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The Iranian government has now verified that at least 5,000 people have been killed during the sweeping crackdown on protests that erupted in late December - a staggering death toll that marks the bloodiest internal repression in the Islamic Republic's 47‑year history. The figure, confirmed by an Iranian official speaking to Reuters and reported by multiple international outlets, includes roughly 500 security personnel and thousands of civilians. The protests began over economic collapse and inf...
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama House of Representatives moved swiftly through a packed agenda Thursday, advancing a slate of bipartisan bills touching education, election integrity, economic regulation, and public services. The day marked one of the most productive legislative sessions of the young 2026 cycle, with lawmakers signaling early priorities that will shape debates in the weeks ahead. While the Senate also passed several measures Thursday, the House's actions stood out for their broad bipart...
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore delivered one of his most expansive interviews of the 2026 Senate race during an appearance on The Brandon and Christopher Show, speaking candidly about the balance of power in Washington, foreign policy under President Trump, national security, and Alabama's infrastructure needs. The conversation, hosted by Christopher Peeks and Brandon Moseley, offered voters a detailed look at how Moore views the Senate seat he is seeking - and the agenda he intends to advance if...
January 19, 2026 - TALLAPOOSA COUNTY - In a move that has stirred both support and debate across Tallapoosa County, Republican candidate Robert McCollum has unveiled an ambitious proposal to phase out property taxes if elected as District 4 County Commissioner. The plan, which fundamentally changes how property taxes are collected, could have far-reaching implications for homeowners, prospective buyers, and the county's fiscal landscape. McCollum's proposal centers on eliminating annual...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - College football has seen its share of improbable champions, but nothing in the sport's long, winding history quite compares to what unfolded on a warm January night at Hard Rock Stadium. Indiana - yes, Indiana - finished a perfect 16‑0 season and captured the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship with a 27–21 victory over Miami, sealing one of the greatest turnarounds the sport has ever witnessed. For a program that spent more than a century wandering thr...
U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers, the longtime Republican representative for Alabama's Third Congressional District, has officially qualified to seek another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The announcement, filed at the start of Alabama's 2026 qualifying window, ends months of speculation about Rogers' political future and sets the stage for another high‑profile congressional race in East Alabama. Rogers, first elected in 2002, enters the 2026 cycle as one of Alabama's most senior and i...
The Shelby County Republican Party will host a U.S. Senate Candidate Forum on Monday, January 26, offering voters a direct opportunity to hear from the Republicans seeking their party's nomination for the United States Senate. The event, announced by party officials on January 19, is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Center, one of Shelby County's most accessible public venues. Party leaders say the forum is designed to give voters meaningful insight into the candidates'...
For decades, the Mobile River Bridge and I‑10 Bayway project has been Alabama's most anticipated - and most delayed - infrastructure undertaking. Now, Alabama's two U.S. Senators, Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, are sharpening their focus on accelerating the timeline, arguing that the state and the Gulf Coast economy cannot afford another round of slow‑walking. Their message is simple: the federal government must move faster, and Alabama must be empowered to build sooner. A Project Stuck in...
President Donald J. Trump has sharply escalated his campaign to bring Greenland under U.S. control, transforming what began years ago as an unconventional geopolitical idea into a full‑scale diplomatic confrontation with European allies. Over the past week, Trump has issued a barrage of public statements, tariff threats, and social‑media posts insisting that the United States "needs" Greenland for national security reasons - and signaling he is prepared to use economic pressure, and pot...
Democrat Mark Wheeler has officially qualified for the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Alabama, adding a compelling new voice to a contest that is already drawing statewide and national attention. Wheeler, a chemist from Heflin with deep roots in east Alabama, enters the Democratic primary with a platform centered on economic fairness, health care access, and government transparency - themes he says reflect the everyday concerns of working families across the state. Wheeler's qualification was...
On January 20, 1991, Sudan's military‑Islamist government intensified its transformation of the country by imposing Islamic law nationwide, a move that dramatically worsened the already‑devastating civil war between the Muslim‑majority north and the largely Christian and animist south. The decision marked a turning point in Sudan's modern history, hardening political divisions, escalating violence, and deepening the authoritarian grip of President Omar al‑Bashir's regime. The imposition of Shar...
The transfer portal has become the new battleground of roster building in college football, and in 2026, Alabama has attacked it with purpose. After a Rose Bowl loss that exposed depth issues in the trenches and at wide receiver, GM Courtney Morgan and head coach Kalen DeBoer moved quickly to secure proven talent from across the country. The result: a transfer class headlined by offensive line reinforcements, a potential WR1, and immediate-impact defenders who fit DeBoer's system. Below are the...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the nation prepares to observe National Sanctity of Human Life Day on January 22, 2026, thousands of pro-life advocates are gathering in Washington this week for a series of events commemorating unborn lives and highlighting the ongoing work of the pro-life movement. The week's activities include the 53rd annual March for Life Rally and Faith & Liberty's "America 250 Remembers - Remembering Victims of Roe" memorial and prayer vigil. March for Life Returns to the National...
