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February 20, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a major rebuke of presidential trade authority, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 on Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his legal powers when he used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping global tariffs throughout 2025. The decision places more than $175 billion in tariff collections at risk of refund and sharply narrows the scope of unilateral tariff actions available to the White House. Chief Justice John R...
February 20, 2026 - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A Tuscaloosa County jury has sentenced Luther Watkins Jr. to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2019 murder of Tuscaloosa Police Investigator Dornell Cousette, rejecting the death penalty sought by prosecutors and closing one of the most painful chapters in recent Alabama law‑enforcement history. The verdict came after emotional testimony and years of legal delays, culminating in a sentencing phase that weighed the brutality of the c...
February 20, 1938 -LONDON, Great Britain - Britain's political landscape was shaken by the dramatic resignation of Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, who stepped down in open protest of Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's increasingly conciliatory policy toward Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. Eden's departure marked one of the most consequential cabinet resignations of the pre‑war era, exposing deep fractures within the British government over how to confront the rising threat of fascist a...
On February 19, AD 197, the Roman Empire witnessed one of the most brutal and consequential civil battles in its long history. At Lugdunum-modern‑day Lyon in France-Emperor Septimius Severus defeated his rival Clodius Albinus, ending a bitter struggle for imperial legitimacy and reshaping the political landscape of the empire for decades to come. Ancient sources describe the clash as the bloodiest battle ever fought between Roman armies, a grim testament to the stakes of the conflict and the f...
Menzingen, Switzerland - February 19, 2026.- The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) has released a public communiqué detailing its official response to a proposal from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), following a high‑level meeting in Rome earlier this month. The exchange marks the latest development in the long and often delicate dialogue between the traditionalist priestly society and the Holy See. A Vatican Proposal Tied to Episcopal Consecrations On February 12, Father Da...
February 18, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - State Rep. Paul Lee of Dothan has been elected the new Majority Leader of the Alabama House of Representatives, stepping into one of the Legislature's most influential leadership roles for the remainder of the quadrennium. His election follows the resignation of former Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen of Hartselle, who stepped down to pursue the chairmanship of the Alabama Republican Party. Lee, a Republican who has represented House District 86 since...
On February 18, 1865, as the Civil War neared its violent end, Union Major General William T. Sherman's army entered Columbia, South Carolina, and unleashed one of the most controversial episodes of his Carolinas Campaign. By the next morning, much of the city lay in ruins. Among the structures damaged in the inferno was the South Carolina State House-symbolically the birthplace of secessionist resolve and a prime target in the Union's effort to break the Confederacy's will. The burning of...
Today marks Ash Wednesday, the solemn doorway into the Christian season of Lent, a 40‑day period of prayer, fasting, repentance, and preparation for Easter. For millions of Christians across denominations, this day carries a weight that is both deeply personal and historically rich. The ashes placed on the forehead-often in the shape of a cross-serve as a stark reminder of human mortality and the call to spiritual renewal. The words spoken by clergy, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust y...
February 17, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama House of Representatives passed the Camp Safety Act – House Bill 381. What HB381 Does - The Essentials HB381 is known as the Sarah Marsh Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act, a major camp‑safety reform bill introduced in the 2026 Regular Session. It was brought forward by Rep. David Faulkner (R‑Mountain Brook) with broad bipartisan support. "This bill places common sense safety requirements on the overnight camps in Alabama to help keep children safe," sa...
On February 17, 1944, the United States launched one of the most devastating and strategically decisive naval‑air assaults of the Pacific War. Known as Operation Hailstone, the two‑day strike targeted the Japanese stronghold at Truk Lagoon-today called Chuuk-long regarded as the "Gibraltar of the Pacific." The attack coincided with the opening moves of the Battle of Eniwetok Atoll, a complementary operation aimed at securing the Marshall Islands and tightening the noose around Japan's Cen...
February 15, 2026 - WASHINGTONN, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R‑Alabama) joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday for a wide‑ranging conversation that underscored her growing national profile and her continued focus on issues she argues are central to Alabama families: border security, national defense, economic stability, and protecting vulnerable Americans. The interview, posted by Britt's office, highlighted her efforts to position Alabama as a key player in national policy debates. Emp...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - February 16, 2026 - With House Bill 67 (HB67) now advancing to the Alabama Senate, Focus on America is issuing an urgent warning: the bill may lower the cost of the statewide voter list, but its new restrictions on access and use represent a step backward for transparency, accountability, and citizen oversight. HB67, which has already passed the Alabama House, proposes to cap the cost of Alabama's electronic voter list at $1,000. But Focus on America argues that the bill's...
FLORENCE, Ala. - February 23, 2026 - Residents of Alabama's Fourth Congressional District will have an opportunity to apply for or renew a U.S. passport locally next month, as Congressman Robert Aderholt announced his office will host a Passport Fair on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the University of North Alabama's Guillot University Center. The event, organized in partnership with the New Orleans Passport Agency, will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is available by appointment only. Aderholt...
