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On a recent episode of the BCS State of Alabama Podcast, hosts Christopher M. Peeks and Brandon Moseley sat down with Republican congressional candidate David Matthews to discuss his campaign for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. A native of Ozark, Alabama, and a father of five, Matthews positioned himself as a fiscal conservative with deep policy experience, drawing on his background as a two-time Trump administration appointee at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) (0:15)....
In a recent episode of the Heart of Dixie Podcast, co-hosts Brandon Moseley of The Alabama Gazette and Harry Still III sat down with prominent privacy advocates to confront the rapid expansion of domestic law enforcement technology. The panels featured John Sophocleus, a former Libertarian candidate for Governor and U.S. Senate, alongside Whitney Scapecchi of the Southern Freedom Press. The lengthy, unfiltered discussion focused primarily on the alarming ubiquity of Automated License Plate...
In a recent episode of the BCS State of Alabama Podcast, hosts Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks sat down with Micah Messer to examine a growing concern across Alabama and the nation: the rapid spread of AI‑driven automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), commonly known through the popular vendor Flock Safety. Their conversation explored the tension between public safety, technological convenience, and the erosion of civil liberties in an increasingly surveilled society. A Technology G...
Colton Lynn Dorough, 36, is being held on a $200,000 bond after allegedly shooting two automated Flock Safety surveillance cameras near his home. He was arrested on July 30, 2026, by the Talladega County Sheriff's Office following an investigation into the targeted destruction of the license plate readers. Investigators revealed that Dorough allegedly shot each individual camera exactly five times. Felony Charges and Severe Penalties Dorough faces significant legal repercussions for the...
In a recent episode of the BCS State of Alabama Podcast, political analysts Christopher M. Peeks and Brandon Moseley welcomed former Alabama State Representative and Republican National Committee executive member Perry O. Hooper Jr. (0:02). The discussion centered on the critical upcoming August 11th primary elections (0:11). It focused deeply on the Republican field vying to reclaim Alabama's newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District from freshman Democratic Representative Shumar Figures...
August 4, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A federal judge in Montgomery has sentenced the final defendant in a drug‑trafficking conspiracy that funneled narcotics and other contraband into a correctional facility in Elmore, Alabama. In total, five defendants have now been sentenced for their roles in the scheme. On July 30, 2026, Lilbrian Rondarrius Ladd, 28, a former inmate at the Elmore Correctional Facility, was sentenced to 215 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute c...
August 3, 2026 - MOBILE, AL – A Mobile man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a multi-convicted felon. According to court documents, Artez Martre Williams, 24, was arrested on November 20, 2025, by Mobile Police Department narcotics investigators who executed a search warrant at Williams's house in Mobile. During the search, police seized a loaded Glock 9mm pistol from Williams's bedroom closet. The pistol was lying near paperwork with Williams's name on i...
Can doctors from other countries practice in the US? Doctors from other countries can and do practice medicine in the United States. In fact, foreign-born physicians make up roughly 1 in 4 U.S. doctors, with an estimated 325,000 trained abroad and now working here as of late 2025. The challenge is that practicing legally in the U.S. requires two separate things: a state medical license and a visa that authorizes you to work in the country. For most internationally trained physicians, earning...
Why vacation rental investors are spending more time on market research before buying Short-term rental investors confront a dual threat: cooling returns and tightening regulations that squeeze profitability while raising loan qualification hurdles. Platforms like Airbnb have democratized vacation rental investing, but they've also triggered state and local crackdowns on tax compliance, licensing, and occupancy caps. For investors already holding properties or considering new purchases,...
Rachasie // Shutterstock Hottest Augusts 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 .14...
On the morning of August 6, 1945, the world entered a new and terrifying era. At 8:15 a.m. local time, the United States released an atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima, instantly transforming a bustling urban center into a landscape of fire, ash, and silence. The event marked the first use of nuclear weapons in warfare and remains one of the most consequential - and controversial - actions in modern history. The Road to Hiroshima By mid‑1945, World War II had raged for nearly six y...
August 5, 2026 – TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama began fall camp on Wednesday coming off an excellent 2025 season that saw the Tide play in the SEC Championship game, make the playoffs, and even win a playoff game before falling to eventual National Champion Indiana. Coack Kalen DeBoer was rewarded in the offseason with a massive $75 million contract extension. Quarterback Ty Simpson elected not to return for 2026 and was rewarded with a first selection in the first round by the Los...
