Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to hold 77th annual turkey pardoning

Ivey pardons turkeys named after debated Senate tradition for Thanksgiving

Gov. Kay Ivey today continued a Thanksgiving tradition that Alabama governors have carried on since 1949, issuing a “pardon” to turkeys from the Bates Turkey Farm.

Alabama governor pardons turkeys Fil and Buster ahead of Thanksgiving

Governor Kay Ivey pardoned two turkeys at the 77th annual turkey pardoning event, with students participating in the naming process.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to hold 77th annual turkey pardoning

Gov. Kay Ivey is set to host Alabama's 77th annual turkey pardoning at the Governor's Mansion.

Dozens gather at Alabama Governor's Mansion for annual pardoning of turkeys

The annual pardoning of turkeys before Thanksgiving has been an Alabama tradition for 77 years. Today at the Governor’s Mansion, Gov. Kay Ivey and other dignitaries held a ceremony to pardon two turkeys, who will be spared from becoming someone’s Thanksgiving meal. This week, the public had the opportunity to vote on the names of the two turkeys, which are provided by the Bates Turkey Farm. Gov. Ivey announced the winning names of the turkeys du…