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Greg Sankey has taken a rare and highly public stance against one of his own SEC programs, formally siding with the NCAA in its effort to block Alabama center Charles Bediako from continuing to play under a temporary restraining order. The case is currently in court and there should be a ruling by 10:00 A.M. today. If Alabama prevails he will play Saturday against Auburn and likely will finish the year playing for the Tide. If the judge rules against Bediako he won't play against Auburn on...
House Bill 214 has officially cleared the Alabama House in a unanimous 94–0 vote, marking a major step toward banning foreign nationals and foreign‑linked entities from influencing Alabama elections. The bill now heads to the Senate, where lawmakers will decide whether to send it to Governor Kay Ivey for final approval. HB214 Passes the Alabama House: What It Does and Why It Matters A Sweeping Ban on Foreign Influence The Alabama House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved HB214, spo...
WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act, a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Senator Katie Britt, marking a major step forward in the federal government's effort to crack down on financial crimes targeting older Americans. The committee also voted to advance the nomination of Thomas Govan to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, giving the state a potential new federal prosecutor with deep...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL‑07) announced that she has secured $9,571,000 in direct federal funding for 14 community projects across Alabama's 7th Congressional District. The investments were included in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations package, which passed Congress and has now been signed into law. The funding spans infrastructure, public safety, housing, community development, and health care - a broad slate of priorities that Sewell says reflects the needs she hears d...
On February 8, 1587, one of the most controversial and emotionally charged episodes in British history reached its grim conclusion. Mary, Queen of Scots, long a prisoner of her cousin Queen Elizabeth I, was executed at Fotheringhay Castle after being convicted of involvement in the Babington Plot-a conspiracy to assassinate Elizabeth and place Mary on the English throne. Her death reshaped the political landscape of Europe and cemented her legacy as both a martyr and a cautionary tale of royal...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - February 5, 2026 - In a high-octane American Athletic Conference showdown, Memphis guard Sincere Parker delivered a career performance, scoring 40 points to lead the Tigers past the UAB Blazers 90–80 at Bartow Arena. The loss drops UAB to 14–9 overall and 5–5 in conference play, while Memphis improves to 11–11 and 6–4 in the AAC. Parker's Offensive Explosion Parker was nearly unstoppable, shooting 14-of-20 from the field, including 6-of-8 from three-point range, and a perfect...
AUBURN, Ala. - February 7, 2026 - In a matchup that lived up to every ounce of Iron Bowl intensity, Alabama stormed back from a 10‑point deficit to defeat Auburn 96–92 on Saturday afternoon at a sold‑out Neville Arena. The win pushes the Crimson Tide to 16–7 overall and 6–4 in SEC play, while Auburn falls to 14–9 and 5–5 in the conference. The game delivered everything fans expect from this rivalry: momentum swings, star performances, clutch shooting, and a second half that turned into a heavyw...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - February 2026 - What began as a missing‑person alert in late January has now become one of the most far‑reaching homicide investigations Northeast Alabama has seen in years. Patrick Slade Boothe, 51, was found dead on February 4 after an intensive, multi‑agency search that spanned several counties and involved state and federal resources. Authorities have confirmed the case is being investigated as a homicide, and multiple individuals believed to be connected to Booth...
Few dishes carry the same sense of home as a well‑made chicken pot pie. It's the kind of recipe that shows up after church on Sundays, at family gatherings, or on cold Alabama evenings when you want something warm, filling, and familiar. While pot pie looks impressive when it comes out of the oven - golden crust, bubbling filling, that unmistakable aroma - it's surprisingly straightforward to make. The key is balancing a creamy, savory interior with a crust that stays crisp and flaky. Start With...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is applauding the Alabama House of Representatives for passing HB 214, legislation designed to prohibit foreign nationals and foreign corporations from influencing state elections. The bill, sponsored by Rep. James Lomax (R‑Huntsville), would bar foreign entities from directly or indirectly contributing to political candidates or political action committees involved in campaigns for candidates, constitutional amendments, or referendums. A...
Montgomery, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Monday that the state has reached a settlement with Aurora IV and Wellness, a Cullman IV infusion clinic accused of administering unapproved and potentially dangerous weight‑loss drugs to unsuspecting patients. The agreement permanently shuts down the clinic, bars its owners - Amanda and Chris Medders - from working in any healthcare role involving direct patient treatment, and requires more than $24,000 in combined r...
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will deliver her final State of the State address Tuesday evening, marking the ceremonial start of the 2026 legislative session and offering what is expected to be a forward‑looking reflection on her nine years in office. The speech, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Alabama State Capitol, will highlight stories of service, education, and community resilience - themes Ivey has emphasized throughout her tenure. According to reporting from al.com, ABC 33/40, and Rocket...
January 12,2026 - Montgomery - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has released new details regarding the discovery of noncitizens who were illegally registered to vote - and in some cases, illegally cast ballots - in Alabama elections. The announcement follows last week's disclosure that 186 noncitizens had been identified on the state's voter rolls, including 25 individuals who had voted in past elections. On Monday, Allen's office published a county‑by‑county breakdown showing where the ill...
