Opinion & Policy
Confirming Trump’s nominees
Monthly column by Sen. Tommy Tuberville It’s the start of a new era in Washington. 77 million Americans sent a clear message on November 5 – they want President Trump back in the White House, and they want his America First agenda implemented. This agenda includes a secure border, booming economy, strong military,…
Read MoreRobert E. Lee Holiday, Monday, January 20
Dear Editor: As Alabamians celebrate Robert E. Lee Holiday, President-elect Donald Trump has promised to return General Lee’s name to Fort Lee in Virginia. Fort Lee is on the battlefields where Lee’s Confederate soldiers fought for freedom from Wall Street’s oppressive 200% tax on steel plows used by Southern farmers. President Biden desecrated history by changing…
Read MoreAG Marshall issues statement on line-of-duty death of Irondale Police Lt. Mark Meadows
Special to the News On Monday Attorney General Steve Marshall released the following statement concerning the line-of-duty death of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows: “Tonight, my heart goes out to the family of Lieutenant Mark Meadows of Irondale Police Department, his colleagues and the entire Irondale community. Monday morning, Lieutenant Meadows was setting up…
Read MoreGov. Ivey offers statement following passing of her security detail member Justin Williams
Justin Williams Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday shared the tragic news that a member of her security detail, Justin Williams, passed away at the age of 42 after his courageous battle against cancer. The governor issued the following statement: “Today, we lost a member of our team, Justin Williams.…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Katie Britt memorializes Alabamians killed in Louisiana terrorist attack
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) released a statement January 2 honoring the memory of Drew Dauphin and Kareem Badawi, who were killed in the recent New Orleans terrorist attack: “As our nation continues to mourn following the terrorist attack in New Orleans, we now know this act of evil…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Britt certifies Trump’s presidential win
Special to the News On Monday, January 6, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) released the following statement after taking part in Congress’ certification of electoral votes for President-elect Donald Trump. “I was proud to participate in certifying the election of our nation’s forty-seventh president, Donald J. Trump. His resounding, historic victory in November was a…
Read MoreRep. Rogers announces staff changes
Special to the News Last Friday, January 3, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), announced Haley Wilson has been promoted to chief of staff. Wilson is a native of Montgomery, a University of Alabama graduate, a previous Rogers office intern, and joined Rep. Rogers office staff in 2012. She will be replacing Christopher Brinson, who served in the Rogers office…
Read MoreAlabama public safety should be Gov. Kay Ivey’s top legislative priority for 2025
As we move into 2025, Gov. Kay Ivey will have the last two years of her long tenure as the state’s top executive. The governor has taken on tough issues during her tenure in office, but has maintained her popularity. Actually she has ranked annually as one of the most popular governors in the…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Britt releases statement on President Jimmy Carter’s death
Special to the News U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) released the following statement following the death of former President Jimmy Carter at age 100: “From his time tending to his family farm in our neighboring Georgia to being leader of the free world, President Jimmy Carter lived a life deeply rooted in faith and…
Read MoreGod’s blessings: The best is yet to come
Letter to the Editor: The angels proclaimed Good News and great joy to all the people at the birth of our Savior. As His people we, too, must take every opportunity to give glory to God for all His blessings! We saw God revealing Himself in mighty ways at the musical presentation at Equality…
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