Gambling, we’re told, is part of the American tradition. From the lotteries of the American colonies to the riverboats and saloons of the Old West, America grew up on gambling. But is this true?
Despite the pesky, pervasive and profitable persistence of illegal gaming in Alabama, nothing compares to the high-stakes games of chance found on Montgomery’s Goat Hill.
A sacrificial lamb, who had been offered up to appease the gods (with a little “g”) of wokeness, just launched her revenge.
Change in educational institutions can be a complex and lengthy process. It requires persistence, collaboration, and a willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with stakeholders.
"We can enjoy the Super Bowl down here but nothing will ever compare to the Super Bowl celebration awaiting Christians in Heaven when we see Jesus in mansions of Glory and endless delight!"
Being intentional is an important part of living a purposeful life.
No, I don’t know how to save this country. I don’t know much about anything. But I know family dinners ain’t a bad place to start.
How did we end up with the idea of separate races? And when did people start buying into the hideous notion that one race was superior to another?
The number one concern I've heard from constituents is about the weaponization of our government against its own citizens, particularly through COVID-19.
The progress in the library books and with the APLS appointments by our governor shows that all is not lost. The people still have power and pushback on this Marxist agenda.
I am proud to fight for the truth, which is that the 45th president is only guilty of having exposed the far left for who they truly are.
What can we do when we feel trapped, with little ability to change things on the larger scale?
I stand by my decision to deny using Alabama taxpayer dollars for a loan to an institution which I believe has been grossly mismanaged for many years.
Studies repeatedly show that a disproportionate number of poor people gamble, and they spend a disproportionate amount of their income on gambling.
It is a tragically unsurprising reflection of the United States today that an American hero who gave one of the most courageous displays of resistance to tyranny in recent memory is no longer welcome in America but must live the rest of his days as a Russian citizen in Moscow.
Four centuries ago, England jettisoned restraints on free trade and allowed markets, not monopolies, to regulate the sale of products.
Sports betting isn't a fair wager, and it's a bad bet for Alabama sports and Alabama families.
When it comes to being in touch with the issues facing the people of Alabama and effectively serving them, the state legislature stands unrivaled.
Is it possible that some of the movies we consider classics would never have been made if today’s cultural taboos were applied?
The actions of our current president and his administration have raised concerns about potential betrayal to our country. Some assert that President Biden is influenced by prominent Marxist figures, including the president of Communist China and billionaire George Soros.
Giving a small glimpse of heaven on earth is exactly what the mission of the Over the Mountain Festivals has been for 15 years: to delight your senses with a taste of what will be.
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey of contradictions. You find joy amid sorrow, laughter amid tears and connection amid solitude.
“Welcome to Moe’s!” the man sang to us. He was pushing a mop, wiping down tables at Moe’s Southwest Grill in Daphne, Alabama.
After much pressure from the community and state lawmakers, The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board did the wise thing last Tuesday, unanimously voting to withdraw its membership in the American Library Association (ALA).
If those in the federal government wish to disregard their constitutional obligations, let them. But they should not be surprised when states consequently assert their sovereignty and ignore federal directives, as Texas has.
“The Dukes of Hazzard” just wasn’t how I remembered it. Sure, there were the chase scenes, as well as the beauty of Daisy Duke. But to say the dramatic material was lacking is like calling the criminal Boss Hogg’s morals merely questionable.
Thank God Texans are standing up to the federal leviathan; Alabamians should join them.