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Alabama Policy Institute gambling Alabama News
Alabama Policy Institute releases study on legalizing gambling in Alabama: 'Gambling is a bad bet for Alabama families'

As gambling legislation is expected to be pushed in Alabama’s 2024 legislative session, a policy think-tank issued a new report on legalized gambling on December 14.

The Wright Brothers first powered flight HU98267 Alabama News
120 years ago today: The Wright brothers first flew; Brothers built world’s first flight school in Montgomery

The Wright brothers not only invented the airplane but also developed it through many stages, all without government money or regulation. American inventiveness and entrepreneurship.

Saban Graduation Alabama News
Saban stands with 15 players at UA graduation 50 years after his own graduation

On Saturday, Saban attended graduation with 15 of his football players who are getting degrees from the University of Alabama.

The Return Alabama News
Three Alabama venues recreate ‘The Beatles’ on the eve of 60th anniversary of ‘British invasion’ of American music

Sixty years ago, in 1964, The Beatles from Liverpool, England, led the British invasion of American rock and roll. Popular music has never been quite the same.

Caroleene Dobson ALGOP Alabama News
Conservative commentator CJ Pearson: Caroleene Dobson 'one of strongest' in AL-2 race

The executive director of Teens for Trump, CJ Pearson of Georgia, has given a shout-out to political newcomer Caroleene Dobson.

Huntsville Alabama News
Alabama’s 204th birthday, December 14

On December 14, 1819, Alabama was admitted as the 22nd state in the United States.

Geminids Meteor Shower. Smithsonian Magazine. Alabama News
Largest 2023 meteor shower visible in Alabama peaks December 13-14

The largest meteor shower of the year, the Geminids, is now visible in Alabama nightly.

Jerry Blevins Alabama News
Chief Justice candidate Blevins removed from GOP ballot, leaving Sarah Stewart versus Bryan Taylor

Montgomery attorney Jerry M. Blevins’ name has been removed from the March 5 Republican primary ballot for Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court.

Marks' Mart in Northport Alabama News
Iconic market in Selma and Northport sells Alabama products: Mark’s Mart

Mark’s Mart is hard to describe, sort of a combination of an old-fashioned general store and a farmer’s market of locally-created sauces, spices, meats and assorted local fare.

Unnamed 1 Alabama News
Artificial intelligence sports cartoon series to feature Bama v. Michigan; Sides with the Tide

An internet service named Drslots (Doctor Slots) has opened up a new sports cartoon series using Artificial Intelligence. It must be VERY intelligent because it sides strongly with the Crimson Tide.

George Wallace Jr Book Alabama News
'From Segregation to Salvation': George Wallace, Jr. pens new book about father

George Wallace, Jr. is the namesake of one of the nation’s best-known governors. George Jr. served as Alabama’s State Treasurer and Public Service Commissioner. Now, he has released a book about his famous father that is an in-depth dive into the man and out of the myth.

Zeigler christmas Alabama News
Jim Zeigler: A family Christmas tree farm in Alabama

Many folks think that Christmas trees cannot be grown in Alabama; that it takes the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina. Well, here is my story of growing one of Alabama’s early Christmas tree farms – the Zeigler Christmas Tree Farm outside of Sylacauga.

Pearl Harbor Alabama News
Jim Zeigler: It’s a long way from Alabama to Pearl Harbor

In December 1941, the people of Alabama, and indeed of most of the then-48 states, did not know where Pearl Harbor was. They learned very quickly and have never forgotten.

Isaiah Bond Alabama News
Baldwin County father-son in miracle photo at Iron Bowl

There was CJ Shaw and his father, Chris Shaw, in the miracle photo. The two Alabama fans had a bird’s eye view of the winning play.

Moody Music Building Concert Hall Alabama News
Problem with debate at UA campus – no room for students; ALGOP delivers solution

A problem arose due to the small debate hall. Students will not be allowed to attend. An on-campus presidential debate, but the students have no seats.

Rose Bowl Alabama News
‘Remember the Rose Bowl, we’ll win then’: Words of Alabama’s fight song are meaningful again

Since 1946, these words from “Yea, Alabama,” the fight song of the Alabama Crimson Tide, seemed archaic and had little meaning. 

Kilmeade Alabama News
Fox News’ Kilmeade makes Fairhope appearance to promote book showcasing Alabama’s Booker T. Washington and Theodore Roosevelt

An overflow crowd of Alabama readers came out on December 3 to hear Brian Kilmeade of Fox News introduce his newest book, Teddy and Booker T.: How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality.

Geminid Meteor Shower Alabama News
Geminids meteor showers visible in Alabama — Start on Dec. 4, peak Dec. 13-14

A major annual meteor shower, the Geminids, will be visible in Alabama starting December 4 and will continue through December 17.

Brickandspoon Alabama News
‘Fox & Friends’ to be live at Tuscaloosa breakfast joint Thursday morning after GOP debate

The segment "Breakfast With Friends" will air live from 5 to 8 a.m. Thursday, December 7, which happens to be Pearl Harbor Day.

Bible Christmas Alabama News
An invaluable Christmas gift you can share with others now, and it’s free

Alabama folks are sharing a Christmas gift to others throughout the month of December. They are spreading this message through Facebook, other social media and email.

tea party Alabama News
Boston Tea Party to re-enact on 250th anniversary December 16; Alabama patriots mailing loose tea

It is a red-letter date in America’s founding. The Boston Tea Party will celebrate its 250th anniversary on December 16.

Vivek Ramaswamy Alabama News
Vivek Ramaswamy coming to Alabama December 5 for ALGOP fundraiser ahead of presidential debate

Ramaswamy is showing up in Alabama a day early. The 38-year-old has agreed to highlight a fundraiser for the Alabama Republican Party.

Negro league Alabama News
Mobile Museum of Art exhibit, talk to memorialize Negro Baseball League

A talk and demonstrative presentation by Yvonne Wells will be on Thursday, November 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mobile Museum of Art.  It will be interactive, displaying her work memorializing the Negro Baseball League.

Gop women Alabama News
Competition for leadership of Alabama Federation of Republican Women underway

The Alabama Federation of Republican Women will meet in their biennial convention this Thursday and Friday in Huntsville, and excitement is in the air.

The doors Alabama News
Tribute to Jim Morrison and ‘The Doors’ at Alabama’s OWA December 1-2

The band that helped popularize gothic rock will be recreated in tribute on December 1 and 2 at the OWA Theater in Foley.

1700687610698blob Alabama News
Return to the 1960s: Swingin’ Medallions fans gather in Gadsden December 1

In the mid-1960s, hundreds of teenagers in central and north Alabama traveled weekly to Oporto Armory in east Birmingham for “Medallion Mondays.” On December 1, those teens, now mostly in their 70s, will recreate that scene.

Big Fish Alabama News
Alabama’s Leigh Rawls to direct ‘Big Fish’ at famed Annapolis theatre

The movie "Big Fish" was filmed in Alabama using locals as secondary actors and extras. Now, the theatre version will be directed by an Alabama product, Leigh K. Rawls from Montgomery.

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