The people's voice of reason

Articles from the June 1, 2024 edition


Sorted by date  Results 126 - 133 of 133

Page Up

  • Alabama Republicans giddy after Biden had the worst presidential debate performance in American history

    Brandon Moseley|Jun 1, 2024

    Democrats were horrified by President Joseph R. Biden's awful gaffe filled debate performance. Republicans were thrilled with President Donald J. Trump's debate performance. President Biden was unable to complete his own opening statement. The 81 year old President looked frail and his voice was thin and raspy to begin the debate Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued a statement at the conclusion of the presidential debate in Atlanta. "Donald Trump delivered a strong debate performa...

  • Seek AL Website Showcases Alabama's Outdoor Recreational Opportunities

    David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources|Jun 1, 2024

    Alabama is blessed with an abundance of natural resources and opportunities to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. However, if you have little to no experience in the outdoors or you are moving to Alabama as an entrepreneur or member of the workforce, you are probably not familiar with the vast number of outdoor recreational opportunities available in the state. A new website called www.seekalabama.com (Seek AL) is designed to be an endless resource where those aforementioned folks can find out what...

  • Contract signed to install septic tank systems for Lowndes County residents

    Guest Writer, Alabama Department of Public Health|Jun 1, 2024

    The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announces today the implementation of a contract with the Lowndes County Unincorporated Wastewater Program Sewer Board (LCUWP) for the installation of septic systems for Lowndes County residents. The contract is a milestone in the progress of an Interim Agreement ADPH signed with the U.S. Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Health and Human Services (HHS) on May 3, 2023, concerning sewage disposal issues in Lowndes County. Since the Interim Agreement...

  • Barry Moore supports rescinding January 6th Committee subpoenas

    Brandon Moseley|Jun 1, 2024

    On Thursday, Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) released a statement supporting a resolution introduced by Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) to rescind the subpoenas issued last Congress by the January 6th Committee for Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro; to withdraw the recommendations that these individuals be found in contempt of Congress; and to require the Speaker of the House to notify the Department of Justice of these actions. "Nancy Pelosi's...

  • Tuberville joins Sen. Cassidy and colleagues requesting more oversight of IVF clinics

    Staff Writer|Jun 1, 2024

    Last week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-Louisiana), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), and Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) in requesting that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) conduct an audit of safety standards at fertility clinics to ensure human embryos are protected in their care. Congress is considering legislation related to in vitro fertilization (IVF). As part of this review, the senators...

  • Supreme Court says presidents have 'absolute' immunity for clearly official acts

    Brandon Moseley|Jun 1, 2024

    On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling that Presidents have 'absolute' immunity for clearly official acts; however Presidents have no immunity for unofficial acts. The Supreme Court ruling was passed on a 6 to 3 vote. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote the dissenting opinion. "A former president is entitled to absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his "conclusive and preclusive constitutional authority,"...

  • Hurricane Beryl is now a Category 5 storm

    Staff Writer|Jun 1, 2024

    Hurricane Beryl went from a tropical depression to a category 3 hurricane over the weekend – the fastest that any storm has developed. It has now grown to a category 5 hurricane. The storm is in the Caribbean severely impacting Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Grenada. Already one death has been attributed to Hurricane Bery. That is likely to go up. The hurricane is currently headed toward Jamaica with maximum sustained winds of 165 miles per hour. It is n...

  • The Revolution of 1524

    Justice Will Sellers|Jun 1, 2024

    Five hundred years ago, peasants in Central Europe revolted against their overlords. Inspired by the Protestant Reformation and Martin Luther’s confrontation with church hierarchy, peasants staged an insurrection which challenged the socio-economic order. This revolt would have a lasting impact on Europe and set the stage for future conflicts between the elite aristocracy and the growing middle class. In 1524, the strata of society was organized according to land: its ownership, its use and u...