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Remembering the stories of our heroes

For Americans from coast to coast, Independence Day is a celebration of our nation’s birthday with friends and family. The day also offers an opportunity for reflection. In Washington, President Trump held a “Salute to America” celebration on the National Mall in honor of our troops. The patriotic spectacle, featuring military bands, aircraft flyovers and … Continued

July 9, 2019

This 4th of July, remember what it means to be an American

This week, our nation celebrates its 243rd birthday. Most of us will spend the day celebrating with family and friends, barbecuing and watching fireworks. But between the fireworks and cheeseburgers, it is important that we take a moment to think about what it means to be an American and pause to remember those who have … Continued

July 2, 2019

Gov. Kay Ivey celebrates inauguration with event in Gulf Shores

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey celebrated her inauguration Saturday with a beachside celebration at the new Gulf State Park Lodge and convention center. “It just means the world to me that folks throughout Alabama would come to celebrate with me this night,” said Governor Kay Ivey. Ivey said that she held the Gulf Coast inaugural event … Continued

January 14, 2019

Today is Labor Day

Today, Monday, September 3, 2018, is a Federal, State of Alabama and banking holiday. Most schools and many businesses will be closed. The first Monday of September is historically considered to be the last weekend of summer, thus the day is reserved as a holiday for the working people who keep our economy functioning. The … Continued

September 3, 2018

Tomorrow is the Fourth of July

Wednesday is the Fourth of July. This is the day that Americans celebrate our independence from Great Britain. July 4, 1776 is not the day that the Revolutionary War began……that was 15 months earlier on the battlefields of Lexington and Concord, when farmers in rural Massachusetts chose to stand and fight rather than obey what … Continued

July 3, 2018

Alabamians celebrate Labor Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today, Monday, September 4, 2017, is a Federal, State of Alabama and banking holiday. The first Monday of September is historically considered to be the last weekend of summer, thus the day is reserved as a holiday for the working people who keep our economy functioning. The first Labor Day was … Continued

September 4, 2017

Independence Day, 241 years ago

 By Jim Zeigler,Alabama State Auditor, and Pat Boone, Entertainer  Many of us Alabamians are enjoying a long Independence Day holiday. For State employees and others who are off work Monday, it is a four-day weekend.  My family, like many of yours, will enjoy barbecue, the lake (or beach), fireworks, and the gathering of family and … Continued

July 4, 2017

Honoring service to our country

By Rep. Bradley Byrne U.S. House of Representatives On July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and officially adopted the Declaration of Independence. Signing this document was no easy task for the 56 signers. By lending their name to it, they were risking their personal safety, as well as that of their families. … Continued

July 3, 2017

Alabama Congressional Delegation Reflects on Anniversary of Nation’s Birth

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Saturday was the Fourth of July, and many members of Congress, including most of the Alabama Delegation in the US House of Representatives, took the time to post messages to their constituents and followers on social media. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) wrote: “I love America because it truly is a … Continued

July 6, 2015