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• "God is in Control"

  11-03-2025 12:53 via alabamagazette.com
  
  I really like it when I feel like I am controlling things… I think we all feel this way to some degree. Knowing that I have all my ducks in a row so that no surprises come my way is where I am most in my comfort zone. But no matter how hard I try to control things, the bottom line is that’s not how life works. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving...
  
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• Will I need to appear in court for a car accident case?

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Will I need to appear in court for a car accident case? You do not always have to go to court after a car accident. In fact, most cases settle well before reaching that point. If the insurance company agrees to pay a fair amount and both sides feel satisfied, you could close your case without filing a lawsuit. However, if you cannot agree on who caused the crash or how much money the claim is...
  
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• Why January can feel emotionally heavy

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Why January can feel emotionally heavy It’s early January. Your inbox is crowded with fresh-start messages, your calendar looks untouched, and social media hums with promises of transformation. Everywhere you look, momentum seems to be building. Yet you’re sitting with your coffee, feeling oddly out of sync with all this optimism. The gap between January's promises and its reality feels disor...
  
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• Why 'being helpful' is sometimes the worst thing a leader can do

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Why ‘being helpful’ is sometimes the worst thing a leader can do Most leaders genuinely want to help. When a problem shows up, they jump in. When someone is stuck, they offer a solution. When deadlines loom, they take work back onto their own plate. It feels responsible. Supportive, even. But research and experience suggest this instinct — while well-intentioned — can quietly undermine trust, owne...
  
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• What Tolerance

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  A full 19 years ago, I wrote this piece on tolerance. You will see how I describe my reactions to ever-increasing Muslim intolerance inside the United States. Although some will cry out the alarmist and utterly stupid condemnation of “Islamophobia,” reality and actual observations have nothing to do with “an irrational fear of Islam.” It has to do with what my two green eyes clearly see. Since thi...
  
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• US auto manufacturing heads into 2026 with less margin for error

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  US auto manufacturing heads into 2026 with less margin for error U.S. auto manufacturing is entering 2026 leaner than it was a year ago and with less room for disruption. Federal labor data shows employment in motor vehicles and parts manufacturing fell by roughly 29,000 workers in 2025, even as production expectations largely held. The result is an industry operating with fewer people and less...
  
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• U.S. Airstrike Kills Senior Militant Tied to Deadly December Ambush in Syria

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  A senior militant leader directly linked to a December ambush that killed two American service members and an interpreter has been eliminated in a U.S. airstrike in northwest Syria, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Saturday. The precision operation marks the latest escalation in Washington's campaign to dismantle extremist networks responsible for targeting American forces in the...
  
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• Tuberville and Britt Push for Faster Timeline on Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  For decades, the Mobile River Bridge and I‑10 Bayway project has been Alabama's most anticipated - and most delayed - infrastructure undertaking. Now, Alabama's two U.S. Senators, Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, are sharpening their focus on accelerating the timeline, arguing that the state and the Gulf Coast economy cannot afford another round of slow‑walking. Their message is simple:...
  
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• Today is Robert E. Lee Day

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Confederate General Robert E. Lee's birthday is on January 19. Robert E. Lee Day has been an official state holiday in Alabama since sometime in the late 1800s. Lee was the most renowned general of the Confederacy in the Civil War and tens of thousands of Alabamians served under his command. Lee was revered by the southern states during the war, but after the war and the long humiliating...
  
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• Today Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A Look at the History, Purpose, and Ongoing Relevance

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Today, the United States marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the annual federal holiday set aside to recognize the life and work of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose influence helped reshape American law and society. Observed on the third Monday of January, the holiday aligns with King's birthday on January 15, 1929, and has become both a day of remembrance and a day of...
  
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• Theophany/Epiphany: Breaking 400 Years of Silence

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Some missed Thanksgiving/Christmas columns this season appreciating lack of AI content/feel reading “Think” submissions to the Gazette. Not sure how to take that... further observation of poor wordsmith skills which have grown more endearing? Certainly not my human text superior to artificial. This piece emphasizes 400 years of silence in Old Testament biblical writings; prolog to Jesus enlightenm...
  
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• The Things That Bother Us Usually Aren't the Main Thing

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  Our parents thought they were anarchists and subversives sent across the pond to corrupt our morals—something of a payback for the Boston Tea Party. The Beatles had long hair. They were trend-setters. We teens began to follow suit. The pictures look funny now. I remember one night watching the news with our family. Anti-Vietnam protestors were storming some town. My dad sneered and said, “Look! Th...
  
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• The Perseverance of Achievement

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  One Hundred Fifty years ago, a small business in Pittsburgh filed for bankruptcy protection. The H.J. Heinz Company was forced to take this action when the national economy soured, its contractual obligations were over extended, and the company could not pay its debts. This public humiliation could have marked the end of the company and curtailed the entrepreneurial spirit of Mr. Heinz, but in...
  
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• The average savings account balance in the US: Here's how much Americans have in the bank

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The average savings account balance in the US: Here’s how much Americans have in the bank The typical American household has $8,000 in its bank account, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances, carried out in 2022. That’s the median transaction account balance as of 2022, which includes savings, checking, money market, call accounts, and prepaid debit ca...
  
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• Sudan's 1991 Nationwide Imposition of Islamic Law Deepens a Brutal Civil War

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  On January 20, 1991, Sudan's military‑Islamist government intensified its transformation of the country by imposing Islamic law nationwide, a move that dramatically worsened the already‑devastating civil war between the Muslim‑majority north and the largely Christian and animist south. The decision marked a turning point in Sudan's modern history, hardening political divisions, escalatin...
  
