Rise to the Moment of Truth Friday, December 6, 2024

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Jim Zeigler: 'Thanksliving,' an attitude of gratitude

'Thanksliving" means an attitude of gratitude. Not just on Thanksgiving Day but every day.

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Allen Mendenhall: Doublecheck your privilege this Thanksgiving

The most subversive act in our current moment might well be a simple, unfashionable proposition: be grateful and then be helpful.

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Troopers, local law enforcement to perform license checkpoints and increased speed detection operations during Thanksgiving travel period

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and other local law enforcement agencies are partnering this week to add more driver license checkpoints and speed checks.

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Col. John Eidsmoe and Mary Huffman: The Pilgrim Psalter, a window into the heart of America's early settlers

We become like what we worship. As we worship the Lord with the Psalms He has given us, we become more like Him and are conformed more and more to His image.

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Sean of the South: What I'm thankful for

Today, schoolkids across the nation will sit at desks, forced to write at knifepoint the same essay we all wrote each November: “What I’m Thankful For.”

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Poll finds stuffing Alabama’s favorite Thanksgiving leftover dish

A recent poll asked Americans about their favorite leftover dish after Thanksgiving. Among Alabamians, the most popular dish was stuffing.

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10 ways to give in Alabama this Thanksgiving

There is no lack of charitable organizations in Alabama to put the “giving” in “Thanksgiving” this holiday season.

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Two at Andy Griffith’s Thanksgiving table were from Alabama — Can you answer these questions about them?

Two at Andy Griffith's Thanksgiving table are from the state of Alabama. Let’s see how many of you Alabama folk can answer all of these questions:

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Kristin Landers: A Thanksgiving perspective in the midst of hard times

Circumstances in our lives are constantly shifting. One day we’re well, the next day we’re sick. One month we have plenty, the next month half the appliances break and we find our budgets in the red.

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Jim Zeigler: Thanksgiving all year round

Thanksgiving means THANKSLIVING.

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Huntsville Airport working to improve travel this holiday season

Be sure to arrive at the airport early this holiday season.

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Fmr U.S. Sen. Doug Jones: Thanksgiving price increases ‘thanks to Republicans in Congress,’ not ‘Bidenomics’

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) quoted a Tweet by U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) to argue that Thanksgiving meal price increases are not due to President Joe Biden’s policies but rather the Republicans in Washington, D.C.

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Bidenomics causing a kitchen table crisis with 25% cost increase this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is this Thursday, and families across the U.S. are already getting a taste of how much the cost to feed their family has increased under the Biden administration.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: From Wittenberg to Plymouth, from Luther to the Pilgrims

Four things to learn from Luther, Tyndale and Bradford as we celebrate Thanksgiving.

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Pete Riehm: Even in darkness, we still give thanks

Our wearied nation has endured some dark times the past few years and the darkness does not seem to be dissipating, so it may seem difficult to give thanks.

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Ashley Carter: A day of Thanksgiving

Start each day with a heart of gratitude! Make every day a day of thanksgiving!

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Stephanie Holden Smith: We gather together

As we gather together with friends and family members to celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we would do well to reflect upon both the sacrifices and motivations of those who celebrated the first Thanksgiving.

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Ashley Carter: A day of Thanksgiving

Time with family is priceless. The moments we spend together creating memories are ones that will never be forgotten. 

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Which stores and restaurants in Alabama will be open on Thanksgiving?

Several retailers and restaurants are choosing to give employees time off for Thanksgiving this year. Even some big-box stores known for opening late for Black Friday Eve sales are putting the kibosh on the tradition.

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Alabama Extension economist: Expect more expensive Thanksgiving for this year — Turkey prices are at their highest levels in over 20 years

An Alabama economist says to be prepared for another more expensive Thanksgiving meal following last year's inflation-ridden holiday.

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This is the 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving

By Brandon Moseley Four-hundred years ago, in the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims invited their Wampanoag Indian friends to a feast celebrating...

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ALEA Offers Thanksgiving Safety Tips

From the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency  This holiday season, travel experts are predicting pre-pandemic numbers as millions of Americans...

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Alabama Congressmen blame Biden for soaring prices; White House responds

By Brandon Moseley The U.S. Labor Department announced that the consumer price index jumped 0.9% last month after climbing 0.4% in...