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On February 24, 303, the Roman Empire crossed a threshold that would shape the future of Christianity and the empire itself. Emperor Diocletian, long celebrated for restoring stability after decades of crisis, issued the first of four sweeping edicts targeting Christians across the empire. This initial decree ordered churches destroyed, Christian scriptures burned, and believers stripped of legal protections. What began that day in Nicomedia would become the Great Persecution, the most systematic attempt the Roman state ever made to eradicate...
February 21, 2026 - FORT BRAGG, N.C. - A kindergarten teacher at Fort Bragg has been removed from employment following parent complaints and a federal review, officials confirmed this week. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Thursday on the platform X that the teacher - a substitute and classroom aide at Mildred B. Poole Elementary School - had been dismissed earlier this month. The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) followed with a formal letter stating that it had "severed the...
On February 22–23, 1847, in the rugged mountain passes of northern Mexico, a vastly outnumbered American force won a desperate and unlikely victory at the Battle of Buena Vista. It was one of the most dramatic engagements of the Mexican–American War, a clash defined by terrain, tenacity, and the political stakes surrounding the conflict. The battle elevated the national profile of General Zachary Taylor, reshaped the war's momentum, and left a legacy that echoed through American politics for...
February 19, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Al – Vice President J.D. Vance announced that he has endorsed Congressman Barry Moore in the U.S. Senate race. This was expected as President Donald J. Trump (R) had already endorsed Moore's candidacy and it would be extremely odd for the VP to choose a different candidate than the President. "President Trump needs proven allies in the Senate who will fight for his America First agenda without hesitation," Vice President Vance said. "Barry Moore has been that a...
A recent trip to the Draughon Library Special Collections at Auburn University filled me with nostalgia. I was an AU student and returned some years later to nearby Chambers County as pastor. One of my Saturday afternoon tasks was taking our children for outings to give their mom some alone time. We often grabbed hamburgers and made the trek to the university campus to visit the eagle cage adjacent to Jordan-Hare Stadium. I frequently found myself visiting church members at the East Alabama Medi...
February 21, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has directed the Secretary of War and multiple federal agencies to begin identifying and releasing government records related to extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The directive marks one of the most sweeping federal declassification efforts involving unexplained aerial activity. In a statement posted to the platform X, Trump said: "Based on the...
February 21, 1972 - BEIJING, China - President Richard M. Nixon (R) arrived in the People's Republic of China, becoming the first U.S. president to visit the country and marking a dramatic turning point in Cold War diplomacy. The week‑long trip, broadcast around the world, began the process of normalizing Sino‑American relations after more than two decades of isolation and hostility. Nixon's arrival in Beijing - greeted by Premier Zhou Enlai on the tarmac - symbolized a strategic shift in glo...
February 20, 2026 – DADEVILLE, Ala. - Robert McCollum, Republican candidate for Tallapoosa County Commission District 4, announced his platform – which includes a bold plan to eliminate the county's portion of the grocery sales tax. "Families in Tallapoosa County are feeling the squeeze every time they check out at the grocery store," said McCollum in a statement. "Food is a necessity, not a luxury. As your County Commissioner, I will work to eliminate the county's portion of the grocery tax...
There will be a candidate forum for the Alabama House District 97, House District 99, and the Mobile County Sheriff's races. The Link Up The Vote Candidate Forum will be held on April 9th at 5:30 p.m. at Bishop State Community College. There will be updates in coming weeks as candidates confirm and all sponsoring partners schedule their election awareness activities. In House District 97 - incumbent Rep. Adline C. Clarke (D-Mobile) faces a stiff primary challenge from Shalela Dowdy In House...
February 21, 2026 - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced Friday that he is running for Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, setting up a high‑profile contest for leadership of the state's dominant political organization. Merrill, who served two terms as Secretary of State from 2015 to 2023, said his decision comes after months of conversations with party activists, county chairs, and grassroots organizers who encouraged him to seek the position. His a...
February 20, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a major rebuke of presidential trade authority, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 on Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his legal powers when he used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping global tariffs throughout 2025. The decision places more than $175 billion in tariff collections at risk of refund and sharply narrows the scope of unilateral tariff actions available to the White House. Chief Justice John R...
February 19, 2026 – VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. – Republican State Auditor candidate Derek Chen addressed the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYRs) at their regularly scheduled meeting about his campaign. This month the GBYRs were meeting at Slice Pizza on Timberlake Road in Vestavia. Chen is a longtime member of the GBYRs. This is his first run for elected office. "I have known most of y'all for many years," said Chen. "I know all of y'all, but I don't think you know my origin story. 100 yea...
February 20, 2026 - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A Tuscaloosa County jury has sentenced Luther Watkins Jr. to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2019 murder of Tuscaloosa Police Investigator Dornell Cousette, rejecting the death penalty sought by prosecutors and closing one of the most painful chapters in recent Alabama law‑enforcement history. The verdict came after emotional testimony and years of legal delays, culminating in a sentencing phase that weighed the brutality of the c...
