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The Purple Star School program is designed to help schools respond to the challenges military-connected children face during their school transitions.  Listen to Mr. Hovet Dixon, Jr., and Mr. Jason Fowler discuss how schools, districts, and community organizations are working to support military families.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Alabama State Department of Education State Fund.  Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes: Resources: Alabama State Department of Education- Purple Star Schools https://www.alabamaachieves.org/al-pssp/     South Carolina Department of Education-Purple Star Schools https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/student-support/family-community-engagement/family-and-community-engagement/military-information/     Military Child Education Coalition-Purple Star Schools https://militarychild.org/programs-and-initiatives/purple-star-schools/#:~:text=The%20Purple%20Star%20School%20program,workforce%2C%20and%20life%2Dready   The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs https://scdva.sc.gov/   Bio: Hovet Lee Dixon, Jr. currently serves as a high school principal in Huntsville, Alabama. He is a proud graduate of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University several times over, holding degrees in Elementary Education and Education Administration and Supervision. Principal Dixon has almost 25 years of teaching and leadership experience collectively, and prides himself on advocating for the communities he serves.    In his capacity as principal, Principal Dixon has earned various recognitions on the local, state, and national levels for his commitment to his school community and progressions, having most recently been named the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators District X's Outstanding Elementary Administrator of the Year. Much of his focus has entailed providing a warm and inviting learning environment for our military families and communities. Principal Dixon values his longstanding partnership with MCEC.    He has been married to a fellow educator for 24 years and is the father of two adult daughters and a high school son. Their pride and joy is their American Bully named Ace.      Jason Fowler (Jay) joined the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs in October of 2022 as the Military Affairs Coordinator. Jason retired from the South Carolina Army National Guard AGR program in February 2018 after 25 years of service to the country, culminating as the First Sergeant of the 43rd Civil Support Team (SCARNG).    Jason served both on active duty in the Army and dedicated almost 15 years of his career to assist Federal, State, Local, and Tribal authorities as a member of the South Carolina Army National Guard's highly distinguished and decorated 43rd Civil Support Team (CST). He served on the National CST Training Working Group as the Personnel, Senior Enlisted Advisor and was the quarterly Senior Enlisted speaker for the CST Pre-Command Course in Washington DC. Upon retirement he has spent much of his time as a contractor for L2 Defense Group, training with and evaluating the CSTs nationwide alongside US Army North.   Assigned to the Military Affairs Division at SCDVA, Jason works on Quality-of-Life Issues such as Military Child Education, Military Child Care, Military Spouse Employment and provides Base Support to the military installations that are located in South Carolina and Fort Eisenhower just across the state line. The Military Affairs Division strives to sustain and enhance the military presence in South Carolina.   Jason is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts History program at Arizona State University and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from American Military University in Homeland Security. Jason is a member of several Veterans' based organizations and enjoys volunteer work in his community.  

The Alabama Association of County Commissions has been a powerful organization in Alabama politics for almost a century. County commissioners are an integral part of governing in our state. Over the years they have been thought of as simply road commissioners. They are that, they do oversee all of the county/rural roads in the state. You might say they are where the rubber meets the road. However, they are much more than that. County governments are big business. In many of our 67 counties the county government operation is one of the largest employers in the county. Therefore, the chairman...Article Link

In this episode of “School Safety Today”, host Michelle Dawn Mooney speaks with Lt. Pamela Revels, President of NASRO and Lieutenant of the School Resource Division at the Lee County Sheriff's Office in Alabama. Drawing from 20 years of experience as an SRO, Lt. Revels highlights the vital role School Resource Officers have in creating safer schools through law enforcement, education, and mentorship. She explains how SROs are not only responsible for crisis response but also for building trust, preventing incidents, and guiding students toward better decisions, all in collaboration with school staff and the broader community.Key Takeaways:• Lt. Revels emphasizes the importance of careful selection and comprehensive training for SROs, ensuring they are prepared to meet the unique demands of school environments.• The SRO Triad Model positions officers as law enforcement, educators, and mentors, allowing them to build trust and intervene before issues escalate.• SROs play a pivotal role not just in crisis response, but in daily prevention and relationship-building, making schools safer environments for students and staff alike.Lt. Pamela Revels, originally from Enterprise, Alabama, has served with the Lee County Sheriff's Office since 2004, now holding the position of Lieutenant of the School Resource Division. She holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration and an MBA from Columbia Southern University and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Public Administration at Liberty University. A recognized leader in school safety, Lt. Revels is the President of the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) and has led the Alabama Association of School Resource Officers (TAASRO) for 14 years. She holds numerous instructor certifications, including RAD, ALERRT, and Taser, and serves on various local and state committees focused on school safety. Lt. Revels is also a Subject Matter Expert for the U.S. Department of Justice's Collaborative Reform Initiative, contributing to national curriculum development and presentations. She has been honored multiple times, including being named the We Tip National School Resource Officer of the Year twice. Her community work includes educating students on safety and running the Junior Deputy Academy to foster positive interactions between youth and law enforcement.

If you consider yourself a regular listener of this podcast, this is an episode that you can't afford to miss. Learn about Clay Scroggins Below: Clay is the author of the best-selling books How to Lead When You're Not in Charge, How to Lead in a World of Distraction, and The Aspiring Leader's Guide to the Future. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech as well as a Master's degree and Doctorate with an emphasis in Online Church from Dallas Theological Seminary. For almost 20 years, Clay Scroggins served in many pastoral roles at North Point Ministries, a multisite church started in Alpharetta, Georgia led by Andy Stanley. Most recently, Clay served as the lead pastor of Buckhead Church, one of North Point's largest campuses. Clay is a sought after speaker (that's what he tells his parents) having worked with organizations ranging from the Dallas Cowboys or the staff at the White House all the way to Taco Bell or the Alabama Association of Tax Assessors. Clay lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Jenny, and their five children. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hampton-dortch/message

Todd Stacy sits down with State Representative Terri Collins to talk about the state's recent progress on 3rd grade reading and other education issues. After that, Jeremy Walker of the Alabama Association of Realtors joins me to discuss the latest economic indicators from an improving real estate market. And later in the show, David Walters of the Alabama Community College System is in studio to talk about the various ways Alabama's two year schools are helping get more Alabamians trained for good paying jobs.

