Posts by Chris Simmons — Page 4
As reported by WKRG News, Hollywood is continuing their use of Alabama venues as they film a new supernatural thriller in Gulf Shores. The movie, which is named “Mary,” will feature Owen Teague, who played Patrick Hockstetter in the recent horror film “It.” The new film’s plot will center around supernatural forces that take place […]
As reported by ABC 33/40 News, former Alabama standout, Trent Richardson, is attempting to salvage his football career by joining the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League. In his time at Alabama, Richardson helped lead the Tide to two National Championships. And many viewed him as a hard-nosed player who could separate from the […]
Amidst the whirlwind created by national anthem protests in the NFL, Rep. Mo Brooks is suggesting a tactic he thinks will help curb the league’s policy of tolerance. “I believe we ought to terminate all federal government support of the NFL,” Brooks told Breitbart News. “That would include the termination of any and all advertising […]
As many pundits noted before last night’s election, Luther Strange needed a large turnout to win the runoff vote against Roy Moore in the Republican primary. Despite visits from President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, that didn’t happen and Roy Moore’s core base of ardent supporters more than carried the day. While today’s news […]
As reported by CBS Sports, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has charged four collegiate basketball coaches with fraud and corruption. Those charged are Arizona’s Emanual “Book” Richardson, Auburn’s Chuck Person, Oklahoma States’s Lamont Evans, and USC’s Tony Bland. Arrested on Monday, the core of Person’s legal trouble revolves […]
In what’s shaping up to be a highly contested run-off between Sen. Luther Strange and Roy Moore, Vice President Mike Pence has been hard at work to help “send Big Luther back to Washington.” Not terribly long after Vice President Pence thanked American astronauts aboard the International Space Station, he touched down in Birmingham […]
You’ve put in a long work week, You’re celebrating the arrival of good news, or maybe you’re just in the mood for a little libation. Whatever the case may be, one of the worst things that could happen right as you’re about to enjoy your favorite wine is to discover that your corkscrew has up […]
Over the weekend the controversial practice of kneeling during the national anthem, that has been linked to NFL viewer decline, struck again. This time it wasn’t just one or two players, it was entire teams. This includes the Baltimore Ravens and Alabama native and former Crimson Tide standout, C.J. Mosley. As the Facebook photo above […]
As reported by Axios, U.S. geographical economic inequality appears to be growing. This means that as time passes, new jobs are beginning to consolidate around the nations most elite zip codes. As a result, out of every four new jobs, only one is left available for the bottom 60% of zip codes. How did Alabama […]
On the heels of President Trump’s Huntsville rally for Sen. Luther Strange, Steve Bannon, former CEO of Trump’s campaign and former top strategist in the White House, announces that he will come to Alabama in support of Roy Moore. Since President Trump took America by storm in 2015, Bannon was a driving force behind much […]
As reported by Local 15 News, Lee County Schools have banned student-led prayer before football games. Until this point, students had been allowed to lead prayer by use of the school public address system. However, due to a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) complaining of prayer at Smith’s High School season-opening game, […]
As reported by ABC 33/40, the Alabama Board of Funeral Service is warning Alabama residents to stay vigilant for potential funeral service scams. Due to reports received by the Board, officials believe some grieving families have been solicited for money by individuals posing as funeral home employees. As part of the scam, families are instructed […]
As reported by WKRG News, in recent weeks the Springhill area in the city of Mobile has had over 30 cats and dogs disappear. City officials have had their suspicions about what was to blame, and the recent capture of a neighborhood coyote almost confirms those suspicions. Sally Partridge, a resident who owns a missing […]
As reported by WHNT News, yesterday afternoon Huntsville police received a call indicating there was an active shooter emergency at the Williams School in Huntsville. Police responded to the scene, cleared the building, but found no shooter. As to be expected, parents and loved ones gathered in fear that their children would be the victims […]
On the heels of a federal court injunction that blocked Texas from banning sanctuary cities, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Alabama has signed onto a multi-state amicus brief which opposes the court injunction. Since the federal ruling was against Texas and not the other states attached to the brief, one of the most impactful […]
As reported by ABC 33/40, Blount County is using the latest technology in hopes that they can make the job of Alabama first responders as safe as possible. With that end in mind, they’ve purchased a state-of-the-art drone they intend to deploy in emergency situations. The $24,000 drone is the only one of its kind […]
Yesterday, former state Senator, Tom Butler, made public his intent to reclaim the state Senate seat he held from 1994-2010. “Being a public servant is my calling. I am ready to go back to work for District 2,” said Butler. Before his tenure as Senator, Butler served in the Alabama House for 12 years. Butler’s […]
Are you a Bluegrass fan? If so, mark your calendars for September 30th, because you don’t want to miss the 17th annual Titus Bluegrass Festival! Located in Elmore County, the Titus Community Center will be turned into the Mecca of all things bluegrass. This family-friendly event will feature live bluegrass music, crafts, and even Champ’s […]
As reported by WKRG News, State Representative David Sessions has announced his intent to run for Alabama State Senate. Earlier today, Sessions, who is a Representative for District 105, made public that he will seek the District 35 State Senate seat vacated by Bill Hightower. In his current capacity, Sessions serves as Chairman of the […]
While we’re just getting started with the 2017 season, it’s never too early to start planning your schedules for next year. And with the release of the 2018 Alabama football schedule, now you can do just that. It’s unclear what the strength of each team will be at the beginning of next season, however, from […]
Earlier today, Senator Richard Shelby reported that the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded the University of Alabama in Huntsville $20 million over five years. As part of the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program, UAH seeks to develop technologies for applications ranging from aerospace and manufacturing to food safety, based on low-temperature plasmas. […]
As the college football season enters its fourth week and with schedule intensity heating up, emotions are starting to run high. A great example of this came Saturday night after Vanderbilt’s win over No.18 Kansas State, a game that allowed the Commodores’ improve their record to 3-0. Shortly after their 14-7 home win, Vanderbilt defensive […]
As we reported earlier this week, the Strange for Senate campaign has released information regarding tickets for President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Huntsville on Friday, September 22. Related: President Trump Coming To Alabama In Support of Luther Strange If you’re interested in obtaining tickets to the event, visit this link. President Trump’s arrival comes […]
As reported by the Meridian Star, an Alabama man was struck and killed by a vehicle in the early hours of Sunday morning. Eric James Herlong, 38, was killed around 3 a.m. Sunday morning near highway marker 39, which is approximately two miles west of Epes, Alabama. Police indicate that Herlong was the victim of […]

