7. Alabama National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., are returning home after completing duties, with additional units preparing to deploy as part of multi-state support for federal law enforcement.

6. Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent predicted “very large” tax refunds for Americans early next year due to overwithholding under Biden-era policies, promising quicker processing and bigger checks as part of the Trump administration’s tax relief efforts.

5. Alabama’s Medical Cannabis Commission finally approved locations for the state’s first 12 medical marijuana dispensaries across districts, including multiple in the Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, and Huntsville areas, claiming it will increase patient access under the 2021 law after years of delays.

4. The FBI will employ up 4,000 personnel to Huntsville by 2030 for the National Training Academy on Redstone Arsenal, building the world’s most advanced training facility with cyber, biodefense, and tactical centers to enhance agent preparedness and national security.

3. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal to unveil the permanent U.S. Space Command headquarters site, affirming Alabama as the ideal location despite ongoing Colorado litigation, praising local support and projecting full operational capability within three years.

2. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) condemned the suspected Brown University shooter’s actions as proof the “Islamic death cult” is incompatible with America.

1. President Donald Trump addressed recent attacks in Syria, at Brown University, and in Australia during White House remarks, vowing strong responses to terrorism and highlighting administration actions against threats while criticizing prior weaknesses that he believes makes these attacks more likely.

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