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Alabama's first‑round matchup with 13‑seed Hofstra sets the stage for a compelling contrast of styles, expectations, and postseason experience as the Crimson Tide begin their 2026 NCAA Tournament run in Tampa. Alabama enters as a 4‑seed with a 23–9 record, a résumé built on high‑level wins and an eight‑game SEC surge, but also carrying the sting of an early SEC Tournament exit. Hofstra arrives as the CAA champion, back in the Big Dance for the first time in 25 years under former NBA guard and...
Here is a bill‑by‑bill breakdown of everything the Alabama House passed on March 10, 2026, drawn from the official legislative reporting for that date. This reflects floor action only-not committee work-and includes vote counts and what each bill does. 🏛️ Alabama House of Representatives Bills Passed on March 10, 2026 (20th Legislative Day) The House focused heavily on local legislation, especially county‑level governance, sheriffs' authority, and property‑tax measures. All bills listed below...
March 16, A.D. 37 - The Day Gaius "Caligula" Caesar Took the Throne On March 16, A.D. 37, Rome awoke to a new emperor-Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known to history by the nickname Caligula, "Little Boots." His rise followed the death of his great‑uncle and adoptive grandfather, Emperor Tiberius, ending one of the most secretive and repressive reigns in Roman history and ushering in a period that began with extraordinary public hope but soon descended into infamy. Caligula's a...
Alabama's highest court has reshaped the legal boundaries of police encounters, ruling that officers may demand physical identification during a lawful investigative stop when a person's verbal response is incomplete or unsatisfactory. The decision, issued in Jennings v. Smith, clarifies how Alabama's "stop‑and‑identify" statute works and carries major implications for civil liberties, policing standards, and future court challenges. A pivotal ruling on police authority The Alabama Supreme Cou...
Tsar Nicholas II’s abdication on March 15, 1917, marked the collapse of more than three centuries of Romanov rule and opened the door to one of the most turbulent political transitions in modern history. His decision—made amid military disaster, economic breakdown, and revolutionary unrest—set in motion a chain of events that reshaped Russia and ultimately the world. The Road to Abdication By early 1917, Russia was buckling under the strain of World War I. Food shortages, battlefield losse...
March 13, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - UAB's push for a deep American Athletic Conference Tournament run came to a halt Friday afternoon in Birmingham, as the Blazers fell 83–78 to Charlotte in a quarterfinal matchup defined by one of the hottest shooting halves the conference has ever seen. The loss drops UAB to 20–12 on the season and leaves the program waiting to learn its postseason fate. A Promising Start Slips Away Playing just a few miles from campus at Legacy Arena, UAB opened the game wit...
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R‑Alabama) sharply questioned pharmaceutical and national‑security experts this week during a Senate Committee on Aging hearing, raising alarms about what he called China's "death grip" on America's drug supply chain. The exchange underscored growing bipartisan concern that the United States is dangerously dependent on foreign manufacturing for essential medicines. "It's becoming common knowledge that for whatever reason, China's often able to circumvent the FDA whe...
U.S. Marines are moving toward the Middle East in one of the most significant Marine deployments of the current Iran conflict, adding a fast‑moving, crisis‑response force to an already large American presence in the region. Roughly 2,500 Marines, along with amphibious warships including the USS Tripoli, are now en route as Washington and its allies continue sustained strikes on Iranian targets. Why the Marines Are Being Sent The deployment reflects a shift toward deterrence, crisis response, and...
On March 14, 1780, the Gulf Coast became a decisive front in the American Revolutionary era as Spanish forces under Governor Bernardo de Gálvez captured Fort Charlotte in Mobile, Alabama. This victory-achieved after a two‑week siege-eliminated the last British frontier post capable of threatening New Orleans, securing Spain's hold on the western Gulf and reshaping the balance of power in the Southeast. The Strategic Setting on the Gulf Coast By 1780, the American Revolution had expanded far be...
March is when Alabama's gardens shift from winter recovery to full spring momentum. Soil warms, daylight stretches, and both cool‑season and warm‑season crops begin overlapping. For gardeners across the state-from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast-March is one of the busiest and most rewarding months of the year. 🌱 The Seasonal Shift: Why March Matters in Alabama March marks the true beginning of spring growth. Cool‑season vegetables thrive, fruit trees break dormancy, lawns begin to wake...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - March 13, 2026 - Huey Magoo's, the fast‑casual chicken brand known for its bold flavors and premium hand‑crafted tenders, has officially opened its newest restaurant in Montgomery, marking the company's 87th location nationwide and its latest expansion into Alabama's growing food scene. The new 2,400‑square‑foot restaurant, located at 2930 Carter Hill Road, brings Huey Magoo's full menu of fresh, made‑to‑order chicken tenders, house‑made sauces, and customizable meals to the h...
March 13, 2026 - WASHINGTON - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that Iran's newly elevated Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been seriously wounded and is "likely disfigured," raising questions about his ability to lead the country amid nearly two weeks of sustained U.S. and Israeli military strikes. Hegseth's comments mark the most direct public assessment yet from the Pentagon regarding the condition of the 56‑year‑old successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed alo...
