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Aug 10, 2025
New Alabama Authored Book
South Korean Military
From Reuters:
Aug 8, 2025
Dexter King Church
The Church down the street from the Alabama Capitol Building in Montgomery where Martin Luther King was a pastor for five years.
1970 in Vietnam
A medivac chopper comes in for a landing to transport an injured soldier to a hospital for care.
(Photo by Tim Lennox)
Thanks tRump
"Cars, clothing and coffee are all likely to get costlier as the average tariff rate jumps to highs not seen since the Great Depression."
source: HERE
HUGE KKK March 100 Years Ago, including an Alabama US Senator
At the height of its popularity, the Ku Klux Klan brought more than 30,000 of its members to participate in a parade in D.C. on Aug. 8, 1925. (Video: British Pathé)
Calvin Coollidge was president that day.
"Negro, Catholic, and Jewish organizations petition Coolidge to halt a march and rally planned by the Ku Klux Klan for Washington DC in August. Coolidge is reported to oppose the Klan gathering but to believe he has no authority to stop the parade." (New York Times 07/03/1925 p1.)
No shortage of Alabama KKK members, including one longtime U.S. Senator:
John Tyler Morgan
John Tyler Morgan (D) (June 20, 1824 – June 11, 1907, the U.S. Senator for Alabama (March 4, 1877, to June 11, 1907), was the Grand Dragon of the KKK in Alabama.[21][22]
Aug 5, 2025
60th Anniversary of the Voting Right's Act
SELMA, AL – Alabama leaders and people of all ages will gather in Selma tomorrow, Wednesday, August 6, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. CDT at Civil Rights Memorial Park for “Fight for the Vote: 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.” This landmark event marks six decades since the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, honoring the legacy of those who fought for democracy and recommitting to the ongoing struggle for voting rights.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 stands as a cornerstone of American democracy, born from the courage of civil rights activists who faced violence and intimidation in their quest for equality. The events of “Bloody Sunday” on March 7, 1965, when peaceful marchers were attacked on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, shocked the nation and galvanized support for federal voting rights protections. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Act into law on August 6, 1965, after nearly two centuries of struggle to secure the right to vote for all Americans. While the Act dismantled many barriers, the fight for voting rights continues, as recent years have seen renewed efforts to restrict access to the ballot. Tomorrow’s commemoration both honors the sacrifices of the past and calls attention to the ongoing need to defend and expand voting rights for future generations.
The “Fight for the Vote” event will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, August 6, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. CDT at Selma’s Civil Rights Memorial Park. Those joining in this celebration and recommitment to voting rights include Foot Soldiers and other leaders who fought on the front lines to secure voting rights for Americans. The program features live music, entertainment, and food; free school and arts supplies for children; youth performances; and prize drawings, including $500 awards and other prizes. The event is designed to be both a commemoration and a community celebration, bringing together generations to reflect on the past and energize the ongoing movement for justice.
This commemoration is made possible by a broad and diverse coalition of organizations, including Transform Alabama, Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, Southern Poverty Law Center, Alabama New South Coalition, S.O.S. Movement for Justice and Democracy, The Ordinary People’s Society, South Alabama Black Women’s Roundtable, Black Voters Matter, Selma Center for Nonviolence, Foot Soldiers Park, Alabama Democratic Conference, Rev Up Alabama, Whom It Concerns, Lift Our Vote, ACLU, ACIJ, Alabama Coalition on Black Civic Participation, The Democracy Centers, and the National Voting Rights Museum. The speaker lineup includes original Foot Soldiers and other pivotal figures from the 1965 movement, leaders of sponsoring organizations, national civil rights leaders, youth advocates, and elected officials at every level. Congresswoman Terri Sewell and Congressman Shomari Figures have been invited to participate.
The event’s location at Civil Rights Memorial Park, adjacent to the Edmund Pettus Bridge, is deeply symbolic. The bridge, once the site of brutal attacks on peaceful marchers, has become a national symbol of courage, sacrifice, and the ongoing fight for justice. Hosting the commemoration at this historic site creates a powerful connection between the sacrifices of the past and the continued struggle for voting rights today. Media coverage is welcomed, and all are encouraged to attend, honor the legacy of the Voting Rights Act, and stand together for democracy.
