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Pearl Harbor is an important U.S. Navy base in Hawaii; however, on Dec. 7, 1941, war erupted on this idyllic island when the Japanese Imperial Navy attacked and destroyed most of the U.S. Pacific Fleet based there. Thousands of American soldiers and sailors were killed on that day. Japan had not declared war on the United States prior to the surprise attack. World War II began on September 1, 1939, when the German Chancellor Adolf Hitler invaded Poland defying international treaties he had made...
December 6, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) recognized the fallen sailors, including Joshua Kaleb Watson of Alabama, who were killed in a terrorist attack on December 6, 2019. "Today, on the anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, we honor the heroism of Alabamian Joshua Kaleb Watson, who ran towards danger, knowingly risking his own life, to save others. Ensign Watson was a true American hero who...
Dr. Paul Patterson has held countless conversations with students, faculty, staff, alumni and stakeholders during his tenure at Auburn University (AU). As College of Agriculture dean and director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES), he's not just heard their concerns. He's listened. Patterson has used feedback to improve AU's agricultural programs while strengthening trust with groups such as the Alabama Farmers Federation. For that impact, he received the Federation's Service...
December 7, 2024 - President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) joined French President Emanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral. The historic cathedral was largely destroyed by a Muslim arsonist in 2019. Rebuilding the historic cathedral in Paris has been a major effort on the part of the French government. "It is a great honor for French people to welcome you five years later and you were at that time president the first time," said...
December 7, 2024–Regardless of what happens next in the Daniel Penny case, the damage has already been done. The message has gone out to all men, especially White men, and it’s been received: Do nothing. Don’t step up or step in. Do NOT intervene. Do NOT get involved. Regardless of the situation, you will be held at fault. Your life will be destroyed. You will be charged, prosecuted and sued. It’s just not worth it. Better to stand back, better still to ignore the situation completely until y...
December 5, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) hosted 96 Correctional Officer Trainees (COTs) set to graduate from the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Academy. No job is more in short supply in the state of Alabama and no need is more critical in this tight labor environment for state government. The governor was thrilled to greet this massive class of graduates, the largest during her tenure, on the front steps of the Governor's Mansion. After the governor offered he...
December 3, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) met with former Congressman Doug Collins, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA). Improving the performance of the Veterans Administration at delivering services to veterans has been a priority for Sen. Tuberville in the four years that he has served om the Semate. During the meeting, they talked about streamlining and cutting regulations in the VA to ensure every veteran gets the best care pos...
It is Christmas time and Martha Simmons is collecting Christmas cards from school children for our veterans in the Montgomery area....
December 8, 2024 – DAMASCUIS, SYRIA – the Syrian capital of Damascus fell without a fight after longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, along with his wife and three children, got on a plane and left the country for Moscow. The Russians say that he has left the country and left instructions with them on the transfer of power. The Assad family rose to power in Syria on November 11, 1970, when Hafez al-Assad seized power in a coup over other factions of the Ba'ath party and ruled with an iro...
December 8, 2024 – the University of Alabama will not be playing in the playoffs. Alabama fans' dreams of winning a national championship in 2024 are now officially over. The committee chose SMU over the Tide for the last available playoff spot. At one point this season, Alabama, coming off a stunning victory over Georgia, was the number one team in the country; but the wheels began falling off the next week with a loss to Vanderbilt. Bama almost lost to South Carolina the following week and t...
December 7, 2024 - The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reopened the McIntosh Bluff Public Boat Ramp on the Tombigbee River in Washington County. Improvements to the facility include paving of the main parking lot, overflow parking lot and entrance road. Funding for this project was provided through the Sport Fish Restoration Program, which is supported through excise taxes on the sale of outboard motor...
This year marks the 70th anniversary of "White Christmas", the movie musical based on Irving Berlin's classic popular Christmas melody of the same name. And in the spirit of the Christmas season, many movie theaters are offering showings of the 1954 film on the big screen on December 15th, 16th, and 17th. Being a post-World War II musical, the plot centers around two soldiers portrayed by Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye who became a song and dance duo after the war's end. After an old army buddy...
Estimates state that there are 546 million listeners to podcasts worldwide. With there being over six million podcasts in the world. And that in the US, 47% of the population twelve and up listen to a podcast at least once a month. In an effort to reach some of the listeners in this popular digital audio file market, the Moody Bible Institute has developed a faith filled audio drama aimed at kids ages 8 to 13 in their podcast, "The Honeycomb Chronicles". With the purpose of "The Honeycomb...
