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January 21, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - The Alabama House Education Policy Committee convened Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 2026, for a wide‑ranging meeting that placed early childhood development, teacher retention, university governance, and school personnel transparency at the center of legislative debate. The committee reviewed four bills-HB78, HB122, HB164, and HB225-each targeting a different layer of Alabama's education system, from preschool classrooms to university boardrooms. The m...
The Alabama House State Government Committee convened Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 2026, for a focused but consequential meeting that placed several structural and administrative bills on the table. Streamed live by The Alabama Channel, the session highlighted a series of proposals aimed at tightening executive oversight, clarifying state authority, and updating long‑standing administrative frameworks. Though the meeting carried no formal description beyond its agenda, the legislation u...
On a frigid Sunday morning in St. Petersburg, January 22, 1905, tens of thousands of Russian workers and their families set out on what they believed would be a peaceful march toward the Winter Palace. Led by the charismatic Orthodox priest Father Georgy Gapon, the demonstrators carried religious icons, portraits of Tsar Nicholas II, and a petition pleading for basic reforms: fairer wages, safer working conditions, shorter hours, and a representative national assembly. Their hope was simple and...
Birmingham audiences are set to experience one of the most iconic voices of our time when Andrea Bocelli brings his Romanza – 30th Anniversary World Tour to Legacy Arena at the BJCC on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 8 p.m. The tour celebrates the 30‑year legacy of Romanza, the landmark 1997 album that introduced the world to Bocelli's timeless classic "Con te partirò." The record became one of the best‑selling classical crossover albums in history and helped elevate Bocelli to global stardo...
On January 23, 1570, Scotland witnessed a turning point in both its political turmoil and the history of violence. James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, the regent governing on behalf of the infant King James VI, was assassinated in the town of Linlithgow-an act that became the first documented political killing carried out with a firearm. A Nation in Upheaval The Earl of Moray had risen to power during one of Scotland's most volatile eras. Following the forced abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots, Mo...
January 23, 2026 - AUBURN - Auburn's running back room just got deeper and more dynamic with the addition of Tae Meadows, the leading rusher from Troy University in 2025. Meadows officially signed with the Tigers on January 23, bringing SEC experience, in‑state ties, and proven production to a backfield already brimming with talent. From Roanoke to the Plains Meadows, a native of Roanoke, Alabama, began his college career at Troy as a walk‑on in 2022. After redshirting and seeing limited act...
On January 23, 2026, President Donald Trump officially endorsed Senator Tommy Tuberville to be the next Governor of Alabama, issuing a full-throated statement on Truth Social that praised Tuberville's leadership, loyalty, and record of service. "I was proud to endorse 'Coach' when he ran for the Senate in 2020, and am honored to do so again," Trump wrote. "I'd love to keep him as a Senator, because he was great, but he wants to be the Governor in the State he loves, and that's OK with me! Tommy...
The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has approved one of the most sweeping structural changes in its history - a full separation of public and private schools for postseason play beginning in the fall of 2026. While regular‑season matchups between public and private schools will still be allowed, the road to a state championship will now run on two entirely different tracks. This decision reshapes competitive balance, alters long‑standing traditions, and raises new questions for...
HOOVER - Ken McFeeters officially qualified this morning to run for Governor of Alabama as a Republican, entering the 2026 race with a platform he describes as rooted in "freedom, virtue, and truth" and aimed squarely at challenging what he calls "growing oppression, division, and fear" perpetuated by government and media institutions. McFeeters, a political outsider with a grassroots message, says the Republican primary will offer voters a clear choice about the future of Alabama. His campaign...
MONTGOMERY - Dakarai Larriett officially qualified this week to run for the United States Senate in Alabama as a Democrat, joining a growing field of candidates seeking to challenge Republican dominance in the state's federal delegation. Larriett's campaign emphasizes economic justice, civil rights, and restoring trust in government institutions. His entry into the race sets the stage for a competitive Democratic primary, with Larriett positioning himself as a voice for working families, rural...
MONTGOMERY - Dr. Stewart Hill Tankersley officially qualified today to run for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, joining a crowded and competitive Republican field ahead of the May 19, 2026 primary. His entry adds another high‑profile name to a race already drawing significant statewide attention. Tankersley, a physician and longtime conservative advocate, is positioning himself as a candidate focused on integrity, constitutional governance, and strengthening Alabama's future. His campaign is e...
HOOVER - Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl officially qualified to run for Lieutenant Governor today, adding one of the state's most recognizable GOP figures to an already crowded 2026 Republican primary. His entry reshapes the dynamics of the race and brings a high‑profile party leader directly onto the ballot. Wahl, who has served as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party since 2021, is widely known for his organizational work, grassroots outreach, and role in shaping the p...
UAB's roster overhaul under head coach Alex Mortensen has accelerated through an aggressive and targeted approach in the 2026 transfer portal cycle. The Blazers have added a deep, position‑balanced class that blends Power Five experience, Group of Five production, and developmental upside. According to UAB Athletics, the program has brought in 21 transfer additions. While the Blazers did lose star wideout Iverson Hooks-who transferred to Oregon after a breakout 1,065‑yard season-UAB's inc...
