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AUBURN, Ala. - March 30, 2026 - Texas A&M stunned the field and captured its first-ever SEC equestrian title in Auburn this past weekend, edging Georgia in a dramatic 10–10 tiebreaker at the Auburn University Equestrian Center. Auburn, the No. 1 seed and host, was upset in the semifinals, setting the stage for one of the most surprising finishes in recent SEC championship history. The Auburn University Equestrian Center played host to a thrilling weekend of competition as the 2026 SEC E...
aerogondo2 // Shutterstock Bunny baskets and Seder staples: Alabama's Easter and Passover trends When Easter and Passover arrive, shopping carts transform — filling up with chocolate bunnies, fresh florals, and time-honored holiday staples. This past year, Easter and Passover overlapped, creating one of the busiest and most festive shopping periods of the spring season. Instacart took a look at what customers in Alabama and across the country added to their carts during Easter week (April 14-20,...
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV sho...
Drop in opioid overdose deaths nears 50% since 2023 Since their peak less than three years ago, opioid overdose deaths have dropped nearly by half as of October, according to a Stateline analysis. The drop comes as a shrinking fentanyl supply has made the drug weaker and less deadly and volunteer efforts get more people into treatment. The weaker fentanyl tracks to a crackdown on materials used to make fentanyl in China around the time U.S. deaths started dropping in 2023. Some experts see it...
April 1, 2026 - Huntsville, Ala. - In a sweeping move to accelerate U.S. air and missile defense capabilities, the Department of War announced a landmark seven‑year framework agreement with Boeing and Lockheed Martin to triple production of seekers for the Patriot Advanced Capability‑3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC‑3® MSE). The initiative represents one of the most significant industrial base expansions in recent years and is a cornerstone of President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's broad...
March 31, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a landmark free‑speech ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court held 8–1 in Chiles v. Salazar that Colorado's 2019 ban on certain forms of talk therapy for minors violates the First Amendment. The decision marks the Court's most sweeping statement to date on the constitutional protections afforded to licensed counselors and other professionals whose work consists entirely of speech. The Colorado law prohibited licensed counselors from engaging in conversations aim...
A Florida oyster fishery and its community fight for their future On a late afternoon in early November, Xochitl Bervera launches The Roxie Girl from St. George Island into the gentle waters of Florida’s Apalachicola Bay. Almost as soon as the boat gets up to speed, she kills the motor and drifts the final feet toward her destination: a 2.5-acre grid of buoys and bags floating in Rattlesnake Cove. This is her farm, Water Is Life Oysters. Bervera and her partner, Kung Li, launched the business i...
Everything you need to know about sweating during workouts and exercise You know that sensation of sweat dripping on your body when you’re doing a run, dance class, or strength training? Some believe that sweat is a sign of a good workout. Others might wonder if it’s a signal of fat burning, or if you could sweat too much. Degree explains what’s really going on. Why you sweat so much when you work out Sweat is your internal cooling system, so it makes sense that it would show up when you’r...
March 31, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) was admitted to Baptist South Hospital today for a procedure to remove fluid that was pushing against her lung causing the Governor discomfort. "For the last three weeks, Governor Kay Ivey has experienced some discomfort in her left side," the Governor's office said in a statement. "After monitoring the pain and recently feeling slightly short-of-breath, she made the decision to be seen again by her primary care physician ear...
March 31, 2026 - (Montgomery, Ala) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has urged federal officials to work with state and local authorities to combat the alarming rise of criminals using drones to deliver narcotics, weapons, cell phones, and other contraband into prisons. Drones have become a major public safety threat impacting correctional facilities across the country and are fueling broader crime both inside and outside of prison walls. Under current federal law, only a narrow set of f...
Opelika, Ala. - March 31, 2026 - More than a week after an inquiry was submitted to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) and Governor Kay Ivey regarding public education efforts for the state's medical cannabis program, no response has been issued by either office. The lack of communication has intensified concerns about how Alabamians will be informed as the long‑delayed program moves toward implementation. The initial inquiry, sent on March 22, 2026, sought clarity on a fundamental q...
March 28, 2026 - OPP, Ala. - Participation in the Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo from March 27-29, 2026 offered a valuable opportunity to spend time with the people who are the backbone of South Alabama and the Wiregrass. The longstanding event continues to showcase the best of our communities and brings together families, local businesses, and visitors from across the region in a way that highlights our traditions as well as economic potential. Throughout the weekend, I had the chance to hear directly...
History of currency crises: The impossible trinity and early warning signals This report by OANDA unpacks the mechanics of currency crises through the Impossible Trinity, highlighting how tensions between exchange rate stability, capital flows, and monetary policy create systemic vulnerabilities. Drawing lessons from the U.K. Black Wednesday 1992, the Asian Financial Crisis 1997, and the Russian Ruble Crisis 1998. The history of the international monetary system is defined by periodic...
