Ivey orders flags flown at half staff in remembrance of those killed in Kabul
Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered that all flags be flown at half staff to honor those killed in Afghanistan on Thursday.
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U.S. sets new record for number of coronavirus cases Thursday
More than 3.3 million Americans are currently dealing with active coronavirus infections.
America celebrates Independence Day
The United States celebrates its independence from Great Britain every year on July 4.
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
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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
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
Independence Day is tomorrow
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday is the Fourth of July. This day every year is a celebration of America. The Fourth is a holiday celebration complete with fireworks, barbecue, family, patriotic music, and fun in the backyard, the beach, or at the lake. The day celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence … Continued
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Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) This week, we celebrate the birth of our nation. In addition to spending time with family and friends, I hope you also took time to reflect on exactly what it is that we celebrate on the Fourth of July. In 1776, some very brave men put their signatures on a piece … Continued
Sessions Says After Brexit Vote: Now its America’s Turn
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday June 24, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) applauded voters in Great Britain for voting in a Thursday referendum to leave the troubled European Union (EU) and said that the American people will get to vote similarly against globalism when they vote in November. Senator Sessions is one of … Continued