The Clarke County Board of Education had a two-plus hour crash course on how to select and appoint a new school superintendent April 19. Sally Smith, the executive director of the Alabama Association of School Boards came down from Montgomery and walked board members through the process. Superintendent Larry Bagley has announced that he will be retiring before his term ends, July 1. He wants a new superintendent in place soon enough for him to have some time to work with him. As of the middle of last week, 20 had applied for the job. Three of those work in...Article Link

Episode # 57 Dr. Hillary Green - Hallowed Grounds Project December 7, 2022 _________________________________ “Who were these rented slaves?” Our guest today is Dr. Hillary Green, a full professor at Davidson College, who has recently been an associate professor of history in the department of Gender and Race Studies at the University of Alabama. She's the author of Educational Reconstruction, African American Schools in the Urban South 1865 to 1890, published by Fordham University Press in 2016, and is the series editor of Reconstruction Reconsidered by the University of South Carolina Press. But our interest today with Dr. Green is the project she has conducted at the University of Alabama called the Hallowed Grounds Project. Links mentioned in episode: Hallowed Grounds Project - https://hgreen.people.ua.edu/hallowed-grounds-project.html Hallowed Grounds Project - https://www.hngreenphd.com/the-hallowed-grounds-project.html Hallowed Grounds Tours - https://bfsa.ua.edu/hallowed-grounds-tours.html University of Alabama - https://www.ua.edu/ Gender and RaceStudies at UA - https://grs.as.ua.edu/ Davidson College - https://www.davidson.edu/ Fordham Press - https://www.fordhampress.com/9780823270125/educational-reconstruction/ USC Press - https://uscpress.com/Reconstruction-Reconsidered Association for African American Life and History - https://asalh.org/ Alabama Association of Historians - https://www.alabamaassochistorians.org/ Ehren Foley at USC Press - foleyek@mailbox.sc.edu Alabama Department of Archives and History - https://archives.alabama.gov/ Rather read? – Here's the link to the transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lmvtx9_4hf6POADBZ0fcyh1Zo-0gaW2Qn3xQSP8tyoo/edit?usp=sharing *Just a heads up – the provided transcript is likely to not be 100% accurate. _________________________________ Founded in 1947, the Alabama Historical Association is the oldest statewide historical society in Alabama. The AHA provides opportunities for meaningful engagement with the past through publications, meetings, historical markers, and other programs. Listen to the Alabama History Podcast on Apple, SoundCloud, Google and Stitcher. If you enjoyed this edition of the Alabama History Podcast, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Alabama History Podcast - https://twitter.com/ALHistPodcast Alabama Historical Association on the web - https://www.alabamahistory.net/ Alabama Historical Association on Twitter - https://twitter.com/AL_history Alabama Historical Association on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaHistory Alabama Historical Association on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/al_history/ Producer – Marty Olliff Associate Producer – Laura Murray

The Reverend Andra D. Sparks is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. He is the eldest son of the late Cedric L. Sparks and the late Doris Jones Sparks. He is a lifelong member of First Missionary Baptist Church East Boyles. He has been actively involved in all aspects of the ministry. He has previously served as an Associate Minister, Deacon (Vice-Chairman), Trustee (Vice-Chair) Director of Youth and Children's Activities, Sunday School Teacher and the church's legal advisor. Reverend Sparks was educated in the Birmingham Public School System. He is a 1981 graduate of West End High School. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1985 from Tuskegee Institute and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1988. Reverend Sparks is a graduate of the United States Army Judge Advocate General's School. He also pursued studies at Birmingham Theological Seminary. He has been honored for community service activities. In 2013 Metro NAACP Award as Pastor of the Year, April 2012, Inducted into the YMCA Order of the Red Triangle (the highest honor for a volunteer). Community Champion Award – The Dannon Project 2010 Meritorious Achievement Award – Lawson State Community College- January 2008 presented with the Key to City of Gadsden, Alabama; Recognized as one the most influential citizens in the 2009 and 2008 Edition of Who's Who in Birmingham, Alabama; 2007 Appointed to the Blue Ribbon Committee to Review the Birmingham Mayor/Council Act; 2006 Recognized as a “Trailblazer for Education” Birmingham City Schools, Ted Hawkins Award of Excellence, Jarvis Christian College Birmingham Alumni; Appreciation from Seraaj Family Homes, Inc.; 2005 Award of Appreciation from Jefferson County Aids in Minorities; February 2004 The Alabama Association of Family and Consumer Science Professionals presented him with Family Advocate Award. In 2003, he was presented with the first Western Area YMCA Harrison/ Atkins Award for Outstanding Board Leadership. In 2002 he received the first IMPACT Family Counseling G.O.L.D. Medal Award, and was presented the Professional Child Advocacy Award from Seraaj Family Homes, Inc. In 2001 he represented the Birmingham City Council District Eight on the Citizen's Commission of Redistricting (Co-Chair). In 2000 he was honored as Adult Volunteer of the Year by the Western Area YMCA. In March 2008, he was appointed Municipal Court Judge for the City of Fairfield, the first African American to hold the position. In August 2008, the Birmingham City Council appointed Judge Sparks to a newly established seat on Birmingham's Municipal Court to establish and preside over the Drug Court and Gun Court Dockets. He was reappointed in 2012. In December 2010 he was appointed Presiding Judge for the City of Birmingham Municipal Court (the largest Municipal Court in the State of Alabama with five full time judges, two part-time Special Judges and more than one hundred employees) by the Mayor. Reverend Sparks has been happily married to the former Karen Moore since June 28, 1986. They are the proud parents of Anthony (author of #Better and RelationTips) who is married to Ashley (a teacher in the Hoover School District) and Brittany, (a registered nurse with UAB who writes the blog Until Nothing Is Left) who is married to George (a Birmingham firefighter). They are the proud grandparents of Aidan, who currently believes he will be a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, George Solomon, and Ashton Donell.

