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Richard Shelby: Alabama’s greatest U.S. Senator

Our iconic senior United States Senator, Richard Shelby, turns 88 this week.
May 4, 2022

State Sen. Randy Price is recuperating from COVID-19

State Sen. Randy Price, R-Opelika, had his 63rd birthday Monday — a birthday that many feared he would not live to see, due to a truly epic battle with COVID-19. Price is now out of the hospital and getting rehab at a facility in Valley, Alabama, and may get to return home soon. “Happy Birthday … Continued
August 25, 2020

Gov. Ivey: This is our time, Alabama

In a few days, America will celebrate her 244th birthday. Traditionally, many towns and cities around the country light up the night with fireworks and music festivals. In 1776, John Adams predicted that Independence Day would be “celebrated by succeeding generations” with “pomp and circumstance…bonfires and illuminations.” However, largely because of COVID-19, this year’s observance … Continued
July 2, 2020

Our sacred honor

This weekend America will celebrate its 244th birthday. Unfortunately, we do so in a time of a pandemic, a struggling economy, and violent protests.  But, it’s still our birthday, and we should both commemorate and celebrate it. We usually do a good job in our celebration, although this year will be different since social distancing … Continued
June 30, 2020

Today is Presidents’ Day

Today is George Washington’s Birthday. For a long time, the third Monday in February was a day to simply remember the first President of the United States. In 1971, it was rebranded as President’s Day honoring all of the Presidents. It is a state and federal holiday. Most banks and government offices will be closed. … Continued
February 18, 2019