February 20, 1938 -LONDON, Great Britain - Britain's political landscape was shaken by the dramatic resignation of Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, who stepped down in open protest of Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's increasingly conciliatory policy toward Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. Eden's departure marked one of the most consequential cabinet resignations of the pre‑war era, exposing deep fractures within the British government over how to confront the rising threat of fascist a...
Best affordable luxury SUVs of 2026 Finding an affordable luxury SUV that mixes practicality with high-end amenities and expressive design doesn’t have to be a budget-busting exercise. Using Edmunds’ rankings and a $50,000 budget — including mandatory destination charges — here are 10 of the best affordable luxury SUVs on the market today. The top pick, the BMW X1, edges out its rivals, but only by a smidge. You really can’t go wrong with any of these right-priced luxurious crossovers and SUVs,...
The impact of leadership on employee engagement and how surveys close the gap Improving engagement is a priority for many organizations. You introduce new initiatives, invest in better communication, and offer more perks, all in the hope of creating a more connected and motivated workplace. But even with those efforts, something can still feel off. Engagement doesn’t always respond the way you expect. So what if the most important factor isn’t what you’re doing, but how your leadership team...
The cofounder prenup: Money questions to settle before the first wire hits Starting a company with someone you trust can feel effortless at first. You’re aligned on the idea, feeling excited about what you’re building together, and running on momentum. Talking about money can feel awkward, overly formal, or unnecessary — especially if you’re friends, former colleagues, or long-time collaborators. But here’s the truth most cofounders learn the hard way: Startups don’t usually fall apart becau...
8% won’t apply without pay transparency: What job seekers expect in 2026 Pay transparency is quickly turning into a front-end requirement, not a late-stage negotiation. In a new 2026 hiring survey from Patriot Software, an accounting and payroll software provider for small businesses, job seekers describe salary visibility as a trust signal and a time-saver, especially in a market shaped by layoffs, role consolidation, and longer hiring cycles. The clearest line in the sand: 44% say t...
Central Alabama's scenic Lake Martin is cranking up a year of celebration that includes the Tallapoosa River impoundment's 100th anniversary. To kick off the festivities last week, BASS (Bass Anglers Sportsman Society) brought its Bassmaster Elite tournament series to Wind Creek State Park to test the fishing prowess of their top professional anglers on the 44,000-acre lake known for its spotted bass population. In fact, it was those spotted bass that lifted Fisher Anaya, a 21-year-old Elite...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (FEB. 19, 2026) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is hosting its fifth annual Engineering Showcase as the signature event of Engineers Week 2026, Feb. 22 – 28. Held Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5 - 7 p.m. in Room 112 of the Student Services Building on the UAH campus, the 2026 Showcase serves as the highlight of the week. Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Engineers Week – also known as E-Wee...
February 15, 2026 – VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. – Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Walker was in Vestavia Hills on Saturday to address the Mid-Alabama Republican Club about his campaign. Walker is an East Alabama rancher and businessman. "I am from Lineville in Clay County," said Walker. "My wife – Stacie – and I live on a 3,000 acre cattle farm." "We have three sons," said Walker. "They are all grown now." "Both of my grandfathers served in World War II, my father was in the army, I served...
On February 19, AD 197, the Roman Empire witnessed one of the most brutal and consequential civil battles in its long history. At Lugdunum-modern‑day Lyon in France-Emperor Septimius Severus defeated his rival Clodius Albinus, ending a bitter struggle for imperial legitimacy and reshaping the political landscape of the empire for decades to come. Ancient sources describe the clash as the bloodiest battle ever fought between Roman armies, a grim testament to the stakes of the conflict and the f...
Menzingen, Switzerland - February 19, 2026.- The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) has released a public communiqué detailing its official response to a proposal from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), following a high‑level meeting in Rome earlier this month. The exchange marks the latest development in the long and often delicate dialogue between the traditionalist priestly society and the Holy See. A Vatican Proposal Tied to Episcopal Consecrations On February 12, Father Da...
February 12, 2026 – PELL CITY, AL – U.S. Senate candidate Morgan Murphy addressed the St. Clair County Young Republicans about his campaign ahead of the May 19 Republican primary. Murphy is a former editor of Southern Living Magazine. He also is a U.S. Navy Reserve Captain who served in the first Trump administration as the press secretary for the Pentagon. Murphy expressed his displeasure with then Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and General Mark Millie who were both critical of President Tru...
What is revenue cycle management in healthcare, and why is it important? In today’s healthcare system, patient care is only one side of the equation. Finances, which factor in how providers get paid for their services, support operational viability. Revenue cycle management (RCM) refers to the end-to-end process that transforms a patient encounter into validated, collectible revenue. A strong system ensures providers are fairly reimbursed, reduces waste and improves the patient experience. W...