Welcome to the audio digest of this week's issue of The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines and feature stories read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles of Interest: Disc golfer makes impact for God on professional circuit (4:29) Race ministry team reaches fans at famed dirt track race (9:35) Daughter follows in mother's steps and leads Alabama Association of Baptist Secretaries (13:40) Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE Visit Reliable Signs HERE

Coffeeville Police Chief Patrick C. Champion has successfully completed the first 40 hours of the Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program, Kaleb Littlejohn, director of the Center of Best Practices in Law Enforcement at the Jacksonville State University and UPACE partner has announced. The program consists of specialized executive-level training and is jointly administered by the University Partnership and the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police. Champion was recognized at the annual Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police Conference on Aug. 4 in Orange Beach. Courses included Managing for Effectiveness, Dealing Effectively with the External Environment, Effective Management and Supervisory Techniques...Article Link

Jason Burbage is the quintessential transformational leader with over 20 years of experience in real estate and land sales. He is now president of National Land Realty and has helped to position it as one of the fastest growing land companies in the United States. I've introduced him before on this podcast, so I'll dedicate the majority of this intro to our other guest, Craig King.  Craig King is the fourth-generation president of J. P. King Auction Company, where he has over 35 years of real estate and auction experience. He is a past president of the Auction Marketing Institute (Certified Auctioneers Institute) and has served as AMI's representative on the Board of the National Auctioneers Association and on the Auction Committee of the National Association of Realtors. Craig is often a spokesman for the auction industry and has been featured on many news programs and has been interviewed by the nation's leading newspapers and trade publications. He is also a past president of his state Auctioneers Association and is a past director of the National Auctioneers Foundation. Craig currently serves on the board of directors of the Alabama chapter of the Realtors Land Institute, and has been inducted into the National Auctioneers Association and the Alabama Association of Auctioneers Halls of Fame. Learn more at National Land Realty: https://nationalland.com/ Learn more about J.P. King Auction Company: https://www.jpking.com/ 

Shelby Toland Odom, 82, of Jackson, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at Jackson Health Care Facility. She was born in Jackson on Sunday, May 7, 1939, to Bascom Fitzland Toland and Tommie Atchison Toland, both of whom preceded her in death. A dedicated teacher, she had 41 years of experience, 30 of those at Gilmore Elementary School in Jackson and the rest at Boykin Elementary in McIntosh and Jackson Academy. She had served as an officer in the Alabama Association of University Women, Delta Kappa Gamma, Clarke County Educators, Friends of the Library and Jackson Presbyterian Women. She was...Article Link

Interviews of candidates for a new superintendent of the Thomasville City Schools District began Tuesday at the Thomasville Civic Center. Members of the Thomasville City Board will ask questions of four candidates in separate interviews through April 19. Five candidates were presented to the board in a special meeting April 8, which were chosen through a filtering process performed by the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB). There were 23 total applicants for the superintendent position. The public interview schedule at the Thomasville Civic Center includes: Vickie Morris of Thomasville was interviewed Tuesday, April 12. Morris currently serves as principal...Article Link

Dr. Alan Tidwell, the Alabama Association of Realtors Chair of Real Estate at UA, joins the podcast to discuss his recent paper about the relationship between political uncertainty and residential development. 

Eminent domain attorney Jay Small of Mateer Harbert in Orlando joins the podcast to discuss the Supreme Court case Alabama Association of Realtors vs. Department of Health and Human Services. We discuss whether this case opened the door to challenging the moratorium as a compensable taking, and Jay brings a prescient analysis of the opinion. We also discuss the Court's citation of Loretto, the shift of economic risk to landlords, as well as what Jay notes is a curious omission of Yee v. City of Escondido. SCOTUS Opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/21a23_ap6c.pdf Jay's blog post on the opinion: https://mateerharbert.com/did-the-supreme-court-greenlight-takings-claims-after-striking-the-eviction-moratorium/ Jay's Book Recommendations: The Mystery of Capital – Hernando de Soto The Color of Law - Richard Rothstein Land – Simon Winchester Moby Dick – Herman Melville Blood Meridian – Cormac McCarthy Heart of Darkness – Joseph Conrad Please share your thoughts on the show or this episode with me.  I'm on Twitter @J_Clint.  If you have thoughts about future show guests or ideas for episodes, please let me know.

On August 26, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Alabama Association of Realtors v. HHS that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had exceeded its authority in issuing a nationwide ban on evictions. Brett Shumate, counsel of record for the Alabama Association of Realtors, joins us to discuss the litigation, the implications of the Supreme Court's decision, and other pending cases involving the CDC's eviction moratorium.Featuring: -- Brett Shumate, Partner, Jones Day -- Moderator: Daniel Suhr, Senior Attorney, Liberty Justice Center

On today's podcast we are speaking with Associate Professor Ted De Barbieri - he is also the Director of the Community Economic Development Clinic within the Justice Center - about eviction moratoriums in New York and across the country. This is going to be a shownotes-heavy episode so click below for references made throughout the conversation: Prof De Barbieri Contact: edeba@albanylaw.edu Mitigating Housing Instability During a Pandemic: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3613789 Supreme Court case Alabama Association of Realtors v. Department of Health and Human: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/21a23_ap6c.pdf More about the Supreme Court Case: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/26/us/eviction-moratorium-ends.html More about National Eviction Moratoriums: https://nlihc.org/coronavirus-and-housing-homelessness/national-eviction-moratorium More about New York State's Eviction Moratorium: https://cbs6albany.com/news/coronavirus/nys-eviction-moratorium-will-be-extended-through-january More about New York State's Eviction Moratorium: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/ny-state-of-politics/2021/08/31/hochul-calls-lawmakers-to-albany-extend-eviction-moratorium- National Moratoriums Database: https://www.nolo.com/evictions-ban