As Easter approaches, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a forceful new video message denouncing antisemitism and calling on Catholics across the country to reject conspiracy theories, scapegoating, and all forms of hatred directed toward Jewish communities. The message, released March 18, is delivered by Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon, who chairs the USCCB Committee for Religious Liberty. A Call Rooted in Church Teaching In the video, Archbishop Sample...
The friendship between the Reverend George Whitefield, who helped spark the first Great Awakening in the British colonies that would become The United States of America, and Benjamin Franklin, one of the USA's founding fathers, signer of The Declaration of Independence, and first Postmaster General of The United States of America, is the subject of the forthcoming motion picture, "A Great Awakening". A movie produced by Sight and Sound films that specializes in feature films that "tell true...
College football is on the brink of losing what made it great. Fans know it, coaches are saying it, and even the players are starting to feel it. What was once built on loyalty, development, and tradition has been replaced by uncertainty, short-term decisions, and a system that rewards chaos over commitment. At a time when college athletics is drifting further away from its core mission, Senator Tommy Tuberville is doing what leaders are supposed to do. He is stepping in, calling out the chaos,...
March Madness is in full swing and college sports fanatics from the West Coast to the East Coast are tuning in to watch their teams battle it out over the next few weeks. But once the season is over, the chaos of the modern NIL era returns. Players walk away from contracts just to chase a new shiny opportunity. Coaches are left begging their alumni to donate to their collectives so that they can “afford” to constantly be re-recruiting their roster. It’s a complete disaster. College athle...
Alabama Secretary of State candidate Chris Horn outlined his priorities for election security, voter access, and the future of Alabama politics during a recent appearance on the BCS: State of Alabama podcast. The interview, hosted by Alabama Political Contributor founder Christopher M. Peeks and Alabama Gazette Lead Reporter and content manager Brandon Moseley, offered one of Horn's most detailed public discussions of his platform to date. Focus on Election Security and Accessibility Horn...
Auburn punched its ticket to the NIT Championship last night with a dominant 88–66 win over Illinois State, delivering one of its most complete performances of the season. The Tigers shot a blistering 61% from the field, buried 12 threes, and rode a 24‑point outburst from Keyshawn Hall to overwhelm the Redbirds and advance to Sunday's title game in Indianapolis. Auburn entered its first-ever NIT Final Four appearance with momentum, but the Tigers elevated their play even further under the bri...
Two thousand years ago, the greatest victory in human history was won without a single sword being drawn. On Easter morning, the world was forever changed not by a king on a throne, not by an army marching in triumph, and not by a political movement rising to power, but by an empty tomb just outside Jerusalem. In that moment, when the stone was rolled away and death itself was defeated, God delivered the most powerful message mankind has ever received. Evil does not have the final word....
April 3, 016 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The chairmen of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees are applauding President Donald Trump's newly released fiscal year 2027 defense budget request, calling the $1.5 trillion topline a historic investment in American military strength and industrial capacity. Senator Roger Wicker (R‑MS), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representative Mike Rogers (R‑AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a joint statement endors...
The wind in my face was bitterly cold in downtown Dallas a few years ago since the winter weather was yet lingering. My continuing education classes had ended at the seminary in nearby Ft. Worth, so the afternoon was free for some sightseeing. A chill came over me independent of the temperature when I walked onto Dealey Plaza and saw firsthand those sights emblazoned in my memory from childhood: Elm Street, the triple overpass and the sixth-floor window. I thought back to that terrible Friday...
Jim came to see me with a message from the finance committee he chaired. The group met when I was with another group, so I missed their meeting. I’d begun to use cards for Sunday guests that were actually envelopes. The simple message on the envelopes was “Please use my gift as an expression of my love for Christ.” My predecessor schooled the church on a doctrine of the “contemporary” church; namely, no visitors should be asked for money. The argument is that many people thought the church wa...
April 5, 2026 - VATICAN CITY - In his 2026 Easter message, delivered across the Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday Mass, and the traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing, Pope Leo XIV offered a sweeping call for peace, unity, and renewed hope in a world he described as "weary from conflict, division, and the slow erosion of human dignity." Speaking to tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square and millions watching around the world, the Pope framed the Resurrection of Christ not only as the central...
The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home For decades, the advertising industry fixated on the living room and linear television viewership. Connected TV then reshaped how audiences stream and engage with content at home and on second-screen devices. But a new frontier is gaining momentum, and it looks a lot more like real life, Atmosphere TV reports. Call it CTV IRL: connected TV in the places where people are more frequently spending time, such as...
