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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...
February 23, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - State Rep. Susan DuBose joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks on their BCS Podcast for a wide‑ranging conversation centered on her legislative work, her views on cultural and policy debates in Alabama, and her continued advocacy on issues involving women, education, and parental authority. The discussion offered one of DuBose's most detailed public explanations of the motivations behind her recent bills and the broader themes shaping her work in the...
NASA has formally entered what leaders are calling a new Golden Age of exploration, unveiling a sweeping acceleration of the Artemis program that will reshape the United States' return to the Moon and redefine the pace of human deep‑space missions. In a major announcement Friday, the agency confirmed it will increase its flight cadence, standardize its launch architecture, add a new mission in 2027, and conduct at least one lunar surface landing every year thereafter. The decision marks the m...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 25, 2026 - Congressman Barry Moore (R‑AL‑01) has introduced new legislation aimed at closing a critical security gap in the Department of Veterans Affairs' call‑center operations. The VA Call Center Multi‑Factor Authentication Act would require the VA to implement modern identity‑verification safeguards for high‑impact actions conducted over the phone, protecting veterans from increasingly sophisticated impersonation and benefits‑theft schemes. Moore said the bill...
The United States has launched a large‑scale military operation against Iran, marking one of the most significant escalations in the Middle East in years and triggering immediate concerns about regional stability, global energy markets, and the future of U.S.–Iran relations. The strikes, which began before dawn, targeted Iranian military infrastructure, missile sites, and command facilities across several provinces, according to U.S. defense officials. President Donald J. Trump told Natalie All...
February 28, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States carried out a sweeping military operation against Iran early Saturday, striking dozens of high‑value military and government-linked targets across the country in what the White House described as a necessary response to escalating threats from Tehran. The action marks one of the most significant U.S. military engagements in the Middle East in years and immediately triggered global concern about the potential for a wider regional c...
February 28, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R‑AL) voiced strong support for President Donald Trump's decision to launch military strikes in Iran, framing the action as a necessary response to what he described as decades of escalating danger posed by the Iranian regime. In a statement released from Washington, Rogers said President Trump "took decisive action to confront the serious threat posed by the Iranian terrorist regime," emphasizing that t...