Floods, fires, abortion bans: Oh my! In this bonus thank you episode, hear Jen's thoughts on this rough week in the United States, with some extended perspective on the end of the eviction moratorium from the perspective of a former corporate landlord. Jen will then thank and respond to all the wonderful souls who are co-producing this podcast. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Background Sources David Dayen. September 3, 2021. “A Devastating Week for This Country.” American Prospect. David Dayen. September 1, 2021. “America's Acute Governance Problem.” American Prospect. Will Parker. August 31, 2021. “House Rents Pop Up as New Investors Pile In.” Supreme Court of the United States. August 26, 2021. Alabama Association of Realtors et. al. v. Department of Health and Human Services. Andrew Ackerman and Will Parker. August 25, 2021. “Only a Fraction of Covid-19 Rental Assistance Has Been Distributed.” Wall Street Journal. U.S. Department of the Interior. “Public Gathering Permit 21-0278.” Producer-recommended Sources Robert Menendez and Richard Blumenthal. August 5, 2021. “Senators Menendez and Blumenthal News Conference on 9-11 Transparency Act.” C-SPAN. James Corbett. September 8, 2020. “Why Aren't Insurers 9/11 Truthers? – Questions For Corbett #067.” The Corbett Report: Open Source Intelligence News. James Corbett. August 26, 2019. “What the OKC Investigation Missed with Roger G. Charles.” The Corbett Report: Open Source Intelligence News. James Corbett. April 2, 2017. “Requiem for the Suicided: Kenneth Trentadue.” The Corbett Report: Open Source Intelligence News. James Corbett. April 20, 2016. “Interview 1161 -- PFT Live: Debunking the 28 Pages.” The Corbett Report: Open Source Intelligence News. James Corbett. May 11, 2015. “Episode 305 -- The Secret Life of Timothy McVeigh.” The Corbett Report: Open Source Intelligence News. James Corbett. September 9, 2013. “Interview 744 -- Kevin Ryan Exposes ‘Another 19' 9/11 Suspects.” The Corbett Report: Open Source Intelligence News. James Corbett. December 2, 2011. “Corbett Report Radio 023 – The OKC Bombing with James Lane and Holland Van den Nieuwenhof.” The Corbett Report: Open Source Intelligence News. Peter Collins. October 17, 2011. “Boiling Frogs: Bill Bergman Follows the Money Around 9/11.” The Peter Collins Show. James Corbett. September 1, 2011. “Interview 368 -- Kevin Ryan.” The Corbett Report: Open Source Intelligence News. Peter Collins. March 26, 2010. “Info on Podcast #116.” The Peter Collins Show. James Corbett. August 1, 2010. “Episode 140 – Requiem for the Suicided: Terrance Yeakey.” The Corbett Report: Open Source Intelligence News. Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)

News of the Bogus: 0:33 – Alabama Association of Realtors, et al. v. Department of Health and Human Services, et al. on Application to Vacate Stay https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/21a23_ap6c.pdf 4:24 – ‘Fraudulent' DMCA Circumvention Takedowns Target Prominent Websites https://torrentfreak.com/fraudulent-dmca-circumvention-takedowns-target-prominent-websites-210902/ 8:55 – OnlyFans: Oops, Just Kidding; Keep Posting Sexually Explicit Material https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20210825/09314747430/onlyfans-oops-just-kidding-keep-posting-sexually-explicit-material.shtml 13:54 – Biggest Bogon Emitter: News […]

On this week's episode, Los Angeles commercial litigation attorney Daniel Seabolt reviews the recent SCOTUS decision in Alabama Association of Realtors v. Department of Health and Human Services ending the CDC COVID-19 eviction moratorium and discusses the effects it could have on California landlords now.

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING PART 1 (0:0 - 8:58): ────────────────── "A Breathtaking Amount of Authority" — Supreme Court Rules 6-3 to Strike Down President Biden's CDC Eviction Moratorium SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES Alabama Association of Realtors v. Department of Health and Human Services PART 2 (8:59 - 13:12): ────────────────── Constitutional Self-Government Is a Rare and Precious Civilizational Achievement — And it Is Fragile PART 3 (13:13 - 17:36): ────────────────── “I Don't Think Any Member of the Court is Living In Pluto or Something” — Justice Stephen Breyer Faces Pressure From Liberals to Retire NEW YORK TIMES (ADAM LIPTAK) Justice Breyer on Retirement and the Role of Politics at the Supreme Court PART 4 (17:37 - 23:40): ────────────────── Concept of Parole Holds Out the Opportunity of Release from Prison to Those Convicted of Certain Crimes Under Certain Circumstances — What About the Assassin of Robert F. Kennedy? NEW YORK TIMES (NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS) Parole Board Recommends Release of Sirhan Sirhan, Robert F. Kennedy's Assassin

