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November 20, 2024 - Certain libraries in Alabama in recent years have been proselytizing the LGBTQ+ agenda to small impressionable children through things like drag queen book readings, hosting special LGBTQ+ meetings and events; but most often by placing LGBTQ+ books promoting alternative lifestyles in the children's sections of the libraries. There adults are unlikely to ever notice them; but curious children can't help but come across the often-graphic materials. The Fairhope Public Library...
November 20, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL - World AIDS Day is held December 1 each year. This day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the epidemic and encourage progress in HIV prevention, treatment, and care around the world. The World AIDS Day 2024 theme is, "Collective Action: Sustain and Accelerate HIV Progress."The goal is to acknowledge and celebrate the progress made as well as recognize challenges when it comes to HIV treatment. HIV is not c...
Rush hours are infamous for densely packed streets, seas of brake lights, and raging commuters—all products of a population that mostly drives alone. About 7 in 10 Americans drive alone to work. That marks a new standard for the U.S. in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused drive-alone commutes to drop as remote work became more widespread. Even so, driving alone remains the primary commuting method in the nation. To identify areas where solo commutes remain most common, Truck P...
November 21, 2024 – MONTGOMERY, AL – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania) lost re-election to Republican Dave McCormick on November 5. Casey lost by over 29,000 votes so most people expected that Casey would have conceded the election on Nov. 6; but the margin of victory was small enough that it triggered Pennsylvania's automatic recount provision. The Associated Press, and almost every other credible news outlet, has called the race for McCormick in the days that followed. Now it is Nov...
November 21,2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) reportedly is withdrawing from consideration as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s (R) nominee to be attorney general. Vice President-elect U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) had introduced Gaetz to Senators on Wednesday. Whatever happened there apparently convinced Gaetz that his nomination could not move forward. Gaetz announced the decision in a message on X: “I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday,” said Gaet...
Engagement rings are more than just symbols of love and commitment; they also reflect the cultural and generational trends of their time. From traditional solitaires to modern designs, each generation brings its unique preferences to the table when it comes to choosing the perfect ring. VRAI, a fine jewelry brand featuring lab-grown diamonds, explores how engagement ring preferences have evolved across different generations and what trends are emerging among Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z...
Currently, there's no reason to believe that Ozempic® causes infertility. In fact, Ozempic could potentially boost your fertility since it helps treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, both of which are linked to fertility issues. Below, Hers dives into how Ozempic affects fertility, including its effects on menstrual cycle, hormones, and birth control. Does Ozempic Affect Fertility? There have been no studies showing that Ozempic can negatively impact fertility. People on social media are actually...
October 15 -WASHINGTON D.C. – Liberty Counsel filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in United States v. Skrmetti. The Biden-Harris administration is using the power of the federal government to challenge two state laws in Tennessee and Kentucky that protect children from being given harmful puberty blockers, hormones, and medically mutilating surgeries. Liberty Counsel said that the High Court's decision could "reverberate beyond this case" affecting how challenges to laws involving t...
A recent study by a nutrition label making company found that Alabama has the seventh worst eating habits in the country. Louisiana was the worst state on the list with the worst eating habits in the U.S. Louisiana has the highest density of fast food chains. That and a significant intake of added sugars, contributing to an obesity rate of 40.1% in Louisiana. Alabama has a population of 5,143,033. According to the study 38.3 percent of Alabamians are obese. That translates to 1,969,782...
October 14, 2024 – Washington, D.C. - the Pentagon announced this week that 100 American troops are being sent to Israel to operate a new air defense system that the pentagon is sending to the country. The move is intended to bolster Israeli air defenses; but it also potentially puts American troops in harm's way as tensions rise between Iran and Israel. On Monday, reporters asked President Joseph R. Biden (D) why did he decide to give the permission for the THAAD to be deployed in Israel? "...
October 14, 2024 – New York City, New York – the New York Post has recently reported that New York City is trying to contract with 14,000 hotel rooms to house some of the millions of migrants that the Biden-Harris administration has settled in this country since coming to power. The New York Post reports that the city – long known for its high rents and housing costs – is seeking 14,000 hotel rooms to shelter migrants through the end of 2025. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), who has...
Today, October 14, 2024, is Columbus Day. It is a federal and state holiday celebrating the achievements of the great Italian Admiral Christopher Columbus. Columbus, who was born in Genoa, Italy, is celebrated for his 1492 discovery of the Americas on behalf of the Spanish crown. Courthouses, banks, government offices, most schools, and some businesses are closed today in honor of Columbus and his discovery of North and South America. Sometimes Columbus is credited with proving that the Earth is...
October 11, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Brit (R-Alabama) commented following the publication of an NPR article detailing how TikTok executives blatantly disregarded the health and well-being of their users in favor of the company's bottom line: "There is no doubt that our nation's growing mental health crisis is inextricably tied to the rise of social media usage by children and teenagers," said Sen. Britt. "However, while our adolescents face these threats that are quite l...
