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April 25, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - What began as a carefully choreographed return to Washington's most storied media‑political gala turned into a scene of confusion and fear Saturday night, after loud popping sounds near the lobby of the Washington Hilton abruptly halted the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and sent hundreds of attendees scrambling for safety. President Donald J. Trump (R), seated at the front of the ballroom in conversation with CBS News correspondent Weijia J...
April 24, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a rare display of cross‑party camaraderie, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R‑Ala.) and John Fetterman (D‑Pa.) appeared together on NBC News' Common Ground with host Kristen Welker, highlighting how their personal friendship has fueled bipartisan work on youth mental health and social media reform. The segment focused heavily on their joint legislation - including the Stop the Scroll Act and the Kids Off Social Media Act - and on the growing national concern over...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 21, 2026 - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R‑AL) has introduced new legislation-the FAFSA Verification Act-designed to strengthen federal oversight of student loan eligibility and prevent undocumented immigrants from accessing federal student aid. The bill clarifies and expands the Department of Education's authority to verify the identity and citizenship status of all applicants who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). What the Bill Would Do A...
LA MOTTE, Iowa - When Logan Schmerbach sat in on a reproductive management presentation at his local veterinary clinic, he wasn't expecting a single protocol change to reshape his entire calving season. But after hearing Dr. Todd Bilby, cattle technical services specialist for Merck Animal Health, explain how one dose of ESTRUMATE® (cloprostenol injection) could synchronize estrus and move cows up in the breeding cycle, Schmerbach decided to put the idea to the test. Schmerbach, an engineer...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a three‑week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, saying the latest round of diplomacy at the White House has created new momentum toward a broader agreement aimed at stabilizing the northern Israeli border and reducing the risk of renewed conflict. The announcement came after senior Israeli and Lebanese representatives met with Trump in the Oval Office, marking the most direct U.S. involvement in negotiations b...
Sports betting companies are dramatically escalating their political spending across the country, and Alabama has emerged as one of their newest targets. According to reporting from AXIOS, several major sportsbooks have contributed tens of millions of dollars to a newly formed super PAC as part of a coordinated effort to expand legalized sports wagering nationwide. The super PAC, Win for America, has received roughly $48 million from members of the Sports Betting Alliance, a coalition that...
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Dr. Cerina W. Fairfax, were found dead early Thursday morning in what Fairfax County police describe as an apparent murder‑suicide at their home in Annandale, Virginia. Police Chief Kevin Davis said officers were called shortly after midnight to the 8100 block of Guinevere Drive, where they discovered the couple deceased inside the residence. According to investigators, Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife in the home's basement before g...
April 15, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R‑Ala.) joined Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R‑Idaho) and several Republican colleagues on Tax Day to spotlight what they described as major victories for working families secured in the historic Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) Act. The press conference emphasized provisions aimed at lowering costs, expanding opportunity, and modernizing long‑stagnant child care tax policies. Britt appeared alongside Senators Deb F...
April 16, 2026 - MOSS POINT, Miss. - Landowners, conservation professionals, and community members concerned about feral hog damage will have an opportunity to learn effective trapping strategies later this month. The Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) is hosting a free, full‑day Feral Hog Trapping Workshop on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The workshop will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grand Bay NERR headquarters, located at 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562. R...
Tomatoes aren't just another backyard crop in Alabama-they're a warm‑weather ritual, a marker of the seasons, and the pride of countless gardeners from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast. Whether you're slicing a Cherokee Purple for a July supper or canning Romas for winter, Alabama's long growing season gives gardeners a real advantage. But the state's heat, humidity, and unpredictable spring weather also demand a smart, region‑aware approach. Growing great tomatoes here isn't dif...
Overview: Cooking Southern fried chicken outdoors with a propane turkey cooker brings together the best of backyard tradition and crispy comfort food. The high heat and steady temperature of the propane setup allow for perfectly golden chicken with a juicy interior, while keeping the mess and heat outside. Equipment and Setup Propane turkey cooker - sturdy base, burner, and large pot with frying basket (usually 30-quart aluminum or stainless steel) Thermometer - for monitoring oil temperature...
April 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 342, the Let the Kids Play! Act, into law, legislation designed to reinforce existing state law and prevent discrimination against students participating in athletics while benefiting from the CHOOSE Act. "The Let the Kids Play Act stands up for students and families who followed the law and played by the rules," said Governor Ivey. "The CHOOSE Act was designed to expand educational opportunities for all A...
Dr. Matthew J. Memoli, an infectious disease physician‑scientist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), emerged as one of the most prominent internal critics of COVID‑19 vaccine mandates during the pandemic. His position-rare inside a federal research agency that strongly supported mass vaccination-placed him in a politically and professionally precarious position. According to publicly available reporting and documentation, Memoli feared that his dissent could cost him his job, damage his...