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 28th, 2021... which lender will let you pay in Bitcoin, why a Covid-19 vaccine will get you a discount on closing costs, and the rising popularity of patios, for outdoor living.Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.Economic NewsWe have economic news from this past week, but first, big news on the latest federal eviction moratorium. If you haven't heard, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked that mandate after a new legal challenge by the Alabama Association of Realtors and a group of landlords. The plaintiffs argued that the CDC doesn't have the authority to issue this kind of mandate. The justices agreed, saying the policy should've come from lawmakers, and not the CDC. (1) As Newsweek reports, progressive members of Congress are now considering legislation that would reinstate the moratorium, as the nation continues to deal with the pandemic. (2) So the battle continues.Members of the Federal Reserve met virtually for their annual Jackson Hole Symposium, and discussed the need to pull in the reigns on its bond-buying policy. (3) After the meeting, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said a majority of Fed officials, including himself, believe that tapering should begin this year. He has been saying that the economy needs to make “substantial further progress” before the Fed would cut back on its stimulus policy, and he said for the first time in his speech, that that test has now been met. An announcement on “when” tapering might begin is expected in September.Meantime, the inflation rate has now hit a 30-year high, according to the PCE Index. That stands for Personal Consumption Expenditure index. It's the one that the Fed pays close attention to. It was up .04% in July and brings the annual rate of inflation to 4.2%. (4) That's lower than the Consumer Price Index or CPI, which shows an annual rate of 5.4%. (5) Both are much higher than the Fed's 2% inflation target.A revised report on second quarter GDP shows the economy grew at an annualized rate of 6.6%. That's up from 6.5%. (6) The number of new weekly jobless claims rose for the first time in more than a month. The Labor Department says they were up 4,000 to about 353,000 for last week. Claims have been falling overall but have still not returned to pre-pandemic levels of about 220,000 per week. If you add all the people with ongoing claims, the total is about 12 million. That's down from a high of 30 million toward the beginning of the pandemic. (7) On to real estate: New home sales reversed a three-month decline, with a 1% increase for July. If that rate continued for an entire year, the sales total would hit 708,000. Currently, the median price for a home is $390,500. (8)Existing home sales are also higher in July. The National Association of Realtors says they were up 2% to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.99 million homes. The increase in sales is being attributed to an increase in inventory. The median price for an existing home is now $359,900, or 17.9% more than it was a year ago. (9)Mortgage RatesMortgage rates are still idling below the 3% level. Freddie Mac says the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was up 1 basis point to 2.87%. The 15-year was also up just one basis point to 2.17%. (10)In other news making headlines…Paying Home Loans with BitcoinUnited Wholesale Mortgage made a big announcement about Bitcoin. It says that it will begin accepting cryptocurrency payments for home loans. UWM is the 2nd-largest lender in the U.S. The plan to accept crypto for payments is the first for the national mortgage industry. (11)Lender Discount for the VaccinatedWhat appears to be another industry first, is an announcement by Neat Loans to offer a discount to borrowers who are vaccinated against Covid-19. It would apply to $500 on closing costs for residential and refinancing loans.The concern is that an unvaccinated person would be more likely to get sick and be out of work, making it difficult to keep up with mortgage payments. Borrowers who are unable to get the vaccine for health or religious reasons, would also qualify for the discount. (12)Patio Popularity is SkyrocketingNew data shows that the popularity of patios jumped another notch higher in 2020. The National Association of Homebuilders reports that the share of new homes with patios rose to 61.4%. It's the first time that number has ever been higher than 60%. At the beginning of the Great Recession, it got as low as 44.8%, but has been continually increasing since then, with a big jump in 2020. It rose from 59.6% to the current 61.4%. You'll also find more homes with patios in warmer Western and Southern states. (13)That's it for today. Check the show notes for links. And please remember to hit the subscribe button, and leave a review!You can also join RealWealth for free at newsforinvestors.com. As a member, you have access to the Investor Portal where you can view sample property pro formas and connect with our network of resources, including experienced investment counselors, property teams, lenders, 1031 exchange facilitators, attorneys, CPAs and more.Thanks for listening. I'm Kathy Fettke.Links:1 - https://www.inman.com/2021/08/27/supreme-court-shoots-down-latest-eviction-moratorium/2 - https://www.newsweek.com/whats-next-eviction-moratorium-progressives-eye-legislation-after-scotus-ruling-16236863 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-chair-powell-says-he-supports-starting-to-taper-bond-purchases-this-year-11630072826?mod=federal-reserve4 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/inflation-rate-hits-30-year-high-pce-shows-as-u-s-confronts-major-shortages-11630068319?mod=economic-report5 - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/11/cpi-report-july-2021.html​​6 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-economy-grew-slightly-faster-6-6-pace-in-second-quarter-new-gdp-figures-show-11629982344?mod=economic-report7 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/jobless-claims-rise-for-first-time-in-five-weeks-to-353-000-but-still-near-pandemic-low-11629981525?mod=economic-report8 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-home-sales-rebound-despite-prices-hitting-record-high-11629814766?mod=economy-politics9 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-home-sales-rebound-despite-prices-hitting-record-high-11629814766?mod=economy-politics10 - http://www.freddiemac.com/pmms/11 - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/19/united-wholesale-mortgage-will-accept-bitcoin-other-cryptocurrency.html12 - https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2021/08/26/lender-offers-mortgage-discount-to-the-vaccinated13 - https://eyeonhousing.org/2021/08/share-of-new-homes-with-patios-climbs-to-record-61-percent/

Property owners and supporters of the U.S. Constitution respond to Joe Biden's attempts to nationalize housing across America and file emergency motions seeking to stop the unlaw extension. Former President Donald Trump responds to the House Ways and Means Committee's attempts to secure his tax returns and we review his counter lawsuit. Representatives AOC and Cori Bush celebrate their successes with the eviction moratorium and are caught in interesting predicaments.​And more! Join criminal defense lawyer Robert F. Gruler in a discussion on the latest legal, criminal and political news, including:​

In our news wrap Thursday, the CDC's newly announced eviction moratorium is already facing a legal challenge after the Alabama Association of Realtors asked a federal court for an injunction that would let evictions resume. Also, Iran gets a new president who cements hardliners' control of the government and a wildfire consumes a California town as Turkey and Greece fight separate blazes overseas. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Thursday, the CDC's newly announced eviction moratorium is already facing a legal challenge after the Alabama Association of Realtors asked a federal court for an injunction that would let evictions resume. Also, Iran gets a new president who cements hardliners' control of the government and a wildfire consumes a California town as Turkey and Greece fight separate blazes overseas. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Joe Biden endorses a plainly unconstitutional CDC extension of the eviction moratorium, and we review the documents that now impose criminal penalties for non-compliance. New York Mayor DeBlasio unveils a first in the nation vaccine mandate program for all private businesses, their employees and their customers. More fallout from the Andrew Cuomo harassment scandal as democratic politicians call for his resignation and we review their own records.​And more! Join criminal defense lawyer Robert F. Gruler in a discussion on the latest legal, criminal and political news, including:​

I thought I would make a quick episode talking about the May 5th ruling by a federal judge named Dabney Friedrich in a case brought forth by the Alabama Association of Realtors, the judge struck down the CDC's eviction moratorium. I'll be discussing what that means, how it could affect you as a renter or a landlord, and what to expect on this issue in the near future.Treasury's Rental Relief Announcement:➡️ https://home.treasury.gov/system/file...IRS Tax Relief:➡️ Do you owe the IRS more than $10,000 in back taxes?  Email me at taxrelief@loganallec.com and let me know how much you owe by year.My Eviction Moratorium Video From Last Year:➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMrS0...

