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  • Jim Jordan Will Back Trump Extension of FISA 702

    A.I. generated content|Mar 15, 2026

    March 19, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Jim Jordan (R‑Ohio), one of Congress's most vocal critics of federal surveillance authorities, said he now plans to support a clean extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), marking a significant reversal from his long‑held opposition to the program. Jordan, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, has for years argued that the warrantless surveillance authority has been abused by federal agencies and used imp...

  • Tuberville, Husted Introduce Bill to Modernize USDA Loan Rules and Support Alabama's Family Farms

    A.I. generated content|Mar 15, 2026

    March 18, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is pushing to overhaul what he calls outdated federal loan rules that make it harder for modern family farms to access critical U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. Tuberville, joined by U.S. Senator Jon Husted of Ohio, introduced the USDA Loan Modernization Act, legislation designed to update eligibility standards for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans and expand access for multi‑generational, family‑run operations. Wit...

  • Aderholt Announces Major Win for Adoptive Families Under Working Families Tax Cuts

    A.I. generated content|Mar 15, 2026

    March 18, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, Co‑Chair of the Congressional Adoption Caucus and Chairman of the House Values Action Team, announced a significant victory for adoptive families following a key update from the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS has revised its interpretation of the partially refundable Adoption Tax Credit included in the Working Families Tax Cuts package - a change that will put meaningful dollars back into the hands of families who have opened th...

  • Sen. Katie Britt Attends Dignified Transfer of Six Fallen Airmen, Including Alabama's Maj. Alex Klinner

    A.I. generated content|Mar 15, 2026

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R‑Ala.) joined President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John D. Caine, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R‑La.), Senator Tommy Tuberville (R‑Ala.), and other members of Congress at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of six American servicemembers killed last week during Operation Epic Fury. Among them was Alabama native Maj. Alex Klinner, whose loss has deeply touched commu...

  • Looking for an ADHD coach? Choose carefully

    Stacker, Katherine Ellison for Knowable Magazine|Mar 15, 2026

    Looking for an ADHD coach? Choose carefully For most of her adult life, Katherine Sanders had what she calls a typical career for someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. After finishing her doctoral thesis on Bronze Age Syrian mythology, she bounced between unrelated jobs. She tutored university students. She sewed Victorian corsets for bridal outfits. She designed stained glass and sold picture frames. She enjoyed the work, but none of it felt like a calling. Life got harder...

  • 2026 housing forecast, where Americans plan to move next

    Stacker, Ryan Fitzgerald for Raleigh Realty|Mar 15, 2026

    10 housing forecast, where Americans plan to move next Americans are still moving. The difference now is that those moves appear more deliberate. A new Migration Momentum ranking from Raleigh Realty blends federal population estimates with real-world moving data to identify which states are gaining residents heading into 2026 and which are steadily losing ground. Rather than spotlighting raw population growth, the ranking tracks directional change, where people are choosing to relocate right...

  • Sudden crashing fatigue in women: What it means

    Stacker, Oghenefejiro Okifo for Doctronic|Mar 15, 2026

    Sudden crashing fatigue in women: What it means Fatigue is a common complaint among women, but when it strikes suddenly and intensely, it can be alarming. Sudden crashing fatigue can affect daily activities, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. As Doctronic outlines in this article, understanding the potential causes, symptoms, and management strategies is essential for addressing this condition effectively. Key Takeaways - This overwhelming exhaustion differs from regular...

  • Toyota Tacoma or Nissan Frontier? A comparative guide

    Stacker, Jake Sundstrom for CarMax|Mar 15, 2026

    Toyota Tacoma or Nissan Frontier? A comparative guide The Toyota Tacoma is the bestselling midsize truck by a wide margin. It’s also not cheap, even when used. Enter the Nissan Frontier, one of the most affordable pickups you can buy. The Frontier becomes an even better value when it’s used, often coming in nearly $10,000 cheaper than the Tacoma. But is this a case of “you get what you pay for”? Independent reliability tracker RepairPal says the Frontier is the more reliable of the two trucks th...

  • Hampton Harris Criticizes Rep. Shomari Figures for Vote Against Deporting Non‑Citizens Convicted of Public Benefits Fraud

    A.I. generated content|Mar 15, 2026

    March 19, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Congressional candidate Hampton Harris sharply criticized Congressman Shomari Figures this week for voting against H.R. 1958, the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026-a bill designed to make non‑citizens convicted of defrauding the federal government or unlawfully receiving public benefits both inadmissible and deportable. Harris, the Republican nominee in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, argued that Figures' vote undermines the very people Democrats claim t...

