Just got a call from Summit Media, asking if I listened to the Rick Burgess Morning Show. Nope.

A reminder that Toforest Johnson is still on death row, for a crime that he could not have possibly committed. Give this a listen, and share it.

“Due to severe and life-threatening weather moving through our area, the episode of Saturday Night Live that was to air in this time slot will be available 50 years ago.” C’mon, @wvtm13.bsky.social — that’s the way Carlin would have wanted it! Fix your Chyron! #SNL50

Outside of some flurries, we didn’t see any snow from the cold in Birmingham. But the white sands of Gulf Shores were coated in… well, white.

Via @alander.bsky.social: Plaintiffs and their attorneys allege that SB 129, which bans public funding of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and teaching so-called "divisive concepts," has led to censorship, limited educational access and viewpoint suppression.

Out and about today…

Justice to supposed to be blind — but in Alabama it’s deaf and dumb (and dumb.)

Ultra Safe Nuclear's $232 million reactor assembly plant in Gadsden is on hold after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The city says it remains committed to the project and jobs.

An embarrassment of riches.

Ascension Health has finished reviewing the patient data exposed in the May ransomware attack on its hospitals. Types of data involved include medical, financial, insurance and government ID info. Affected patients will be notified by mail.

Until you know who decides this is not Government Efficiency

I’ll be watching…

Leading the nation in executions *and* inmate labor. No wonder we rarely parole anyone.

Yes, it’s me. I added you here so I can share Birmingham/Alabama related stuff without being so noisy to the rest of the world. Any other local people I need to check out? Let me know…

Ho hum. Nothing to see here. Move along…

I have many thoughts about this…