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March is when Alabama's gardens shift from winter recovery to full spring momentum. Soil warms, daylight stretches, and both cool‑season and warm‑season crops begin overlapping. For gardeners across the state-from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast-March is one of the busiest and most rewarding months of the year. 🌱 The Seasonal Shift: Why March Matters in Alabama March marks the true beginning of spring growth. Cool‑season vegetables thrive, fruit trees break dormancy, lawns begin to wake...
Alabama's approval of SB230 places the state among a growing national group that now allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for personal and cybersecurity protection. The measure reflects a broader trend across the country as political threats rise and states look for ways to safeguard public servants without shifting the cost to taxpayers. Alabama's New Law and What It Does SB230, sponsored by Sen. Sam Givhan, adds a new section to Alabama's Fair Campaign Practices Act...
SELMA, Ala. - On Sunday, March 8, national, state, and local leaders will gather at Selma's historic Tabernacle Baptist Church to reflect on the legacy of Bloody Sunday and usher in the 61st annual Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage through Alabama. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL‑07) will host the event alongside Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY‑09), U.S. Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL‑02), Selma Mayor Johnny Moss, Pastor Otis Dion Culli...
The fall of the Alamo on March 6, 1836, stands as one of the most enduring and emotionally charged moments in American history-a story of defiance, sacrifice, and the forging of a new identity on the Texas frontier. What happened inside that battered mission compound over 13 days became far larger than a single battle. It became a rallying cry, a political symbol, and a cultural touchstone that still resonates across the South and the nation. The Road to the Siege The Texas Revolution had...
March 4, 2026 - TEHRAN, Iran - Iran is entering a volatile and unprecedented leadership transition as multiple reports indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has exerted heavy pressure on the 88‑member Assembly of Experts to select Mojtaba Khamenei, age 56, as the country's next Supreme Leader. The move comes amid intense political uncertainty and widespread debate over Mojtaba's limited clerical credentials and the growing dominance of Iran's security establishment. A S...
The U.S. beef cattle herd has shrunk dramatically over the past 15 years, falling from 31.7 million beef cows in 2010 to roughly 27.9 million in 2025 - a decline of about 12%. This contraction is part of a broader national trend: total cattle and calves in the U.S. have fallen to 86–87 million head, the lowest levels since the early 1950s. Why the Herd Has Declined 🌡️ Prolonged Drought and Weather Stress Drought has been the single most powerful driver of herd liquidation. Many major cattle...
MONTGOMERY - Economic developer and policy analyst Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher M. Peeks for a wide‑ranging conversation on The BCS Show, offering a detailed look at the economic forces shaping Alabama's future. Known for her deep research on industrial recruitment, workforce development, and fiscal policy, Dr. Jones Wadsworth used the interview to highlight both the opportunities and the vulnerabilities facing the state as it continues to grow. The d...
MONTGOMERY - In a wide‑ranging conversation on The BCS State of Alabama Podcast, State Representative Ed Oliver (R‑Dadeville) sat down with hosts Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing Alabama heading into the 2026 legislative session. The interview touched on rural healthcare, veterans' services, public safety, and major leadership changes within the Alabama House Republican Caucus. Oliver, who represents House District 81, used the int...
March 3, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama veterans will soon have a new opportunity to continue their service in the state's classrooms. Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 149 into law, creating a temporary teaching certificate designed specifically for former service members and marking one of her key legislative priorities for the 2026 session. The new law establishes the Military Veteran Temporary Teaching Certificate, a credential that allows eligible veterans to teach in Alaba...
Former Alabama State Representative GF "Gil" Isbell joined hosts Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III on the Heart of Dixie Podcast for a candid conversation about internal Republican Party disputes, election‑law compliance, and the broader political climate in Alabama. The interview comes as Isbell continues to publicly question the eligibility of Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl, a challenge that has drawn statewide attention. The Challenge to John Wahl's Eligibility Isbell r...
U.S. Senate candidate Morgan Murphy joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks on their BCS program for a wide‑ranging conversation that touched on national security, foreign policy, economic strategy, and the direction he believes Alabama and the country must take. The discussion offered one of Murphy's most detailed public explanations of how his national‑security background shapes his policy priorities as he campaigns for the seat currently held by Senator Tommy Tuberville. National Securit...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - State Representative Mack Butler joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks on The BCS Show to discuss the 2026 legislative session, offering his perspective on the issues he believes will shape Alabama's political landscape this year. The conversation, posted under the title "Rep. Mac Butler on the 2026 Alabama legislative session," highlighted Butler's focus on conservative governance, local control, and what he views as the most pressing challenges facing his district...
March 2, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the U.S.–Israel war with Iran enters a volatile new phase, the Pentagon is accelerating the largest American military buildup in the Middle East in decades. Senior defense officials now acknowledge that additional U.S. troops, aircraft, and naval assets are flowing into the region daily, reflecting Washington's expectation that the conflict will intensify and potentially widen. While the Pentagon has not deployed large-scale ground combat brigades, it has b...