October 6, 2024 – Hoover – Congressman Tom Emmer (R-Minnesota) addressed the Jefferson County Republican Party at their annual dinner banquet. Emmer is the Majority Whip in the U.S. House of Representatives and the former head of the National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC). Emmer – who served with Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee Tim Waltz in the Congress and lives in Gov. Waltz's state – warned that Waltz's view are far out left. Emmer accused Walz of raising taxes in Minneso...
On Sep. 3, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that the state will try to shut down its three large youth correctional facilities in favor of building smaller and less centralized units. DeWine cited findings that young people "do not respond well to adult-style incarceration," Crain's Cleveland Business reported. The Marshall Project examines the situation and its circumstances further. The decision came at the urging of a working group assembled by the governor that also recommended the state...
The high-stakes presidential race is leading to heightened emotions, and no matter the results, millions of Americans will be disappointed in November. According to late September national polling data, Republican nominee Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are essentially tied, though Trump has an edge in key battleground states. A September 2024 poll of registered voters from Pew Research showed that 7 in 10 Harris supporters say that Trump makes them feel "very" or "extremely...
The U.S. Presidential elections are approaching, and although there are many political and societal factors that may determine the outcome of an election, November 2024 may be affected by economic factors. Voters are closely monitoring the economy due to the high inflation experienced in the aftermath of COVID-19. To combat inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 11 times since April 2022. Although inflation has declined from its 2022 peak, it remains a concern in certain...
With Hurricane Helene wreaking havoc upon beautiful Western North Carolina, many of the mountain roads were left completely destroyed or washed away and at the very least, impassable. Making rendering aid to those in need in the aftermath of the absolutely devastating tropical cyclone nearly impossible. And to date, the death toll of the horrible hurricane that struck between Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 through Sunday, September 29th, 2024 stands at 227. However, that number would be even...
A Federal Housing Administration mortgage loan is designed for first-time homebuyers who may need less stringent requirements to qualify, and is often available with down payments as low as 3.5%. However, these loans usually require an additional property inspection and can be seen by sellers as less competitive when compared with conventional loans or cash offers. So higher frequencies of FHA loans may indicate there is less competition in a given market. And these homeowners may also be more...
Competitive housing markets, overcrowding, and a lack of community connection are just some of the reasons why remote workers are leaving large metro areas for a better quality of life in small towns across the U.S. Many of these rural communities are stepping up to attract digital nomads, offering a blend of lower-cost living, accessible amenities, award-winning school systems, and small-town charm. Remote workers say that moving to a rural community comes with a unique set of considerations....
Work constitutes a substantial part of most of the global population's daily lives, influencing both routines and mental health. While fulfilling work can bolster mental health, data consistently shows that negative work environments—marked by discrimination, inequality, and excessive workloads, among other issues—pose a significant risk to workers' mental well-being, Charlie Health reports. According to a 2023 survey, one in three U.S. employees say their job has negatively impacted their men...
On September 29, 2024, a capacity crowd in the Davis Theater in Montgomery attended the showing of Beyond a War, a documentary film about the personal stories of Dr. Jack Hawkins, Chancellor of Troy University, and Dr. Le Cong Co, President of Duy Tan University in Vietnam. More than 50 years ago, Dr. Hawkins and Dr. Le Conog Co were on opposite sides of the Vietnam War. Dr. Hawkins served as a platoon leader in the U.S. Marine Corps, and Dr. Le Cong Co fought against American forces as a...
Korean War Veteran: Sergeant John Robert Miller: Age 91 Sergeant John Robert Miller served three years in the U.S. Army including combat in the Korean War. His Military Occupational Specialty was Supply Sergeant. He received the following medals, awards, citations and badges: Korean Service Medal with three Battle Stars, U.N. Badge and Army Infantry Badge. He was recommended for the Bronze Star for Valor. Sergeant Miller was born December 18, 1932 to his parents, at Waynesboro, PA, where he...
Sergeant Major J. R. Jimenez: Age 63 Sergeant Major (Sgt Maj) J. R. Jimenez served 22 years in the U. S. Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Field Artillery. Marines in this field have different areas of responsibility and expertise. Field Artillery includes the following duties: firing battery, weapons systems, field artillery operations which involves moving, operating, and maintaining equipment that requires targets and observation and liaison which includes checking...
LtCol Donald Dean Lehman: Age 77 LtCol Donald Lehman served 23 years in the U.S. Marine Corps with three years on active duty and 20 years on duty. His military occupational specialties (MOS) were: 1302, Combat Engineer Officer, 0802, Artillery Officer and 0202, Intelligence. He received the following medals, decorations, awards, and citations: Navy Achievement medal with combat “V”, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Selected Marine Corps Res...