March 14, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters issued a formal notice to the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, stating that he will pursue legal action if the party does not require Tuberville to affirm under oath that he meets Alabama's constitutional residency requirements to run for governor. McFeeters' statement comes amid an ongoing dispute over whether Tuberville satisfies the Alabama Constitution's seven‑year r...
Auburn's return to postseason play comes with a familiar twist: an in‑state showdown. As the No. 1 overall seed in the 2026 National Invitation Tournament, the Tigers will host South Alabama in the first round at Neville Arena, a matchup that blends regional pride, contrasting résumés, and a chance for Auburn to reset its season after narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament. Tipoff is set for Tuesday at 9 p.m. CT on ESPN2. Auburn's Road to the NIT Auburn enters the tournament at 17–16, a recor...
March 10, 2026 - Former State Representative Perry O. Hooper Jr., longtime Alabama political figure and Republican strategist, joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks on The BCS: State of Alabama Podcast for a wide‑ranging conversation touching on party leadership, ballot access disputes, the direction of national Democrats, and the future of conservative politics in Alabama. The discussion also explored economic development, tax reform, and Hooper's work using artificial intelligence to c...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms has endorsed Republican Katherine Robertson in her campaign for Alabama Attorney General, adding another veteran law‑enforcement voice to Robertson's growing list of supporters ahead of the May 19, 2026 primary. Sheriff Helms, who is concluding a long career in public service, praised Robertson's record on public safety and her support among law‑enforcement leaders across the state. "I am proud to support Katherine in her race for Attorney Gen...
Former Alabama State Representative GF "Gil" Isbell joined hosts Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III on the Heart of Dixie Podcast for a candid conversation about internal Republican Party disputes, election‑law compliance, and the broader political climate in Alabama. The interview comes as Isbell continues to publicly question the eligibility of Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl, a challenge that has drawn statewide attention. The Challenge to John Wahl's Eligibility Isbell r...
U.S. Senate candidate Morgan Murphy joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks on their BCS program for a wide‑ranging conversation that touched on national security, foreign policy, economic strategy, and the direction he believes Alabama and the country must take. The discussion offered one of Murphy's most detailed public explanations of how his national‑security background shapes his policy priorities as he campaigns for the seat currently held by Senator Tommy Tuberville. National Securit...
March 9, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - State Representative Juandalynn Givan (D‑Birmingham) appeared on the Heart of Dixie Podcast for a wide‑ranging discussion with hosts Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III, offering listeners an unfiltered look at her views on Alabama politics, legislative battles, and the challenges facing urban communities. The episode, titled "A Democrat from Birmingham?", sets the tone early: sometimes, the hosts say, "you have to speak with the other side" to fully und...
March 10, 2026 - TAMPA, Ala - A new analysis circulating online claims that a coordinated U.S. bomber campaign-featuring B‑2 stealth bombers, B‑1 Lancers, and B‑52 Stratofortresses-has allegedly collapsed major sections of Iran's underground military tunnel network, long considered one of Tehran's most important strategic assets. A recent video, published by PPR Global, frames the strikes as part of a broader operation referred to as Epic Fury, describing it as one of the most conse...
March 11, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - State Representative James Lomax (R–Huntsville) joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks on The BCS: State of Alabama Podcast for a detailed conversation about his re‑election campaign, his new role as Majority Whip, and the policy challenges facing one of Alabama's fastest‑growing regions. Over the course of the interview, Lomax discussed legislative accomplishments, energy policy debates, Huntsville's infrastructure needs, and the broader direc...
March 12, 2026 - NORFOLK, Va. - Lt. Colonel Brandon Shah, a decorated Army officer known for his work in counterintelligence and campus‑based military education programs, was shot and killed Thursday afternoon on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. The brazen daylight attack stunned students, faculty, and military officials, triggering an intensive multi‑agency investigation that now stretches across several states. Authorities say Shah, 42, was gunned down outside the...
Three Air Force service members based in Birmingham were killed in a KC-135 tanker crash in western Iraq on March 12, marking one of Alabama's deadliest single-day losses in the Iran conflict. The victims were part of the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base and had deep ties to the Birmingham area. 🇺🇸 Alabama Mourns Three Airmen Killed in Iraq Tanker Crash KC-135 Stratotanker went down during combat mission; all six crew members confirmed dead Three U.S. Air Force service membe...
March 18, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - One of Alabama's signature spring traditions is set to return as the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst brings three days of world‑class racing, family fun, and nonstop energy to Barber Motorsports Park, March 27–29. The event marks the NTT IndyCar Series' annual stop in Alabama, transforming the rolling hills of Barber into one of the most electric sports weekends in the Southeast. For fans, drivers, and teams alike, Barber is more tha...
The Troy Trojans are headed back to the NCAA Tournament with a chance to make program history as they prepare for a first‑round showdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Oklahoma City. Fresh off a Sun Belt Conference championship run, Troy enters the tournament as a No. 13 seed with momentum, having won five of its last six games and showcasing an offense that averages more than 80 points per contest. The Trojans' résumé includes wins over Akron and San Diego State, along with a tri...