Mass protests, economic collapse, and rising casualties fuel speculation about whether the Islamic Republic is entering its most vulnerable moment in decades. Iran is facing its most intense wave of nationwide unrest since the 2009 Green Movement, with protests spreading across major cities, dozens killed, and the government imposing sweeping internet blackouts to contain the uprising. What began in late December as demonstrations over soaring prices and a collapsing currency has rapidly...
January 6, 2026 - Auburn, Ala. - In a game filled with momentum swings, controversial calls, and last-second drama, the Auburn Tigers suffered a heartbreaking 90–88 loss to Texas A&M on Tuesday night, Jan. 6. The Tigers led by as many as 16 points in the second half, but a furious Aggie comeback and a waved-off buzzer-beater sealed Auburn's fate in its first SEC home game of the season. Auburn's Hot Start and Second-Half Collapse Auburn (9–6, 0–2 SEC) entered the second half with a 10-point lead...
What the shift means for American ranchers and Alabama's cattle economy In a historic shift, Brazil has overtaken the United States as the world's largest beef producer, according to market estimates released in early 2026. Fueled by aggressive export growth, rapid productivity gains, and a massive national herd, Brazil's rise marks a turning point in global protein markets - and raises pressing questions for U.S. ranchers, consumers, and policymakers. The Numbers Behind Brazil's Surge Brazil's...
In recent years, a quiet but powerful land rush has swept across America's heartland. Billionaires like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg have amassed vast portfolios of farmland and ranches, transforming the ownership landscape of one of the country's most vital resources: agricultural land. While some see these purchases as strategic investments or philanthropic ventures, others warn of long-term consequences for food sovereignty, rural economies, and local control. Bill Gates:...
On January 9, 1916, one of World War I's most grueling and consequential campaigns came to a close. After nearly eleven months of fighting, the final Allied troops withdrew from the Gallipoli Peninsula, marking a decisive victory for the Ottoman Empire and ending one of the war's most ambitious but ill‑fated operations. A Campaign Born of Strategic Ambition The Gallipoli campaign began in early 1915 as a bold Allied attempt to break the stalemate of the Western Front by opening a new theater o...
January 9, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is celebrating a recent U.S. Supreme Court order that vacated a lower-court ruling against religious protections for the Amish community in New York, calling the decision a win for parental rights and religious freedom. The case centered on New York's 2019 repeal of religious exemptions to school vaccine mandates, a move that imposed steep financial penalties on Amish-only private schools that declined to comply. Alabama led...
Alabama walked into Memorial Gymnasium on Wednesday night knowing exactly what was at stake: a chance to hand undefeated No. 11 Vanderbilt its first loss and plant an early SEC championship flag. Instead, the Crimson Tide left Nashville with a 96–90 defeat, a game defined by foul trouble, cold second‑half shooting, and a furious late rally that came up just short. 🔥 A Breakout Night for Amari Allen Freshman forward Amari Allen delivered the best performance of his young career, pouring in 25 poi...
January 12, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - The Alabama House Democratic Caucus announced that Rep. Adline Clarke of Mobile (HD‑97) will deliver the caucus' official response to Gov. Kay Ivey's State of the State Address on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Gov. Ivey's address is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Alabama State Capitol. Immediately afterward, Rep. Clarke's remarks will be broadcast on Blueprint Alabama's Facebook page as well as the Alabama House Democratic Caucus Facebook page. Rep. Clarke, a veteran l...
January 13, 2026 - AUBURN - Auburn entered the 2026 transfer portal window facing one of the most dramatic roster resets in program history. Nearly 30 players were expected to depart when the portal opened on January 2, including a wave of former blue‑chip recruits who once formed the backbone of Auburn's talent profile. For new head coach Alex Golesh, the challenge was immediate and unforgiving: rebuild a roster capable of competing in the SEC while stabilizing a program that had endured two c...
President Donald J. Trump is scheduled to meet tomorrow with Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, the recently elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The meeting marks the first formal conversation between the president and the nation's top Catholic leader since Coakley assumed the role in November 2025. The White House has not released a detailed agenda, but senior aides say the discussion is expected to focus on areas where the administration and the bishops share...
On January 14, 1784, in the quiet winter capital of Annapolis, Maryland, the Confederation Congress gathered inside the Senate Chamber of the Maryland State House to take an action that would formally close one of the most consequential chapters in world history. With a unanimous vote, the delegates ratified the Treaty of Paris, the agreement that officially ended the American Revolutionary War and secured the independence of the United States of America. Though the fighting had ceased more...
On the final night of the year 406, as the Roman world prepared to welcome a new year under the consulship of Arcadius and Probus, one of the most consequential border breaches in European history unfolded. Along the frozen or weakened stretches of the Rhine River - Rome's most secure frontier in the northwest - a coalition of Vandals, Alans, and Suebians crossed into Roman Gaul. Ancient chronicler Prosper of Aquitaine recorded the moment with stark clarity: "Vandals and Alans came into the Gaul...
