Richard Shelby: Alabama’s greatest U.S. Senator
Our iconic senior United States Senator, Richard Shelby, turns 88 this week.
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See recent postsGod save the Queen! Happy Birthday, Aretha
Remembering Aretha requires focusing on more than just the appeal of her music; it is also about her as a person.
Alabama Rep. Will Dismukes is seeking re-election
Dismukes, who faces a felony theft charge and other controversies, had said he wasn't seeking re-election.
Rep. Will Dismukes indicted on felony theft charge
Dismukes said he will not resign, but if convicted, he would be automatically removed from office.
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See recent postsIn Alabama, why is cruelty always the choice?
"Time and again, instead of understanding, Alabama reaches for cruelty in an effort to chase away anyone that's different."
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See recent postsI am 65, and I’m alive
I’m turning 65 tomorrow because I haven’t died.
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
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See recent postsGov. 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
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See recent postsOur 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
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