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jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.53 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: +$0.03 (+1.3%) - Year change: -$0.32 (-11.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.32 - Week change: +$0.10 (+3.0%) - Year...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.50 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-11.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.48 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.24 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.5%) - Year change: -$0.12...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.52 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: -$0.24 (-8.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.28 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.2%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-5.3%) -...
In a candid and wide-ranging conversation released this week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) sat down with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University professor of medicine and vocal critic of pandemic-era public health policy, to discuss the future of federal health agencies, the legacy of COVID-19 mandates, and the need for greater transparency in government science. The interview, posted to Tuberville's official YouTube channel, comes as Congress continues to debate reforms to the...
February 5, 2026 - The Alabama Legislature is moving forward with one of its most sweeping bipartisan energy‑oversight efforts in years, unveiling a three‑bill package aimed at protecting consumers, strengthening regulatory integrity, and ensuring that Alabama families are not forced to subsidize private development. The Alabama Affordability Protection Plan, announced February 5, 2026, brings together Republicans and Democrats in both chambers around a shared goal: keeping energy costs sta...
Alabama's Historically Black Colleges and Universities have shaped the state's political, cultural, and educational landscape for more than 150 years. Their history is inseparable from the broader story of Black advancement in the Deep South, where education became both a tool of liberation and a battleground for civil rights. From Reconstruction to the present, Alabama's HBCUs have produced generations of teachers, ministers, activists, scientists, and public leaders who transformed their...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.44 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-10.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.21 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change:...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.53 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: -$0.29 (-10.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.28 - Week change: +$0.07 (+2.2%) - Year change:...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.51 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.2%) - Year change: -$0.33 (-11.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.41 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.0%) - Year change: -$0.20 (-5.6%) -...
Butler County Sheriff David Scruggs' endorsement of Katherine Robertson marks a significant moment in the 2026 race for Alabama Attorney General, strengthening her position as the preferred candidate among much of the state's law enforcement community. The announcement adds momentum to a campaign already defined by its emphasis on public safety, prosecutorial experience, and a tough‑on‑crime message that resonates across Alabama's political landscape. Sheriff Scruggs Backs Robertson as "Pr...
When someone comes through the doors of a hospital emergency department, it is often one of the worst days of their life – a heart attack, a stroke, a serious injury, a child struggling to breathe. In those moments, no one is thinking about staffing models or regulations. They are thinking about one thing: Is there a doctor here who can help me right now? Most Alabamians assume the answer is yes. They would be surprised to learn that, under current law, that assumption is not always correct. S...
Auburn's vision for the future of its basketball program took a major step forward with the announcement of a sweeping new arena renovation project, a move that signals the university's intent to remain a national contender on and off the court. The plan, approved by the Auburn University Board of Trustees, represents one of the most ambitious facility upgrades in program history and reflects the momentum Auburn basketball has built under head coach Bruce Pearl. A Transformational Investment in...
Alabama and Texas A&M delivered one of the most dramatic games of the SEC season, a high‑octane shootout in Tuscaloosa that ended with the Crimson Tide outlasting the Aggies 100–97. The matchup featured relentless scoring, wild momentum swings, and a closing stretch that kept Coleman Coliseum on its feet until the final buzzer. A Game Defined by Chaos and Shot‑Making The numbers alone tell the story: 28 lead changes and 13 ties, with neither team able to create separation for more than a posse...
Alabama took a historic step in its criminal justice system this week as the State Senate overwhelmingly approved the **Child Predator Death Penalty Act**, a measure that would make certain sexual crimes against children under the age of 12 eligible for capital punishment. The bill, **House Bill 41**, passed the Senate by a vote of **33–1** after having already cleared the House earlier in the session. It now heads to Governor Kay Ivey for her signature. The legislation marks one of the most f...
Auburn women’s gymnastics stepped into a hostile environment in Athens for their most recent meet on **February 1, 2026**, facing a top‑10 Georgia squad in a matchup that delivered intensity, high‑level routines, and a glimpse of the Tigers’ growing depth. Though Auburn ultimately fell short on the scoreboard, the meet showcased the team’s resilience, standout individual performances, and continued progress as the season moves toward its most demanding stretch. ## A Road Test Against a Nationa...
Greg Sankey has taken a rare and highly public stance against one of his own SEC programs, formally siding with the NCAA in its effort to block Alabama center Charles Bediako from continuing to play under a temporary restraining order. The case is currently in court and there should be a ruling by 10:00 A.M. today. If Alabama prevails he will play Saturday against Auburn and likely will finish the year playing for the Tide. If the judge rules against Bediako he won't play against Auburn on...
Survey: Small business profitability forecasts dropping nearly 50% year over year Since the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have been tackling a growing number of challenges outside their control. Prices keep climbing, consumer appetites keep changing, and the labor market is evolving rapidly, thanks in part to artificial intelligence. To understand how small business owners (SBOs) are feeling during a difficult time for small businesses across the country, Bluevine conducted a survey of...
Before special ed, there was the school-to-asylum pipeline. How one lawsuit helped end it The moment, Thomas Gilhool would tell a historian decades later, “seemed providential.” It was 1969. Two men from the Pennsylvania Association of Retarded Children made an appointment to meet with the young lawyer with a reputation for taking pie-in-the-sky cases more experienced attorneys wouldn’t touch. Gilhool was five years out of Yale Law School, practicing out of an office that was no wider than...
The side hustle tipping point: When a gig becomes a real business, and what happens if you wait too long to formalize The nine-to-five is no longer the sole financial engine for millions of Americans. As living costs climb and job security feels less certain, side hustles have shifted from optional extras to essential income streams. Even professionals with full-time roles are selling products online, consulting after hours, or building creator platforms to close the gap. And that shift is...
This heart health test spots risks better than cholesterol You’ve likely heard plenty about LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol. But there’s another heart-health marker worth knowing: ApoB. This lesser-known blood test can offer a more accurate picture of whether the fats circulating in your bloodstream are likely to turn into artery-clogging plaque—and raise your risk of heart disease. “ApoB may be a better marker for heart disease risk since it reflects all of the bad particles that...
Our faith teaches us to care for the vulnerable and to help our neighbors build lives of dignity, independence, and hope. As the founder of Ransom Ministries, I have seen what happens when people are given not just charity, but opportunity - especially when it comes to their health. In our work, we regularly support individuals and families who are struggling to access basic healthcare. Most people don't want handouts. They want the tools to care for themselves, stay healthy, and remain independ...
If you have an Alabama saltwater fishing license or are on the saltwater registry, don't be surprised if you get a call with a caller ID of the University of South Alabama (USA) or Alabama Creel, AL Creel for short. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) has partnered with USA to conduct a portion of the AL Creel survey that provides the data needed for fisheries management decisions. Kevin Anson, MRD Director, said the creel survey...
House Bill 214 has officially cleared the Alabama House in a unanimous 94–0 vote, marking a major step toward banning foreign nationals and foreign‑linked entities from influencing Alabama elections. The bill now heads to the Senate, where lawmakers will decide whether to send it to Governor Kay Ivey for final approval. HB214 Passes the Alabama House: What It Does and Why It Matters A Sweeping Ban on Foreign Influence The Alabama House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved HB214, spo...
WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act, a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Senator Katie Britt, marking a major step forward in the federal government's effort to crack down on financial crimes targeting older Americans. The committee also voted to advance the nomination of Thomas Govan to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, giving the state a potential new federal prosecutor with deep...