HUNTSVILLE - Congressman Dale Strong has officially qualified for reelection, setting the stage for a new campaign cycle in Alabama's 5th Congressional District. Strong, who was first elected to Congress in 2022, enters the race emphasizing continuity, conservative governance, and the district's growing national profile as a hub for defense, aerospace, and technological innovation. Strong filed his qualifying paperwork with the Alabama Republican Party as the 2026 election cycle begins to take...
Absolutely, Brandon - here's a polished, newsroom‑ready article crafted for Alabama readers and suitable for publication or outreach. Rodney Walker Praises Appointment of Alabama Agriculture Leaders to USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee Montgomery, Ala. - Rodney Walker, a lifelong Alabama cattle farmer and candidate for the United States Senate, is applauding the appointment of five Alabama agricultural leaders to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) State C...
TUSCALOOSA - In one of the most unusual eligibility rulings college basketball has seen in years, former Alabama center Charles Bediako is officially back with the Crimson Tide after a Tuscaloosa County judge granted him a temporary restraining order against the NCAA. The ruling makes the 6‑foot‑11 G‑League veteran immediately eligible to compete, opening the door for his return to the floor for the first time since the 2022–23 season. Bediako, who played 82 G‑League games over the past thre...
MONTGOMERY - Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones has officially qualified to run for governor of Alabama, immediately becoming the most prominent Democrat to enter the 2026 race and setting the stage for what could become one of the most closely watched gubernatorial contests in the country. Jones filed his paperwork with the Alabama Secretary of State's Office, formally placing his name on the Democratic primary ballot and confirming months of speculation about his political future. Jones, who...
In a dramatic turn of events on the world stage, President Donald Trump announced that the United States has reached a "future framework" deal concerning Greenland and the broader Arctic region - a development that follows weeks of escalating tensions, tariff threats, and international pushback. The agreement, negotiated during high‑level meetings at the World Economic Forum in Davos, marks a significant shift from earlier rhetoric about acquiring the Danish territory outright. The deal, w...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate convened Tuesday afternoon for a packed legislative session that saw movement on major budget proposals, education reforms, and public safety initiatives as lawmakers entered Day 4 of the 2026 Regular Session. Held at 3:30 p.m. in the State House, the meeting marked a pivotal moment in the early legislative calendar, with senators debating and advancing bills that touch nearly every corner of Alabama life - from school funding and infrastructure to criminal...
January 21, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee convened Wednesday morning, January 21, to review and advance a slate of bills addressing criminal justice, civil rights, juvenile proceedings, and guardianship reforms. The meeting, held at 8:30 a.m. in the State House, marked a significant step in shaping the legal landscape for Alabama families, victims, and vulnerable populations. Chaired by Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), the committee heard testimony and debated six...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - January 21, 2026. - The Alabama House Judiciary Committee convened Wednesday afternoon for a packed 1:30 p.m. meeting that brought forward one of the most sweeping collections of criminal justice, juvenile, and civil law proposals of the 2026 Regular Session. Over a dozen bills were placed on the agenda, many of them addressing high‑impact issues such as violent crime penalties, juvenile reporting requirements, human trafficking, immigration enforcement, and protections for p...
January 22, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - Alabama voters may soon see a major reduction in unwanted phone calls thanks to new legislation introduced by Rep. Jamie Kiel (R‑Russellville). House Bill 67, filed for consideration in the 2026 Regular Session, targets one of the lesser‑known sources of spam and nuisance calls: the state's publicly available voter list. Under current Alabama law, a voter's phone number is included in the voter file that can be legally purchased by campaigns, political org...
January 22, 2026 - WASHINGTON - Two of Representative Gary Palmer's priority bills-one focused on public safety and the other on national security-cleared a major hurdle this week as the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced both measures during a full committee markup. Palmer Scores Committee Wins on Public Safety and National Security Representative Gary Palmer (AL‑06) saw two of his bills move forward in Congress after the Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 2076, Lulu's Law, a...
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced that a new round of oral rabies vaccine (ORV) distribution will take place in Baldwin County beginning January 26 and continuing through February 2. The effort, conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services program (USDA‑WS), will involve the placement of approximately 2,520 vaccine baits across Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and surrounding communities. The initiative is part of a long‑running, multi‑agency strat...
January 22, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) is celebrating new momentum for Lulu's Law after the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted unanimously to advance the bipartisan measure to the House floor. The legislation is named in honor of 16‑year‑old Lulu Gribbin, who survived a devastating shark attack in June 2024 and has since become a symbol of resilience and advocacy for improved public safety. Lulu's Law would direct the Federal Communications Com...