On January 24, 2020, China entered one of the most dramatic public‑health responses in modern history. What began as a cluster of unexplained pneumonia cases in Wuhan rapidly escalated into a national emergency, culminating in the lockdown of 15 cities across Hubei Province. The decision, unprecedented in scale and speed, marked a turning point in the global understanding of COVID‑19 and signaled that the world was facing a crisis unlike anything seen in generations. A Province Sealed Off By...
The national spotlight has turned sharply toward Alabama's long‑troubled prison system as The Alabama Solution, a searing documentary built on footage captured by inmates themselves, has earned a coveted Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature. The film's recognition places Alabama at the center of one of Hollywood's most prestigious conversations - and forces renewed attention on conditions that many advocates have warned about for years. Co-directed by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte K...
LEEDS, Ala. - A routine traffic stop in Leeds resulted in two arrests after officers discovered methamphetamine, a stolen firearm, and what they described as interference with the investigation, according to a statement from the Leeds Police Department. The incident occurred on January 14, 2026, in the 7300 block of President Street, where officers pulled over a vehicle and made contact with a man later identified as Jacob Garcia Martinez, 41, of Birmingham. Police say Martinez was found to be...
On January 25, 1533, in a quiet ceremony far removed from the splendor and spectacle normally associated with English royalty, King Henry VIII secretly married Anne Boleyn. The event, conducted in utmost secrecy at Whitehall Palace, marked a turning point not only in Henry's personal life but in the political and religious trajectory of England itself. What began as a private union would soon ignite a revolution that reshaped the nation's identity, its church, and its monarchy. The clandestine...
The Islamic Republic of Iran is facing its most violent internal crisis in decades, as a wave of nationwide protests has triggered a brutal crackdown that has left more than 16,000 people dead and hundreds of thousands injured, according to reports from human rights organizations and medical professionals inside the country. The unrest, which began in late December 2025, has escalated into what observers are calling one of the largest massacres in modern Iranian history. The protests were...
TUSCALOOSA - In a game packed with storylines, momentum swings, and a historic return, the Tennessee Volunteers spoiled Alabama's home court advantage and Charles Bediako's long-awaited comeback with a gritty 79–73 win Saturday night at Coleman Coliseum. Freshman Nate Ament led the charge for Tennessee, scoring a career-high 29 points - 18 of them in the second half - as the Vols (13–6, 3–3 SEC) overcame a 10-point first-half deficit to hand the No. 17 Crimson Tide (13–6, 3–3) their first hom...
January 24, 2026 - GAINESVILLE - Auburn walked into Gainesville on Saturday needing a statement. It walked out with a breakthrough. The Tigers' 76–67 victory over No. 16 Florida wasn't just another SEC win - it was Auburn's first triumph on Florida's home floor since 1996, a milestone that instantly reshaped the narrative around Steven Pearl's emerging program. What unfolded inside the Stephen C. O'Connell Center was a tale of two halves, anchored by a blistering Auburn start, a furious F...
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. - Tuscumbia attorney and former state and federal prosecutor Brent Woodall has officially qualified with the Alabama Republican Party to run for Public Service Commission Place 2, setting up a primary challenge against incumbent Commissioner Chris Beeker. Woodall, a lifelong conservative, framed his campaign around what he describes as the Commission's failure to protect consumers from rising utility costs. He pointed to reports showing Alabama with the third‑highest utility b...
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Chris McCool offered a wide‑ranging and unusually candid conversation during his appearance on the Heart of Dixie Podcast, speaking from his family farm in Pickens County. The discussion touched on the future of Fourth Amendment protections, the renewed push to classify rape as a capital crime, the role of the National Guard in crime suppression, and the state of municipal politics across Alabama. What emerged was a portrait of a justice deeply rooted in rural A...
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, Ala. - Robert McCollum, Republican candidate for Tallapoosa County Commissioner in District 4, is making road maintenance and right‑of‑way upkeep central themes of his campaign, arguing that consistent attention to basic infrastructure is essential for safety and quality of life. McCollum said county roads play a vital role in daily life, connecting families to work, school, and emergency services. Neglecting those roads, he warned, creates avoidable hazards. "Our county roa...
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. - The Shelby County Republican Party has canceled its U.S. Senate Forum scheduled for Monday, January 26, citing expected re‑freezing conditions and potential roadway hazards across the region. Party officials said the decision was made out of caution as temperatures are forecast to drop again Monday evening, raising concerns about icy roads and unsafe travel conditions. Chairman Joan Reynolds said she has been in close communication with emergency management officials as t...
NORTHWEST ALABAMA - County Commissioner Tommy Barnes has formally qualified to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Alabama's 4th Congressional District, launching a campaign centered on term limits, infrastructure investment, economic development, and what he describes as a need for more active federal representation. Barnes said the district has suffered from "nearly 30 years" of inadequate federal engagement, pointing to persistent poverty, limited job growth, and a lack of...
