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• Candidate Qualifying Opens for August 11, 2026 Special State Senate Primary Election

  22-05-2026 08:23 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Candidate qualifying is now officially open for the August 11, 2026 Special State Senate Primary Election, the Alabama Democratic Party announced. The qualifying window will remain open until Tuesday, June 2 at 8 a.m., giving prospective candidates a brief but important period to enter the race. The special primary will determine the Democratic nominees for State Senate Districts 25 and 26, two...
  
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• Women Are Absent from Hillsdale College's "Revolutionary America"

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The documentary, "Revolutionary America", produced by Hillsdale College is currently showing in movie theaters. It is Hillsdale College's first feature-length documentary and is billed as a historical documentary that "tells the story of America's Founding and those who risked their 'lives, fortunes, and sacred honor' fighting for liberty." In actuality,...
  
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• "With Peace"

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Did you know that God says if you want to live in peace and avoid anxiety, you must avoid two things and you must pursue one thing? Jesus teaches us of this principle through the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. These were cities destroyed by God with fire and sulfur due to extreme wickedness and corruption. In the story, Lot and his wife are leaving, and God tells them the first principle. Do not to...
  
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• Why social anxiety is rising among remote-first workers

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Why social anxiety is rising among remote-first workers Recent figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that nearly a quarter (22.9%) of the workforce has traded the traditional office for a remote setup. While those already embedded in this lifestyle overwhelmingly favor it—with 98% in the 2023 Buffer report suggesting it to others—the data is beginning to tell a more complex story. S...
  
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• What the US can teach other countries about home-based child care

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  What the US can teach other countries about home-based child care Each day, nearly 70% of the world’s children are cared for and educated by adults other than their parents in home-based settings, many of which are informal and run by women. (In the United States, it’s about 30%.) In many countries, these home-based settings receive little financial or training support from their governments. The...
  
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• What parents should understand about AI chatbots in social media apps

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  What parents should understand about AI chatbots in social media apps Most kids on social media have likely interacted with an artificial intelligence (AI) chat buddy. Some well-known examples: Meta has a new AI assistant that explains how to change a tire or lose weight. Snapchat’s My AI buddy will explain a science topic in a simple way. Even X has an AI chatbot named Grok (available with a subs...
  
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• Watch or Worry

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  About a month ago, I hunted this same area. I was able to take a big gobbler that morning. I had not been back since. So, I knew, after a month, I could go back and see if I could get another one of those toms to come to my call. It was a beautiful, crisp, and quiet morning. My set up turned out to be about textbook. Before I made my first call, a tom belted out a loud gobble over the small hill,...
  
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• U.S. Senator Katie Britt Discusses Alabama Infrastructure and Dredging Priorities with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 President’s Budget request for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation. She spoke with witnesses Lieutenant General William H. Graham, Jr., Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Eng...
  
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• Today is Jefferson Davis's birthday

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Monday is a state holiday in Alabama as the state honors the legacy of the President of the Confederate States of America. State offices, county court houses, and most schools will be closed for the official state. Federal offices, post offices, and most banks will be open. Davis was inaugurated in Montgomery – the first capital of the Confederacy. The first White House of the Confederacy, where P...
  
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• The Movie, "Pressure", about D-Day Now Showing In Movie Theaters Nationwide

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Ahead of the 82nd anniversary of the largest seaborne invasion in all of history, Hollywood has released a very impacting film, "Pressure", regarding some of the intense decision making that led to the Allied forces landing on the beaches in Normandy during World War II on June 06th, 1944. Specifically, the well-done motion picture, focuses on the decision General Eisenhower faces as to...
  
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• The Democratic Party Deifies Political Violence

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) penned an op-ed in Breitbart expressing his concerns over the Democratic Party’s glorification of political violence in the wake of the third known attempted assassination of President Trump since 2024. “The nation recently witnessed the third known assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump since 2024. What was intended to be a unifying ev...
  
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• The Birthday Gift America Actually Needs

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Every country has border and laws. But the ones that endure—the ones that remain strong—have something more. They share a common set of values. They know what they stand for, and they are not afraid to say it. As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, that raises a basic question: What does it mean to be an American? If we cannot answer that basic question, we have a problem. Nations rar...
  
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• The best skin care routine for acne-prone skin

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The best skin care routine for acne-prone skin As anyone who has experienced acne will know, nailing skin care for acne-prone skin can be hard, since ingredients, and how they are used, can make a huge difference to how skin looks and feels. But it's not just the delicate skin on faces that require special care - more than half of people with acne are conscious of it on their back, with...
  
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• The Battle of the Kalka River (1223): The Mongol Strike That Shattered Kievan Rus'

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  On May 31, 1223, the armies of Kievan Rus' and their steppe allies collided with two of the most formidable commanders in Mongol history-Jebe and Subutai-on the banks of the Kalka River. The resulting clash ended in a devastating defeat for the coalition of Russian princes, with an estimated 20,000 men killed. Though often overshadowed by the later Mongol invasion of 1237–1240, the Battle of...
  
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• Summer months

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  As we enter the summer months, the excitement of outdoor activities calls us to embrace the sun's warmth, whether at the beach, lake, mountains, or even our own backyard. While soaking up the sun can feel invigorating and is essential for Vitamin D production, it is crucial to remember the potential dangers of excessive sun exposure. Sun rays, particularly ultraviolet (UV) radiation, can...
  
