Thursday, May 23 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:20:04 GMT
Anyone who takes advantage of one of Alabama's most treasured assets – the elderly – should face swift and steep consequences. Thanks to a bill passed in the final hours of most recent legislative session thatMore >>
Anyone who takes advantage of one of Alabama's most treasured assets – the elderly – should face swift and steep consequences. Thanks to a bill passed in the final hours of most recent legislative session thatMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:20:08 GMT
The horrific tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma this week bring back all too familiar memories for Alabamians as memories of April 27, 2011 are still fresh in many minds. When Alabamians were in needMore >>
The horrific tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma this week bring back all too familiar memories for Alabamians as memories of April 27, 2011 are still fresh in many minds. When Alabamians were in needMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:20:04 GMT
In my editorial on Tuesday I chided our legislators for being the last state to pass a no-brainer bill legalizing home brewing. Today I want to challenge them to be one of the first states to pass another no-brainer;More >>
In my editorial on Tuesday I chided our legislators for being the last state to pass a no-brainer bill legalizing home brewing. Today I want to challenge them to be one of the first states to pass another no-brainer;More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:20:07 GMT
Kudos, or perhaps, cheers to the Alabama Legislature for passing HB9, the home brewing bill. Legalized home brewing may not be up there with education reform or prison funding, but it was overdue. More >>
Kudos, or perhaps, cheers to the Alabama Legislature for passing HB9, the home brewing bill. Legalized home brewing may not be up there with education reform or prison funding, but it was overdue. More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-09 23:20:06 GMT
What was the old Pan-Am gas station at the corner of Bibb and Coosa is now no longer. Last weekend that landmark was demolished with nothing remaining where it once stood other than the outline of a foundation. WhatMore >>
What was the old Pan-Am gas station at the corner of Bibb and Coosa is now no longer. Last weekend that landmark was demolished with nothing remaining where it once stood other than the outline of a foundation. WhatMore >>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 9:45 PM EST2013-02-06 02:45:38 GMT
All last year we heard the "good news" about Alabama's unemployment numbers dropping and new jobs being created all over our fair state. And while it's true that unemployment has dropped, that is farMore >>
All last year we heard the "good news" about Alabama's unemployment numbers dropping and new jobs being created all over our fair state. And while it's true that unemployment has dropped, that is farMore >>
Saturday, February 2 2013 9:00 AM EST2013-02-02 14:00:10 GMT
After a federal report on conditions at Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka found appalling problems, the state's commissioner of corrections promised aggressive changes to address those issues. AsMore >>
After a federal report on conditions at Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka found appalling problems, the state's commissioner of corrections promised aggressive changes to address those issues. AsMore >>
Friday, January 4 2013 7:00 PM EST2013-01-05 00:00:43 GMT
Huntsville, AL (WAFF) - It's been an exhausting week for Mo Brooks. The 5th District Representative walked into the WAFF 48 News offices just after 4:00 p.m. Friday afternoon, straight off a connectingMore >>
Mo Brooks discusses his vote against Sandy relief, the Fiscal Cliff, Social Security payroll taxes and more as he begins his second term in Washington.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 9:48 AM EST2012-11-07 14:48:58 GMT
(RNN) – Obama took on a variety of issues during his first term in the Oval Office, and he pledged to continue his plan of economic recovery in the next four years. His campaign rode the theme of "Change"More >>
"This is a time of great challenges for America, and I pray the president will be successful in guiding our nation," said Mitt Romney in his concession speech.More >>
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MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -
One would think when an Alabama soldier serving abroad in Afghanistan risking his life so we can all live peacefully in pursuit of liberty and happiness asks for a state flag– he would get it.
Well this soldier did receive a flag to display his state pride – ultimately – but not until the Governor stepped in and changed a state policy against sending flags to troops. This soldier was initially told the "demand for flags is so great that the budget for the governor's office can only provide flags to survivors of an Alabama soldier who was killed defending this state and nation."
The current administration is not sure which previous administration initiated this ban on flags to troops and I would venture to guess whoever did it won't be raising their hands.
We applaud Governor Bentley for swiftly correcting his staff's initial response by doing the right thing and not letting what was policy in the past dictate what should be done in the present. The mere thought of denying an American soldier a state flag upon request just boggles the mind. From this day forward that will not be an issue in Alabama and we are better for it.
Men and women of the military thank you for all you do on behalf of this state and country, be safe, know you are appreciated and fly those flags high!
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