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In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination on September 10, 2025, Bishop Robert Barron offered a striking reflection that has stirred both admiration and controversy across religious and political communities. Speaking after his Red Mass homily in Minnesota and in subsequent interviews and essays, Barron described Kirk not merely as a conservative activist, but as a symbol of a deeper cultural rupture-one that threatens the foundations of civil discourse, religious conviction, and democratic...
September 21, 2025 – Glendale, Arizona - Tens of thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to mourn the assassination of conservative activist Charlie J. Kirk. The memorial, organized by Turning Point USA, was more than a funeral-it was a political and spiritual rally, a moment of reckoning for a movement that Kirk helped build. At the center of it stood President Donald J. Trump, delivering a 40-minute eulogy that was equal parts tribute, campaign speech, and cultural m...
Few dishes embody the warmth and comfort of Southern cuisine quite like country fried steak. With its golden, crispy crust and fork-tender beef smothered in creamy gravy, country fried steak is a beloved staple on dinner tables and diner menus across the United States. Whether you're new to this classic or looking to perfect your technique, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the history, ingredients, and step-by-step process to make an unforgettable country fried steak in your own...
In Alabama, where gardens flourish and summer heat ripens cucumbers faster than you can harvest them, canning pickles isn't just a kitchen task-it's a seasonal ritual. From rural homesteads to suburban patios, families across the state gather around steaming pots and mason jars, preserving the crisp tang of summer for the cooler months ahead. Whether you're a seasoned canner or a curious newcomer, learning to pickle in Alabama means embracing tradition, science, and a whole lot of vinegar. The...
September 24, 2025 – DALLAS, TX. – A sniper attacked an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas Wednesday. The attack that killed one person and wounded two others. The gunman was found at the scene with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This senseless attack on law enforcement officers comes just two weeks after conservative political philosopher Charlie Kirk was gunned down by another leftist assassin at a college campus in Utah. President Donald J. Trump (R) blamed Democratic Party politicians for demonizing ICE off...
Squirrel hunting in Alabama is far more than simply a pastime-it's a venerable Southern tradition, a means of connecting with nature, and a gateway for new generations of hunters. Steeped in history and embraced by both rural and suburban communities, the pursuit of squirrels through Alabama's forests and fields weaves together elements of skill, patience, conservation, and the timeless bond between hunter and land. The Heritage of Squirrel Hunting in Alabama The roots of squirrel hunting run...
In a moment that blended ancient tradition with modern inspiration, Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis on September 7, 2025, before a crowd of nearly 80,000 in St. Peter's Square. Acutis, a London-born Italian teenager who died of leukemia in 2006, became the Catholic Church's first millennial saint-a digital-age evangelist whose life and legacy continue to resonate with young people across the globe. Known for his deep devotion to the Eucharist and his pioneering use of technology to document...
OREM, UT - September 12, 2025 In a dramatic conclusion to a 33-hour manhunt, Utah law enforcement officials announced the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the suspected assassin in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The arrest followed a tip from a family member and capped a multi-agency investigation that included the FBI, Utah County Sheriff's Office, and campus police at Utah Valley University (UVU), where the shooting occurred. Governor Spencer Cox confirmed the...
:MONTGOMERY, AL - September 20, 2025 - Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter have intensified their legal challenge against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), filing an amended complaint and a preliminary-injunction motion aimed at permanently blocking enforcement of rules that restrict athletic participation for students transferring under the CHOOSE Act. The filings, submitted Friday in Montgomery County Circuit Court, come just two weeks after the...
MOBILE, AL - September 20, 2025 - The South Alabama Jaguars (1–2) return to Hancock Whitney Stadium this Saturday to face the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (1–2) in a pivotal Sun Belt Conference clash. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. CT and will stream live on ESPN+. Both teams enter Week 4 looking to rebound from tough losses and gain traction in conference play. South Alabama fell 31–15 to Auburn last weekend, while Coastal Carolina was shut out 38–0 by East Carolina. Despite identical records...
Jacksonville, AL - September 20, 2025 The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (1–2) return home this Saturday for a pivotal matchup against the Murray State Racers (0–3) as part of the university's Homecoming Weekend festivities. Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m. CT at AmFirst Stadium, with live coverage on ESPN+. After a narrow 41–34 road loss to Georgia Southern last week, the Gamecocks are eager to bounce back and build momentum heading into conference play. Murray State, meanwhile, is still searc...
BUFFALO, NY - September 20, 2025 - The Troy Trojans (1–2) will look to rebound from a difficult stretch when they travel to upstate New York to face the Buffalo Bulls (2–1) at UB Stadium this Saturday. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT and will stream live on ESPN+. This Week 4 matchup marks the final non-conference game of the regular season for Troy, which is coming off back-to-back losses to No. 8 Clemson and Memphis. Buffalo, meanwhile, enters the game riding momentum after a 31–28 win over...
