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A new advanced manufacturing investment in Muscle Shoals represents economic growth for Northwest Alabama and strengthens America’s national defense. Defense manufacturer Hadrian plans to establish a major production facility in the Shoals to manufacture precision components for the U.S. Navy’s submarine fleet. As the United States works to expand submarine production and modernize its naval capabilities, strengthening the domestic defense industrial base has become a national priority. Submarin...
March 10, 2026 - Former State Representative Perry O. Hooper Jr., longtime Alabama political figure and Republican strategist, joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks on The BCS: State of Alabama Podcast for a wide‑ranging conversation touching on party leadership, ballot access disputes, the direction of national Democrats, and the future of conservative politics in Alabama. The discussion also explored economic development, tax reform, and Hooper's work using artificial intelligence to c...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms has endorsed Republican Katherine Robertson in her campaign for Alabama Attorney General, adding another veteran law‑enforcement voice to Robertson's growing list of supporters ahead of the May 19, 2026 primary. Sheriff Helms, who is concluding a long career in public service, praised Robertson's record on public safety and her support among law‑enforcement leaders across the state. "I am proud to support Katherine in her race for Attorney Gen...
Former Alabama State Representative GF "Gil" Isbell joined hosts Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III on the Heart of Dixie Podcast for a candid conversation about internal Republican Party disputes, election‑law compliance, and the broader political climate in Alabama. The interview comes as Isbell continues to publicly question the eligibility of Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl, a challenge that has drawn statewide attention. The Challenge to John Wahl's Eligibility Isbell r...
U.S. Senate candidate Morgan Murphy joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks on their BCS program for a wide‑ranging conversation that touched on national security, foreign policy, economic strategy, and the direction he believes Alabama and the country must take. The discussion offered one of Murphy's most detailed public explanations of how his national‑security background shapes his policy priorities as he campaigns for the seat currently held by Senator Tommy Tuberville. National Securit...
March 6, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama House Democrats this week introduced a legislative package designed to protect Alabama businesses and provide relief from the ongoing impacts of the Trump administration's destructive tariffs and trade wars. The Alabama Tariff Relief Act aims to help a wide range of industries manage business disruptions through incentives and strategies to enhance domestic sourcing and stockpiling, modernize logistics, strengthen supply chains, and build resilience....
March 9, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - State Representative Juandalynn Givan (D‑Birmingham) appeared on the Heart of Dixie Podcast for a wide‑ranging discussion with hosts Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III, offering listeners an unfiltered look at her views on Alabama politics, legislative battles, and the challenges facing urban communities. The episode, titled "A Democrat from Birmingham?", sets the tone early: sometimes, the hosts say, "you have to speak with the other side" to fully und...
The rising impact of character-focused education on academic performance Student performance in the classroom is rarely a one-size-fits-all metric. While we often lean on old assumptions about what drives results, a growing body of evidence suggests that our traditional obsession with strictly core academics might be missing the mark. The rise of character-focused education-an approach that prioritizes values to improve learning outcomes-is actively challenging the long-held wisdom of the past....
March 12, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - When the largest youth archery competition in Alabama, the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama State Championship, kicks off on April 9, the Bray brothers from Decatur will be ready to compete at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl located at 220 Hall St. in Montgomery. About 2,000 student archers in Grades 4-12 from schools across the state will compete, starting at noon on Thursday, April 9, and shooting until the last flight is finished on...
March 5, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Harold Stanford as the March "Veteran of the Month." Excerpts of Sen. Tuberville's remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here. "Alabama is proud to be home to so many great veterans who have represented us well on the world stage. That is certainly true for Lieutenant Colonel Harold Stanford of Barfield, Alabama. The Clay County native j...
matimix // Shutterstock Highest-rated Class of 2026 women's basketball recruits from Alabama The college basketball recruiting class of 2026 is packed with elite talent, featuring a deep pool of skilled guards, versatile wings, and dominant centers. Top programs like UConn, Baylor, and South Carolina battled for commitments from the nation's best prospects, many of whom have showcased their abilities on the AAU circuit and in national events. With NIL deals playing an increasing role in...
March 10, 2026 - TAMPA, Ala - A new analysis circulating online claims that a coordinated U.S. bomber campaign-featuring B‑2 stealth bombers, B‑1 Lancers, and B‑52 Stratofortresses-has allegedly collapsed major sections of Iran's underground military tunnel network, long considered one of Tehran's most important strategic assets. A recent video, published by PPR Global, frames the strikes as part of a broader operation referred to as Epic Fury, describing it as one of the most conse...