  • McInnis addresses the Mid-Alabama Republican Club

    Brandon Moseley|Mar 15, 2026

    March 14, 2026 – VESTAVIA HILLS – Republican Agriculture Commissioner candidate Christina Woerner McInnis addressed the Mid-Alabama Republican Club (MARC) about her campaign. Christina Woerner McInnis - a native of Baldwin County - is one of three Republicans running for Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Senator Jack Williams and Mayor Corey Hill are the other two. Former Commissioner Ron Sparks is the Democratic Party nominee. McInnis said that she has a "Fi...

  • Alabama House of Representatives passes party registration

    Brandon Moseley|Mar 15, 2026

    March 19, 2026 – The Alabama House of Representative passed legislation to require voters to choose a party affiliation in Republican and Democratic primaries. This legislation has been sought by the Alabama Republican Party for the better part of a decade. House Bill 541 (HB541) is sponsored by State Representative Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity_. Yarbrough explained that his bill would not impact the 2026 primaries, but in 2028 (the presidential primary) the state would record which primary v...

  • Epstein Island Survivor and MK Ultra Whistleblower Endorse Terri LaPoint for Alabama's 3rd Congressional District

    A.I. generated content|Mar 15, 2026

    March 19, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Terri LaPoint, investigative journalist, author, and candidate for U.S. Congressional District 3, has received two striking endorsements from women who say they survived some of the most extreme forms of abuse imaginable. Jennifer Guskin, an Epstein Island survivor, and Cathy O'Brien, an MK Ultra trafficking survivor and whistleblower, have both publicly endorsed LaPoint, citing her long‑standing advocacy for families and her work exposing cases of medical k...

  • Rep. Terri Sewell Introduces Maternal Vaccination Act to Protect Mothers and Newborns

    A.I. generated content|Mar 15, 2026

    March 20, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL07) has introduced new federal legislation aimed at improving the health and safety of pregnant women and their babies by increasing maternal and childhood vaccination rates. The proposal, known as the Maternal Vaccination Act, is included in the broader Black Maternal Health "Momnibus", a package of 14 bills designed to address the nation's maternal mortality crisis. Rep. Sewell, a member of the Black Maternal Health...

  • UAH, Northrop Grumman celebrate milestone hiring outcomes through i4 employer engagement partnership

    Julie Janson, UAH|Mar 15, 2026

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (MARCH 19, 2026) – For more than a decade, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and Northrop Grumman have worked together to turn classroom learning into career opportunities. On March 3, the partners celebrated a major milestone: more than 60 full-time and internship offers were extended to UAH students and recent graduates. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. Northrop Grumman is currently the leading employer of UAH alumni, and the latest group of offer...

  • Alabama House Passes Party Registration Bill After Years of GOP Calls for Reform

    Alabama Republican Party|Mar 15, 2026

    March 19, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama House of Representatives has passed HB541, the SAVE Act, marking a major step toward implementing party registration in Alabama and protecting the integrity of Republican primaries. "Republicans across Alabama have been asking for this for more than a decade," said ALGOP Chairman Scott Stadthagen. "The message from the grassroots of our Party has been clear - Republican voters should choose Republican nominees." Party registration has been a...

  • Birmingham Leaders Outline 2026 Legislative Priorities in Joint Press Conference

    A.I. generated content|Mar 15, 2026

    March 19, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Mayor Randall Woodfin joined members of the Jefferson County legislative delegation, Birmingham City Council, Jefferson County Commission, and other local officials this week to unveil a coordinated 2026 legislative agenda focused on housing, blight reduction, and community revitalization. The announcement came during a press conference streamed by the City of Birmingham. The briefing highlighted several major policy initiatives local leaders hope to advance...

  • SLE Rodeo & Livestock Week Returns to Montgomery March 20–22, 2026

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    March 20, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - One of Alabama's longest‑running agricultural traditions is set to return this spring as the SLE Rodeo & Livestock Week rides into the Garrett Coliseum from March 20–22, 2026. The multi‑day event will feature top rodeo athletes, livestock competitions, family‑friendly entertainment, and a full slate of vendors and sponsors celebrating the state's deep agricultural heritage. The Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo has been a staple of Montgom...