PART SIX: The Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Apparatus & The Political Network: Next Generation PAC, Blueprint Alabama PAC, & Iron City Communications When public accountability rules are enforced as written, money moving through municipal politics leaves a clear paper trail. But under the Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin apparatus, when campaign operations merge with official city business, that trail fractures into an intricate web of Political Action Committees, undisclosed consulting firms...
Companies spend six figures on AI. A third of employees don't know what it costs Every year, someone in finance asks whether the company's AI spend is worth it. Every year, leadership says yes. And every year, the employees actually using the tools have no idea the question was even asked. Now, corporate America is starting to sweat over its AI bill. Microsoft canceled most of its Claude Code licenses, in part over costs. Uber's COO said AI expenses are getting harder to justify. One AI...
Fewer than half of children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it If you're a parent of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you've probably thought a lot about how to help them navigate daily life. Medication may be one of the first things that comes to mind, but it's not the only option experts recommend. Behavior therapy helps children build skills like attention and self-control, often by working closely with the adults in their lives. The...
Farm-bots: Bringing AI into the fields “We do a lot of wonderful work with onions,” is a phrase you don’t hear often while reporting on artificial intelligence. But using algorithms to help farmers improve yields while reducing chemical usage is Swiss startup Ecorobotix’s bread and butter, according to Abbey Flury, global marketing and communications manager at the company. “Our onion algorithm is very strong. We have a lot of people using it,” she told The Infinite Loop. One of those peopl...
7 tips for a healthy back-to-school season As the school year begins, your family is likely getting supplies ready and adjusting to a new routine after summer break. Whether your child attends elementary, middle, or high school, it’s natural for them to feel both excited and nervous at the same time. And keeping them happy, healthy, and safe is likely your top priority. GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, put together a few simple pharmacist tips to help your family achieve these goals. F...
Inside the summer program boosting skills and confidence for 40,000 kids When Reneta Johnson, head of a small charter network in Birmingham, Alabama, asked students how they wanted to spend this summer, they said they liked to make TikTok videos. That gave her an idea. The staff at Legacy Prep built a three-week summer schedule around the theme of “Lights, Camera, Action,” blending drama, music and dance, culminating in a final performance. But between learning choreography and exploring car...
The Tuscaloosa County National Alumni Association of the University of Alabama held its annual Fall Kickoff event at the River Market in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday evening. A crowd of nearly 150 attended the event with several alumni proudly boasting of their long-time association with The University of Alabama, including Don Garner. A gentleman who is in his eighties and let people know that he was actually born in the university. As back when he was born, there was a small hospital on the campus of...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David Bedford as the August "Veteran of the Month." "When it comes to the military, there is no such thing as working 9 to 5. You are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David Bedford of Wilmer, he still has this mentality about serving others. A Mobile County native, David learned about military service from his father, who was a World War II veter...
The destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem on August 4, 70 AD by Roman forces marked one of the most devastating and transformative events in Jewish history. It was not just the loss of a building but the collapse of an entire way of life-religiously, socially, and politically. As flames engulfed the sacred site, centuries of tradition were reduced to rubble, and the Jewish people faced a turning point that would reshape their identity for generations. The First Jewish-Roman War: A...
How much does memory care cost? A complete state-by-state guide The national average cost of a memory care facility is about $6,999 per month, according to proprietary data from A Place For Mom. Costs vary by state, location, and care needs, but that monthly rate often includes housing, meals, 24-hour supervision, safety features, and specialized dementia care. Some communities charge one all-inclusive fee, while others adjust pricing as care needs change. Understanding these costs can help...
Friday night at the Alabama Republican Party Summer Dinner, I was reminded that some moments are bigger than the event itself. The speeches, the applause, and the fellowship were important, but they were not the real story. The real story was the unmistakable optimism in the room as Coach Tommy Tuberville, Senator Katie Britt, and Republican leaders from every corner of our state spoke not about managing decline, but about expanding opportunity. They spoke with confidence that America's best...
Sometimes your political opponents make your case better than you ever could. For months, Senator Tommy Tuberville has warned that Alabama Republicans should choose Republican nominees. His concern was straightforward: Democrats have been crossing over into Republican primaries to influence who will represent the Republican Party in November. Many dismissed Coach Tuberville's warning as politics. Then Alabama Democratic Party Vice Chair Tabitha Isner publicly encouraged Democrats to vote in the...
An in-depth guide to bowrider boats Among recreational powerboats, few designs match the versatility of the bowrider. While most boats move you from point A to point B, a bowrider does something more — it creates space for the experiences that happen in between. If you’re considering your first boat or exploring new options, understanding the bowrider’s strengths and characteristics will help you make informed decisions. This guide by Formula Boats explores what makes bowrider boats a popul...
