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On April 8, 217 AD, one of Rome's most controversial emperors met a sudden and violent end on a dusty road near Carrhae. Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus - better known to history as Caracalla - was assassinated while traveling to visit a local temple. His death ended a turbulent reign marked by brutality, sweeping reforms, and military ambition, and it ushered in a new and uncertain chapter for the Roman Empire. A Reign Defined by Contradiction Caracalla, son of the emperor Septimius Severus,...
April 7, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature has passed Senate Bill 209, a sweeping rewrite of the state's public‑school sex education framework that mandates a shift toward sexual risk avoidance, expands parental oversight, and sharply restricts the content and methods that may be used in classrooms. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Shay Shelnutt (R‑Trussville), cleared both chambers after weeks of debate over how Alabama schools should address human reproduction, abstinence, and stu...
The college basketball transfer portal officially opened today, launching a fast‑moving two‑week window in which players across the country can formally enter their names and explore new opportunities. This year's portal period runs from April 7 through April 21, marking the shortest transfer window to date and setting the stage for rapid roster turnover nationwide. Programs have been preparing for weeks, anticipating both departures and additions as the offseason "free agency" period beg...
🥩 Texas‑Style Smoked Beef Brisket (Authentic Central Texas Method) 🔥 What Makes It "Texas Style" Texas brisket is all about simplicity and purity: - No marinades - No injections - No sugary rubs - No sauce during cooking Just beef, smoke, salt, pepper, and patience. The magic comes from technique. 🧂 Ingredients For the Brisket - 1 whole packer brisket, 12–16 lbs (choice or prime grade preferred) - Kosher salt - Coarse black pepper - Optional: 1–2 tbsp garlic powder (some Texas joints use it, som...
Alabama - April marks one of the most active and rewarding months of the gardening year across Alabama, as warm days, mild nights, and steady rainfall create ideal conditions for planting, pruning, and preparing landscapes for the growing season. From the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast, gardeners are stepping into a month that sets the tone for summer harvests and healthy landscapes. With soil temperatures rising and the last frost dates behind most of the state, April is the moment when...
April 12, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Montgomery endured one of its deadliest stretches of 2026 this week, with four people killed in a series of unrelated shootings that unfolded between Friday afternoon and early Sunday morning. Police say seven shootings occurred in roughly 48 hours, leaving four dead and several others wounded. Investigators emphasize that none of the killings were random - in each case, the victim and suspect knew one another. Below is a clear, narrative breakdown of what...
April 15, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama voters will face two high‑profile constitutional amendments on the November 3, 2026 ballot, both centered on daily patriotic observances and student‑led prayer in public schools. These measures-rooted in long‑running debates over religion, civic ritual, and local control-represent one of the most significant statewide votes on school‑based religious expression since the 1980s. Below is a clear, layered breakdown of what voters will decide, why these a...
April 13, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States and Indonesia formally announced the creation of a Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP), a significant elevation of the bilateral defense relationship between the two nations and a signal of their shared commitment to long‑term stability in the Indo‑Pacific. The joint statement, issued by the U.S. Secretary of War and the Indonesian Minister of Defense, describes the MDCP as a "guiding framework" designed to deepen cooperation, streng...
In the early morning hours of April 15, 1865, the United States awoke to its darkest moment since the Civil War began. At 7:22 a.m., President Abraham Lincoln died from a gunshot wound inflicted the night before by actor John Wilkes Booth while attending a performance of Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. The assassination came just six days after General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House, which had effectively ended four years of brutal conflict....
Sports betting companies are dramatically escalating their political spending across the country, and Alabama has emerged as one of their newest targets. According to reporting from AXIOS, several major sportsbooks have contributed tens of millions of dollars to a newly formed super PAC as part of a coordinated effort to expand legalized sports wagering nationwide. The super PAC, Win for America, has received roughly $48 million from members of the Sports Betting Alliance, a coalition that...
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Dr. Cerina W. Fairfax, were found dead early Thursday morning in what Fairfax County police describe as an apparent murder‑suicide at their home in Annandale, Virginia. Police Chief Kevin Davis said officers were called shortly after midnight to the 8100 block of Guinevere Drive, where they discovered the couple deceased inside the residence. According to investigators, Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife in the home's basement before g...
April 15, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R‑Ala.) joined Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R‑Idaho) and several Republican colleagues on Tax Day to spotlight what they described as major victories for working families secured in the historic Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) Act. The press conference emphasized provisions aimed at lowering costs, expanding opportunity, and modernizing long‑stagnant child care tax policies. Britt appeared alongside Senators Deb F...
April 16, 2026 - MOSS POINT, Miss. - Landowners, conservation professionals, and community members concerned about feral hog damage will have an opportunity to learn effective trapping strategies later this month. The Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) is hosting a free, full‑day Feral Hog Trapping Workshop on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The workshop will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grand Bay NERR headquarters, located at 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562. R...
