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Emergency departments across the country are seeing a sharp rise in cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), and new reporting from The Hill underscores how legalization trends appear to be accelerating the problem. CHS-first identified in Australia more than two decades ago-is a paradoxical condition in which long‑term, heavy cannabis use triggers cycles of severe nausea, abdominal pain, and uncontrollable vomiting. As more states expand access to marijuana, clinicians are documenting a surge in...
February 11, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday threw her support behind a trio of Public Service Commission–related bills moving through the Alabama Legislature, including the most controversial of the package: a proposal that would end the public's ability to elect PSC commissioners and instead shift those positions to gubernatorial appointments. The House Committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure is considering House Bill 403, House Bill 399, and House B...
MONTGOMERY - Alabama lawmakers are moving forward with a major ethics‑reform measure as SB 58, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr (R–Decatur), advances through the legislative process. The bill targets financial accountability for public officials convicted of job‑related felonies, requiring them to forfeit retirement contributions and repay any salary earned while on paid leave during the period in which the offense occurred. The legislation applies to officials across state, county, and municipal go...
A proposal from Rep. Jim Hill (R–Moody), a veteran lawmaker and former judge representing District 50 in St. Clair County, would formally designate the Alabama State Bar's Board of Commissioners as an entity within the Judicial Branch of state government. The measure, filed as HB 149, aims to clarify the board's governmental status and align it more explicitly with the branch of government responsible for regulating the legal profession. It passed the Senate on Thursday. Under the bill, the c...
February 10, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A key Alabama House committee has advanced legislation that would fundamentally reshape how the state selects its Public Service Commission (PSC), moving Alabama one step closer to ending more than a century of statewide elections for the powerful regulatory body. The bill - House Bill 392 (HB392) - is sponsored by Rep. Chip Brown (R–Hollinger's Island), was taken up Tuesday during the House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee meeting. T...
MONTGOMERY - Alabama lawmakers have advanced a major parental‑rights and child‑safety measure as HB161, sponsored by Rep. Chris Sells (R‑Greenville) and carried in the Senate by Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R‑Prattville), cleared a key hurdle in the legislative process. The bill aims to give parents stronger oversight of their children's digital activity by requiring robust age verification and verified parental consent before minors can download or purchase apps. The legislation arrives amid growing...
MONTGOMERY - Alabama's long‑running debate over gambling took a major turn Thursday as State Senator Merika Coleman (D–Pleasant Grove) introduced Senate Bill 257, a sweeping constitutional amendment that would dramatically reshape the state's gaming landscape. The proposal would authorize a state lottery, legalize casino gambling, permit sports wagering, and empower the Governor to negotiate a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. SB257 represents one of the most expansive gambling pac...
February 9, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) in introducing the Consumers Labeling for Enhanced API Reporting and Legitimate Accountability for Base Entity Listings (CLEAR LABELS) Act to add country of origin labeling requirements to the United States' prescription drug supply chain. Sen. Tuberville recently highlighted Alabama's Oxford Pharmaceuticals' efforts to increase American generic drug production. Many p...
February 2026 - MONTGOMERY - The Alabama House of Representatives voted 104–0 this week to advance HB 192, a measure sponsored by State Rep. David Faulkner (R‑Mountain Brook) that tightens the rules surrounding weapons used in self‑defense cases. The bill now moves to the Senate with rare, unanimous bipartisan support. Faulkner said the legislation is designed to reinforce the integrity of Alabama's Stand Your Ground framework by ensuring that self‑defense claims are supported by evidenc...
A new beef import agreement between the United States and Argentina has sparked sharp criticism from American cattle ranchers, who argue the deal could undercut domestic producers and weaken rural economies already facing tight margins. The agreement, signed by President Donald Trump as part of a broader trade framework with Argentina, expands market access for Argentine beef into the U.S. for the first time in years. A Long‑Standing Restriction Lifted Argentina has historically been limited in...
February 8, 2026 - SANTA CLARA, Cal. - The Seattle Seahawks delivered one of the most dominant defensive performances in Super Bowl history on Sunday night, defeating the New England Patriots 29–13 at Levi's Stadium to capture the franchise's second Lombardi Trophy. The win also avenged Seattle's infamous last‑minute loss to New England in Super Bowl XLIX eleven years earlier. A Defensive Masterclass From Start to Finish Seattle's "Dark Side" defense controlled the game from the opening kic...
WASHINGTON - February 9, 2026 - A bipartisan push led by Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL‑04) to commemorate America's upcoming 250th anniversary cleared a major hurdle today, as the House unanimously approved his bill to create a special $2.50 Semiquincentennial coin. The legislation - formally titled the Two Dollar and 50 Cent Coin for America's 250th Act - authorizes the U.S. Treasury to mint a collectible $2.50 coin and directs the department to study the feasibility of issuing a c...
February 6, 2026- NORMAN, Oka. - In a meet that showcased elite talent and postseason intensity, No. 4 Alabama women's gymnastics traveled to Norman on February 6 to face the nation's top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners. Despite a strong showing and several standout performances, the Crimson Tide fell 198.200–197.475 in a meet that underscored both Alabama's championship potential and the razor-thin margins at the top of NCAA gymnastics. Vault: Alabama Starts Strong, But Oklahoma Is Sharper Alabama o...
