7. ESPN and SEC Network analyst Marty Smith dismissed perceived attempts to push Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer out as utterly ridiculous and asinine, insisting there is no credible effort or internal movement against DeBoer despite speculation following recent team developments.

6. Alabama schools would be banned from teaching students how to obtain birth control or abortions under a new bill advancing in the legislature, aiming to prevent school staff from providing information or assistance on reproductive services to minors.

5. Both President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama seem interested in weighing in on the issue of UFOs and aliens, with Trump ordering the government to prepare files for public release on the matter.

4. Former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill launched his bid to be ALGOP Chairman, vowing to restore trust in party leadership through transparency, integrity, and stronger grassroots engagement.

3. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) blasted the growing role transgenderism seems to be playing in societal violence, stating it may take another mass shooting for people to wake up to the issue.

2. Alabama-based liberal groups are joining a national movement pushing for the ouster of President Donald Trump, citing various policy disagreements and concerns over his leadership style and decisions, but their calls for impeachment are not realistic because we don’t impeach people over policy disagreements.

1. President Donald Trump hinted at a 10-day window for deciding on potential military action against Iran, with reports indicating the U.S. is weighing strikes amid escalating tensions and regional conflicts.

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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.