7. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting blood flow in the legs, and has had tests done on his heart because of this.

6. Activists in Homewood are demanding the release of body camera footage from the shooting of Jabari Peoples, warning of potential protests if their demands are not met.

5. Authorities in Birmingham are investigating reports of a deadly batch of methamphetamine circulating in the area, raising concerns about public safety; some might suggest people should not being doing meth if they are concerned.

4. An Auburn restaurant owner surrendered following the execution of federal search warrants at multiple locations as part of a broader investigation into immigration and financial crimes; he could face up to 30 years in prison.

3. Protests under the “Good Trouble” label, inspired by former Congressman John Lewis, took place Thursday across the United States and, by all photos, it appears that old white women made up most of the folks who attended.

2. ICE raids in Alabama targeting “bad hombres” were applauded by Governor-elect Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), while he also logically noted that U.S. citizens detained during these operations, apparently for interfering, should not have put themselves in that situation.

1. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has voiced support for obtaining transparent and credible answers regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, emphasizing the importance of accountability, and while President Donald Trump continues embarrassing himself over this matter, he has ordered the release of grand jury testimonies.

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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.