7. Tuscaloosa police shut down the Strip on University Boulevard after the University of Alabama A-Day game due to extreme overcrowding and multiple fights, making nearly 20 arrests for disorderly conduct, marijuana possession, and gun violations while saying closing the Strip was the only way to ensure safety with so many juveniles present.

6. A $2.4 billion advanced manufacturing submarine plant known as Factory 4 is being built in Cherokee in northwest Alabama, to produce components for U.S. Navy Columbia and Virginia class submarines, with reports it is expected to create 1,000 new local jobs.

5. Alabama lawmakers delivered on 29 of 30 priorities from the Alabama Policy Institute’s 2026 agenda, including full funding for the CHOOSE Act school choice program, but the head of the Freedom Caucus Network called the Alabama Legislature arguably one of the most corrupt state legislatures and said Goat Hill is not remotely qualified to form an Alabama Freedom Caucus.

4. Alabama is on pace to surpass its 2025 deportation totals with federal agents arresting 1,795 illegal immigrants through March, with more than half having criminal histories, and Secretary of State Wes Allen said this is what we voted for.

3. U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Ca.) resigned from Congress after facing multiple credible sexual misconduct and assault allegations from women, including interns and staff, additionally, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced he is stepping down from Congress amid a House Ethics Committee investigation.

2. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall addressed Montgomery’s deadly weekend with 14 homicides so far this year, saying the excuses run out after city officials rejected blame and help for the crime crisis, while Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said the cavalry is coming, noting he will make big changes when he becomes governor.

1. The U.S. began a naval blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks in Pakistan led by Vice President JD Vance failed, with President Donald Trump vowing quick and brutal action as oil prices surged above 100 dollars per barrel, while China called the blockade dangerous and irresponsible, and reports indicate new talks in Islamabad are possible.

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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.