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In an earlier writing, I suggested that the President as commander-in-chief of the armed forces has authority to engage in limited military action without a congressional declaration of war, and that a preemptive strike can be justified when the threat is instant and overwhelming and when waiting could make self-defense difficult or impossible. Trump’s deep-bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities in June 2025 was justifiable on constitutional, legal, and moral grounds. But the latest strike on Ira...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and several of their Senate colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution to designate March 21, 2026, as “National Women in Agriculture Day” to honor the critical contributions of women in agriculture. “Across Alabama and our nation, women in agriculture are the backbone of our communities, working tirelessly to feed and clothe America’s families,” said Senator Britt. “On National Women in Agri...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) in introducing a resolution honoring the sacrifice and service of six American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft over western Iraq while supporting Operation Epic Fury. This resolution unanimously passed the Senate last night. The resolution honors three members of the 99th Air Refueling Squadron part of the 6TH Air Refueling Wing (MacDill AFB) based at S...
The first major victory for the Continental Army occurred 250 years ago on March 17, 1776, when the British evacuated Boston. Following the fighting at Lexington and Concord, thousands of colonial militiamen surrounded the British army when they retreated to Boston. The Royal Navy maintained supply lines, and while the colonial forces effectively contained the British, they lacked the manpower to liberate Boston from British occupation. As the siege of Boston began, George Washington assumed com...
In the summer of 2016, retired Alabama state trooper Joe W. Champion decided he needed a level spot to park on his steep property on Lake Jordan in Elmore County. He ordered a 12 yard truckload of unsorted road gravel from a pit near the River Parkway Toll Bridge near Prattville to fill it in. As he spread it out, he looked through the gravels for interesting rocks, like agates and chunks of petrified wood. Every once in a while since then, he gave his new gravel addditional searches. About the...
The last couple of months have only had a few nice days and hardly any nice ones in a row. This week has been different. March has started off warm and sunny even though a long period of rain is in the forecast. My intentions of perusing the woods to determine last year’s deer activity never came about. That will change almost forcibly. Why? Because turkey season opens in April and for the first few weeks the leaves will not be in full bloom. I will be able to gain deer information while I...
Governor Kay Ivey has returned back to the Governor's Mansion following her successful procedure at Baptist Medical Center South. The fluid that previously pressed against her lung has been 100% percent removed and cleared, and she will have no short or long-term challenges related to this issue. As mentioned in the original update, the governor remained at Baptist South following her short procedure. Throughout her two-night stay, she remained engaged in the ongoing legislative process, as...
US traffic fatalities: Where speeding and impaired driving pose the biggest risks When American roads are safest, a mix of enforcement, behavior change, and public awareness often gets the credit, but risky driving behaviors remain central drivers of deadly crashes. To better understand the human behaviors linked to traffic deaths nationwide, Recovery Law Center, a personal injury law firm, analyzed the latest available federal data on speeding‑ and impaired‑driving‑related fatalities to pinpo...
How seniors could save thousands in a year As everyday expenses climb and retirees’ incomes stagnate, seniors are looking for—and many have found—meaningful ways to stretch their budgets. From maximizing Medicare benefits to tapping discounts, cutting recurring costs, and leveraging community resources, MyOTC by Chapter shares the most effective strategies to keep more money in your pocket without sacrificing your enjoyment of life. Reduce healthcare and prescription costs Healthcare is one of t...
How to get a golf course lawn at home (without the $50K budget) Want a lawn that looks straight off a golf course? That perfectly manicured, carpetlike grass is a dream for many homeowners. You don’t need a $50,000 budget or professional grounds crew to make it happen. Jimmy Lewis, owner of Jimmy Lewis Mows, proved it. He turned his 10,000-square-foot Utah yard into a stunning golf course lawn. “It’s not impossible,” he says. “It is a time commitment and initially, a financial commitmen...
How immigration scams affect thousands of foreign nationals Immigration scams could be becoming more prevalent since 2022, according to recent federal data. In 2024 alone, the Federal Trade Commission received 265,272 complaints about government impersonators, and that’s only documented cases. The agency estimates those incidents cost consumers $789 million. Across platforms, social media users have reported increasingly effective tactics from scammers. On LinkedIn, an international student p...
April 1, 2026 - The Alabama Senate has passed House Bill 95, a sweeping election‑integrity measure that would require every county in the state to conduct a post‑election audit following each general election. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn), and carried in the Senate by Senator Jay Hovey (R-Auburn). represents one of the most significant structural changes to Alabama's election procedures in years, creating a uniform statewide system for verifying the accuracy of ele...