March 3, 2026 - TAMPA, Fla. (Central Command Headquarters) - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that Iran's naval presence in the Gulf of Oman has been completely eliminated, declaring that the Iranian regime went from 11 ships to none in just 48 hours. The statement, posted on X, marks one of the most sweeping U.S. military actions against Iran's maritime forces in decades. CENTCOM's Statement and Its Significance CENTCOM's message was blunt: "Two days ago, the Iranian regime had 11...
The U.S.–Israel war against Iran entered its third day Monday under rapidly escalating conditions, marked by the deaths of three American service members in Kuwait and a stunning friendly‑fire incident that brought down three U.S. Air Force F‑15E Strike Eagles. The widening conflict has triggered waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks across the region, strained air defenses among U.S. partners, and left American commanders warning that further casualties are likely as operations inten...
On February 28, 202 BC, a former peasant‑turned‑rebel leader named Liu Bang ascended the throne as Emperor Gaozu of Han, marking the beginning of one of the most influential dynasties in world history. His coronation did more than end years of civil war-it launched a four‑century era of political stability, cultural flourishing, and imperial identity that would shape China for millennia. The Han Dynasty became so foundational that the majority ethnic group in China still calls itself the "Han...
February 23, 1883 - MONTGOMERY - When Alabama lawmakers gathered in Montgomery on February 23, 1883, they likely did not imagine they were about to make national history. Yet on that day, Alabama became the first state in the nation to enact an antitrust law-an extraordinary milestone that placed the state at the forefront of America's early struggle to rein in monopolies, protect consumers, and preserve fair competition. This pioneering statute, passed nearly a decade before Congress adopted...
Shorter, Alabama - Riggs Walker, a conservative Republican with more than 26 years of experience in criminal law, has officially launched his campaign for Place 5 on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. Walker, 57, is a lifelong resident of Shorter, Alabama. He earned a B.A. in Speech Communication from Auburn University in 1991 and worked in the printing industry to support himself through law school, graduating from Jones School of Law in 1998. His legal career began with a clerkship under C...
February 23, 2026 - MEXICO - Widespread violence swept across Mexico after the country's military killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes - better known as "El Mencho" - the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The operation, carried out on February 22 in the western state of Jalisco, triggered a wave of retaliatory attacks that paralyzed major cities, shut down schools, and prompted urgent U.S. security warnings. A Major Cartel Figure Killed Mexican security forces...
On February 22–23, 1847, in the rugged mountain passes of northern Mexico, a vastly outnumbered American force won a desperate and unlikely victory at the Battle of Buena Vista. It was one of the most dramatic engagements of the Mexican–American War, a clash defined by terrain, tenacity, and the political stakes surrounding the conflict. The battle elevated the national profile of General Zachary Taylor, reshaped the war's momentum, and left a legacy that echoed through American politics for...
On February 24, 303, the Roman Empire crossed a threshold that would shape the future of Christianity and the empire itself. Emperor Diocletian, long celebrated for restoring stability after decades of crisis, issued the first of four sweeping edicts targeting Christians across the empire. This initial decree ordered churches destroyed, Christian scriptures burned, and believers stripped of legal protections. What began that day in Nicomedia would become the Great Persecution, the most systematic attempt the Roman state ever made to eradicate...
February 21, 2026 - FORT BRAGG, N.C. - A kindergarten teacher at Fort Bragg has been removed from employment following parent complaints and a federal review, officials confirmed this week. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Thursday on the platform X that the teacher - a substitute and classroom aide at Mildred B. Poole Elementary School - had been dismissed earlier this month. The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) followed with a formal letter stating that it had "severed the...
February 21, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has directed the Secretary of War and multiple federal agencies to begin identifying and releasing government records related to extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The directive marks one of the most sweeping federal declassification efforts involving unexplained aerial activity. In a statement posted to the platform X, Trump said: "Based on the...
February 21, 1972 - BEIJING, China - President Richard M. Nixon (R) arrived in the People's Republic of China, becoming the first U.S. president to visit the country and marking a dramatic turning point in Cold War diplomacy. The week‑long trip, broadcast around the world, began the process of normalizing Sino‑American relations after more than two decades of isolation and hostility. Nixon's arrival in Beijing - greeted by Premier Zhou Enlai on the tarmac - symbolized a strategic shift in glo...
February 21, 2026 - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced Friday that he is running for Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, setting up a high‑profile contest for leadership of the state's dominant political organization. Merrill, who served two terms as Secretary of State from 2015 to 2023, said his decision comes after months of conversations with party activists, county chairs, and grassroots organizers who encouraged him to seek the position. His a...
