7. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) bucked Nick Saban’s plan to save college sports and instead proposed his own bill to address what he calls the chaotic free agency system created by NIL and transfers.

6. The FBI arrested five people in connection with a drone attack plot targeting the White House UFC Freedom 250 event as authorities disrupted what they described as a serious threat during the high-profile gathering.

5. Alabama voters went to the polls, and the runoff results for lesser-talked-about races are in,  with Jim Zeigler defeating an incumbent to win the Republican nomination for Public Service Commission, the Alabama Moms for Liberty chair winning the GOP nomination for a state school board seat, Wes Everett securing the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, and Andrew Sneed winning the Democratic nomination for the 5th Congressional District.

4.  A North Alabama homeowners association reversed its decision on the fate of hundreds of geese after hearing from residents who opposed the plan to gas the birds, stating they have heard their voices.

3. Two of Alabama’s largest counties are scrambling to meet the deadline for the special primary election as local election officials work to implement the new court-ordered congressional map in time for voting.

2. The proposed Iran deal includes a contentious sanction relief portion as the Trump administration advances negotiations aimed at ending the conflict and addressing Iran’s nuclear program.

1. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Alabama; former ALGOP Chairman John Wahl defeated Wes Allen to clinch the GOP nomination for lieutenant governor; and AG Steve Marshall’s right-hand man, Katherine Robertson, beat former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell in the heated race for Alabama attorney general.

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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.