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“The Crickets” sang, “I Fought The Law, And The Law Won.” I fought two ladies in church, and the results are mixed. The first was a long-time volunteer with our children’s ministry who wanted choir robes for the boys and girls. The cost was about $5,000. This idea never took fire. The children normally sang at Christmas and Easter when their parents adorned them in colorful dresses and navy blazers. Some of the parents thought robes were unnecessary after they went to the trouble of finding ...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday concluded School Choice Week by introducing the Davis family who utilizes the CHOOSE Act, the governor's education savings account (ESA) program. Doug and Marinella Davis homeschool their four adopted children. Both Rikardo "Riko" (12) in 7th grade and Hanna (11) learning 3rd - 5th grade are supported by the CHOOSE Act. The two younger children, Benedict (9) and Bernadette (8) are biological siblings and studying at a 2nd grade level. "Although School C...
January 29, 2026 - AUBURN - Auburn's defensive front received a major boost this offseason when nose tackle Dallas Walker IV was officially granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA, clearing the way for the seventh‑year lineman to return for the 2026 season. For a Tigers program trying to stabilize its interior defense and develop a young core of linemen, Walker's reinstatement is more than a procedural win - it's a foundational one. Walker's eligibility case was unusually complex, s...
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...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 23, 2026 - Congressman Robert Aderholt (R‑Ala.), Chairman of the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, celebrated a major legislative milestone Thursday as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the final four appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026. The votes complete Congress' work on all twelve annual spending bills, advancing a full-year funding package that now heads to the Senate. The final measures approved by...
This past summer, I experienced a treat I didn't expect would happen again in my lifetime. A covey of bobwhite quail made their summer home in the acreage around our home in Baldwin County. I cherished each "Bob-White" mating call I heard and caught glimpses of them entering several areas with thick vegetation. That thick vegetation that provides protection for brood-rearing is one of the key ingredients for quail to survive and thrive, according to Caleb Blake, the Upland Game Bird Coordinator...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2026 - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) announced a major funding victory for Alabama this week, securing more than $111.3 million in direct appropriations for state priorities as part of a sweeping Fiscal Year 2026 legislative package. The bills, passed by the Senate on Wednesday, now head to the U.S. House of Representatives before landing on President Trump's desk for final approval. As a member of the powerful Senate Committee on Appropriations, Britt played...
On January 31, 1578, the fields outside the small Brabant town of Gembloux became the stage for one of the most decisive Spanish victories of the Eighty Years' War. In a conflict defined by shifting alliances, religious tension, and the struggle for independence in the Low Countries, the Battle of Gembloux stands out not only for its military significance but also for the political shockwaves it sent through a region already in turmoil. The clash revealed the strengths and weaknesses of both...
MINNEAPOLIS - What began as a tense confrontation between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and protesters in Minneapolis has escalated into a national political flashpoint after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz invoked one of the most consequential moments in American history: the firing on Fort Sumter, the spark that ignited the Civil War. Walz's comparison - delivered during an interview with The Atlantic - instantly reverberated through political circles, drawing sharp criticism...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Authorities are asking for the public's help locating a Jacksonville man who has been missing for more than a week. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Patrick Slade Boothe left the area of Parker Place SW in Jacksonville on January 23, 2026, and has not returned. Family members and investigators have been unable to contact him since his disappearance. Boothe may be traveling in a white 2007 Lexus GX with gold-colored wheels, bearing Alabama license...
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - January 28, 2026 - The UAB men's basketball team returned to form Wednesday night, earning a gritty 83–73 victory over UTSA at the Convocation Center. After dropping back-to-back home games to Tulsa and South Florida, the Blazers showed renewed energy and focus, led by a breakout performance from sophomore guard Daniel Rivera, who poured in 17 points and anchored the offense during key stretches. First Half: Fast Start, Tight Finish UAB came out aggressive, pushing the p...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the appointment of Christopher E. Connolly as Circuit Judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit in Lauderdale County. Connolly's appointment fills a vacancy on the court. A graduate of Auburn University and The University of Alabama School of Law, Connolly was a partner in the law firm of O'Bannon, O'Bannon and Connolly from 1988 to 2004 before serving as District Attorney for the 11th Judicial Circuit, including Lauderdale County, from 2005 to the p...
January 30, 2026 – The Alabama House of Representatives voted to end the requirement that the University of Alabama have a stand-alone school of social work. House Bill 152 (HB152) was sponsored by state Representative Danny Garrett (R-Trussville). Rep. Garrett explained that in their discussion with the University of Alabama about proposed outcome based funding for the university that University of officials brought up that they are required by law to have a stand alone school of social work. H...
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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...
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Auburn entered Wednesday night riding momentum, but the Tigers needed every ounce of grit, poise, and second‑half firepower to erase a double‑digit deficit and defeat the Texas Longhorns 88–82 at Neville Arena. The victory pushed Auburn to 14–7 overall and 5–3 in SEC play, marking the program's fourth straight win and one of its most resilient performances of the season. A First Half That Tested Auburn's Composure Texas arrived in Auburn with confidence and immediately dictated the pace. The...
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Restomod rising: How modern reliability upgrades are impacting classic car values The classic car market has changed significantly in the past two decades, with various forces exerted upon it from within and without, leaving it almost unrecognizable today compared with how things stood at the turn of the millennium. The most pronounced and widely covered shift in this period stems from older vehicles moving from money-losing passion projects to investment prospects. Along with other asset...
How single Americans are spending Valentine’s Day with their dogs Valentine’s Day is traditionally associated with candlelit dinners, heart-shaped chocolates, and romantic gestures between couples. But for a growing number of single Americans, Feb. 14 looks a little different — and a lot furrier. Instead of swiping for last-minute dates or stressing over dinner reservations, more people are choosing to spend Valentine’s Day with the one companion who always offers unconditional love: their d...
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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...