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• Stress sweating vs. heat sweating

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Stress sweating vs. heat sweating Picture this: Eighty thousand fans in a stadium are on their feet and holding their breath, anticipating a penalty kick that could decide everything. In that suspended moment, players and supporters alike feel that familiar prickle of sweat that has nothing to do with the afternoon sun. That's anxiety sweating, and it's completely different from the...
  
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• Southern Preparatory Academy Summer Programs

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Southern Preparatory Academy has several summer programs available for...
  
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• Southern Preparatory Academy Report: Summer at The Southern

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  June is upon us... time to plan a productive summer for our youth. Southern Preparatory Academy is opening their 320-acre campus for two parallel summer offerings, an Academic Mini-Mester and 'Summers at Southern' Camps, each shepherded by Col. Corey Ramsby and his faculty to make June and July rewarding for attendees. SoPrep remains one of a dozen remaining prep schools in the nation...
  
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• Southern Gardening Potpourri for June

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Over the past few years, a new holiday has been created in the State of Alabama, Juneteenth. It celebrates the date of June 19th, 1865 when the enslaved persons of African descent in Galveston, Texas learned of their emancipation. Officially called Juneteenth National Independence Day and celebrated as a national holiday since June 2021, it became a state holiday on May 9, 2025. The month of June...
  
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• Senator Thune: Use the Nuclear Option and Save the Republic

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  There are moments in American history when political leaders are forced to choose between preserving tradition and preserving the nation. This is one of those moments. The SAVE Act is not some obscure procedural bill. It is not another Washington messaging exercise. It is one of the most important election-integrity measures Congress has considered in decades. At its core, the legislation...
  
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• Retiring the ISS

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The International Space Station (ISS) is now showing unacceptable signs of age and decay. Maintaining it is becoming increasingly costly. As a result, NASA and others are planning to retire it by 2030 or 2032 with a controlled de-orbit into the depths of Point Nemo at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. This is not just a stupid idea. It is also dangerous. It is an absolute no-brainer. Just because...
  
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• Retirement calculator: How much do you really need to retire?

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Retirement calculator: How much do you really need to retire? When you think of your bucket list, what does it include? International adventures? Courtside tickets to watch your favorite team? No matter your dreams, one essential item probably sits at the top of your list: retirement. Understanding your retirement needs To plan for a financially secure future, it’s important to assess your potenti...
  
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• Remember The Ladies

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Abigail Adams famously wrote to her husband, John, at the Second Continental Congress in 1776, “Remember the ladies.” Southern Baptists currently are remembering and debating the ladies. I met a female associate pastor while visiting a Presbyterian church on recent travels. This practice is common in some American denominations. Alabama Baptists have women in ministry since we’re told about 60 per...
  
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• Redrawing the Path to Hell with "Good" Intentions

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The recent US Supreme Court decision triggered many to (re)read the September 2025 Gazette column:https://www.alabamagazette.com/story/2025/09/14/opinion/gerrymander-proliferation-and-constitutional-dtente/7816.html. SCotUS vacated the stay on Alabama's 2023 Congressional map May 11. Governor Ivey called a special primary for August 11. The 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 7th Districts will use the map...
  
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• President Trump Attends Memorial Day Service at Arlington National Cemetery

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Arlington, Va. - President Donald J. Trump marked Memorial Day with a solemn visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, honoring America's fallen service members during a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The President arrived at Arlington late Monday morning, joining Gold Star families, military leaders, and veterans for the nation's most widely observed Memorial Day...
  
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• Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, Calls the World to Safeguard Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, a sweeping 42,000‑word document that places the Catholic Church squarely in the center of the global debate over artificial intelligence, human dignity, and the future of social life. Signed on May 15, 2026, and published May 25, the encyclical marks the 135th anniversary of Rerum Novarum and consciously extends the Church's...
  
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• Part One - A Look At Prevenient Grace

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works so that no one can boast.” - Paul, Ephesians 2:8-9 Free For All is the name of a new book I wrote which was released in December 2019. The subtitle is 4 Things God’s Amazing Grace Can Do For You. It is listed as an Amazon Best Seller and has a five star rating on Amazon as w...
  
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• Navy SEAL Jared Hudson Calls Out Graham Platner Over Use of Kik App

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  June 2, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Navy SEAL and U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson, founder of a nationally recognized anti‑child‑trafficking nonprofit, publicly criticized fellow candidate Graham Platner for his reported use of Kik, a messaging app long associated with child exploitation and online fraud. Hudson, who served multiple combat tours before launching his nonprofit to combat human traf...
  
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• May Primary Answered Questions for Big Election Year

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The dust has settled from the momentous May 19 primaries, and there were very few surprises in the statewide results. The turnout was low, which has become the norm for midterm election years in Alabama. The 23% turnout was about what it was four years ago. There were close to 900,000 votes cast. The partisan participation was about 60% Republican, and 40% Democratic, which parallels what the...
  
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• Many babies sickened in ByHeart formula botulism outbreak needed more treatment after hospitalization

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Many babies sickened in ByHeart formula botulism outbreak needed more treatment after hospitalization Most of the babies hospitalized in a recent nationwide outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart baby formula have needed additional physical therapy and other medical support after going home, according to new data shared April 24. “Although many infants are now progressing in their recovery,...
  
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