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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke with members of the Alabama press corps on Wednesday about the attempt on former President Donald J. Trump's (R) life. Tuberville urged that the Secret Service provide full transparency into the investigation of went wrong that day. "On July 13 our nation watched in horror as a 20-year-old man tried to take the life of President Donald Trump at a political rally in Pennsylvania," Sen. Tuberville said. "We were centimeters away from one of the...
If you’re unhappy about the Opening Ceremonies for the Paris Olympics—the fetishism, singing decapitated heads, bad drag, mocking of the Last Supper, or anything else about it—or you’d just like to send a general comment to the International Olympic Committee, you can email them at: www.olympics.com/ioc/contact-us Or call them at: +41 21 621 61 11 Their mailing address for cards and letters is: IOC Maison Olympics 1007 Lausanne Switzerland If you’ve not heard about the opening ceremonie...
Right now, every Trump voter I know has hit the panic button. They have believed the narrative that's being spun by the mainstream media. The news networks are discussing the newfound enthusiasm with their new candidate, and there may be some excitement. The Democrats had to do something and at first glance they appear to have a spark. I have tried to convey to Trump voters to relax. Despite all the positive media coverage the Vice President has received. Trump’s path to 270 is much more a...
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 29, 2024 – last week, Senator Katie Britt wrote Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin highlighting the funding shortfall facing the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) Phase 2 construction project. MSIC is a Department of Defense (DOD) service intelligence center focusing on the analysis and assessment of foreign air and missile defense systems, ballistic missiles, anti-tank guided missiles, anti-satellite missile s...
On Monday, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) released a statement warning Alabama citizens about a misleading public service announcement currently airing in Alabama. Allen is accusing the League of Women Voters with data mining Alabama citizens personal data. Allen says that the PSA, distributed by Vote411, an operation of the League of Women Voters, instructs Alabamians to register to vote using the Vote411 website. The website captures the website visitor's personal data including thei...
State Republican leaders are cracking down on rural members of their own party who oppose universal school vouchers, which allow families to take a portion of their state's education funding away from public schools to pay for their child's private education. Rural state legislators have been more likely to oppose school voucher laws because they worry the programs will weaken local public schools without ensuring educational investments for rural students. Opposition to vouchers has been a...
The Southeastern U.S. was responsible for nearly 90% of the population growth that occurred in rural America last year, a Daily Yonder analysis of 2023 Census Bureau data shows. From 2022 to 2023, nonmetropolitan (rural) counties in the South grew by 0.54%, adding an estimated 95,800 residents. Nationally, rural America gained 108,000 residents, meaning rural counties outside the South added only 12,200 people. Rural America overall grew by about 0.24% last year, as we previously reported. The...
A refinery outage in Illinois is still causing higher gasoline prices in the Midwest while the rest of the country enjoys prices that have more or less plateaued for the last month. Prices have risen the most in the last week in states including Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. But prices remain lower, overall, compared to a year ago by nearly 20 cents. "Oil prices have fallen quite a bit lately," AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said in a statement Thursday. "In April, a barrel of oil...
The combination of inflation and increased work-from-home opportunities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted migration patterns across the United States, the effects of which are still being felt in 2024, according to the latest Census Bureau data. In the first year of the pandemic, migration out of densely populated, expensive cities like New York and San Francisco was especially notable. Many moved to Sun Belt states where the weather is warmer and the cost of living significantly...
The culinary landscape of the United States is as diverse as its population, with each state proudly boasting its own signature sandwich that often tells a rich story of culture, history, migration, and tradition. From the lobster rolls of Maine to the po'boys of Mississippi, these sandwiches have become iconic representations of their regions, celebrated by locals and sought after by food enthusiasts nationwide. The origin stories of these sandwiches are as varied as the ingredients...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (JUL 29, 2024) – When members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) urge others to join the fun, they keep the name simple: "OLLI offers such interesting classes!" "We love to dance at OLLI!" "I've met so many new friends through OLLI!" When OLLI at UAH holds an open house on Aug. 16, guests will see the popular name highlighted in a new logo. The event, set for 10 a.m. to noon in Wilson Hall on the UAH campus, gives t...
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics was a slap in the face to tradition, faith, and the hardworking athletes who have dedicated their lives to competing on this prestigious stage. Let us cut to the chase. Paris decided to kick off this global event by transforming the grand stage of the opening ceremonies of the Olympics into a runway for drag queens. Ther final act positioning them in a manner eerily similar to Leonardo da Vinci’s depiction of Jesus and his Twelve Apostles in “The Las...
