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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...
Alabama's Alligator Season Closes: Conservation, Culture, and Control September 17, 2025 - As the sun sets on Alabama's 2025 alligator hunting season, wildlife officials and hunters alike are reflecting on a year marked by strong participation, steady harvests, and renewed attention to the balance between conservation and nuisance control. The season, which ran across five designated Alligator Management Areas (AMAs), officially closed this week. Hunts were conducted by special permit only,...
September 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a combative Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense scrutiny from lawmakers across the aisle over his agency's handling of politically sensitive investigations, staffing decisions, and the controversial transfer of convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum-security facility. The hearing, which was billed as a routine oversight session, quickly devolved into a series of heated exchanges-none more...
New York City, September 15, 2025 - What began as a solemn candlelight vigil for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at New York University quickly devolved into a flashpoint of political tension, as protesters interrupted the event with chants and songs linked to Kirk's alleged assassin. Organized by the NYU College Republicans, the vigil was part of a nationwide wave of memorials following Kirk's assassination during a Turning Point USA event in Utah. Students gathered in Washington...
Introduction Cornbread, a golden, crumbly delight with a gentle sweetness and rustic charm, is a staple of Southern cuisine and a comfort food enjoyed across North America. Whether served alongside hearty stews, spicy chili, or simply with a pat of melting butter, cornbread's versatility and simple beauty make it an essential recipe for every home baker. This comprehensive guide will walk you through baking classic cornbread from scratch, with tips for achieving the perfect balance of texture...
September 22, 2025 - LEEDS, AL. - The city of Leeds is poised for a decisive moment in its political future as voters return to the polls Tuesday, September 23, for a runoff election to determine their next mayor. After a competitive first round on August 26, longtime civic leader Eddie Moore and challenger Kenneth Washington emerged as the top two candidates, neither securing the majority needed to win outright. Tomorrow's runoff will also decide the City Council representative for District 1,...
MOBILE, AL. - On Tuesday, September 23, voters in Mobile, Alabama will return to the polls to decide the city's next mayor in a runoff election that has drawn sharp contrasts in leadership style, policy priorities, and political identity. The race pits Democratic State Representative Barbara Drummond against former district court judge Spiro Cheriogotis, following a crowded first round that saw neither candidate secure a majority. With the city's economic future, public safety, and civic unity...
SOUTHSIDE, AL - Voters in Southside, Alabama will return to the polls on Tuesday, September 23, to decide the city's next mayor and settle key council seats in a runoff election that has drawn sharp attention across Etowah County. After a competitive first round on August 26, no candidate secured a majority in several races, triggering a runoff between the top two vote-getters. At the center of the contest is the mayoral race between incumbent Dana Snyder and Etowah County Commissioner Joey...
September 22, 2025 - ENTERPRISE, AL - Enterprise, Alabama is heading into a pivotal moment in its local governance as voters prepare to elect their next mayor in a runoff election on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The race pits longtime incumbent William E. "Bill" Cooper against challenger Bill Baker, a local businessman and civic advocate. With infrastructure, public safety, and economic development on the line, the outcome will shape Enterprise's trajectory through the end of the decade. First R...
September 22, 2025 - CENTER POINT, AL. - Center Point voters will return to the polls on Tuesday, September 23, to decide who will lead their city for the next four years. The runoff election pits incumbent Mayor Bobby Scott against challenger Council President D.M. Collins, following a competitive first round that left the city's future hanging in the balance. With issues like public safety, infrastructure, and economic revitalization dominating the conversation, the race has become a...
As dawn breaks across cities and towns, a quiet but crucial event is unfolding in communities from coast to coast: today is municipal runoff election day. While these elections may lack the spectacle of national contests, their outcomes will shape local policies, leadership, and the everyday lives of residents for years to come. If you are eligible to vote in one of these runoffs, now is the time to make your voice heard. What Are Municipal Runoff Elections? Municipal runoff elections are held...