December 14,2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke with Linda McMahon – President-elect Donald J. Trump's (R) pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education. "I enjoyed meeting with Linda McMahon this afternoon," said Sen. Tuberville in a statement. "She is a strong advocate for school choice, and the right person to clean out the bureaucratic nightmare at the Department of Education." On Wednesday, Sen. Tuberville spoke about his meeting with McMaho...
December 13, 2024 – MORGANTOWN, WV – Jacksonville State head football Coach Rich Rodriguez was been named the 36th head football coach at West Virginia University. "We are thrilled to welcome Coach Rich Rodriguez and his family back home," Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker said. "Coach Rodriguez understands what it takes to win at West Virginia, and I believe he will pour his heart, soul and every ounce of his energy into our program. I am convinced Coach Rodriguez wants wha...
We grew up as high school friends and he became a music leader for church congregations. He told me the most embarrassing day was when he mounted the steps to the platform to begin worship, tripped and fell headlong onto the floor. Fortunately, he wasn’t hurt, but there are better ways to begin worship. I thought of this lately when another pastor told a group of us about a famous pulpiteer from another generation who said as he mounted each stair that he would pray, “Fill me. Fill me,” besee...
December 14, 2024 – NEW YORK, NY - ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos have agreed to settle a defamation suit brought by President-elect Donald J. Trump. The networks has agreed to issue a public apology and pay the Trump presidential library $15 million. The settlement avoids the specter of a sitting President of the United States having to testify in a civil trial. The settlement was reached prior to the beginning of court-ordered depositions in which both Trump and Stephanopoulos w...
December 11, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke with Alabama reporters and journalists about his recent meeting with Kash Patel, President Donald J. Trump's choice to be the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). "I met with Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee to be the FBI director," said Sen. Tuberville. Sen. Tuberville has been a critic of the FBI's conduct under outgoing Director Christopher Wray: the raid on President Tru...
December 16, 2024–ABC News has settled President-elect Trump’s defamation suit against them. Now, who’s next? The Judge in the original case? Liberal social influencers? Other media outlets? Zillions of Democrats who were desperate to parrot the talking point that Trump was a “convicted rapist?” FYI: he’s neither, according to New York law and a New York jury. Here’s what happened: on ABC’s This Week on March 10, 2024, host George Stephanopoulos Was interviewing Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-S...
December 15, 2024 – AUBURN, AL – the Auburn Tigers are not in a bowl game; but they are busy trying to improve their roster for next season. Oklahoma Sophomore Quarterback Jackson Arnold has left the Sooners and is transferring to Auburn after just two seasons at Oklahoma. Arnold has played in nine games for Oklahoma this season. Arnold had 1,421 yards in passing with 12 touchdowns and just three interceptions (Auburn had some QBs with 3 INTs in a game this year. He also showed that he can win...
December 16, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Alabama Wellness Alliance (AWA) is excited to announce the "For Every Body" campaign, which encourages healthy lifestyle behaviors and access to resources for all Alabamians, regardless of age, race, size or ability level. The campaign includes social media graphics and messages that can be utilized to increase awareness of the Alabama Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan (ALPAN), promote state and local events, promote healthy behaviors, encourage use...
The portion of Americans contributing more than a third of their income to rent has been rising for the past two decades, and today, it sits at around half of all renters, according to recently released Census data collected in 2023. Since 2021, the cost of housing has been one of the most persistent and potent forces driving a rising cost of living around the nation. Even as the rate of price increases has neared previous norms, the remaining upward pressure on inflation is almost entirely...
As the song goes, it's the most wonderful time of the year. The holidays are expected to be a joyful, harmonious, and celebratory time of year… but for many, it can also bring a mix of emotional flashpoints. The festive season is emotionally charged, filled with family dynamics, social expectations, and often, financial pressures. While it's a time for celebrating with loved ones, reflecting on the year, and resetting for the future, it can also trigger mental health challenges. Though these m...
Every year, the NBA treats fans to some thrilling games during Christmas. The festive season on the court is special, with themed events at arenas across the U.S. For those planning to see the action live, the NBA Christmas Games 2024 schedule is here, and there are some can't-miss matchups. Way.com shares the details, including where to find the best parking near each NBA arena. Does the NBA Play On Christmas Day? Yes. The NBA schedules games for major holidays including Christmas Day. There...
Dually pickup trucks are an icon of American might. They're one of the most capable heavy-duty trucks you can buy, designed and engineered to possess immense towing capacity. There isn't much you can't haul with one of these focused beasts. In fact, most wouldn't break a sweat fulfilling any weekend warrior's requirements, or demolishing a house, like in the hit 1989 action film "Lethal Weapon 2." There is a serious game of brinksmanship among these truck-makers—it seems like every year or so t...