From a column by The Washington Post's Max Boot:
"... I am also troubled by the turn in international public opinion against the state of Israel. It’s perfectly understandable that in a recent Gallup poll, only 32 percent of Americans back the Gaza war — a new low. I am more concerned that, in a Pew Research Center poll taken even before the current famine, a majority of Americans — 53 percent — had an unfavorable view of Israel. Among Democrats, that’s 69 percent. Even half of all Republicans under age 50 say they have an unfavorable view of the Jewish state.
Israel is losing an entire generation of Americans, with Democrats, in particular, turning against the U.S.-Israel alliance. A majority of Senate Democrats just voted to block sales of some weapons to Israel, and leading Democratic activists are suggesting that cutting off aid to Israel should be a litmus test in the party."
FULL COLUMN HERE.
Aug 4, 2025
Aug 2, 2025
No eclipse today...it happens in 2027, not this year!
Is there a solar eclipse Aug. 2, 2027?
Yes, a total solar eclipse will take place on Aug. 2, 2027, according to NASA. A total solar eclipse will occur on Aug. 2, 2027, and while its unique in that it'll pass near the Earth's equator (check out this animated map here), it won't be visible in North America. It'll be visible in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Spain, Morocco, and Egypt.
What to know about August 2, 2027 solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse will occur on Aug. 2, 2027, and while its unique in that it'll pass near the Earth's equator (check out this animated map here), it won't be visible in North America. It'll be visible in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Spain, Morocco, and Egypt.
30 Years Ago
(Below) Letter from George Wallace to the man who paralyzed him with a gunshot in 1972. Wallace was at a campaign event for his presidential campaign in Maryland when it happened.
Bremer apparently never responded. He is out of prison, living somewhere in Maryland, as of 2025.
Aug 1, 2025
tRump LYING???
A Federal Judge Just Called Out the Trump Administration for Lying to the Supreme Court
SCOTUS, again, does not seem to care.
HERE's the story.
Whose Fittness?
I swear, I truthfully thought a N.Y. Times story I spotted was going to be about a fitness test to finally determine if tRump is indeed "fit" to serve.
Here was the headline:
Trump brings back presidential physical fitness test canceled by Obama
BUT...but...but the story was not about tRump's fitness:
“I’m pleased to announce that we’re officially restoring the presidential fitness test and the presidential fitness award,” Trump said at a White House signing ceremony. “From the late 1950s until … 2013 … scholars all across our country competed against each other in the presidential fitness test, and it was a big deal. This was a wonderful tradition, and we’re bringing it back.”
HERE is the full Times story.
Will someone please ask: will YOU, tRump, take the test now? PLEASE????
BTW---Another aspect to tRump's announcement is HERE
"Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, 66, stood just feet from Trump during the launch. Taylor is a registered sex offender who, charged with statutory rape in 2011, pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct and patronizing a prostitute after paying for sex with a trafficked 16-year-old girl, ESPN reported. He claimed he believed she was 19. He was sentenced to six years of probation and ordered to register as a sex offender. In 2024, he was arrested again in Florida for failing to update his address on the state registry, a repeat violation, ESPN reported."
Jul 31, 2025
State with the least Expensive Homes?
ALABAMA.
Alabama ranks as the most affordable state to buy a house with the median sale price of $220,000. That’s less than the national average, which surpassed $400,000 this year. Smaller cities in the state such as Foley and Athens are seeing large population growth. Yet, despite the influx of residents, housing prices remain the lowest in the nation.
From a NY Times story: Israeli genocide in Gaza?
"More scholars are debating whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Opinion polls in the United States and elsewhere show an increasingly negative view of Israel. And there is no clear plan to bring the war against Hamas to an end.
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has responded angrily to the growing skepticism. He has said that the reports of starvation are exaggerated, that Hamas must be destroyed, that critics are often antisemites and that Western recognition of a Palestinian state is a reward to Hamas for the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel that killed more than 1,000 people."
FULL Story is HERE.
Jul 28, 2025
Jul 27, 2025
My Paternal Grandfather, Andrew Lennox, died at 9:30AM on this date in 1923---102 Years Ago
He died on this date---July 27th--- in 1923.
The grandfather I never knew. An officer in the NYPD, my Father's Father. When he died, my Dad was an infant. He never knew Andrew, and nor did I.
Alabama Abuse
“I know God’s forgiveness is boundless, but if there was a limit to it, I think we’ve reached it,” Sheriff Jody Wade said, describing the acts as beyond comprehension and the kind that fracture faith in human nature.
