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Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Anti-Sports Betting Law

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled the federal law prohibiting states from legalizing sports betting is unconstitutional and violates the 10th Amendment of the Constitution. This decision comes after a New Jersey law passed in 2014 that rolled back regulations on the state’s casinos and racetracks was brought before the Court. Though New Jersey has passed similar laws, this is the first time a state has successfully challenged the 1992 statute that has kept sports gambling underground and out of the public eye in most of the country.

The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA)

The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was passed in 1992 to protect the integrity of athletes, coaches, teams, and sports leagues. Though the law did not outright ban betting on sporting events, it did prohibit a state or city “to sponsor, operate, advertise, promote, license, or authorize” any form of gambling or betting that was based on a sporting event.

Mo Show Live with Country Music Singer Chris Hennessee

The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday May 23^rd at 3:00 pm Central time and will feature country music singer Chris Hennessee. Morris and Chris will be discussing the music industry, how the industry is changing in the age of digital music, Chris’s career, his new tour, “Wrong End of the Rainbow” and more. Morris and Chris both proudly attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. Chris Hennessee is a singer/songwriter and a longtime member of the Jamey Johnson band. Chris recently released hit single “Wrong End of the Rainbow” which features vocals from Jamey Johnson and was produced by Jim “Moose” Brown. The full album is anticipated this June. Prior to “Wrong End of the Rainbow” Chris released “Greetings from Hennessee”, “Revival”, and “Hennessee, Like Tennessee.”

Motorcycle Safety Infographic

There are over 8.7 million registered motorcycles in the United States. But did you know that the number of deaths on motorcycles is nearly 29 times greater than the number in cars? This is why we want you to be prepared. Take a look at our infographic on motorcycle safety and be sure to contact us if you have been involved in a motorcycle accident.  

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Mo Show Live with Rodney Smith of Raising Men Lawn Care Service

The next episode of the Mo Show Live will feature Huntsville’s own Rodney Smith, Jr. who founded Raising Men Lawn Care Service in 2015. Morris and Rodney will be discussing Raising Men, the importance of providing youth with positive and. Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting…

Winter Weather & Traffic Offenses

A news story reported that an Alabama State Trooper cited a vehicle for going 106 mph in a 70 mph zone when there were snow and ice on the roadway. Aside from a speeding charge, the driver of this vehicle. Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting…

Mo Show Live with Mayor Paul Finley

The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday, March 28^th at 3:00 central time and will feature Madison Mayor Paul Finley. Morris and Mayor Finley will be discussing the growth of Madison City and the Huntsville Metropolitan Area as a whole, maintaining quality schools, economic development, and good local governance. Mayor Finley is a graduate of Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. He has resided in Madison, Alabama since 1995 and has three boys. Mayor Finley was first elected in November of 2008. Throughout his tenure as Mayor, he has focused on quality of life improvements, schools, the new Madison Hospital, James Clemens High School, Indian Creek Park Expansion, and many other economic development projects.