The people's voice of reason
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Even in today's modern attempt to redefine everything according to people's whims, it is hard to believe that the Miss America Pageant succumbed to allowing men to compete for the title of "Miss" America. However, last Friday, the Miss America Organization notified the Florida Attorney General, James Uthmeier, that it has reversed its position and revised its contract language to where competitors must be natural born females. Making the Miss America pageant, truly "Miss" America. Ensuring the...
Construction faces rising costs and delays as supply chains strain in 2026 It’s a new era of uncertainty in construction. An industry already navigating labor shortages, regulatory pressure, and increasing sustainability demands is now contending with a more persistent and complex challenge: supply chain disruption. In 2026, construction must now focus on managing volatility across global sourcing, transportation, and pricing, often all at once, WSI reports. The way that projects are planned and...
The deadly combination of pregnancy and rural living in the United States Aisha didn’t know it yet, but by the time she reached the hospital, it was too late. After more than a week of struggling to access maternal care—long drives to a distant clinic, confusing insurance forms, and even longer drives to the hospital—she miscarried the pregnancy she had longed for. Aisha, who is using only her first name for safety reasons, made the long drive home alone. Many other rural women in Texas never...
Americans want smarter surveillance. They just don’t trust who’s watching. Consider this: What are the implications when technology designed to enhance safety also creates discomfort? This tension is evident in cities nationwide. Smart surveillance systems, including connected cameras, AI-powered monitoring, and police drones, are now standard tools for emergency response. These technologies deliver faster detection, quicker dispatch, and improved coordination during critical moments. How...
On April 8, 217 AD, one of Rome's most controversial emperors met a sudden and violent end on a dusty road near Carrhae. Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus - better known to history as Caracalla - was assassinated while traveling to visit a local temple. His death ended a turbulent reign marked by brutality, sweeping reforms, and military ambition, and it ushered in a new and uncertain chapter for the Roman Empire. A Reign Defined by Contradiction Caracalla, son of the emperor Septimius Severus,...
April 7, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature has passed Senate Bill 209, a sweeping rewrite of the state's public‑school sex education framework that mandates a shift toward sexual risk avoidance, expands parental oversight, and sharply restricts the content and methods that may be used in classrooms. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Shay Shelnutt (R‑Trussville), cleared both chambers after weeks of debate over how Alabama schools should address human reproduction, abstinence, and stu...
April 7, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Most people do not spend much time thinking about the role of lieutenant governor, but in Alabama, the position used to carry real influence particularly in the State Senate, where committee assignments and bill referrals determined pieces of legislation that actually moved forward. For years, the lieutenant governor was the one office with the authority as well as the time to assign bills to the appropriate committees, which ensured legislation was directed...
Microschools are seeing an enrollment surge this year Kara Fox did not want to wait. A mom of two, she was frustrated by the fall semester at her children’s traditional private school near Omaha, Nebraska — particularly for her 12-year-old son, Gavin. “He just felt so hopeless already in the second quarter, before the end of the first semester,” said Fox, explaining that the rigidity of a conventional classroom and curriculum weren’t working well for her son, who has ADHD and is on the autis...
April 2, 2026 - AUBURN, Ala. - Dismissal proceedings are underway at AU against a high-profile Professor who has publicly criticized and disciplined administrator malfeasance. The charge is reportedly "repeated acts of insubordination" - i.e., this professor voiced inconvenient things effectively enough to disturb power brokers [grubbers] enjoying substantive wealth redistributions. Proceedings were initiated by Vini (Interim-to-Permanent) Nathan, an illegitimately serving Provost whose installa...
The college basketball transfer portal officially opened today, launching a fast‑moving two‑week window in which players across the country can formally enter their names and explore new opportunities. This year's portal period runs from April 7 through April 21, marking the shortest transfer window to date and setting the stage for rapid roster turnover nationwide. Programs have been preparing for weeks, anticipating both departures and additions as the offseason "free agency" period beg...
Allergies are a common concern, especially during the spring when pollen levels rise and outdoor exposure increases. For many people, symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and throat irritation can interfere with daily life. Understanding how to manage these symptoms with over-the-counter treatments (and knowing when to seek specialized care) can make a significant difference in comfort and overall health. Seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis, are typically...
"Defend the Guard" is proposed State-level legislation prohibiting overseas deployment of National Guardsmen to combat operations without formal congressional declaration of war. Authority to declare war is specifically assigned to Congress according to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution. Since unconstitutional creation of the National Guard (further decaying State sovereignty) the federal government has wrongfully mobilized National Guard personnel without war declarations....
I would like to say there are zero legal issues associated with Resurrection Sunday, popularly called Easter but unfortunately there are issues. Even with the innocent secular emblems of Christmas there are issues. It makes me think about a friend who is a local professional artist. He had painted several Santa Clause images which by the way were very good. But he needed them protected as intellectual property so that some other individual could not legally use his now copyrighted images in a...