MOBILE, Ala., July 29, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) attended and delivered remarks at an event celebrating the U.S. Department of Transportation's $550 million grant for the controversial I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. USDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) hosted the event to celebrate Alabama as a recipient of this competitive grant. Britt was joined by Governor Kay Ivey (R), Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, Fairhope City Councilman Jack Burrell, Congressm...
Alabama begins screening newborns for two additional genetic disorders The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is excited to announce that on July 29, 2024, the Bureau of Clinical Laboratories began testing for two treatable genetic disorders. Newborn screening can alert healthcare providers to the potential for a condition that is typically not apparent at birth. With a simple blood screen and treatment, most affected babies have the opportunity to avoid death and disability and grow up...
July 30, 2024 - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) on Tuesday voted for the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act to better protect kids using social media, empower parents, and hold platforms accountable. This legislation effectively combines major elements of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). Britt was a cosponsor of both of these bills. "Social media presents a very real danger for all Americans, especially children and...
As the summer break nears its end, many teachers are starting to plan for the school year ahead. Some plan not to return. The trend of teachers quitting has been noticeable on social media. Teachercertification.com reports that teachers are among the largest groups posting QuitToks, with over 72 million videos under the theme Teacher QuitTok. The videos often point out issues causing burnout for teachers. This loud quitting could impact the minds of those planning their future careers, which is...
Successful brands have long recognized the importance of giving ad campaigns a face. Though seemingly new, the trend to use influential figures in marketing stems from a storied past of using fictional characters (think Ronald McDonald or "Mikey" for Life Cereal) and celebrities in high-profile campaigns. But with the rise of social media, brands have turned to influencers—often everyday people who benefit from being more relatable, authentic, and trustworthy than untouchable celebrities—to pro...
On July 30, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) introduced Lulu's Law-named in honor of 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin from Mountain Brook, Alabama. Lulu's Law would codify shark attacks as events for which wireless emergency alerts (WEAs) may be transmitted. This would encourage authorized local, state, tribal, and federal government authorities to quickly deploy warnings via mobile phone alert messages to the public if a shark has attacked someone or if the conditions enhancing the p...
On Monday, President Joseph R. Biden (D) introduced broad proposal he claims are necessary "to reform the Supreme Court and ensure no president is above the law." President Biden wrote in an op-ed in the Washington Post that his proposals are necessary to restore public trust in the judicial system. "We can and must prevent the abuse of presidential power and restore the public's faith in our judicial system." Biden is upset that the current Supreme Court has made a number of rulings that...
The situation in the Middle East was shaken on Tuesday when Israel announced that it had killed Fuad Shukr, Hezbollah's most senior military commander, with an attack on a headquarters building in a suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. In a separate incident, Iran announced that Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas's political wing, was killed in Iran. Iran describes Haniyeh's killed as "an assassination." Hamas and Iran are both blaming Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces declined to comment on Haniyeh's...
(Ashland, Ala) -Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announces the arrest of Terry Andrew Heflin, the Democratic candidate for District 5 of the Clay County Commission, on 7 felony counts of voter fraud. Heflin, 45, a resident of Clay County, was charged with 7 counts of unlawful use of absentee ballots. Specifically, the indictment alleges that Heflin falsified applications to vote absentee for multiple people and then used those people's names to vote for himself by absentee ballot. Each...
On Wednesday, July 31. 2025, the Alabama Department of Public Health cautioned the public about preventing mosquito bites in order to protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases. In Alabama, mosquito-borne diseases include Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) and West Nile virus (WNV) are a clear and present danger – especially in the summer months. WNV is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States. Both WNV and EEEV can cause severe illness and death. N...
Jasper, Alabama, July 31st, 2024 – State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, announced the installment of a new Safe Haven Baby Box in Jasper, Alabama. "Alabama is a place that firmly believes in the sanctity and preciousness of life," said Senator Greg Reed. "We have fostered a culture of life with the foundational ideal that all children are gifts from God that deserve love and protection, and I am so thankful this new baby box will provide a safe and c...
On Tuesday, Israel Defense Forces attacked a building in a suburb in Beirut, Lebanon. Among the dead was top Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukr. Shukr is believed to have been a planner in the senseless killing of 241 Marines in Lebanon in 1983. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) speaking in a phone interview with the Alabama Press Corps, applauded the killing of Shukr – who is believed to have been involved in the senseless rocket attack that killed 14 teens and c...
The legal watchdog Judicial Watch announced that it has filed a complaint Monday with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) against NBC for airing obscene and indecent content from the Olympics Opening Ceremony. The Judicial Watch FCC complaint was filed by Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton. "NBC and its various stations/outlets on TV, cable and Internet carried (and continues to make available) the Olympics Opening Ceremony on July 26, which included an adult male purposefully exposing...
