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Friday is the anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Nineteen years ago today, 19 terrorists boarded four jetliners, took control of the aircraft, and crashed the planes into the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and into the two main World Trade Center towers in New York City, causing thousands of deaths and changing American history. Passengers fought to retake control of the fourth jetliner and … Continued
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September 11, 2020

McCutcheon endorses Chris Lewis for Congress

Late Thursday night the Chris Lewis for U.S. Congress campaign announced that they were pleased that the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) has endorsed Lewis in the Fifth Congressional District. Lewis is challenging conservative incumbent Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville). Speaker McCutcheon represents House District 25 in Limestone and Madison counties. … Continued
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February 28, 2020

Alabama Bicentennial Commission releases cookbook

Wednesday, September 18 Alabama Governor Kay Ivey was joined by Attorney General Steve Marshall, Secretary of State John Merrill, State Auditor Jim Zeigler, State Treasurer John McMillan, members of both the Alabama Historical Commission and the Alabama Bicentennial Commission and former president and chaplain of the Legislative club, author and cook Danna Standridge for the … Continued
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September 26, 2019

Potential congressional candidate Chris Countryman discusses the issues facing 2nd Congressional District

Former gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman is exploring running for the Democratic nomination for the open Second Congressional District. Countryman agreed to a lengthy interview by the Alabama Political Reporter. APR: Huntsville, Baldwin County, Lee County and Shelby County have really experienced a lot of economic growth, but the Second Congressional District has been largely stagnant … Continued
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August 22, 2019

Roby attends Change of Command ceremony at Fort Rucker

Monday, Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) attended the Change of Command ceremony at Fort Rucker. Major General David J. Francis is the new Commanding General of USAACE and Fort Rucker. Gen. Francis takes over from Major General William Gayler. “This morning, Margaret, George, and I attended the Change of Command ceremony at Fort Rucker,” Congresswoman Roby … Continued
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June 18, 2019

The F-35 versus the F-15x

In July 1972, the F-15 fighter jet flew for the first time.  The F-15 was the American military’s answer to the Soviet block’s mighty Mig-25 and incorporated all the lessons learned in the Vietnam War. The F-15 rapidly replaced the 1950s designed F-4 Phantom as the U.S. Air Force’s dominant air superiority fighter. Also in … Continued
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April 22, 2019

Chris Lewis announces run for U.S. Congress in 5th District

Saturday, Chris Lewis announced that he is running for Congress in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District. Chris Lewis said, “Service before Self….Three words that embody my beliefs. This simple phrase, a guiding principle of leadership; one that should be recited by elected officials daily. These simple words should drive the members of Congress during their daily … Continued
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April 18, 2019

Today is 9/11

Today is the 17th anniversary of 9-11. On that day in 2001, terrorists who were members of the terrorist group, Al Qaeda, under orders from Osama Bin Laden, seized four American airliners filled with passengers by force and flew three of them into the two towers of the World Trade Center in New York City … Continued
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September 11, 2018