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August 5, 2025 - HOMEWOOD, AL - In the wake of the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples in Homewood, Alabama, a growing chorus of voices-led by his grieving family and supported by community activists-has called for the release of unedited body camera footage from the night of the incident. The demand for transparency has become a focal point in a case that has stirred public outcry, raised questions about police accountability, and prompted legal action. Peoples was shot and...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Mayor Randall Woodfin has officially launched his campaign for a third term, aiming to extend his tenure as Birmingham's chief executive beyond 2025. With the municipal election set for August 26, Woodfin is seeking to accomplish something no Birmingham mayor has done in nearly four decades: win a third consecutive term. Surrounded by supporters at Iron City Birmingham, Woodfin kicked off his campaign with a message of resilience and forward momentum. "We can either keep...
July 29, 205 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a landmark bipartisan effort, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and her colleagues on the Senate Banking Committee unanimously advanced the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025, marking the first comprehensive housing markup in over a decade. The legislation aims to tackle the nation's affordable housing crisis by expanding supply, streamlining regulations, and improving oversight of federal housing programs. As Chair of...
On August 3, 1934, a seismic shift occurred in the political landscape of Germany. Adolf Hitler, already Chancellor of the German Reich, moved swiftly to consolidate ultimate authority by merging the roles of President and Chancellor into a new position-Führer und Reichskanzler (Leader and Reich Chancellor). This marked the culmination of Hitler's rise from party agitator to unchallenged ruler, effectively dismantling the last remaining checks on his power. The Context: Death of President Hinden...
The destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem on August 4, 70 AD by Roman forces marked one of the most devastating and transformative events in Jewish history. It was not just the loss of a building but the collapse of an entire way of life-religiously, socially, and politically. As flames engulfed the sacred site, centuries of tradition were reduced to rubble, and the Jewish people faced a turning point that would reshape their identity for generations. Historical Background: The First Jew...
August 4, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is marking August as National Breastfeeding Month, with special recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated August 1–7. In alignment with national and global efforts, ADPH is promoting breastfeeding as a cornerstone of lifelong health, nutrition, and emotional well-being. Backed by decades of research, health professionals continue to affirm that breastfeeding and human milk offer the optimal form of n...
August 4, 2025 Montgomery, AL - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has intensified his criticism of former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, calling for both to "stand trial for treason" over their alleged roles in the Russia collusion narrative that shadowed Donald Trump's presidency. In a recent interview with Newsmax, Tuberville echoed former President Trump's assertion that key Democratic figures orchestrated a "Russia hoax" to undermine the 2016...
August 4, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee unanimously passed a resolution Saturday calling on Republican elected officials across the state to formally support former President Donald J. Trump's nomination for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The resolution, sponsored by former State Representative Perry Hooper Jr., praises Trump's recent diplomatic interventions that helped avert multiple international conflicts. It urges party leaders to recognize...
August 5, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Katherine Robertson for Attorney General campaign has reported over $1.5 million in fundraising since launching, with more than $250,000 raised since July 1 alone. These figures reflect growing momentum for the Republican candidate as she prepares for a statewide campaign in 2026. According to the campaign's official monthly finance report filed August 4, a portion of contribution checks received by the finance team had not been included due to an...
On August 5, 1864, the Union Navy launched one of its most daring and consequential assaults of the American Civil War: the Battle of Mobile Bay. Led by Rear Admiral David G. Farragut, the Union flotilla stormed through Confederate defenses guarding the entrance to Mobile Bay, Alabama, sealing off one of the last major Southern ports and delivering a strategic blow to the Confederacy's Gulf Coast operations. The battle was not merely a naval engagement-it was a calculated assault on a fortified...
August 5, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - As the Southeastern Conference (SEC) enters the 2025 season with a new 16-team format, the financial arms race among its member schools has reached unprecedented levels. With Texas and Oklahoma now fully integrated into the league, the competition isn't just on the field-it's in the accounting books. From facility upgrades to NIL collectives and coaching salaries, SEC programs are investing heavily to stay ahead in the nation's most competitive college football...
As the arms race in college athletics escalates, Auburn University has thrown down a high-stakes wager for the 2025 season. While programs like Texas, Georgia, and Alabama dominate headlines for recruiting firepower and fiscal might, Auburn is quietly - and strategically - crafting a blueprint that merges financial muscle with long-term institutional stability. 💰 Budget Breakdown and Revenue Sharing Auburn's fiscal year 2025 budget stands at a formidable $1.85 billion, with its main campus ac...