March 11, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - State Representative James Lomax (R–Huntsville) joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks on The BCS: State of Alabama Podcast for a detailed conversation about his re‑election campaign, his new role as Majority Whip, and the policy challenges facing one of Alabama's fastest‑growing regions. Over the course of the interview, Lomax discussed legislative accomplishments, energy policy debates, Huntsville's infrastructure needs, and the broader direc...
Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles; a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Of course, muscles only grow when the challenge increases over time. Continually lifting the same weight the same way stops working. It might come as a surprise to learn that the brain responds to training in much the same way as our muscles, even...
There’s no doubt what we do makes an impression on our young people and those who look up to us. Just as I remember buying my first new gun, I also remember my first new knife. Not only was I enamored by the knife itself, but I was also very interested in the paperwork that came with it. While most would only throw away the unnecessary stuff, I made it a point to find out about my new Buck knife. It talked about how to take care of it and how to sharpen it. But what caught my attention was t...
How the South Carolina measles outbreak grew from 5 to almost 1,000 cases The South Carolina measles outbreak is one of the largest in the United States in decades. It started with just five known cases in October, but by January exploded to 847 — becoming larger than last year’s deadly outbreak in Texas. As of March 10, the outbreak had further grown to 993 known cases. Along the way, hundreds of additional people in South Carolina — many of them children at schools with low vaccination rates...
March 12, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 242, legislation aimed at improving safety on Alabama's highways by ensuring commercial motor vehicle operators meet federal work authorization and communication standards. Surrounded by state troopers, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor and bill sponsors state Sen. Lance Bell and Rep. Steve Clouse, along with Alabama Trucking Association (ATA) President and CEO Mark Colson and board m...
March 10, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama House of Representatives passed a constitutional amendment that would impose a Pledge of Allegiance mandate and authorize school boards to allow voluntary school prayers. House Bill 511 (HB5111) is sponsored by state Representative Reed Ingram (R-Montgomery). Rep. Reed Ingram said, "I'm not trying to cram religion down anyone's throat or make it to where they're mandated to do anything. A lot of times, kids don't have the option to pray and the...
March 10, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate passes legislation that would allow state employees to purchase credits from the Retirement Systems of Alabama for their years of past federal service. Senate Bill 280 (SB280) is sponsored by state Senator Jame "Jabo" Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills). Waggoner explained in committee that the state already allows state employees to do this for their military service. The Senate adopted and passed a committee substitute for SB280. SB280 had rec...
Folks, we are in for a doozy of a political year in the Heart of Dixie. We have a rare open U.S. Senate race. A senate seat does not come open every year. It was expected, this time last year, that our first term Senator Tommy Tuberville would run for a second six-year term in 2026. However, Tuberville’s decision to leave the U.S. Senate to run for Governor, left the barn door open for our second U.S. Senate seat. The seat will be filled by a Republican. We are a solidly Republican State. T...
March 12, 2026 - NORFOLK, Va. - Lt. Colonel Brandon Shah, a decorated Army officer known for his work in counterintelligence and campus‑based military education programs, was shot and killed Thursday afternoon on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. The brazen daylight attack stunned students, faculty, and military officials, triggering an intensive multi‑agency investigation that now stretches across several states. Authorities say Shah, 42, was gunned down outside the...
March 12, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, AL - In a legislative tribute long overdue, the state of Alabama is officially honoring the legendary Bill Baxley for his lifelong accomplishments, including hiring the first Black Assistant Attorney General, Myra Thompson, and reopening the investigation into the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing that led to the eventual prosecution and conviction of Robert Chambliss. Alabama House Resolution 214, introduced by Representative Christopher England, passed the Hou...
March 10, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate voted to advance legislation that will allow the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to write rules defining and regulating what is a derelict boat or vessel. Senate Bill 326 (SB326) is sponsored by Senator Chris Elliott (R-Josephine), who chairs the Senate Committee on County and Local Government. Chairman Elliott explained in committee, "We have an abandoned, derelict vessel problem." Elliott said that Florida has a real problem with hom...
What happens to your lawn in winter, and how to prepare for spring Winter in the United States can mean weeks — or even months — of subfreezing temperatures, dry winds, fluctuating snow cover, and ice accumulation. For homeowners, that means months of uncertainty about what’s happening beneath the surface of their lawn. The short answer: more than most people realize. Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue, and warm-season grasses like zoysia and Bermuda don’t simply...
Exploring the benefits of in-home care vs. nursing homes When an elderly loved one requires extra support, you have a big decision to make — do you go the in-home care or nursing home route? Both options have their benefits. We all want what’s best for our senior loved ones. While it’s a natural part of aging, senior care isn’t always something that families like to discuss. But having open discussions about care options can ensure quality of life for those who matter most. This guide by Vill...