A new surge of anti‑government protests has broken out across Iran, marking the most significant unrest since the nationwide uprising that began in late 2025. Demonstrations have spread across multiple provinces, fueled by economic collapse, political repression, and public outrage over the government's continued use of lethal force against civilians. Videos shared by activists show crowds gathering in major cities and smaller towns alike, chanting against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali K...
NEW ORLEANS, La. - In a major development for ongoing church‑state litigation across the South, the full U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled 12–6 to allow Louisiana to move forward with displaying the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. The decision lifts a lower‑court injunction and revives Louisiana's 2024 law requiring the displays in every publicly funded classroom from kindergarten through college. The ruling in Roake v. Brumley came as a per curiam opinion, meani...
February 13, 2026 - PELL CITY, Ala. - Republican Attorney General candidate Katherine Robertson has secured a major endorsement from St. Clair County Sheriff Billy Murray, who also serves as President of the Alabama Sheriffs' Association. The announcement marks a significant boost for Robertson's campaign, reinforcing her deep ties to Alabama's law enforcement community. Sheriff Murray praised Robertson's decade of service as Chief Counsel in the Attorney General's Office, citing her commitment...
February 23, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R‑AL) has joined Senator Rick Scott (R‑FL) to introduce the SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act, a new bill aimed at strengthening federal oversight of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and curbing fraud, waste, and abuse in state-administered benefits. The legislation comes in response to reports that some states-including California-have refused to comply with federal enforcement efforts. The bil...
February 23, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM - Before sunrise on Tuesday morning, dozens of Birmingham crime survivors and grieving family members gathered on Tuscaloosa Avenue, clutching framed photos of loved ones lost to violence as they prepared to board buses bound for the Alabama State Capitol. Their destination: the first‑ever Survivors Speak Alabama day of action - a statewide rally calling for stronger victim support, expanded compensation, and long‑overdue trauma recovery services. The 7 a.m. send‑o...
HUNTSVILLE - Democratic congressional candidate Jeremy Devito, who is running in Alabama's Fifth Congressional District, joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks for an in‑depth conversation about his campaign priorities, his background, and the issues he believes are most urgent for North Alabama. The interview, featured on The BCS Show, offered voters one of the clearest looks yet at DeVito's message heading into the 2026 election cycle. Devito, one of three Democrats who qualified for t...
BIRMINGHAM - Country music legend Hank Williams Jr. is bringing his unmistakable sound and larger‑than‑life stage presence to the Coca‑Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham on June 26, marking one of the summer's most anticipated concerts in Alabama. Tickets are officially on sale now, and fans are already gearing up for a night packed with classics, storytelling, and the rowdy energy that has defined Hank Jr.'s five‑decade career. The show is part of his 2026 tour, where he'll be joined by an all...
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Talladega County Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore has endorsed Republican Katherine Robertson for Alabama Attorney General, praising her decade of experience in the Attorney General's Office and her readiness to step into the state's top law‑enforcement role. Sheriff Kilgore said Robertson's long tenure as Chief Counsel uniquely positions her to lead the office on day one. "I am proud to support Katherine Robertson in her race for Attorney General. There is no doubt in my mind that she i...
On February 25, 1836, a young American inventor named Samuel Colt secured a U.S. patent for a firearm design that would reshape warfare, policing, frontier life, and the global arms industry. His invention-the Colt revolver-introduced a reliable, mechanically rotating cylinder that allowed a shooter to fire multiple rounds without reloading. It was a breakthrough so significant that it permanently altered the trajectory of firearms technology. A Simple Idea That Changed Everything Before Colt's...
Here's a polished, publication‑ready article centered on the solar panel segment of the Heart of Dixie Podcast episode featuring Harry Still III, Brandon Moseley, and Whitney Scapecchi. I base this entirely on the publicly available description and the themes discussed in the episode, without quoting any copyrighted audio. If you want a more hard‑news tone, a feature style, or an outreach‑ready version for Alabama families, I can adapt it. Heart of Dixie Podcast Takes Aim at Alabama's Solar...
A Nation in Financial Crisis By early 1863, the Civil War had pushed the federal government into unprecedented fiscal strain. Federal spending had exploded from a pre‑war surplus to a deficit of more than $400 million by 1862, and Washington needed a reliable way to finance the Union war effort. At the same time, the country's currency system was in disarray. - State‑chartered banks issued their own notes. - Notes from one state often traded at steep discounts in another. - Fraud, bank fai...
February 26, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hillary Clinton's closed‑door testimony before the House Oversight Committee marked one of the most politically charged moments yet in Congress' ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's network. Her appearance, held in Chappaqua, New York, brought together years of speculation, partisan tension, and demands for transparency - but ultimately produced a consistent message from the former secretary of state: she maintains she had no knowledge of E...
