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Alabama Republicans react to Trump accepting GOP nomination for a second term

President Donald Trump gave a speech at the White House Thursday, accepting the Republican nomination for president of the United States. Alabama Republican Party Chair Terry Lathan was one of the people to receive an invitation to view the event live on the White House grounds. “To be there in person, to be invited to … Continued
August 28, 2020

Pence accepts nomination for Vice President

Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for a second term as vice president and President Donald Trump’s running mate during the Republican National Convention, which this year is largely being held as a made-for-TV virtual event due to COVID-19. During his speech, Pence attacked Democratic presidential nominee, former Vice President … Continued
August 27, 2020

Alabama Republicans have role in Republican National Convention

Day one of the Republican National Convention was held Monday in Charlotte, albeit with a far smaller delegate presence than what was originally planned. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued a statement at the close of day one of the Republican National Convention. “What an incredible day to be an American and an Alabamian!” … Continued
August 25, 2020

Alabama Republicans react to Biden’s nomination

The virtual Democratic National Convention ended Thursday with former Vice President Joe Biden formally accepting the Democratic nomination to be the 46th president of the United States. Alabama Republicans responded with their reasoning on why they believe Americans should not vote for Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris. “We’ve heard how Joe Biden won’t … Continued
August 21, 2020

Alabama high school football is back

Alabama high school athletes take to the field Thursday to open the 2020 high school football season, despite coronavirus fears. The season opens on Thursday with 22 games, followed by 122 on Friday and four games on Saturday. There was speculation early on that the global pandemic would halt high school football. Arizona has delayed … Continued
August 20, 2020

Alabama high school football to open on schedule with social distancing

The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced Thursday that high school football and other fall sports will be played on schedule — but with modifications to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “We’re looking forward to starting football practice on Aug. 3,” AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese told reporters. “I’ve asked all of our schools … Continued
July 27, 2020

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
July 24, 2020

2020 college football season is on the brink

The NCAA Board of Governors will be meeting Friday in an ad-hoc session to discuss the fate of NCAA-sponsored championships for fall Sports. Canceling the championships for fall sports is the only item on the agenda. The NCAA really has no power over football bowls and the postseason of Division One Football Bowl Subdivision teams … Continued
July 23, 2020

Tuberville says almost 80 percent of Jones’s funding is from out of state

Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville’s campaign for U.S. Senate slammed incumbent Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, for receiving the majority of his campaign donations from outside of Alabama. Tuberville’s campaign said Jones’s most recent Federal Election Commission filing shows that Jones raised more money from supporters in California than from Alabamians. In addition, 79 percent … Continued
July 20, 2020