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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 […]
The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control on Wednesday approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play “Best Practices” recommended guidelines and reaffirmed plans to start fall sports on time. The action occurred at the association’s annual summer meeting in Montgomery. Under the approved plans, fall sports teams now have the option to begin […]
Troublingly high numbers of hospitalizations from the coronavirus continue to mount across Alabama as many school systems delay their start dates or have chosen virtual instruction for the first weeks of the new school year. According to the Alabama coronavirus database BamaTracker, the state’s hospitals have admitted an average of 165 COVID-19 cases per day […]
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 […]
MONTGOMERY — Prominent officials from Alabama’s public and private sectors, including Governor Kay Ivey, joined together at the Capitol steps on Wednesday to publicize the new “Sweet Grown Alabama” brand that is meant to promote products grown and made in the Yellowhammer State. The Sweet Grown Alabama website features a database of Alabama products and […]
A non-profit group is currently running a television advertisement in Alabama urging U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) to support small businesses and local jobs. “One Nation,” a 501(c)(4) organization with ties to Alabama native and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), began running a TV ad in the Yellowhammer State on Tuesday. Entitled, “Delay,” the […]
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 […]
The United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit on Tuesday upheld Alabama’s photo voter identification law, which was originally enacted in 2011. In a lengthy opinion written by Judge Lisa Branch and joined by Senior Judge Ed Carnes, the circuit court upheld a full summary judgment previously granted for the State of Alabama […]
Everyone needs hope, especially now. The best and only way to truly find it is through God’s word. Carol Bevil found that out on her own journey. She decided to write a book based on the scriptures that have given her strength and hope over her life. A trainer, coach, author, and mom, Carol has […]
Last week’s decision by state officials to institute a statewide mask mandate continues to be a topic of contention across the state and has drawn the objections of lawmakers, even as the Alabama legislature is out of session for 2020. The latest is State Rep. Will Dismukes (R-Prattville), who questioned the mandate’s implementation given state […]
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) on Tuesday praised a new President Donald Trump effort to prevent illegal immigrants from being counted when the 435 U.S. House Representatives are redistributed after the 2020 Census. Every 10 years, after the Census is conducted, the executive branch uses the new population counts […]
A Birmingham native has invented a new card game based on the legendary quotability of President Donald J. Trump. The game, “Two Trumps and a Lie,” was created by Seth Griffin, chief creative officer for Magic City-based Telegraph Creative. In summary, each card has three quotes on it: two real things Trump has said and […]
The state of Alabama’s move to mandate mask and facial coverings being worn in public places at the direction of Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris continues to be a hot-button topic in political circles across the state. Last week, Ivey described the mandate as “an effort to inform people and […]
The important dates for the special election to replace recently deceased State Rep. Ron Johnson (R-Sylacauga), who represented Alabama House District 33, were announced by Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday. The deadline to qualify with the two major political parties is Tuesday, August 4. The initial party primary will be held on October 6, and […]
Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) on Monday announced plans to add a new Innovation Factory Hub in Huntsville, which is already the Fortune 500 company’s second-largest single location. This marks the latest expansion of SAIC’s Innovation Factory nationwide network where the Department of Defense (DOD) and other federal government agencies can evaluate new technologies […]
ALDI, a discount grocery chain with over 2,000 stores in the United States, announced Tuesday plans to build its Gulf Coast regional headquarters and distribution center in Loxley, Alabama. The new building will be 564,000 square feet and constitutes a $100 million investment for the company. ALDI says the regional HQ will bring 200 jobs […]
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 […]
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that she is spending $170 million to enhance the coronavirus readiness of Alabama’s public schools. The funds come from the $1.9 billion Alabama received as part of the federal government’s CARES Act that was passed in an effort to stave off the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. According to […]
'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 […]
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has given any voter wary of catching COVID-19 while voting the opportunity to vote absentee in this November’s general election. The Secretary of State is allowed during declared states of emergency to issue guidance to the state’s voters that addresses the change in circumstances caused by the emergency. “Amid […]
More than half a century ago today, Alabama powered humans to the surface of the moon for the first time in world history. Monday marks the 51st anniversary of Apollo 11 touching down on the lunar surface. The Lunar Module “Eagle” touched down on the moon at 2:17 p.m. CT on July 20, 1969. NASA […]
Mobile-based Volkert Engineering on Monday announced that George Talbot will serve as the company’s director of Governmental & External Affairs for the Gulf East region. In that role, Talbot will be responsible for developing and managing business relationships, according to a release. He comes to Volkert from the City of Mobile, where he has served […]
A candlelight vigil will honor U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia and the Rev. C.T. Vivian at 6 p.m. Monday, July 20, in Kelly Ingram Park in downtown Birmingham. The city of Birmingham is hosting the event. Vivian, a key lieutenant of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. who pushed for voting rights for Blacks in Selma, […]
The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) has announced the hire of Michelle Hopson, who will serve as the organization’s director of finance. According to a release, Hopson will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations and reporting for BCA in this role. She reportedly joins BCA with 24 years of accounting experience spanning the governmental, […]