The official 2022 Alabama State Christmas Tree arrived Monday afternoon.
The Christmas tree lighting ceremony began in 1951 and was known as ‘Every Light a Prayer for Peace.’
Governor Kay Ivey announced, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Commerce, the inaugural ‘Made in Alabama’ showcase honorees to highlight Alabama-American made products. To celebrate October being ‘Manufacturing Month,’ Governor Ivey selected 12 top-rated Alabama businesses to exhibit their products at the State Capitol. These businesses were selected for their work in producing exceptional products for the state of…
Back during World War II, Sidney Walton was stationed in camp Sibert, Alabama. He is now one of the oldest Veterans at 102 years old. Walton has spend the last 3 years traveling to all 50 states to raise money for front-line nurses. He had to pause his ‘No Regrets’ Tour last year because of the Pandemic, but has started…
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Alabama Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion are now open to the public effective immediately. All were previously closed to unscheduled visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As more Alabamians voluntarily get vaccinated and our COVID-19 numbers continue in an encouraging direction, it is only proper that our state capitol and governor’s mansion are…
FILE – State Christmas tree in front of the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) UPDATE: The arrival of the state Christmas tree has been delayed until Tuesday at around 12:30PM. The tree-lighting ceremony is scheduled for Friday at 5:30PM. ORIGINAL STORY: It is about to look a lot like Christmas around the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery. The state…
The family of civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis has released details of the Celebration of Life ceremonies that are set to begin Saturday in Troy. A service celebrating “The Boy from Troy” will be held on the campus of Troy University inside Trojan Arena at 10:00AM Saturday. The ceremony is open to the public, but seating is limited….
Sunday marked the second day of peaceful protests on the State Capitol steps. More than one hundred protesters were at the rally. They held signs reading “Black Lives Matter” and a few activists gave speeches about the need to educate themselves on laws. Protests across the country are a result of the death death of George Floyd, the man killed…
Hundreds of abortion bill opponents have been rallying outside the Alabama State Capitol Sunday. The march began as protesters walked up Dexter Avenue. Most were opponents of the state abortion bill signed by Governor Kay Ivey just last week. The marchers chanted “My Body, My Choice!”. “Today was about letting Alabamians make their voices heard at the Capitol steps and…
