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May 6, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville visited the Alabama Statehouse in early May 2026 to show support for state Republican leaders during a high-stakes special session focused on redistricting. Tuberville met with House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) as state lawmakers moved forward with plans to redraw congressional maps in a special session. Ledbetter, who has endorsed Tuberville in his 2026 gubernatorial bid, welcomed the Senator's presence as a sign of...
Media_Photos // 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...
Dpongvit // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Mobile 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 shows are...
Andrzej Kubik // Shutterstock Hottest Mays in Alabama since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The Earth’s temperature has climbed each decade since 1880 by about ....
beeboys // Shutterstock Alabama has 1 billionaire, see who they are Stacker compiled the richest billionaires in Alabama using data from Forbes. Net worth is as of May 11, 2026. The first billionaire is generally considered to be John D. Rockefeller in 1916, though some argue it was Henry Ford in 1925. Fast-forward over 100 years and there are now around 3,000 billionaires around the world. Read on to see which billionaires live in your area and the richest across the country. Richest...
May 12, 2026 - LOWNDESBORO, Ala. - This morning Montgomery area attorney and real estate broker Hampton Harris (R) woke up as the Republican nominee for the Second Congressional District. By lunchtime Governor Kay Ivey (R) had declared that CD2 (along with CD1, 6, and 7) would have a new primary on August 11 and opening up qualifying this week for all four districts which are reverting to the map the Legislature passed in 2023 rather than the Congressional Districting map that a court appointed...
May 11, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted the injunction preventing Alabama from using discriminatory district maps: "This is an incredibly unfortunate decision by the Supreme Court that not only continues their trend of breaking from the norms and precedents set by the Court, but also sets the stage for Alabama to go back to the 1950s and 60s in terms of Black political representation in the...
May 11, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined President Trump, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Dr. Mehmet Oz, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and other Administration officials and maternal health advocates in the Oval Office to highlight a new proposed rule to help employers offer in vitro fertilization (IVF) services and reduce the cost of fertility treatments for...
On the latest episode of the Heart of Dixie Podcast, hosts Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III sat down with State Representative Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) to discuss the seismic shifts in Southern politics following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. The SCOTUS Ruling set a new precedent that potentially could upend decades of federal case law on redistricting and the Court's evolving interpretation of the controversial Voting Rights Act of 1965. The discussion...
May 12, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey (R) celebrated the United States Supreme Court's decision to vacate the court-ordered congressional map, allowing for the use of the 2023 Congressional map drawn by the Republican controlled Legislature. "I will continue to say: Alabama knows our state, our people and our districts best," said Gov. Ivey. "The United States Supreme Court's decision is plain common sense and enables our values to be best represented in Congress. For years, we...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (MAY 6, 2026) – The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Donald J. Leo, PhD, as the 11th president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). He will assume the role on June 1. An accomplished administrator with more than 30 years of experience in higher education, Leo's leadership journey is largely defined by his 11‑year tenure at the University of Georgia, where he served as the first permanent dean of the College of Engineering. Rec...
Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey, a candidate for Alabama Attorney General, recently appeared on the BCS State of Alabama Podcast (formerly the Brandon and Christopher Show) hosted by Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks to discuss her campaign and vision for the state's top law enforcement office. A Campaign Rooted in Experience During the interview, Casey emphasized her unique background as the only candidate in the race with extensive experience as a career prosecutor. She...
In a recent episode of the Heart of Dixie Podcast, hosts Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III interviewed Morgan Murphy, a former National Security Advisor to Senator Tommy Tuberville and current Senior Fellow at the America First Policy Institute (1:21). The wide-ranging discussion focused on the immediate impact of recent U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) rulings on Alabama's redistricting process and the future of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Redistricting and the "Ruby Red" Vision. Murphy...
yul38885 // Shutterstock Coldest Mays in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Mays in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation. #10. May 1960 - Average temperature: 67.8°F - Monthly high temperature:...