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• Shelby County Republican Party to Host U.S. Senate Candidate Forum on January 26

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The Shelby County Republican Party will host a U.S. Senate Candidate Forum on Monday, January 26, offering voters a direct opportunity to hear from the Republicans seeking their party's nomination for the United States Senate. The event, announced by party officials on January 19, is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Center, one of Shelby County's most accessible...
  
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• Rodney Walker Praises Appointment of Alabama Agriculture Leaders to USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Absolutely, Brandon - here's a polished, newsroom‑ready article crafted for Alabama readers and suitable for publication or outreach. Rodney Walker Praises Appointment of Alabama Agriculture Leaders to USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee Montgomery, Ala. - Rodney Walker, a lifelong Alabama cattle farmer and candidate for the United States Senate, is applauding the appointment of five Ala...
  
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• Republican primary field continues to fill out

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  With just 34 hours left in candidate qualifying more candidates are stepping up to make their claim to represent the Alabama Republican Party in federal and state elections. The Senate field of candidates has grown to seven, there is competition in four of the five Republican held congressional seats, and Tommy Tuberville still does not have a qualified primary opponent. The U.S. Senate race is...
  
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• Republican Candidate Proposes Ending Property Taxes in Tallapoosa County

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  January 19, 2026 - TALLAPOOSA COUNTY - In a move that has stirred both support and debate across Tallapoosa County, Republican candidate Robert McCollum has unveiled an ambitious proposal to phase out property taxes if elected as District 4 County Commissioner. The plan, which fundamentally changes how property taxes are collected, could have far-reaching implications for homeowners, prospective...
  
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• Rep. Gary Palmer Qualifies for Re‑Election in Alabama's 6th District

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer has officially qualified to seek another term representing Alabama's 6th Congressional District, entering the 2026 election cycle as one of the state's most senior Republican lawmakers. His name appears on the Alabama Republican Party's list of qualified candidates for federal office, confirming his intent to run again in a district he has held since 2015....
  
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• Rep. Dale Strong Qualifies for Reelection, Launching Bid for a Second Term in Alabama's 5th District

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  HUNTSVILLE - Congressman Dale Strong has officially qualified for reelection, setting the stage for a new campaign cycle in Alabama's 5th Congressional District. Strong, who was first elected to Congress in 2022, enters the race emphasizing continuity, conservative governance, and the district's growing national profile as a hub for defense, aerospace, and technological innovation....
  
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• Remembering John Giles: A Life of Faith, Service, and Steadfast Conviction

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  January 17, 2026 - Alabama awoke this week to the heartbreaking news that John Giles, a longtime conservative leader, advocate, and man of deep Christian faith, passed away after a lifetime devoted to service. His death leaves a profound emptiness in the communities he touched, the causes he championed, and the countless people who drew strength from his unwavering commitment to faith and...
  
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• President Trump endorses Barry Moore for Senate

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  January 18, 2026- WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump (R) completely reset the Senate race in Alabama when he endorsed Congressman Barry Moore (R-01) for the open Senate seat currently held by Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama). Moore was already considered to be the most conservative candidate in the field – he is the most conservative of the five Alabama Congressman. The Trump endorsement sho...
  
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• President Donald Trump Intensifies His Claim on Greenland, Escalating Tensions With Europe and Denmark

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  President Donald J. Trump has sharply escalated his campaign to bring Greenland under U.S. control, transforming what began years ago as an unconventional geopolitical idea into a full‑scale diplomatic confrontation with European allies. Over the past week, Trump has issued a barrage of public statements, tariff threats, and social‑media posts insisting that the United States "needs" Gre...
  
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• Palmer Scores Committee Wins on Public Safety and National Security

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  January 22, 2026 - WASHINGTON - Two of Representative Gary Palmer's priority bills-one focused on public safety and the other on national security-cleared a major hurdle this week as the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced both measures during a full committee markup. Palmer Scores Committee Wins on Public Safety and National Security Representative Gary Palmer (AL‑06) saw two of his...
  
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• Oral Rabies Vaccine Distribution to Begin in Baldwin County

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced that a new round of oral rabies vaccine (ORV) distribution will take place in Baldwin County beginning January 26 and continuing through February 2. The effort, conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services program (USDA‑WS), will involve the placement of approximately 2,520 vaccine baits across Gulf Shores, Orange...
  
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• New Year, New Chapter for your Health

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  As we enter a new year, many of us feel a renewed sense of possibility. Whether your motivation strikes on January 1st or January 31st, the new year offers something powerful: a fresh start. It's a chance to pause, reflect, and decide what you want to carry forward (and what you're ready to leave behind). Much like the trees outside, winter is a season of shedding. Trees lose their...
  
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• Mo Brooks Confirms He Will Not Run for Office in 2026

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  January 16, 2026 - Former Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL05) told Alabama Political Contributor publisher Christopher M. Peeks that he will not qualify for any public office in the 2026 election cycle. For months, Alabama's political world has been buzzing with speculation about whether former Fifth District Congressman Mo Brooks might step back into the arena. His name floated through...
  
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• Mark Wheeler Qualifies for the U.S. Senate Race in Alabama, Joining a Growing Democratic Field

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Democrat Mark Wheeler has officially qualified for the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Alabama, adding a compelling new voice to a contest that is already drawing statewide and national attention. Wheeler, a chemist from Heflin with deep roots in east Alabama, enters the Democratic primary with a platform centered on economic fairness, health care access, and government transparency - themes he says...
  
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• Mark Thornton Discusses Alabama's Legislative Session, Economic Pressures, and Governor Ivey's Final Address on the Heart of Dixie Podcast

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  AUBURN - Economist and Auburn University PhD Mark Thornton, a Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute, joined hosts Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III on the Heart of Dixie Podcast this week for a wide‑ranging conversation on Alabama's political climate, the opening days of the 2026 legislative session, and the economic pressures shaping policy decisions statewide. The episode arrives just days...
  
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