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Melinda tells the beautiful story of the beginnings and growth of The Lovelady Center in Birmingham, AL - a fellow member of the Alabama Association of Christian Recovery Ministries (AACRM) and the Alabama Rescue Services Association (ARSA). Their mission is: Empowering women, through faith-based initiatives, so they can return to society as well-equipped women of God. The program is about empowerment, hope and a belief in the value of each and every human life. It is our mission to help women rebuild their lives and walk forward with faith-driven hope for the future as a contributing member of our community. The Lovelady Program ensures each woman is taught how to overcome barriers to success by providing access to needed services. You can give a person shelter, food and clothing, but if they cannot support themselves, the cycle of poverty and incarceration will not be broken. Visit them online at loveladycenter.org.

Two area police chiefs recently completed continuing education courses in the Continuing Education and Outreach Program at Jacksonville State University in the Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program. Andy Green, director of the program, congratulated Grove Hill Chief Daniel Gibson and Fulton Police Chief Ethan Elmore. Chief Gibson Chief Daniel Gibson Jr. completed 240 hours of training in the program. “This is the highest level of achievement that is awarded through this program,” said Green, putting Chief Gibson in an elite group of chiefs in the state who has successfully completed the four-level program developed by the Alabama Association of Chiefs...Article Link

This week's episode is all about my Guest Luke Seibert. Luke shares with us his life changing event. How this life changing event brings him on a journey that no one really saw coming. How God really is awesome. In bringing your life back no matter the storms of life Luke Seibert lives in north Alabama and is the oldest of seven children. He has a background in carpentry and construction, but since becoming blind, has become an author and gone back to school. He enjoys writing novels, doing woodwork, and playing bluegrass music. Over the past few years, he became heavily involved in the National Federation of the Blind and serves on the board of the Alabama Association of Blind Students. Today, he is enrolled at Midwestern Baptist Seminary and preaches regularly at the church he attends. Instagram link for Soap Commander: https://www.instagram.com/soapcommander/?hl=en Facebook for Soap Commander: https://www.facebook.com/SoapCommander/ Soap commander website: https://soapcommander.com/ Luke's website: http://lukeseibert.com/ Luke's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.seibert.39/ “Scripture quotations used by Luke in the podcast are taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.lockman.org” Teresa's website for her blog www.Teresa-Bliessings. Blog Contact Teresa @ teresa-blessings@outlook.com if you would like to support this podcast there are 3 ways to do so. By clicking on Support button on your podcast player. Or going to https://anchor.fm/teresa-guffanti/support By going to my pay pal account at https://paypal.me/TeresaGuffanti I Pray you all enjoy todays podcast. Luke's Story will have you thinking about how GREAT GOD is! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teresa-guffanti/support

Antonio D. Spurling, Esq. talks to us about what are common ways people get sued when buying or selling a business.  You can find out more about him at spurlinglawfirm.com/attorney.Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Spurling was educated in the public schools of Jefferson County, earning a public administration pre law degree at Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama and a Juris doctorate degree from Birmingham School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama. With over a decade of experience, Spurling has represented individuals and businesses in the Alabama State Courts and Federal Courts of Appeals. Spurling has represented plaintiffs in a broad range of matters, including personal injury, trial, commercial business disputes and mass tort actions. Spurling is a 2013 recipient of a trial advocacy certificate from the Alabama Association of Justice trial college at Harvard Law School in Cambridge, MA. He is actively involved in his community through his service as the chairman of the board of directors for the Bethesda and general counsel for the Ensley Revitalization Committee.In addition to the practice of law, Spurling enjoys spending time with his family and attending church. Spurling and his wife Marquitta Spurling are active members of New Life Interfaith Ministries, and are the proud parents of four sons Tyren, Myles, Harrison, Carter and one daughter Kennedi.

