The Halifax Resolves: the first step toward independence
Adopted 250 years ago, North Carolina’s bold move shifted the Revolution from protest to policy and helped clear the path to the Declaration.
North Carolina
Gov. Ivey deploys Alabama National Guard to North Carolina
The 13-person team consists of 11 Airmen from around the state who serve as Alabama’s Fatality Search and Recovery Team.
October 1, 2024
Both presidential campaigns prepare for a long fight
Trump has made accusations of voter fraud, but has produced no credible evidence for this charge.
Aderholt praises Trump for his “hard stances on trade”
"The simple fact of the matter is that China needs to be held accountable for their actions on the world stage, and I believe President Trump has done a great job in doing this," Aderholt said.
Neither the Tide nor the Tigers have an opening day opponent
Both the University of Alabama and Auburn University college football teams are currently searching for new season-opening opponents. College football fans look forward to the opening day of the season each year and mark the dates on their calendar for months. At this moment, neither Alabama nor Auburn have a Sept. 5 opponent, as both … Continued
Lathan comments on cancellation of Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention in Jacksonville has been canceled because of the coronavirus crisis. President Donald Trump said that it wasn’t the right time to hold the convention due to the coronavirus. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued a statement on the cancellation of the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. “We understand and … Continued
Andrew Sorrell elected chairman of Alabama Trump delegation
The Alabama Colbert County Republican Executive Committee announced State Rep. Andrew Sorrell, R-Muscle Shoals, has been elected as the chair of the Alabama Trump delegation going to the 2020 Republican National Convention in August. “To be elected as the 2020 Alabama Trump Delegation Chairman is a great honor,” Sorrell said. “I have big shoes to … Continued
NASCAR to be first major pro sports league to resume play
Thursday, NASCAR announced that it will resume racing this month but with no fans in the stands. They are the first of the major sports leagues to resume competition following the economic shutdown that closed everything from billion-dollar pro sports leagues to 5-year-olds playing T-ball with their friends. Seven weeks have passed since the NBA … Continued
Trump in tight race with Democratic rivals in battleground states
Monday, the New York Times and Siena College released battleground state polls that show President Donald J. Trump in a tight race against all three top Democrats in six key battleground states. Those states are Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. If the race were today, Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, has a lead … Continued
Alabama, Mississippi the only Deep South states without laws against female genital mutilation
EndFGMToday, an issue advocacy group, said Tuesday that it’s time for Mississippi and Alabama to join the other 35 other states to protect women and girls from female genital mutilation, which they said happens right here in the U.S. Only 15 states in the nation have not yet enacted their own anti-female genital mutilation legislation. … Continued