Tomatoes aren't just another backyard crop in Alabama-they're a warm‑weather ritual, a marker of the seasons, and the pride of countless gardeners from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast. Whether you're slicing a Cherokee Purple for a July supper or canning Romas for winter, Alabama's long growing season gives gardeners a real advantage. But the state's heat, humidity, and unpredictable spring weather also demand a smart, region‑aware approach. Growing great tomatoes here isn't dif...
Overview: Cooking Southern fried chicken outdoors with a propane turkey cooker brings together the best of backyard tradition and crispy comfort food. The high heat and steady temperature of the propane setup allow for perfectly golden chicken with a juicy interior, while keeping the mess and heat outside. Equipment and Setup Propane turkey cooker - sturdy base, burner, and large pot with frying basket (usually 30-quart aluminum or stainless steel) Thermometer - for monitoring oil temperature...
April 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 342, the Let the Kids Play! Act, into law, legislation designed to reinforce existing state law and prevent discrimination against students participating in athletics while benefiting from the CHOOSE Act. "The Let the Kids Play Act stands up for students and families who followed the law and played by the rules," said Governor Ivey. "The CHOOSE Act was designed to expand educational opportunities for all A...
Dr. Matthew J. Memoli, an infectious disease physician‑scientist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), emerged as one of the most prominent internal critics of COVID‑19 vaccine mandates during the pandemic. His position-rare inside a federal research agency that strongly supported mass vaccination-placed him in a politically and professionally precarious position. According to publicly available reporting and documentation, Memoli feared that his dissent could cost him his job, damage his...
April 10, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday marked nine years since being sworn in as the 54th Governor of the State of Alabama, a milestone that cements her as the longest consecutively serving governor in state history. Her tenure, which began on April 10, 2017, has been defined by major policy initiatives, economic expansion, and a series of reforms that have reshaped multiple sectors of state government. Over the past nine years, Alabama has experienced record‑setting e...
April 18, 2026 - HUEYTOWN, Ala. - Congressional candidate Case Dixon sharply criticized Rep. Gary Palmer after Palmer voted Thursday night in favor of H. Res. 1175, the procedural rule governing debate on H.R. 8035, legislation to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Dixon argued that the vote signaled support for extending what he described as unconstitutional surveillance powers. "Last night, my opponent voted for H. Res. 1175-the rule for considering...
April 18, 2026 - HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A 19‑year‑old Alabama A&M University student was shot and killed inside a Huntsville apartment earlier this month, prompting an hours‑long manhunt that ended with the arrest of the suspected gunman. Police have identified the victim as Nadiya Dayana Elise Perkins, a freshman criminal justice major from Montgomery. The Shooting Huntsville Police responded to Candlewood Apartments off Julia Street around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, after receiving repor...
Barbecue pork chops are one of those backyard classics that look simple but reward you for doing things the right way. When they're handled properly, you get a chop that's smoky, juicy, lightly charred on the outside, and brushed with a glaze that caramelizes just enough to stick to your fingers. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a Saturday cookout, grilled pork chops deliver big flavor with minimal fuss. Choosing the Right Pork Chops The cut you choose determines how forgiving...
April 21, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the Montgomery‑based civil rights nonprofit long known for tracking extremist organizations, has been indicted on federal charges alleging that it secretly funneled donor money to individuals associated with violent hate groups - including the Ku Klux Klan, Aryan Nations, and the National Socialist Party of America - between 2014 and 2023. The 11‑count indictment, returned by a federal grand jury in Montgomery, accus...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Army has unveiled the Combat Field Test (CFT), a significant advancement in its physical readiness program aimed at aligning fitness standards with the rigorous demands of modern warfare. Implementation of the new test begins in April 2026 and will be mandatory annually for active-duty Soldiers serving in 24 designated combat military occupational specialties. According to Army Secretary Hon. Dan Driscoll, "The Combat Field Test is a critical step forward in ensuring...
April 25, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - What began as a carefully choreographed return to Washington's most storied media‑political gala turned into a scene of confusion and fear Saturday night, after loud popping sounds near the lobby of the Washington Hilton abruptly halted the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and sent hundreds of attendees scrambling for safety. President Donald J. Trump (R), seated at the front of the ballroom in conversation with CBS News correspondent Weijia J...
April 26, 2026 - LINCOLN, Ala. - One of NASCAR's most anticipated events returns today as the Jack Links 500 fires off at Talladega Superspeedway, the largest and fastest track on the NASCAR circuit. With 188 laps, blistering pack speeds over 200 mph, and a reputation for last‑lap chaos, today's race promises the kind of drama Talladega is famous for. Massive Crowds, Big Energy Track officials expect around 100,000 fans to pack the infield and grandstands, many of whom have been camping out a...