Cleveland, Mississippi - September 19, 2025 - In a move that underscores his continued commitment to justice and transparency, former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick has stepped forward to fund an independent autopsy for De'Martravion "Trey" Reed, a 21-year-old Delta State University student who was found hanging from a tree near campus on September 15. Reed's death, initially ruled a suicide by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office, has sparked grief,...
September 19, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama's Gulf Coast seafood industry may soon see new opportunities for growth, following NOAA's designation of 13 Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in U.S. federal waters. The announcement includes three prime locations off the Texas coast in the Gulf of Mexico, totaling 4,500 acres, and ten sites off Southern California. These zones are part of a national strategy to boost domestic seafood production, reduce reliance on imports, and create...
MOODY, AL. - September 20, 2025 - The UAB Blazers (2-1) will face their steepest challenge of the season Saturday as they travel to Neyland Stadium to take on the No. 15-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (2-1). Kickoff is set for 12:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. CT) and will air on the SEC Network. Both teams enter Week 4 with identical records, but the Volunteers are heavy favorites-listed as 39-point favorites by oddsmakers-with one of the most explosive offenses in the country. Tennessee is averaging a...
MOODY, AL - September 19, 2025 - The Auburn Tigers (3-0) will face their toughest test yet this Saturday as they travel to Norman, Oklahoma, to take on the No. 11-ranked Sooners (3-0) in a pivotal SEC clash. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, with national coverage on ABC. This Week 4 matchup marks the first SEC game of the season for both programs and the only ranked-on-ranked SEC contest of the weekend. Auburn enters the game ranked No. 22 in the AP...
September 19, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a pointed rebuke of House Republicans' latest budget proposal, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL-07) voted against what she described as a "partisan spending bill" that prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy over essential services for working families. Her vote underscores growing Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump's fiscal agenda, which critics say jeopardizes health care access and economic stability for millions of Americans-includ...
On September 19, 1676, the colonial capital of Jamestown, Virginia, was engulfed in flames. The torchbearers were not foreign invaders or Native warriors, but fellow English colonists-rebels led by Nathaniel Bacon. This dramatic act of destruction marked the climax of Bacon's Rebellion, a volatile uprising that exposed deep fractures in colonial society and foreshadowed future American revolts against entrenched power. The Roots of Rebellion Bacon's Rebellion was born of frustration, inequality,...
MONTGOMERY, AL. - A recent analysis of CDC data has placed Alabama among the top ten states with the most dramatic rise in adult vaping rates between 2016 and 2022. According to the study, conducted by online retailer Huff and Puffers using the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), Alabama saw a 103.9% increase in e-cigarette use among adults-jumping from 5.1% in 2016 to 10.4% in 2022. This surge places Alabama sixth nationally, just behind Hawaii and ahead of Mississippi,...
September 20,2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a decisive move to break a months-long stalemate in the U.S. Senate, Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) announced the successful confirmation of 48 civilian nominees put forward by President Donald Trump. The confirmations mark a turning point in the 119th Congress, following what Britt and other Republicans have described as "unprecedented obstruction" by Senate Democrats. The nominees-ranging from midlevel executive branch officials to ambassadors-were...
The political world is preparing to bid farewell to Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, whose assassination on September 10 sent shockwaves across the nation. Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University, a tragedy that has sparked widespread mourning and tributes from across the political spectrum. Turning Point USA has announced that a public memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the home of the NFL's...
September 20, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) brought his decades of experience as an educator and coach to the forefront during a recent Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing focused on the state of K–12 education in America. With Alabama's education system facing persistent challenges despite billions in annual spending, Tuberville used the hearing to seek practical solutions and elevate the voices of national experts. "Our n...
PRATTVILLE, AL - Edward Paul Packard, a pioneering figure in Alabama's election administration and a lifelong public servant, passed away in the early morning hours of September 14, 2025, at the age of 57. Known for his integrity, intellect, and unwavering commitment to the democratic process, Packard leaves behind a legacy that shaped how elections are conducted across Alabama and beyond. Born on February 16, 1968, at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, Ed was the son of James and...
September 18, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a renewed effort to combat one of the South's most destructive forest pests, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in reintroducing the Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2025. The bipartisan legislation aims to provide critical support to private landowners, timber businesses, and municipalities grappling with the economic and environmental fallout of southern pine beetle infestations. The bill comes amid...
Washington, D.C. - In a major bipartisan victory for public health and Alabama leadership, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the unanimous passage of her landmark legislation, the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Screening Coverage Act, through the House Ways and Means Committee. The bill, H.R. 842, cleared the committee with a 43–0 vote and now heads to the full House for consideration. Named in honor of Rep. Sewell's late mother, Nancy Gardner Sewell, w...
