Mobile native Gen. Lloyd Austin confirmed as defense secretary
Retired four-star general Lloyd Austin on Friday became the first Black person to be confirmed as secretary of defense.
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Report: Lottery could help pay for college for thousands
A report recommends legislators put an estimated $280 million in annual revenues from a state lottery toward education.
UAB expert warns court in elections suit of possible COVID-19 spike in fall
A renowned Birmingham infectious disease physician believes Alabama needs to take precautions as elections near, and warned of a likely spike in COVID-19 cases in the fall. Dr. Michael Saag, a professor and associate dean at UAB’s School of Medicine and a leading HIV/Aid researcher and expert on infectious diseases, wrote to the Circuit Court … Continued
Mother Angelica Died on Sunday at 92
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter On Sunday, March 27, Foundress of EWTN, Mother Angelica, who was 92, died on Easter Sunday. She founded the Irondale based Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) which broadcasts via cable TV, satellite, and radio across much of the US and in many nations across the globe to 144 countries. … Continued
Bentley’s Conference Call with Obama
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 18, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a statement about a recent phone conference between the Governors who oppose President Obama’s controversial plan to resettle Syrian refugees in the United States and the President who steadfastly defends his unpopular plan. Gov. Bentley said in a statement afterwards, … Continued