7. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) proposed the Student-Athlete Act to end transfer portal chaos in college sports, aiming to restore stability, limit frequent transfers, and protect the “integrity” of the sport after years of NIL dollars and portal disruptions.

6. Left-wing legal groups, ACLU of Alabama and the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund sued The University of Alabama to revive defunded race and gender-focused student magazines, arguing the defunding violated free speech and diversity policies.

5. Illegal gambling machines were seized across Alabama in coordinated raids in multiple cities, with law enforcement targeting unauthorized operations that violate state gaming laws and compete with regulated lottery and casino efforts.

4. State Rep. Prince Chestnut (D-Selma) proposed a bill to outlaw female genital mutilation in Alabama, aiming to criminalize the practice with strong penalties to protect girls and women from this form of abuse.

3. A new poll shows U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) leading Attorney General Steve Marshall 31-26 in the 2026 Alabama U.S. Senate race, with a large number of undecided voters remaining.

2. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) argued in favor of privatizing the U.S. Transportation Security Administration as airport chaos continues during the partial government shutdown, stating that law-abiding American citizens are missing their flights due to TSA staffing shortages and delays, while criticizing the current system as inefficient.

1. Iran gave a negative response to the U.S. ceasefire plan amid push for talks by United States, as President Donald Trump maintains pressure, while some reports suggest the conflict is approaching a potential resolution, with ongoing concerns over oil prices, Hormuz disruptions, and regional stability.

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Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.