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Victory over a major European power was a significant and emotional victory for the Mexicans, and it offered ample cause and opportunity for celebration.
May 5, 2022

Today is Halloween

Halloween falls on October 31 each year. Children dress in costumes and will go door-to-door asking for free candy and many adults will go to parties. Be aware that many children could be walking up and down neighborhood streets tonight so drive slowly. Since Halloween falls on a Thursday, which is a school night, some … Continued
October 31, 2019

Alabama business recruitment team explores potential projects at Paris Air Show

Alabama’s business recruitment team wrapped up its efforts at the 2019 Paris Air Show Thursday, after approximately 20 appointments with high-ranking aerospace executives, along with many informal encounters with industry officials. The Alabama aerospace recruitment effort spent over three days in Paris’ Le Bourget airfield and reportedly uncovered seven potential projects. The team also advanced … Continued
June 24, 2019

Today is the 75th anniversary of D-Day

Today, June 6, is the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in which 155,000 allied troops invaded 50 miles of heavily defended beach to free Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. During the day today, take a moment to pause to remember the sacrifices of those brave men that day. The invasion of … Continued
June 6, 2019

Tomorrow is Pearl Harbor Day

Pearl Harbor is an important U.S. Navy base in Hawaii; however, on Dec. 7, 1941, war erupted on this idyllic island when the Japanese Imperial Navy attacked and destroyed most of the U.S. Pacific Fleet based there. Thousands of American soldiers and sailors were killed on that day. Japan had not declared war on the … Continued
December 6, 2018

Today is Halloween

Children will dress in costumes and will go door-to-door asking for free candy and many adults will go to parties. Be aware that many children could be walking up and down neighborhood streets tonight so drive slowly. This is a very American holiday and is not exactly something that the colonists brought with them from … Continued
October 31, 2018

An Independence Day wish

A friend asked her Facebook followers this question on Independence Day: “On this beautiful 4th of July, I am just wondering what freedom means to you?” It’s a great question, and one well worth thinking about. One person wrote: “The right to think for myself is one thing.” Another quoted Nelson Mandela: “For to be … Continued
July 4, 2018

Tomorrow is Halloween

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 31, 2017, is Halloween.  Children will dress in costumes and will go door to door asking for free candy and many adults will go on parties.  This is a very American holiday and is not exactly something that the colonists brought with them from Europe. Halloween … Continued
October 30, 2017

A translation of US Rep. Bradley Byrne’s “five priorities” column

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter I read an interesting guest column on Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, one written by US Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Mobile). Titled “Five things to watch in 2017,” it listed the five top priorities of the Republicans once so-called Republican Donald Trump is inaugurated as President on Jan. 20. Byrne was … Continued
January 5, 2017