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March 5, 2026 - Washington, D.C. - President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem will leave her post at the end of the month, ending a tenure marked by sweeping immigration crackdowns, the dismantling of FEMA, and persistent controversy over the direction of the Department of Homeland Security. Trump said Noem will be replaced by Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R‑Okla.), a first‑term senator and longtime ally of the administration. The transition will take eff...
March 5, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a sweeping package of Career and Technical Education (CTE) legislation designed to expand opportunities for students, bolster the state's workforce, and keep Alabama competitive in fast‑growing industries. The package includes a resolution urging a $150 million statewide investment to expand and modernize career tech programs. Lawmakers described the effort as one of the most significant CTE expansions in r...
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...
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...
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...
On March 7, 1965, a quiet Sunday afternoon in Selma, Alabama, became one of the most defining and devastating moments of the Civil Rights Movement. What began as a peaceful march for voting rights ended in a violent assault by Alabama state troopers and local law enforcement on the Edmund Pettus Bridge-an attack that shocked the nation and helped force the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Road to the Bridge By early 1965, Selma had become the epicenter of the struggle for Black voti...
On March 8, 1917, a wave of strikes and demonstrations erupted in Petrograd, Russia. What began as protests over food shortages and wartime exhaustion quickly escalated into a mass uprising that toppled the centuries‑old Romanov dynasty. Although the Bolsheviks did not yet control the revolution at this early stage, the unrest of March 8 set in motion the chain of events that would ultimately bring them to power later that year. By November 1917, the Bolsheviks-led by Vladimir Lenin-seized c...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will join Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Monday for a community town hall at the historic Carver Theatre. The event, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on March 9, will serve as a public listening session where residents can ask questions and engage directly with city leadership. Admission is free, though reservations are required, and doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for attendees. The town hall continues Buttigieg's ongoing...
ALABAMA (March 2026) - Parents in Alabama will soon find more choices and a more streamlined shopping experience for baby essentials as Target unveils a redesigned baby department in select stores. The update is part of a nationwide initiative aimed at simplifying what many families say is one of the most overwhelming parts of preparing for a new child. The retailer is introducing nearly 2,000 new baby products and launching a revamped in‑store experience called "Baby Boutique." The new layout w...
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. - March 9, 2026 - A major new defense industrial project is coming to Northwest Alabama, as Congressman Robert Aderholt announced that the U.S. Navy will hold a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for a large‑scale manufacturing facility in Muscle Shoals later this month. The event is currently scheduled for March 20. The new complex spans 2.2 million square feet, making it one of the largest industrial facilities of its kind in the region. According to the announcement, the site is exp...
March 8, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala. - Turning Point Action, the national conservative grassroots organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk, has endorsed Barry Moore in his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Moore welcomed the endorsement, noting the organization's influence among young conservative voters. "Turning Point did incredible work for President Trump in 2024, and I'm honored to have their endorsement," Moore said. He credited Kirk's campus outreach efforts with energizing a new generation...
Montgomery, Ala. - Alabama businessman Morgan Murphy has ended his campaign for the U.S. Senate, reshaping the Republican primary landscape and throwing his support behind Rep. Barry Moore. Murphy announced his withdrawal Monday, saying he believed unifying behind a single conservative candidate would best serve the party heading into the 2026 election cycle. Murphy, who entered the race positioning himself as a political outsider with business experience, said the decision came after "careful c...
March 10, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall sharply criticized Governor Kay Ivey's decision to commute the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton, calling the move a grave mistake that undermines decades of legal precedent and the expectations of justice for victims. Governor Ivey announced the commutation earlier today, stating that her decision was based on what she described as "careful consideration of the totality of circumstances." In her statement, she...
March 10, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL‑07) is applauding Governor Kay Ivey's decision to commute the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton, calling the move a just and moral resolution to a decades‑old case that has drawn sustained attention from faith leaders, civil rights advocates, and members of the victim's own family. Burton had been sentenced to death for his role in the 1991 robbery that resulted in the killing of Doug Battle. While Burton participated in the...
The assassination of Emperor Elagabalus on March 11, AD 222 marked one of the most dramatic and consequential turning points of the Severan era, ending a turbulent four‑year reign defined by religious upheaval, political instability, and deep conflict with Rome's traditional power structures. Elagabalus-born Varius Avitus Bassianus-had risen to the throne as a teenager with the backing of the powerful Julia Maesa, his grandmother, but quickly alienated the Senate, the Praetorian Guard, and m...