On June 26, 2024, Dr. Jordan Vaughn, an internist based in Birmingham, Alabama, appeared before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust to testify in a hearing titled "Follow the Science?: Oversight of the Biden Covid-19 Administrative State Response." His testimony marked a sharp departure from mainstream narratives surrounding COVID-19 vaccines, as he challenged key aspects of the federal pandemic response and raised alarm over long-term v...
In a striking display of modern evangelization, Pope Leo XIV recently welcomed more than a thousand Catholic social media influencers and digital missionaries to the Vatican for the Jubilee of Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers, held July 28–29, 2025. The event marked a significant moment in the Church's evolving relationship with technology, as the pontiff embraced the power of online platforms to spread the Gospel and foster global community. The gathering, which coincided with the...
With Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth term-limited and the 2026 Republican primary approaching, Alabama's political hopefuls are turning to donors to build viable campaigns. The latest July campaign finance reports reveal a dynamic field where cash-on-hand, donor networks, and personal investments offer early insight into candidate viability. Wes Allen Leads in Fundraising Strength Wes Allen, currently serving as Alabama's Secretary of State, reported $139,045 in July contributions, maintaining a...
With the race for Alabama's next governor officially underway, Senator Tommy Tuberville has emerged as the financial frontrunner, turning heads with a record-setting fundraising total in July. His campaign reported $722,427.65 in contributions, signaling serious momentum as he transitions from Capitol Hill to a statewide executive bid. This figure not only dwarfs the early fundraising of other declared or prospective candidates, but it also eclipses Kay Ivey's previous record for first-month...
On the morning of August 6, 1945, the Japanese city of Hiroshima awoke to a clear summer sky. By 8:15 a.m., that sky was torn apart by a blinding flash of light and a thunderous roar that would echo through history. The United States B-29 bomber Enola Gay had just released "Little Boy," the world's first atomic bomb used in warfare. In an instant, Hiroshima was transformed from a bustling urban center into a smoldering wasteland. Approximately 70,000 people were killed immediately, and tens of...
In a significant development for Second Amendment supporters, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally withdrawn its appeal in a high-profile lawsuit challenging the Biden administration's regulation of AR-style pistols equipped with stabilizing braces. The move effectively ends enforcement of a controversial rule that, according to critics, could have criminalized millions of gun owners overnight. The lawsuit, originally filed by a private gun owner and the Firearms Policy Coalition...
As Alabama's 2026 statewide elections approach, the race for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries is emerging as one of the most competitive-and well-funded-contests on the Republican primary ballot. With incumbent Rick Pate term-limited, three GOP candidates have stepped into the spotlight, each bringing distinct backgrounds and fundraising strategies to the table. Early campaign finance reports reveal a wide disparity in contributions, signaling a race that could reshape the political...
TUSCALOOSA, AL. - At the Earn Local, Keep Local Summit held Monday in Tuscaloosa, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined dozens of Alabama mayors and local leaders to address a growing concern: the uneven distribution of online sales tax revenue across the state. The summit spotlighted the impact of Alabama's 8% simplified sellers use tax, which is applied to online purchases but often fails to return proportionate funding to the communities where those purchases originate. The issue, long...
August 7, 1942 – February 9, 1943 Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands The Battle of Guadalcanal was the United States' first major offensive in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It was a campaign born of urgency and executed with grit, marking the moment when the Allies seized the strategic initiative from Imperial Japan. Over six months, American forces fought a brutal land, sea, and air campaign that would become a crucible of modern warfare. Strategic Imperatives and the Opening Assault By m...
August 6, 2025 - HOMEWOOD, AL. - Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr announced Wednesday that no criminal charges will be filed against the Homewood police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Jabari Peoples on June 23. After reviewing body camera footage and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) investigation, Carr concluded the officer's use of deadly force was legally justified. The decision has sparked renewed calls for transparency from Peoples' family and civil rights...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 6, 2025 - Former U.S. Attorney General and Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions has been subpoenaed by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to testify in connection with its widening investigation into the federal government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The subpoena, issued Tuesday by Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), calls for Sessions to appear for a deposition on August 28, 2025. Sessions joins a list of high-profile figures-including Bill...
August 6, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, is spearheading a Republican-led effort to reform a key component of federal bank supervision. Britt and ten of her Republican colleagues on the committee have sent a formal letter to the Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), urging a comprehensive review of the "Matters...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 7, 2025 - In a sweeping and controversial move, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced this week the cancellation of 22 federally funded contracts for mRNA vaccine development, totaling nearly $500 million. The decision marks a dramatic shift in the federal government's approach to pandemic preparedness and vaccine innovation, drawing sharp criticism from public health experts and praise from vaccine skeptics. The contracts, issued through...