April 10, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday marked nine years since being sworn in as the 54th Governor of the State of Alabama, a milestone that cements her as the longest consecutively serving governor in state history. Her tenure, which began on April 10, 2017, has been defined by major policy initiatives, economic expansion, and a series of reforms that have reshaped multiple sectors of state government. Over the past nine years, Alabama has experienced record‑setting e...
April 18, 2026 - HUEYTOWN, Ala. - Congressional candidate Case Dixon sharply criticized Rep. Gary Palmer after Palmer voted Thursday night in favor of H. Res. 1175, the procedural rule governing debate on H.R. 8035, legislation to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Dixon argued that the vote signaled support for extending what he described as unconstitutional surveillance powers. "Last night, my opponent voted for H. Res. 1175-the rule for considering...
April 18, 2026 - HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A 19‑year‑old Alabama A&M University student was shot and killed inside a Huntsville apartment earlier this month, prompting an hours‑long manhunt that ended with the arrest of the suspected gunman. Police have identified the victim as Nadiya Dayana Elise Perkins, a freshman criminal justice major from Montgomery. The Shooting Huntsville Police responded to Candlewood Apartments off Julia Street around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, after receiving repor...
Barbecue pork chops are one of those backyard classics that look simple but reward you for doing things the right way. When they're handled properly, you get a chop that's smoky, juicy, lightly charred on the outside, and brushed with a glaze that caramelizes just enough to stick to your fingers. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a Saturday cookout, grilled pork chops deliver big flavor with minimal fuss. Choosing the Right Pork Chops The cut you choose determines how forgiving...
April 21, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the Montgomery‑based civil rights nonprofit long known for tracking extremist organizations, has been indicted on federal charges alleging that it secretly funneled donor money to individuals associated with violent hate groups - including the Ku Klux Klan, Aryan Nations, and the National Socialist Party of America - between 2014 and 2023. The 11‑count indictment, returned by a federal grand jury in Montgomery, accus...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Army has unveiled the Combat Field Test (CFT), a significant advancement in its physical readiness program aimed at aligning fitness standards with the rigorous demands of modern warfare. Implementation of the new test begins in April 2026 and will be mandatory annually for active-duty Soldiers serving in 24 designated combat military occupational specialties. According to Army Secretary Hon. Dan Driscoll, "The Combat Field Test is a critical step forward in ensuring...
April 26, 2026 - LINCOLN, Ala. - One of NASCAR's most anticipated events returns today as the Jack Links 500 fires off at Talladega Superspeedway, the largest and fastest track on the NASCAR circuit. With 188 laps, blistering pack speeds over 200 mph, and a reputation for last‑lap chaos, today's race promises the kind of drama Talladega is famous for. Massive Crowds, Big Energy Track officials expect around 100,000 fans to pack the infield and grandstands, many of whom have been camping out a...
April 1, 2026 - The Alabama Senate has passed House Bill 95, a sweeping election‑integrity measure that would require every county in the state to conduct a post‑election audit following each general election. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn), and carried in the Senate by Senator Jay Hovey (R-Auburn). represents one of the most significant structural changes to Alabama's election procedures in years, creating a uniform statewide system for verifying the accuracy of ele...
April 1, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate has passed legislation that adjusts the appointment calendar and term structure for members of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. House Bill 282 (HB282) was sponsored by Representative Jim Hill (R-Odenville). It was carried in the Senate by Senator Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road). HB282 focuses on tightening appointment timelines and shifting the official start date of board member terms. HB282 is a targeted administrative reform rather t...
March 31, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Legislation that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in Alabama public schools cleared the Senate on Tuesday, advancing a proposal that supporters say highlights the historical influence of Judeo‑Christian tradition on American civic life. Senate Bill 99 is sponsored by State Sen. Keith Kelley (R‑Anniston). It mandates that each local board of education place a display of the Ten Commandments-along with a context statement-in every history cla...
April 1, 2026 - VANCE, Ala. - Alabama's automotive sector marked a defining milestone this week as U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, Mercedes-Benz global leadership, and Senator Tommy Tuberville in celebrating the assembly of more than five million vehicles at the company's flagship Alabama plant. The event also featured the global unveiling of two new Mercedes models and the announcement of a sweeping $4 billion investment into the company's Alabama...
March 31, 2026 – The Alabama Senate passed legislation that mandates all licensed day care centers adopt a standardized anaphylactic response policy and requires that employees receive formal training to recognize and respond to severe allergic reactions. House Bill 332 (HB332) is sponsored by Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris). It was carried in the Senate by Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence). Melson said that passing this bill "would save lives." "We have more and more allergens out there," said S...