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Brett Turnbull of Turnbull Law Firm (https://turnbulllawfirm.com/) and Jerome Tapley of Cory Watson Attorneys (https://www.corywatson.com/)   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review   Episode Details: Trial lawyers Brett Turnbull of Turnbull Law Firm and Jerome Tapley of Cory Watson Attorneys explain how they successfully represented grieving father Hilario Cruz after his wife and two young daughters were killed in a car crash caused by a faulty brake system. In 2012, a 2004 Infiniti QX56 SUV driven by Solomon Mathenge t-boned a Dodge Caravan in Los Angeles, resulting in the death of the driver, Hilario's wife, and daughters Stephanie, 4 and Hilda, 6. Solomon insisted that his brakes were not working properly. Originally charged with three counts of vehicular manslaughter, Solomon later joined the case as an additional plaintiff, separately represented, against Nissan North America, Inc., due to the discovery of a history of braking issues in Infiniti vehicles. Nissan knew as early as 2003 that select models were equipped with a defective braking software with a "delta stroke sensor," which unnecessarily activated the car's optimized hydraulic braking. Despite this knowledge, Nissan failed to recall the vehicle or notify all vehicle owners. In 2017, a Los Angeles jury found Nissan's negligence to be 100% responsible for the three wrongful deaths and awarded plaintiffs compensatory damages totaling $24,931,109.   Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents   Guest Bios: BRETT TURNBULL: Brett Turnbull has embraced the philosophy of keeping clients first in distinguishing himself as a leading trial lawyer, recognized for his jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients killed or injured by the negligent and wrongful actions of others. When Brett goes before a jury, he realizes he has one job: to get justice for his client by proving their claims and guiding the jury to award a fair and reasonable verdict. Brett has more than a decade of successful courtroom experience in complex litigation, including trucking cases, product liability, automobile defects, pediatric burns, traumatic brain injury and nursing home malpractice. Respect for individuals and for the justice system led Brett, a graduate of the University of Alabama, to pursue legal studies at The Cumberland School of Law. There, he discovered his true passion: trial law. As a class leader, Brett won national recognition for his trial advocacy skills. That leadership track continued throughout Brett's legal career. Today, he gives back to his profession by serving in leadership positions with the Alabama Association for Justice, Alabama State Bar, and Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Brett and his wife Dawn have been married for 13 years and have four children–Brett, Arden, Miller, and Bess. When he's not in the courtroom, you can find Brett and his family outside playing their favorite sports: baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, and tennis. They also enjoy taking time out of their busy schedule to relax at the lake or the beach for a weekend. The Turnbulls are active members at South Highland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Read Full Bio   JEROME TAPLEY: For Jerome Tapley, the decision to become a lawyer was a deeply personal one. When he was a boy, a family member died in a workplace accident. Jerome witnessed first-hand how lawyers could make a difference in people's lives. The trial lawyers who represented his family successfully held the responsible party accountable for the tragedy, and he knew then that he wanted to be a trial lawyer. His road toward achieving that goal was not easy, but hard work has never been an obstacle for him. Jerome was born in Alexander City, Alabama - a hard-working, cotton mill town that taught him the values of persistence, keeping his word, and doing his best. The lessons learned from his community propelled Jerome to become the first college graduate in his family. He graduated from Auburn University Montgomery, where he was Student Government President, and earned his law degree through Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He is now a principal at Cory Watson Attorneys, focusing 100 percent on courtroom litigation and trial, including Class Action, Mass Tort, and Products Liability Litigation. He is admitted to all state and federal courts in Alabama and Florida. Jerome's peers rightly view him as an accomplished trial lawyer, having tried cases in multiple venues across the country including a $25 million verdict for plaintiffs in an automotive defect case against Nissan in California, a $10 million wrongful death verdict in Alabama, and a $50 verdict against DuPont for pollution caused cancer in Ohio. Notwithstanding his courtroom accomplishments, Jerome is more than a trial lawyer. Since joining Cory Watson in 2003, Jerome has become a shareholder, Co-Chair of the Class Action & Consumer Fraud litigation group, and a member of the firm's management committee. He has also served as Lead Counsel in a multitude of certified nationwide consumer fraud class actions against large corporations in jurisdictions across the country; has years of experience as Lead Counsel in multiple cases representing state Attorneys General, represented nearly every city and county in the State of Arkansas against every major Opioid manufacturer and distributor; and served leading roles for the firm in Multi-District Litigation, including appointment as Co-Lead Counsel in In re Google Inc. Gmail Litigation, MDL 2430. Jerome's cases often involve recalls or product redesigns resulting not only in financial recovery for the class, but also increased safety for the public. One such litigation involved two certified nationwide consumer fraud class actions against fireplace manufacturers who made dangerous glass-front fireplaces, successfully changing industry design standards to prevent severe third-degree burns to infants and toddlers. Jerome has been married to his high school sweetheart, Kelli, for 20 years. Kelli is a pediatrician and loving mom to their two daughters, Madeline and Harper. In his free time, you can find Jerome with his family or quail hunting with his bird dog Duke. The Tapley family is active at Haven Field Community Church, where Jerome serves as Chairman of the Elders. Though Jerome has a variety of hobbies and interests, one of his favorite quotes speaks to his hard-working background: “No one has ever drowned in sweat.” - Lou Holtz. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Evan Whitehead has been in the field of education for over 20 years spanning over three decades, and is currently the Director of Special Services, for Lindop School District 92, in Broadview, IL. In his current role Evan oversees all Federal Programs (Special Education, McKinney-Vento, English Learners, and Title I), Early Childhood Education, Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Social Emotional Learning, Family and Community Engagement, Health Services, Continuous Improvement, Equity, Diversity, and Cultural Competency. Evan started his career in education as a crisis and behavior interventionist at therapeutic day school in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL. Over his career he has held the following positions: Special Education Paraprofessional, Special Education High School Teacher, Latino Parent Outreach Coordinator, Dean of Student Discipline, Community Outreach Coordinator, Director of Special Services, Director of Bilingual Education and English Learners, Title I Director, and Assistant Superintendent of Special Services. Evan also worked as a District Liaison with the Illinois State Board of Education’s Statewide System of Support. As a District Liaison, Evan was charged with leading District Assistance Teams in implementing supports to districts in order to build district capacity to schools and help reduce the largest within-school gaps in achievement or largest within-school gaps in graduation rates at the high school level. Evan is also a National Consultant, Trainer and Presenter with Dr. Ruby K. Payne’s aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com . In his work with aha! Process, Evan provides local and national trainings, presentations, and speaking engagements on Dr. Ruby K. Payne’s most recent book and workshop “Emotional Poverty in All Demographics: How to Reduce Anger, Anxiety, and Violence in the Classroom”. https://www.ahaprocess.com/workshop/emotional-poverty-on- site-workshop. Recently, in November 2019, Evan presented at two statewide Educator Conferences. On November 19, 2019, Evan co-presented “Emotional Poverty in All Demographics” during the general session at the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA), Fall Instructional Conference in Orange Beach, Alabama. On November 23, 2019, at the IASB-IASA- IASBO Joint Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. Evan presented “Need and Numbers: Board Policies for Equity and Accountability —strategically and intentionally creating board policies based on data, including policies covering professional learning, cultural relevancy, SEL, ISTE standards, to establish accountability goals, using district norms, to leverage achievement.” Evan is also the Executive Director of Educational Services with Strategic Project Management, Inc. www.strategicpm.us in which he oversees training, professional development, continuous improvement services for school districts, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, social-service agencies. In September 2019, Evan was appointed to a four year term, on the Illinois State Board of Education Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Consolidated Committee of Practitioners (CCOP), by Illinois State Board of Education, State Superintendent Dr. Carmen I. Ayala. The mission of ESEA Consolidated Committee of Practitioners is to study and advise the Illinois State Board of Education on the implementation of programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to ensure that high quality services are available for all students especially those most in need. Evan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education with a concentration of Bilingual Bi-cultural Special Education and English as a Second Language, Minor in Spanish Language and Literature and Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration. Evan also studied Afro-Latino Studies and Spanish Language at Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Evan's areas of expertise include Special Education, Social Emotional Learning, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), District/School Continuous Improvement, Family and Community Engagement, Federal Programs, Equity, Diversity, Cultural Competency and Mental Health. Evan is a husband, father, mental health advocate, and has coached youth sports for over 15 years.  Contact Evan Online:Website | ahaprocess.comWebsite | strategiclearningsolutions.comWebsite | strategicpm.usEmail | evanwhitehead11@gmail.comConnect with Evan on Social Media:Twitter | @EvanWhitehead00 