On April 5th we celebrate Easter Sunday which culminated in the resurrection of Jesus Christ over 2000 years ago. It is proclaimed as one of the most holy days in the Christian religion. But where did the tradition of the Easter Bunny with colorful eggs come from? In Germany there is some 16th century text about the "Oschter Haws" or Easter Hare, who lay eggs for good boys and girls. This German tradition came over to America with immigration. So if you would like to go down a rabbit hole, then...
The 2026 state races have officially begun. The qualifying ended on January 23. It will now be a less than three-month horserace sprint to the finish line. Our May 19th GOP Primary will be our election day, because winning the Republican Primary is tantamount to election in the Heart of Dixie. The Governor’s race will not be one of the best races. Coach Tommy Tuberville appears to have a cakewalk coronation tour to the Governor’s office. He has been running full steam ahead for over a year and...
On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia, one week prior to almost certainly the most tragic Easter in Southern history. Joseph Johnston, Richard Taylor, and other Confederate commanders soon followed. After an unsuccessful four year effort to gain independence, the South faced a bleak future. The Union’s total war policy had added insult to injury by making war on non-combatants and property. Abraham Lincoln and U.S. Grant approved this strategy, which r...
Every now and again a ewe (a female sheep) will give birth to a baby lamb and immediately reject that lamb. In fact, she'll kick it away. Many times, the shepherd will try to reintroduce the lamb to her. If she continues to reject the little lamb, then the shepherd has to intervene. They call these baby lambs “bummer lambs’. If the shepherd doesn't intervene, that little one will die…not of hunger, but of a broken spirit. So the shepherd takes the lamb into his home. He'll keep it warm by the f...
🥩 Texas‑Style Smoked Beef Brisket (Authentic Central Texas Method) 🔥 What Makes It "Texas Style" Texas brisket is all about simplicity and purity: - No marinades - No injections - No sugary rubs - No sauce during cooking Just beef, smoke, salt, pepper, and patience. The magic comes from technique. 🧂 Ingredients For the Brisket - 1 whole packer brisket, 12–16 lbs (choice or prime grade preferred) - Kosher salt - Coarse black pepper - Optional: 1–2 tbsp garlic powder (some Texas joints use it, som...
Everyone is betting their life on something! What are you betting your life on? I am betting my life on the fact that Jesus is who he said he is! “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” -Jesus, John 14:6 I am the way. Jesus said this in a conversation with the disciples at the last supper. He had just told the disciples that he must go away. And that they knew the way to where he was going. He was speaking about his arrest later that night and his...
There comes a moment in every Congress when talk has to end and governing has to begin. This is that moment. President Donald J. Trump has made the stakes unmistakably clear when it comes to election integrity: “We must have secure elections. Without secure elections, we don’t have a country.” That is not rhetoric. That is reality. Republicans were not elected to clutch their pearls and seat on their hands. They were not sent to Washington to complain about the filibuster, hold press confe...
Seven years ago, I wrote the following Robservation. Not surprisingly, it is just as relevant today as it was in 2019. Only certain names have changed. In Christianity, Easter is the arguably the day of days. Some will argue for the birth of Christ which is indeed a valid argument. Others will vote for the day Christ defeated death and rose from the grave. Our faith depends upon the latter day. The Apostle Paul wrote in I Corinthians 15:14, “and if Christ has not been raised, then our p...
April 1, 2026 - HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Huntsville is my hometown and a place defined by its contribution to one of the greatest achievements in human history—putting a man on the Moon. In Huntsville and north Alabama, brilliant minds developed the foundation for the Apollo program, advanced the United States' recognition as a superpower with the Saturn V rocket, and was home to a generation of engineers and scientists who helped turn an ambitious vision into reality. Memories earlier in my c...
Alabama - April marks one of the most active and rewarding months of the gardening year across Alabama, as warm days, mild nights, and steady rainfall create ideal conditions for planting, pruning, and preparing landscapes for the growing season. From the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast, gardeners are stepping into a month that sets the tone for summer harvests and healthy landscapes. With soil temperatures rising and the last frost dates behind most of the state, April is the moment when...
April 13, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the appointment of 14 individuals to various positions across the state including John Hunter Fikes as District Judge in the 25th Judicial Circuit in Marion County. Fikes' appointment fills a vacancy on the court after the retirement of longtime District Judge Mark Hammitte effective April 1, 2026. A 2010 graduate of The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and Samford University's Cumberland School of Law in 2014, F...
April 12, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Montgomery endured one of its deadliest stretches of 2026 this week, with four people killed in a series of unrelated shootings that unfolded between Friday afternoon and early Sunday morning. Police say seven shootings occurred in roughly 48 hours, leaving four dead and several others wounded. Investigators emphasize that none of the killings were random - in each case, the victim and suspect knew one another. Below is a clear, narrative breakdown of what...
