Overview
- The ceremony took place Nov. 14 on the lawn of the Alabama Governor's Mansion in Montgomery.
- Two Alabama-bred turkeys supplied by Bates Turkey Farm were formally spared for the holiday.
- Students from Montgomery Christian School and Riverchase Day School attended and selected the winning names from patriotic finalists such as George and Martha, Liberty and Justice, and Tom Jefferson and Madis-hen.
- Gov. Kay Ivey announced the pardon on X, declaring a "full pardon to Fil & Buster" and saying they would live out their days in the Alabama sunshine away from Thanksgiving tables.
- AL.com framed the lighthearted event alongside current debate over the U.S. Senate filibuster, quoting Sen. Tommy Tuberville urging Republicans to change Senate rules.