On February 9, 1861, Montgomery, Alabama briefly became the political center of a nation in rebellion. Delegates from six seceded Southern states gathered in the Alabama State Capitol and elected Jefferson Davis as provisional President and Alexander H. Stephens as provisional Vice President of the newly formed Confederate States of America. The decision marked one of the most consequential moments in American history, setting the leadership that would guide the South into a four‑year civil war....
February may still feel like winter across Alabama, but seasoned gardeners know this month is the quiet engine that powers the entire spring growing season. With soil temperatures beginning to rise, daylight slowly increasing, and early buds swelling on fruit trees, February offers a narrow but valuable window to prepare beds, start cool‑season crops, and get ahead of the chores that become overwhelming once March arrives. Across the state-from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast-February i...
February 6, 2026 - AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn entered Friday night's home meet looking for a reset, a spark, or even just a clean, confidence‑building performance. Instead, Neville Arena witnessed one of the most surprising results of the SEC season as unranked Kentucky delivered its best meet of the year, upsetting No. 12 Auburn 197.325–196.275. The loss marked Auburn's fourth straight defeat and continued a frustrating early‑season pattern for a team expected to contend in the upper tier of the c...
Riley McArdle, a rising conservative voice and former chairman of the College Federation of Republicans, joined Christopher M. Peeks and Brandon Moseley on the BCS State of Alabama podcast to discuss the internal tensions shaping the Alabama GOP, the future of young conservative activism, and the political landscape heading into 2026. His comments offered a candid look at both the opportunities and the challenges facing the party. A Young Leader With Statewide Reach McArdle has quickly become...
MONTGOMERY - Alabama State Representative Patrick Sellers (D–Birmingham), who represents House District 57, joined The Heart of Dixie Podcast for a wide‑ranging conversation that touched on the 2025 legislative session, bipartisan cooperation, criminal justice issues, and the broader political climate in Alabama. Sellers, a minister and the first self‑described Democrat to appear on the show, offered candid reflections on both policy and politics during the interview. A Democrat With Repub...
Republican congressional candidate Austin Sidwell, running in Alabama's 1st Congressional District, joined The Brandon and Christopher Show podcast last week for a wide‑ranging conversation about his campaign priorities, foreign policy positions, and the economic pressures facing Alabama families. The interview, hosted by Christopher M. Peeks and Brandon Moseley, offered one of Sidwell's most detailed public explanations of why he believes voters should send him to Washington. A Campaign B...
Former Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Ron Sparks (D) served from 2003 to 2011. He was the 2010 Democratic nominee for Governor losing to then State Representative Robert Bentley (R-Tuscaloosa). Sparks is back as the 2026 nominee for his old role – Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. Sparks spoke joined the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast to discuss the campaign and his vision for the Department of Agriculture and Industries moving forward. In a wide‑ranging int...
Alabama Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate (R) used his appearance on The Brandon and Christopher Show to outline a lieutenant governor campaign built on tax reform, rural investment, and a promise to keep the 2026 race civil. Drawing on his business background and two terms in statewide office, Pate framed himself as a steady, practical conservative focused on long‑term competitiveness for Alabama. Pate joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks for a wide‑ranging con...
Kaycee Cavender used her appearance on the Heart of Dixie Podcast with Brandon Moseley and Harry Still to sharpen the message of a campaign rooted in health freedom, parental rights, and returning political power to rural Alabama. Her comments reflected the same grassroots energy that first propelled her into statewide activism and now fuels her run for House District 40. Cavender, a small‑business owner, homeschooling mother of four, and longtime health‑freedom activist, joined Brandon Moseley...
AUBURN - Economist and Auburn University PhD Mark Thornton, a Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute, joined hosts Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III on the Heart of Dixie Podcast this week for a wide‑ranging conversation on Alabama's political climate, the opening days of the 2026 legislative session, and the economic pressures shaping policy decisions statewide. The episode arrives just days after Governor Kay Ivey delivered her final State of the State Address, setting the tone for what is e...
On February 11, 951, the military commander Guo Wei launched a decisive coup in the Chinese capital of Kaifeng, overthrowing the Later Han regime and establishing the Later Zhou Dynasty. The event reshaped the political landscape of the fracturing Five Dynasties period and set the stage for the eventual reunification of China under the Song. A China in Turmoil The mid‑10th century was one of the most chaotic eras in Chinese history. The once‑mighty Tang Dynasty had collapsed in 907, and nor...
February 11, 2026 – Delta, Ala. - Conservative businessman Rodney Walker, the only cattle farmer and rancher running for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, offered a forceful endorsement Wednesday of the newly implemented 2026 Farm Security Initiative, calling it a long‑overdue step to protect American farmland from foreign adversaries. Walker, who has made agricultural security a central theme of his campaign, said the policy aligns directly with the warnings he has issued for months about for...
