. As a rule of thumb, a woody stemmed flower...
Unlike some other types of hunting, pursuing the turkey is very enjoyable doing it with a partner; especially if one is doing the calling and the other is doing the shooting. Most people who have hunted turkey for any period of time will tell you they enjoy calling in a bird as much as shooting one. Not only do you get to share in a successful shot, but the caller gets a sense of pride in knowing if it weren’t for his calling the shot would’ve never been made. Most of the time, shooting a turkey...
I’ve always heard that writing is more about perspiration than inspiration. It’s true. Even though it is very fulfilling to write about the outdoors, it is also difficult at times to continue to find worthy subjects and stories. Sometimes my mind soars with information faster than my fingers can type. Other times those same fingers seem like they’re waiting impatiently for the next command. During the times of inspiration I can’t wait to get to the computer. During other times I dread its cal...
One of my comedy excuses I’m known for when I come up empty-handed from a hunting or a fishing trip, is that my friend, partner, guide, etc. “dry-ridged” me. I forgot where I first heard that term, but I use it quite often to blame other people for my lack of success. It refers to the belief that they purposefully placed me in a location where they knew no game would be. I mean after all, who wants to put me on their favorite spot or let me know where their honey-hole is? Hunters aren’t nearly...
It was a church conflict in my early days over something that’s a “back burner” issue now. We had a college student helping on an interim basis with our music. One Sunday she came to church dressed casually. I asked her in the following week to dress more formally for the pulpit. She grew angry and asked what dress had to do with worship. I gently explained I believed that we represented God and needed to dress accordingly. When I was in college our pastor, Bill Jackson, took several of us “p...
The new book, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness,” has started a conversation about what age kids should be given a cell phone. The author, Jonathan Haidt, is a social psychologist, and he suggests that teens should only be given flip phones for communication and have little to no access to social media until they are 16. Parents like what he has to say, though kids maybe not so much. Mental health collapsed in America and cou...
On Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) was in Demopolis for a formal bill signing ceremony for legislation to create the new Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be located in Demopolis in rural Marengo County. Ivey was joined at the announcement by the legislation’s sponsors – Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) and Representative Cynthia Almond (R-Tuscaloosa). They were joined there by Rep. Artis “A.J.” McCampbell (D-Linden), Demopolis Mayor Rob Collins, and other d...
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...
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) recently joined Senator Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) and eight colleagues in a resolution condemning the violent antisemitic protests, which have erupted across college campuses. The resolution applauds the actions of University of North Carolina (UNC) fraternity members who protected the American flag after protestors attempted to replace it with a Palestinian flag. The resolution also applauds UNC interim Chancellor Lee Roberts for standing up to...
The Montgomery Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual free outdoor performance at 7:00 p.m. CDT on the grounds of the Alabama Department of Archives and History – across the street from the historic 1859 Alabama State Capital Building. The free event is expected to draw thousands so get there early for the best seats. Jamies Reeves is the conductor of the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. "Being Memorial Day Weekend, we like to kick it off with a patriotic selection," Reeves told the Montgomery A...
On Monday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL07) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $145,200 to the City of York, Alabama. Funding comes from DOT's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program and will be used for a demonstration program to improve roadway and rail safety. "Once again, the Biden-Harris Administration is delivering for communities in Alabama," said Rep. Sewell. "With this grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the City of Yo...
On Sunday, the Auburn University softball team lost the NCAA regional title game to host Florida State University 10 to 4. Auburn jumped out to an early 2 to 0 lead in the second inning. Florida State countered with 3 wins in the third inning. Florida State had 7 wins in the sixth inning; while Auburn only scored 2 more runs. The Florida State softball team (46-14) was the 15 seed in the NCAA tournament. They advanced to the Super Regionals with the win over Auburn. Auburn finished the season...
The Auburn University softball team advances to the NCAA Super Regional round with a 12 to 2 win over Southeastern Louisiana at Rhoads Stadium in the Tuscaloosa region. Alabama improved to 36 to 17 on Sunday. Kristen White had three hits and three runs scored. Larissa Preuitt, Kenleigh Cahalan, Jenna Johnson and Marlie Giles all had 2 runs each. The Tide scored nine runs in the first inning effectively making the game out of reach early. Jocelyn Briski pitched 4 innings to start the game. Jaala...
If you haven’t been paying attention, the United States is facing an arms race with China and Russia like this country has not experienced since the 1980s. China has the largest fleet on the planet and Congress has become frustrated by the Navy’s chronic inability to produce ships. Last week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) questioned Commandant of Marine Corps General Eric Smith, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, during a Sen...
