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July 15, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) applauded the Senate for passing the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act, bipartisan legislation she led with Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii). The bill would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop a standard methodology for identifying the...
July 14, 2025 - HOOVER, AL - The Alabama Republican Party is proud to announce that George Williams of Baldwin County was elected to serve as the new Chairman of the Alabama Minority GOP at the organization's recent state meeting. A Vietnam veteran, retired DEA supervisory special agent, and longtime conservative leader, Williams brings a wealth of experience to the position. He is a former Senior Vice Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party-the second-highest ranking officer at the state...
July 15, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - Qualifying for the special election in Alabama House District 13 officially closed at 5:00 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Three Republican candidates qualified to appear on the Alabama Republican Party Special Election Primary ballot: Greg Barnes Dustin Beaty Mike Elliott House District 13 encompasses portions of Walker County and became vacant following the election of former Representative Matt Woods to the Alabama Senate last month in a special election...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Dr. Deidra J. Willis, a seasoned educator and nationally recognized grant strategist, has announced her candidacy for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries in the upcoming 2026 election. A Democrat and Huntsville native, Willis brings a unique blend of public service, business acumen, and community advocacy to a race that is already drawing attention across the state. Willis is best known for her work as a principal at J.O. Johnson High School and as the founder...
July 17, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Federal authorities arrested Auburn restaurateur Cesar Campos-Reyes this week following a multi-county enforcement operation targeting COVID-19 relief fraud and immigration-related offenses. The arrest, part of the Justice Department's sweeping Operation Take Back America, marks one of the most significant crackdowns of its kind in Alabama. Campos-Reyes, 52, surrendered to federal agents the evening of July 15, hours after coordinated raids were carried out a...
For those who enjoy seeing movie documentaries on the big screen, tickets are now on sale for "Nothing But A Winner: The Alabama Football Story", an hour and fifty minutes long movie style documentary about the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team. "Nothing But A Winner" will be showing in movie theaters throughout Sweet Home Alabama on July 31st. With some showings also being available on August 01st. While Nick Saban has earned the moniker of being "The GOAT", for being the...
The Future Workforce Index: Evolving talent trends in 2025 and beyond As the integration of AI across sectors accelerates and business leaders feel competitive pressures mount, they are grappling with growing skills gaps that threaten organizational performance. Traditional employment-centric structures with rigid, pre-pandemic models are failing to meet the evolving demands of the workforce. Upwork, an online marketplace connecting businesses with a global pool of freelance talent, surveyed...
It was a number of years ago when I was in the book signing line to meet former first lady Laura Bush. I fell into conversation with a nice gentleman just behind me when, suddenly, two big men in suits came to him, identifying themselves as federal agents and asked him to come with them. When he returned he was ashen. He said the two agents told him he had a pocketknife, and they were going to confiscate it until the event was done. We puzzled over this since there wasn’t a magnetometer that we...
One of the goals for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is to use Alabama-sourced materials as much as possible for construction projects, especially for the $228 million in expenditures to upgrade, renovate and enhance its 21 State Parks around the state. The use of ductile iron pipe manufactured in Alabama in those projects was celebrated last month at Lakepoint State Park on the banks of Lake Eufaula in southeast Alabama. Conservation Commissioner Chris...
How to avoid Facebook Marketplace scams In 2023, Facebook Marketplace attracted up to 1.212 billion online shoppers per month, and Marketplace usership is still growing. When you’ve got that many largely unregulated, peer-to-peer deals going down, you’re bound to attract an army of scammers rubbing their grubby little hands together in the online shadows. So, how can you avoid becoming a victim of a Facebook Marketplace scam? That’s a broad question in a broad marketplace, but Spokeo put togethe...
On July 13, 2024, the quiet town of Butler, Pennsylvania became the epicenter of a seismic moment in American political history. What began as a routine campaign rally for former President Donald J. Trump ended in chaos when a gunman opened fire from a rooftop, grazing Trump's ear and killing firefighter Corey Comperatore, who heroically shielded his family. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was swiftly neutralized by Secret Service counter-snipers. 🇺🇸 A Rally Cry Heard Across the Natio...
July 15, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Last week, on behalf of Attorney General Steve Marshall, Chief Deputy Attorney General Clay Crenshaw presented the inaugural Carolyn Potter Outstanding Anti-Human Trafficking Service Award, recognizing exceptional leadership and impact in the fight against human trafficking in Alabama. The award honors an individual or organization that has significantly advanced anti-human trafficking efforts across the state. It is intended to commend admirable service, e...
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters recently joined the Heart of Dixe Podcast to discuss his campaign for governor and the issues that he feels are confronting the state of Alabama moving forward. "There's three things that I'm really concerned with running for governor. It's farming, education, education, and medicine," McFeeters said. "Farming is the only way we can have independence." McFeeters discussed how he is concerned that Alabama has become reliant on other states for...
