Posts by Dale Jackson — Page 111
7. Space and Rocket Center faces possibly closing Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville has announced that $1.5 million is needed to keep their doors open, otherwise, they’ll have to close permanently. The organization has said they’ve lost two-thirds of their revenue. The Center is asking for public […]
For close to two weeks, Alabama has been under the tyranny of a mask order implemented by Governor Kay Ivey. I hope everyone is OK. We heard about the horror stories of oxygen levels and pre-existing breathing conditions that make wearing a mask impossible but for some reason don’t put you at risk of worse […]
7. Out of state hospitals want Alabama’s help The coronavirus pandemic is clearly putting a strain on medical facilities across the country, and now David Spillers, CEO of the Huntsville Hospital Healthcare System, has claimed that hospitals in Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and South Alabama have requested to move patients to North Alabama, which he rejected. […]
It is stupid to have a birthday party for anyone that has been dead for a century-plus. It is incredibly stupid to have a birthday party for a long-dead Confederate general and former Ku Klux Klan leader. It is indescribably stupid for a state representative to participate in such an event, but here we are […]
7. Cruz: Democrats are keeping schools closed to hurt Trump U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) appeared on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” and accused Democrats of trying to keep businesses and schools closed as a way to hurt President Donald Trump in the upcoming election, which is now less than 100 days away. Cruz said […]
Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Alabama Democratic Executive Committee member Lisa Handback take you through this week’s biggest political stories, including: — How can we demand schools be closed but football happen for high schoolers? — How big were two recent court rulings (Voter ID and illegal aliens can’t be counted for representation) […]
7. Another abortion clinic for Alabama The new Planned Parenthood clinic has opened in downtown Birmingham. The clinic plans to offer abortions at the facility, but there isn’t an exact date on when those services will be offered. The previous Birmingham facility has been in an area that regularly attracts protesting, and vice president of […]
7. Mail-in voting could face issues in November As the U.S. Postal Service has recently made budget cuts, American Postal Workers Union president Mark Dimondstein has said that mail slowing down makes it more difficult for postal workers to do their job, but it also affects the delivery of mail-in ballots. The USPS advised that […]
Fundraisers in Huntsville are looking to put together the money for a “Black Lives Matter” mural in the city and seeking city approval to put it in the street, which has been done in other cities. According to the individuals working on the mural, “The response was positive and [Mayor Tommy Battle] actually referred me […]
7. Police officer suspended over rap video Jon Newland, a Homewood police officer, was recently suspended and demoted from corporal to officer over a video he posted of himself on May 16 where he references a chokehold. Newland’s suspension was only for three days over the video where he says “my ways are a blaze […]
7. Officers won’t be awarded anymore Despite previous reports, Madison police officers won’t be awarded for their actions during the October 27 encounter with Dana Fletcher in the Planet Fitness parking lot. Madison Mayor Paul Finley said the decision was “ill-advised and ill-timed, and I apologize to our community.” The private ceremony to honor the […]
'What about all those people that have recovered?': Here's what that is about, and you won't like it
Every single day I wake up and I head to my computer to look at the latest COVID-19 data from the Alabama Department of Public Health website. I then compile a little list of numbers and daily changes to see how our state is doing. I then post it on social media and provide a […]
7. Madison officers to be awarded but not right now On Tuesday, officers with the Madison Police Department that were involved with responding to the Dana Fletcher call in the Planet Fitness parking lot in 2019 were going to be given a Medal of Honor at a private ceremony, but that has been changed because […]
Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Alabama Democratic Executive Committee member Lisa Handback take you through this week’s biggest political stories, including: — Will Governor Kay Ivey’s mask order have an impact, or are we heading towards another lockdown? — Does former Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville’s big win on Tuesday pretty much signal […]
7. Georgia isn’t allowed to require masks While the statewide mask mandate has gone into effect across Alabama, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is banning any counties or cities from making any kind of mask requirements. Kemp has previously said that mask mandates are “a bridge too far.” Georgia is still encouraging citizens to wear masks, […]
Maybe it was inevitable, but as much as we didn’t want it, Governor Kay Ivey has put in place a modified “Safer-at-Home” order that requires you to wear masks as of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. A lot of rage followed this decision, but there seems to be some logical reasons for her decision. Lt. Governor […]
7. Low rent in Alabama isn’t low enough The annual “Out of Reach” report released by the National Law Income Housing Coalition suggests that even though Alabama has one of the lowest rent costs in the country, it’s still too high and unaffordable for minimum wage workers. The report says that most minimum wage workers […]
7. Curbside alcohol sales extended The emergency order that authorizes to-go and curbside alcohol sales throughout Alabama has been extended by the Alabama ABC Board until September 15; the original order was supposed to expire Wednesday. The order was originally put in place when bars and restaurants were forced to close at the beginning of […]
It seems pretty clear to anyone paying attention that the upcoming school year is in great jeopardy. The city of Selma school system is ready to push their dates back, and social media pages are filled with comments about how any school system that operates is engaging in “human sacrifice.” The Alabama Education Association is […]
7. New York has issued another health order that involves Alabama If you’re planning on traveling to New York from a state with a high coronavirus infection rate, you’ll be required to fill out a form to provide contact information and travel plans upon your arrival. Otherwise, you could face a $2,000 fine, as announced […]
7. Kids have to go back to school Schools across the country will have to reopen for in-class instruction for the fall semester, according to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, even though some states are still concerned over coronavirus cases. DeVos said “kids cannot afford to not continue learning,” adding that it’s “not a matter of […]
Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Alabama Democratic Executive Committee member Lisa Handback take you through this week’s biggest political stories, including: — Will Governor Kay Ivey consider a statewide mask ordinance as more municipalities adopt ordinances and pressure continues to mount? — Are parents going to feel safe sending their kids to school […]
The sports media and the political media world are gathering to undo college football. Why? I can’t even begin to understand it. But with the Ivy League ending their fall sports and the Big 10 ending non-conference games, with other conferences to follow, it is becoming increasingly clear that the game we all love will […]
7. Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver passes away After being diagnosed with the coronavirus, Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver has died from the virus at 84-years-old, which was confirmed by Mayor Pro-Tem Bobby Cook. Driver had been hospitalized since last week, and his daughter said earlier that he hadn’t been allowed visitors. The Clanton Fire […]