Alabama news

• 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...
  
  Read more

• 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...
  
  Read more

• 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...
  
  Read more

• 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...
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 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...
  
  Read more

• 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...
  
  Read more

• 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...
  
  Read more

• 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...
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 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...
  
  Read more

• 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....
  
  Read more

• 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...
  
  Read more

• 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...
  
  Read more

• 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...
  
  Read more

• 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...
  
  Read more

• 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...
  
  Read more

• Kay Ivey is a Legacy Governor

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Recently, I had several of Governor Kay Ivey’s closest friends and confidantes invite me to visit with them. Over lunch, they posed the question to me, “Do you think Governor Ivey has become a legacy governor?” My response was that she has been an outstanding governor, but I need to give some thought to the meaning of a “legacy” governor. My perception over the years was that a legacy governor lef...
  
  Read more

• Governor Kay Ivey Lays Out Agenda For Her Last Legislative Session

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  January 13, 2026 – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) delivered her ninth and final State of the State address as the Alabama Legislature opens the 2026 regular session ahead of the 2026 Republican and Democratic primaries on May 19 to elect new leadership. “My fellow Alabamians! The momentum is in our sails in Alabama – and we are not done yet!” declared Governor Ivey. “Today marks my 10th Regular Ses...
  
  Read more

• General Washington's Integrated Army

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  In 1776 - 250 years ago - General George Washington made a decision that was both pragmatic and radical for its time when he integrated the Continental Army, allowing free Black men and later some formerly enslaved men to serve alongside white soldiers. But rather than being driven by enlightened ideas or progressive principles, Washington’s command decision reflected practical military necessity,...
  
  Read more

• Former Auburn Quarterback Jarrett Stidham will start in the AFC Championship Game

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  January 18, 2026 – Former Auburn Quarterback Jarrett Stidham is in the spotlight as the AFC West Champion Denver Broncos have advanced to the AFC Championship game – one win away from a Super Bowl. Former Auburn Quarterback Bo Nix led the Broncos all season and Saturday night led them on a game winning drive in overtime to defeat the favored Buffalo Bills. Unfortunately Nix broke a bone in his rig...
  
  Read more

• "Embrace Your Shepherd Season"

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  The story of David and Goliath is often portrayed to us as if David was a seemingly naive kid with the equivalent of a toy sling shot who was supernaturally used by God. However, these slings weren't mere toys. These were serious weapons. In fact, Hannibal the Great, the Carthaginian General known for nearly bringing Rome to its knees in the Second Punic War employed 2000 slingers and his...
  
  Read more

• Democrats are fielding nearly a full slate of 2026 candidates (UPDATED JAN 19)

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  UPDATED January 19 January 14, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - Alabama Democrats are entering the 2026 election cycle with one of their largest and most geographically diverse slates in more than a decade, qualifying candidates for every federal office on the ballot and dozens of state legislative, judicial, and constitutional positions. The party's lineup includes past office holders, returning...
  
  Read more

• Democrats Are Fielding a Full Slate Of 2026 Candidates

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  January 14, 2026 - MONTGOMERY — Alabama Democrats are entering the 2026 election cycle with one of their largest and most geographically diverse slates in more than a decade, qualifying candidates for every federal office on the ballot and dozens of state legislative, judicial, and constitutional positions. The party’s lineup includes past office holders, returning incumbents to majority minority...
  
  Read more

• Conflicting Views of America

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  “The contest is really for empire on the side of the North, and for independence on that of the South, and in this respect we recognize an exact analogy between the North and the Government of George III, and the South and the Thirteen Revolted Provinces. These opinions may be wrong but they are the general opinions of the English nation.” London Times, November 7, 1861 The modern world reflects h...
  
  Read more

• Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System Honors 85 Years of Service at Montgomery Campus

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  MONTGOMERY, AL - Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System recently commemorated the 85th anniversary of its Montgomery Campus during a Dec. 15, 2025, observance honoring more than eight decades of service to Alabama's Veterans. The ceremony brought together community leaders, Veterans, and staff at the Montgomery Campus' West Campus to reflect on the facility's enduring legacy,...
  
  Read more

• Bless Yourself in 2026

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  Get Outside I recently read that the average person spends 93% of their life indoors! Wow! That is unbelievable. And sad. That means that if you live to be 100 years old, you will have spent 93 of those years indoors and only 7 years in God’s amazing and beautiful creation. God created us to be outside and to enjoy His creation. Our souls need it. Our bodies need it. Our minds need it. In the 23 P...
  
  Read more

• Big Game food trends: DoorDash data reveals how America eats on game day

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Big Game food trends: DoorDash data reveals how America eats on game day On the biggest Sunday of the year, the game is only half of the excitement. The other half? The spread. With over 5.7 million orders placed on its platform the day of the Big Game last year, DoorDash data shows what actually made it to watch parties, from restaurant favorites to the grocery items that fueled game-day menus....
  
  Read more

• Big changes in 2026 traffic laws: What drivers should know nationwide

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Big changes in 2026 traffic laws: What drivers should know nationwide Traffic laws in the U.S. are changing in 2026. States are adding new ways to catch people breaking laws, increasing fines, and putting in place rules to make driving safer. While not every new rule directly affects car insurance, certain violations, such as speeding and DUI-related offenses, often contribute to higher premiums....
  
  Read more

• Barry Moore Talks Senate Power, Trump Agenda, Greenland Strategy, and Alabama Priorities in Wide‑Ranging Podcast Interview

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  U.S. Rep. Barry Moore delivered one of his most expansive interviews of the 2026 Senate race during an appearance on The Brandon and Christopher Show, speaking candidly about the balance of power in Washington, foreign policy under President Trump, national security, and Alabama's infrastructure needs. The conversation, hosted by Christopher Peeks and Brandon Moseley, offered voters a...
  
  Read more

• At Least 5,000 Iranian Protesters Killed, Officials Confirm: Inside the Deadliest Crackdown Since 1979

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The Iranian government has now verified that at least 5,000 people have been killed during the sweeping crackdown on protests that erupted in late December - a staggering death toll that marks the bloodiest internal repression in the Islamic Republic's 47‑year history. The figure, confirmed by an Iranian official speaking to Reuters and reported by multiple international outlets, includes rou...
  
  Read more

• America's Most Dangerous Criminals

  17-01-2026 15:45 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How would we define our most dangerous criminals? Obviously they would be the ones who do the most destruction—like murder, terrorism, arson, kidnapping, chld molestation, piracy, etc. For such actions, we have strong laws and heavy penalties for people who commit them. Of these, who would be the most dangerous? Picking through the list and others not listed, the “most” might not be obvious. But w...
  
  Read more

Follow @News_Alabama on Twitter!