July 16, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Saturday, following her initial deployment of Alabama Task Force 1 to assist in Texas' search and rescue efforts, announced additional Alabama firefighters have been deployed to aid in the mission. This second and third wave of support includes responders from the Mountain Brook, Hoover, Guntersville, Vestavia Hills, Decatur and Fort Payne Fire Departments. Governor Ivey first shared the update Saturday afternoon via social media, r...
Introduction The heart of summer in Alabama is a season of both promise and challenge for vegetable gardeners. July's sun blazes with an intensity that can turn lush green into parched brown in days, yet beneath the heat are opportunities for growth, harvest, and the start of new crops that will feed you well into autumn. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just beginning to experiment with your patch of Southern soil, July offers unique lessons and rewards for those who embrace the rhythm...
One of the most pivotal diplomatic moves of the 18th century took place on July 9, 1778, when King Louis XVI of France formally declared war on Great Britain, throwing the full weight of a European power behind the American colonies in their fight for independence. A Turning Point in the Revolution Though tensions between France and Britain were longstanding-fueled by previous conflicts like the Seven Years' War-the American Revolution provided France an opportunity to strike back at its rival...
June 19, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor candidate Dean Odle joined the Heart of Dixie Podcast with Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III to discuss his campaign for the Republican nomination for Alabama Lieutenant Governor and other topics. Odle is a pastor and school master in Lee County. He has garnered a lot of publicity in this race. We asked him about his biblical views from which he bases his alternative takes on subjects like astronomy, history, and astrophysics. "There is figurative and s...
From Wild to Wonderful: How to Prepare Feral Hog Barbecue If you've got access to fresh feral hog meat and a smoker begging for action, you're about to embark on one of the most satisfying journeys a pitmaster can take. Feral hogs-though wild and wily-make for delicious barbecue when prepped with care. Here's how to transform that rugged protein into a smoky, tender feast. 🧼 Step 1: Field Care and Cleaning - Chill Immediately: Cool the carcass ASAP after harvesting to prevent spoilage. - Trim Ge...
As the summer sun beats down across Tuscaloosa and the college football world buzzes with anticipation, all eyes are once again on the Alabama Crimson Tide. The 2025 football season promises to be one of transition, intrigue, and, as always, championship aspirations for a program that has set the standard for dominance in the modern era. As we look ahead to the coming campaign, we examine the key storylines, emerging talent, and the obstacles that loom on Alabama's quest for another title. New...
June 28, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - Beginning on Tuesday psychoactive hemp products will become heavily regulated by the state of Alabama. July 1 is the date that House Bill 445 goes into effect. Chey Garrigan is the founder and President of the Alabama Cannabis Industry Association. She joined the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast. HB445 taxes and regulates psychoactive cannabinoids derived from hemp – which had previously has been an entirely unregulated market since its legalization by Con...
July 17, 2025 - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) has been an outspoken critic of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Tuberville wrote a column in the Daily Caller in which he outlined his concern with Powell's refusal to lower interest rates. Tuberville believe this decision is hurting hardworking American families. "After four years of disastrous open-border policies, skyrocketing inflation, and woke bureaucrats running wild, the tide is finally turning," said Senator Tuberville....
July 11, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today announced Alabama's participation in a nationwide settlement with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. All eight defendants have agreed to proceed with a sign-on period for local governments. Alabama will receive, with full participation by local governments, public hospitals, and other government agencies, approximately $11.725 million from the eight drug m...
Introduction The year 1921 is etched in the annals of Mongolian history as a pivotal turning point-a year that witnessed the unraveling of a centuries-old order and the forging of a modern nation. Mongolia's struggle for independence from Chinese control and the subsequent establishment of the Mongolian People's Republic unfolded against a backdrop of regional upheaval, revolutionary fervor, and the shifting sands of global power. The story of Mongolia's 1921 revolution is not only a tale of...
July 15,2025 – CULLMAN, AL – Republican voters in Cullman County went to the polls today in the Special Republican Primary in Alabama House District 12. Cindy Myrex came within a handful of votes of winning the four candidate primary outright Instead it appears in unofficial results that she will face Clint Hollingsworth in a special Republican primary runoff election. Heather Doyle received 150 votes - 3.51%. Hollingsworth had 1,848 votes - 43.24%. Dan McWhorter received 147 votes - 3.44%. Cin...
July 15, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a move that intensifies Republican opposition to President Joe Biden's federal labor policies, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt of Alabama have called for the rollback of a regulation requiring Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on large-scale federal construction projects. In a letter addressed to former President Donald Trump - despite the rule originating under the Biden administration - Tuberville, Britt, and twenty other Senate Republicans...