September 9, 9 AD - Germania Magna -- In the dense, rain-soaked woodlands of northern Germania, a coalition of six Germanic tribes led by the Cheruscan noble Arminius executed one of the most devastating ambushes in Roman military history. Over the course of four brutal days, three elite Roman legions under Publius Quinctilius Varus were annihilated in what became known as the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest-a catastrophe so profound that it halted Roman expansion east of the Rhine for...
September 4, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL. - U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco ruled that Alabama's current Senate map violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voting power in the Montgomery area. Specifically, she found that Districts 25 and 26 packed Black voters into one district while carving out white voters into adjacent ones, limiting Black residents' ability to elect candidates of their choice. What Happens Next? • Deadline: Judge Manasco ordered Alabama Secretary of S...
State and federal leaders signal strong support for continued growth in Alabama's energy sector Alabama is entering a new era of energy leadership with the appointment of Clay Scofield as President and CEO of the Energy Institute of Alabama (EIA), an organization dedicated to advancing the state's energy future. State and federal leaders have voiced strong support for Scofield's leadership and for the state's ongoing efforts to position itself as a powerhouse in energy policy and economic...
On the solemn occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (AL-07) took to social media to share a moving video commemorating the tragedy and honoring the memory of the Four Little Girls whose lives were lost that day. The events of September 15, 1963 remain etched in the collective conscience of the nation, serving as a painful yet pivotal moment in the struggle for civil rights. The attack, carried...
On September 15, 2008, the unthinkable happened: Lehman Brothers, a 158-year-old financial institution and one of Wall Street's most storied investment banks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As the largest bankruptcy filing in U.S. history, with over $600 billion in assets, the collapse of Lehman Brothers sent shockwaves through the global financial system, signaling the apex of the 2008 financial crisis. This historic event did not merely mark the end of an era for a single bank,...
The fatal shooting of 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym in Washington, D.C., has become a flashpoint in the national debate over violent crime, juvenile justice, and federal intervention in local policing. Police have now confirmed that gang members were responsible for the June 30 attack that claimed Eric's life - a tragedy that, alongside other high-profile incidents, prompted President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops and federalize the city's police force. A Targeted Attack with...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 13, 2025 U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) engaged in a pointed and wide-ranging dialogue with General Christopher J. Mahoney, President Trump's nominee to serve as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing this week. The exchange touched on emerging technologies, military infrastructure, acquisition reform, and fiscal accountability-underscoring the strategic challenges facing the Department of Defense....
On the morning of September 14, 1901, the United States awoke to the devastating news that President William McKinley had died from wounds sustained in an assassination attempt eight days earlier. His death marked the third time a sitting U.S. president had been assassinated, following Abraham Lincoln in 1865 and James A. Garfield in 1881. The tragedy not only plunged the nation into mourning but also ushered in a new and transformative chapter in American leadership with the sudden ascension...
On the morning of September 10, 1963, in the heart of Alabama, a quiet yet earthshaking revolution unfolded. Twenty Black students, ranging from elementary to high school age, entered previously all-White public schools across several Alabama cities. Their steps echoed not only in the hallways of those schools but across the nation, marking a turning point in the struggle for civil rights and the ongoing battle to desegregate public education in the American South. Background: The Fight for...
September 10, 2025 - Leeds, Alabama - Astronomers are abuzz with cautious excitement and concern following reports of a Jupiter-sized rogue planet drifting toward the outer edges of our solar system. While not an immediate threat, the discovery has reignited debates about planetary migration, cosmic collisions, and the mysteries lurking in deep space. What We Know So Far • The object, unofficially dubbed "Nomad-X," was detected by a network of infrared telescopes scanning the Kuiper Belt r...
August 28, 2025 – AUBURN, AL - On Thursday, Senator Tommy Tuberville made headlines during an interview on The Charlie Kirk Show, where he outlined his views on governance to Kirk. Tuberville is the leading contender to be elected Governor next year and most of the state appears to be good with that. In a moment that blended political ambition with his trademark coaching ethos, Tuberville declared: "As your Governor, I'll lead our state the right way, just like I did as a coach-by putting m...