May 12, 2026 – LINEVILLE, Ala. – Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Walker has released his plan to improve Alabama's infrastructure to improve trade and increase jobs in the state. Walker says that he is on favor of six-laning I-65 to increase the flow of traffic from Mobile to Tennessee. He is also in favor of dredging the Alabama River to expand barge traffic in and out of the Port of Mobile. Walker also emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy network of rural hospitals and mo...
Gen Z increasingly skeptical of, and angry about, artificial intelligence While some might envision Gen Z welcoming artificial intelligence into their lives, a new Gallup survey found that people between the ages of 14 and 29 are becoming increasingly skeptical of — and downright mad at — AI. Compared to a similar Walton Family Foundation-Gallup survey conducted in April 2025, they’re less excited and hopeful about the change it could bring and more angry at its existence, citing concerns about...
May 12, 2026 – BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 ruling, vacated the injunction that was preventing the state of Alabama from implementing the 2023 Congressional redistricting map that the Alabama Legislature had passed. State Representative Neal Rafferty (R-Birmingham issued a statement lamenting the decision. "Today's ruling marks a heartbreaking and disastrous moment in our nation's history as this Supreme Court cleared the way for widespread and perpetual racial g...
Vladimir Prokop // Shutterstock Most commonly seen birds in Alabama Stacker compiled a list of the most common birds seen near feeders in Alabama using data from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project FeederWatch. Birds are ranked by the percent of sites visited from Apr. 18 to Apr. 30. Ties are broken by the average group size when seen, any further ties were not broken. Data was collected at 55 count sites in Alabama. States with less than 10 count sites were not included in rankings for...
How to survive wedding season on a budget School is nearly out, flowers are in bloom and the countdown to summer has started. In other words, wedding season is upon us. As exciting as it is to get dressed up, reunite with friends and family and watch loved ones exchange vows, weddings also come with a financial burden, even for guests. The average cost of attending a wedding is $610, according to a survey from wedding planning website The Knot. Throw in a cross-country or international flight...
Teachers say there’s a rise in misbehavior even among the littlest kids School had been in session at Lead Elementary for less than an hour, but already Andrea Quinn had paused teaching her first graders nearly 20 times, she told The Hechinger Report. First, there was the child who had zipped his entire face inside the hood of his green sweatshirt. “Is that a good choice?” Quinn asked. “Yeah?” responded a muffled voice. Then, there was the girl in pink leggings who stood up from her seat, wan...
7 things to know about Foundayo, a next-generation weight-loss pill There’s always a media buzz when a new weight-loss drug hits the market. Or when new data shows that a medication can effectively lower body weight. If you've been exploring medication options to help you manage your weight, you may have stumbled across injections, such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide). For some, the thought of regularly giving yourself injections may seem overwhelming or uncomfortable. New w...
May 11, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing the State of Alabama to proceed with suppressing Black representation: "Today's decision by the Supreme Court to allow Alabama to move forward with its discriminatory congressional map is a stunning departure from legal precedent and another direct attack on Black voters in Alabama. "Let's be clear. Alabama lawmakers intentionally...
"I've received a number of questions regarding the Special Session and election contingency legislation, and I want to address them directly. HB1 and SB1 are not about redrawing district lines or re-litigating maps currently before the courts. They are contingency measures designed to ensure Alabama can conduct fair, lawful, and orderly elections if ongoing federal litigation changes the legal status of the state's maps. During this Special Session, some of my Democrat colleagues have had a lot...
The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board met for its final time in 2026 and paid tribute to Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), whose tenure will end with the Governor Kay Ivey administration in January 2027. The Board also approved changes to the turkey season with an earlier opening date and placed the Talladega National Forest inside Talladega County on the dog deer hunting permit system. A resolution was adopted by the...
PRATTVILLE, Ala. - The Autauga County Republican Women officially launched Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with an inaugural luncheon at Ann's Back in the Day Cafe, drawing women from across Autauga County and surrounding communities to organize around conservative principles, civic engagement, and local leadership. Former Alabama State Representative Perry Hooper Jr., a board member of the Christian Coalition of Alabama, delivered the keynote address. "When women organize, politicians listen," Hooper...