(From a NY Times story about child sexual abuse in the town of Brent. In Alabama. )
(FYI: There are 10 churches listed for Brent, a city with a population of 2,659, almost half live in poverty)
STAY HYDRATED!!!!!!
Heat Advisory issued July 26 at 12:01PM CDT until July 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Description
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instruction
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Jul 26, 2025
SELMA? Really?
"According to the data featured in the MSN report, Selma ranks as the most affordable city in Alabama to buy a home, with a median listing price of just $31,951.
According to Zillow, the average home in the U.S. is valued at $369,147. That's more than 168% lower than the nation's average home value and a 151% difference from Alabama's average home value of $234,052.
Selma, steeped in Civil Rights history and Southern culture, offers not only low prices but a slower pace of life that appeals to retirees and remote workers alike.
With a population of 2,121, it lacks the hustle and bustle of Huntsville or Montgomery, but for those prioritizing homeownership over a fast-paced lifestyle, Selma delivers serious value."
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Please. Visit Selma first.
Alabama Pedestrian Deaths
Birmingham and Montgomery both rank high for pedestrian deaths. Birmingham ranks 32nd and Montgomery 33rd
But other Southern cities rank even higher...in fact The 5 Most Dangerous Cities for Pedestrians Are Located in the South

Memphis, Tennessee: With the largest population of the five most dangerous cities (621,050), Memphis tops MoneyGeek's list as the most dangerous city for pedestrians, with 8.9 pedestrian fatalities per capita. It reports a significant four-year change in pedestrian fatalities — with deaths increasing by 126% between 2019 and 2022 — underscoring the city's need for improvement.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Fort Lauderdale ranks as the second, with 8.6 fatalities per 100,000 residents annually. With a population nearing 183,500, this city has seen pedestrian fatalities decrease by 10% in the last four years.
Macon, Georgia: In addition to its high fatality rate (7.7), pedestrian fatalities in Macon account for a significant proportion of all traffic accidents (29%). This city, home to just under 157,000 residents, averages 12 pedestrian fatalities per year.
Little Rock, Arkansas: The Rock — a moniker chosen by this city’s residents, who number nearly 203,000 — ranks as the fourth most dangerous city for pedestrians. The average annual fatality rate is 7.5, and pedestrian fatalities account for almost 40% of all traffic accidents, the highest among the five most dangerous cities.
Jackson, Mississippi: The fatality rate in Jackson (7.4 pedestrian fatalities for every 100,000 people) places it firmly in fifth. However, it's worth noting that pedestrian fatalities have decreased in both of the previous years; the city's 2022 pedestrian fatality count was the lowest among the five most dangerous cities.
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"Montgomery City officials are taking significant steps to enhance pedestrian safety and mobility in response to a recent surge in pedestrian fatalities. During a government meeting on July 18, 2025, Mayor announced that the city has recorded 20 pedestrian deaths in recent months, emphasizing the urgent need for improved infrastructure and community engagement.
To address these concerns, the city is updating its zoning and planning codes for the first time since the 1960s, a period when bicycles were not considered vehicles. The mayor highlighted the importance of modernizing traffic management strategies, including better signage, crosswalks, speed limits, and traffic calming measures like roundabouts. These changes aim to create a safer environment for pedestrians throughout Montgomery.
The city is actively seeking input from residents through an online survey, which will remain open until July 30, 2025. The mayor encouraged community members to share their experiences and challenges related to walkability and mobility, stating, "Your voice truly matters." This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure that city infrastructure reflects the daily experiences of its citizens."
(Source: Montgomery Mayor's news release.)
Gulf Shores Makes The list
Gulf Shores, Alabama
© RedditGulf Shores, with its sugar-white sands and azure waters, captivates visitors. This Alabama gem is a family-friendly haven offering a range of activities. From kayaking along the serene coastline to enjoying local seafood, Gulf Shores provides a perfect escape.
The town’s laid-back vibe complements its natural beauty. Visitors can explore nature trails or relax on the beach under the warm sun. Gulf Shores is not just about relaxation; it’s about creating memories. Whether you’re building sandcastles with the kids or enjoying a romantic sunset, this beach town offers something for everyone.
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Jul 24, 2025
THIN-SKINNED tRump AGAIN!
Trump threatens to get popular daytime talk show canceled after co-host says he’s ‘jealous of Obama’
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