Tuesday, the Alabama chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Alabama, called for corrective action after Mobile Police officers posted on social media a “homeless quilt” that ridiculed homeless people. CAIR-Alabama said that action was needed to insure no member of the department engages in similar activity in the future. The Facebook post showed two … Continued
Today is Christmas day. A number of Alabama leaders have expressed Christmas messages to the people of the state, asking us to reflect on the reason for today’s celebrations. “As we gather with family and friends this year to celebrate, I pray that we do not forget the reason behind this special holiday: the birth … Continued
Thursday, the Alabama Republican Party named their headquarters in Hoover after former party Chairman and former State Senator Bill Armistead. Armistead purchased the commercial building in Hoover during his tenure as party Chairman from 2011 to 2015. The headquarters, located at 3505 Lorna Road in Hoover, was dedicated in honor of former ALGOP Chairman Bill … Continued
Thursday, Former Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) and Congressional candidate State Representative Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) both praised new rules for the Veterans Administration protecting Bibles in VA hospitals and allowing Christmas decorations. “I am very happy to see that President Trump and Vice President Pence are moving to restore the right of military veterans to … Continued
On Monday, Alabama’s official Christmas Tree will be delivered to the state Capitol. This year’s tree is an Eastern Red Cedar and will come from Mr. and Mrs. Ray Allen’s Farm in Bullock County. The tree will be displayed on the front steps of the state Capitol building. After its delivery Monday, the tree will … Continued
The holiday gathering season is upon us, and with that brings the inevitable confrontations and arguments and snippy, under-your-breath comments with the annoying family members that you purposely avoid for the rest of the year. No such luck starting now though. All across Alabama, we will be tucked up tight at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner … Continued