Amir Harpaz is the co-founder & CEO of Book Outdoors, Board Member of the Florida & Alabama Association for RV Parks & Campgrounds, and Vice President of Harp Development. Amir was invited by Newbook to speak at the Tourism Innovators Conference held at the Gold Coast in June this year, where Adrian was fortunate enough to spend a bit of ... Read More The post 66. Amir Harpaz on: Industry Dilemma Solved by Book Outdoors, the Issues with 100% Occupancy & the Millennial takeover of the American RV Industry appeared first on Adrian Easdown.

Dr. Alan Tidwell shares information about the new minor in real estate offered by the Culverhouse College of Business at The University of Alabama.  Previously offered as a finance specialization, the real estate minor provides a background in real estate fundamentals and decision making through different academic disciplines including economics, finance, sales, management, and law.  As the Alabama Association of Realtors® Chair of Real Estate at Culverhouse, Tidwell also discusses his vision for the future of the 80-year-old real estate program and how it is preparing workforce-ready graduates.

Topic:Urban Resilience – urban green spaces designed with a purpose https://infiniteearthradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fred-Smith-2.jpg ()Guest & Organization:Fred Smith is the Director of Stringfellow Health Fund Grants at the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama. He has an Associate of Science degree from Southern Union Community College, Bachelor’s degree in marketing and a Master’s degree in Public Administration—both from Jacksonville State University. Fred is also a graduate of the Alabama Association of Not for Profit Executive Leadership certificate program. He is a recent appointee to the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama Roundtable, a group that gives young civic and business leaders the opportunity to study issues and government policy in Alabama in conjunction with the research conducted by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama. The group meets with public officials and other leaders to learn about and discuss issues currently affecting the state and local governments while also seeking solutions to the state’s problems. Prior to joining the Community Foundation, he served as an Instructor for Gadsden State Community College and previously served as, the Director of Jacksonville State University’s Community Wellness program which received several local and state commendations for its contributions to community programming. He completed the Essential Skills & Strategies for New Grantmakers in 2016 and has also participated in Foundations on the Hill held in Washington D.C. both hosted by Southeastern Council of Foundations. Fred also has a previous connection to the Foundation. He has written grants to, received grants from, and successfully managed grants for the Foundation and has served as a volunteer grant reviewer. In addition to managing the Stringfellow Health Fund competitive grants program, Fred also conducts grantee site visits, manages the poverty project to align the foundation’s grant making with the Community Needs Assessment, and is coordinating the 100th anniversary celebration of Susie Parker Stringfellow’ s will in 2020. Fred met his lovely wife Rochelle while they both attended Jacksonville State University. They have two daughters, Eden and Zion, and they reside in Jacksonville Al. Resources: http://naturesacred.org/southern-interpretation-sacred/ (A Southern Interpretation of Sacred) http://naturesacred.org/about-us/ (Nature Sacred) https://islandpress.org/urban-resilience-project (Island Press Urban Resilience Project) Download the Island Press App! Learn more about the app https://islandpress.org/get-our-app (here), and find it on https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.islandpress.islandpressdiscoveryapp (Google Play) and https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/island-press/id1251388048?mt=8 (Apple App Store)!

This year Help 4 HD International exhibited at the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police Summer Conference. Join us to hear about Vicki Owens experience coming face to face with law enforcement agents from the state of Alabama and teaching them about Huntington's disease. 

ArchiTreats: Food for Thought celebrates the Year of Alabama History through a series of sequential lectures in Alabama history by leading experts in the field. Join us as Marlene Rikard presents The New South: A Social and Economic View. This presentation was held at the Alabama Department of Archives and History. Post-Reconstruction Alabama experienced major social and economic changes in the era known as the “New South,” a term coined by Henry Grady of the Atlanta Constitution. Emancipation of the slaves and falling cotton prices brought changes in agriculture for plantation owners, African Americans, and poor whites. Although farming remained the occupation of most Alabamians, industrialization became the mantra of new leaders who promised recovery and prosperity though the development of the state’s natural resources in mining and manufacturing. But prosperity proved elusive and change brought conflict in the form of strikes, segregation and Jim Crow laws, political turmoil, and battles over temperance, woman’s suffrage, regulation of public utilities, and convict leasing. The era changed Alabama forever. Dr. Marlene Hunt Rikard recently retired as Professor of History at Samford University. Following graduation from Auburn University, she began her work life as a graphic designer before returning to school for graduate work in history and teaching for thirty-five years. She was also Director of Samford’s London Programs for over a decade. She has served as president of the Southern Association of Women Historians, the Alabama Association of Historians, and the Alabama Historical Association. This ArchiTreats presentation is made possible by the Friends of the Alabama Archives and a grant from the Alabama Humanities Foundation, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The public is invited to bring a sack lunch and enjoy a bit of Alabama history. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Friends of the Alabama Archives. For more information, call (334) 353-4712.