April 2, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature is winding down the 2026 regular legislative session. This was a productive session that addressed a number of issues facing the state of Alabama. Passing the budgets are the primary constitutional purpose of the Alabama Legislative session. The Legislature is poised to pass a $10,479,207,990 education trust fund budget (ETF) – over a half a $billion more than the 2026 budget. 67.88% of the money will be spent on K-12 education. 25.89...
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month and no better time as warm temperatures begin. We just cannot stress enough the importance of keeping your dog(s) on heartworm prevention from your Veterinarian twelve months/year as we see far too many heartworm positive dogs in our Shelter. Heartworms are transferred through mosquito bites and here in the south, mosquitos are a threat year-round. Adult heartworms are found in the heart, pulmonary artery (one of the big blood vessels from the heart),...
No new measles cases in South Carolina for a week, but CDC outbreak models warn about underreporting For the first time since South Carolina’s record-breaking measles outbreak began last fall, the state has gone a full week without health officials learning of any new cases. It’s an encouraging sign that the outbreak — which has 997 documented cases — may be nearing its end. However, a report from outbreak modelers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, completed earlier this mo...
April 1, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate has passed legislation that adjusts the appointment calendar and term structure for members of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. House Bill 282 (HB282) was sponsored by Representative Jim Hill (R-Odenville). It was carried in the Senate by Senator Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road). HB282 focuses on tightening appointment timelines and shifting the official start date of board member terms. HB282 is a targeted administrative reform rather t...
March 31, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Legislation that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in Alabama public schools cleared the Senate on Tuesday, advancing a proposal that supporters say highlights the historical influence of Judeo‑Christian tradition on American civic life. Senate Bill 99 is sponsored by State Sen. Keith Kelley (R‑Anniston). It mandates that each local board of education place a display of the Ten Commandments-along with a context statement-in every history cla...
April 1, 2026 - VANCE, Ala. - Alabama's automotive sector marked a defining milestone this week as U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, Mercedes-Benz global leadership, and Senator Tommy Tuberville in celebrating the assembly of more than five million vehicles at the company's flagship Alabama plant. The event also featured the global unveiling of two new Mercedes models and the announcement of a sweeping $4 billion investment into the company's Alabama...
4 tips to keep you healthy in a hurry with eggs In a perfect world, our calendars would be wide open for quiet relaxation, energizing workouts, and quality time with the people we love. But real life is busy, and taking care of ourselves can easily fall to the bottom of the day’s to-do list. The good news is you don’t need a complete lifestyle overhaul to feel stronger. Small, simple choices can add up in a big way; even taking one step a day in the right direction can make a difference. And...
The hidden reason your appliances wear out faster and cost more to run A cloudy glass straight out of the dishwasher. A chalky ring around the faucet that keeps coming back. A showerhead that clogs faster than you can clean it. Many homeowners shrug these off as minor, if ongoing, annoyances. But they’re actually the initial signs of hard water, and they can point to something bigger happening behind the scenes—inside the appliances you rely on every day. The high mineral content that cau...
How to measure your AI fluency—and move to the next level The biggest gains from AI don’t come from having access to the right tools alone. They come from teammates who know how to work with AI thoughtfully: people who are curious, willing to experiment, and able to see where AI can meaningfully support their judgment and decision-making. In 2026, businesses need a baseline level of AI fluency among their employees—not because everyone needs deep technical expertise, but because effective AI us...
March 31, 2026 – The Alabama Senate passed legislation that mandates all licensed day care centers adopt a standardized anaphylactic response policy and requires that employees receive formal training to recognize and respond to severe allergic reactions. House Bill 332 (HB332) is sponsored by Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris). It was carried in the Senate by Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence). Melson said that passing this bill "would save lives." "We have more and more allergens out there," said S...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Trade and Industry Development, a leading publication dedicated to site selection for business, has named Alabama projects among the winners of its prestigious 2026 Corporate Investment/Community Impact (CiCi) Awards - with the state landing an impressive three spots on this year's national list. The Alabama projects were selected from among 30 honorees recognized across the country by the magazine for their significant economic and comm...
On Easter Sunday, April 1, 1945, as much of the world prayed for peace, the United States launched the largest amphibious assault of the Pacific War - the Battle of Okinawa. It was the final stepping stone toward mainland Japan, and it would become one of the bloodiest battles in human history. The Strategic Importance of Okinawa Located just 350 miles from the Japanese mainland, Okinawa was seen as the ideal staging ground for a full-scale invasion of Japan. Its capture would give the Allies a...
April 1, 2026 - As NASA prepares to launch Artemis II today - the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years - Huntsville, Alabama stands at the center of the effort, just as it did during the Apollo era. From rocket hardware to mission oversight, the Rocket City is once again the backbone of America's lunar ambitions. A Mission Half a Century in the Making At 6:24 p.m. EDT tonight, four astronauts - Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen - will ride atop...