  • Alabama Senate passes bill to increase penalties for making terrorist threats

    Brandon Moseley|Mar 15, 2026

    March 19, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate passed House Bill 7 (HB7), a major public‑safety and school‑discipline measure designed to address the problem of people making terroristic threats – particularly to schools, churches, and hospitals. HB7 is sponsored by state Representative James Lomax (R-Huntsville) and is carried in the Senate by Senator Matt Woods (R-Jasper). HB7 updates several sections of the Alabama Code to more clearly define what constitutes a credible threat,...

  • Ibraheem Yazeed Found Guilty of Murder and Felony Murder in the Killing of Aniah Blanchard

    A.I. generated content|Mar 15, 2026

    March 19, 2026 - TUSKEGEE, Ala. - After years of legal proceedings and public scrutiny, a Macon County jury has found Ibraheem Yazeed, 36, guilty of murder and felony murder in the 2019 kidnapping and killing of 19‑year‑old Aniah Blanchard, a college student whose disappearance sparked a statewide search and led to major changes in Alabama law. A Verdict Years in the Making Jurors deliberated over two days, weighing the original capital murder charges tied to kidnapping and robbery. While pro...

  • U.S. Gulf Shrimp Industry Faces Steep Economic Decline, $268 Million Revenue Loss Since 2021

    A.I. generated content|Mar 15, 2026

    March 19, 2026 - BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. - A new NOAA Fisheries economic snapshot paints a stark picture of the U.S. Gulf shrimp industry, revealing a long‑term decline in profitability, shrinking participation, and mounting structural challenges that threaten the future of one of the Gulf Coast's most iconic fisheries. The report, released as part of NOAA's Shrimp Futures Initiative, shows the industry has lost $268 million in revenue since 2021, with total earnings plunging from $489 million to j...

  • Monetary policy: Why are global central banks moving in different directions?

    Stacker, Christian Norman for OANDA|Mar 15, 2026

    Monetary policy: Why are global central banks moving in different directions? Four years ago, in 2022, many major world economies faced a similar problem and shared a similar solution. A “perfect storm” of macroeconomic events would see inflation rise to double figures in many world economies for the first time in almost 40 years, leading to a nearly universal decision to raise central bank interest rates to combat pricing pressures. In the case of the Federal Reserve, policy rates would rea...

  • How celebrities quietly clean their public records, while yours stay online forever

    Stacker, Shawn Tyler for PeopleFinders|Mar 15, 2026

    How celebrities quietly clean their public records, while yours stay online forever Long gone are the days of fold-up maps sold on Sunset Boulevard with celebrity addresses plastered all over them. Apart from a few Old Hollywood types, most celebrities and influencers nowadays don’t think of their public status as a deal with the Devil, signing away their right to privacy in exchange for fame and fortune. In fact, a considerable amount of this fortune is usually put aside for the sole purpose o...

  • Swiftships Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Loss of Key Navy Contract

    A.I. generated content|Mar 15, 2026

    March 19, 2026 - MORGAN CITY, La. - Swiftships, the 84‑year‑old Louisiana shipbuilder known for producing military and commercial vessels for the U.S. Navy and foreign partners, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a dramatic turn for a company long embedded in America's defense industrial base. The filing comes despite rising U.S. military spending, highlighting how shifts in procurement priorities can destabilize even established defense contractors. Swiftships filed its...

  • Autauga County Authorities Release Details on Body Found in Mulberry Creek

    A.I. generated content, Based on two Autauga Sherifff's press releases|Mar 15, 2026

    March 19, 2026 - Autauga County, Ala. - The Autauga County Sheriff's Office has released new information following the discovery of a woman's body in Mulberry Creek on March 17, 2026. An autopsy performed by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences has provided investigators with the first detailed description of the unidentified victim as the death investigation continues. Autopsy Reveals Description of Unidentified Woman According to forensic findings, the victim is a Black female,...

  • March 20, 2003: U.S.-Led Coalition Launches Invasion of Iraq

    A.I. generated content|Mar 15, 2026

    BAGHDAD, Iraq - In the early hours of March 20, 2003, the United States and a coalition of three allied nations began military operations in Iraq, marking the start of one of the most consequential conflicts of the 21st century. The opening strikes-described by the White House at the time as a "decapitation attack" targeting Iraqi leadership-signaled the beginning of a full‑scale invasion that would reshape global politics, U.S. foreign policy, and the Middle East for decades. The Opening M...

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