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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - February 6, 2026 – Transforming doctoral research into patented technology is a challenging achievement, particularly while completing a Ph.D. Dr. Aaron Werth and Dr. Rishabh Das, former doctoral students at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, successfully navigated this process, earning U.S. patents for innovative cybersecurity technologies developed through their dissertation research at UAH's Center for Cybersecurity R...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL‑07) announced that she has secured $9,571,000 in direct federal funding for 14 community projects across Alabama's 7th Congressional District. The investments were included in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations package, which passed Congress and has now been signed into law. The funding spans infrastructure, public safety, housing, community development, and health care - a broad slate of priorities that Sewell says reflects the needs she hears d...
February 7, 2026 – House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) has launched his campaign to be the next Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. Already print materials are being circulated to Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee members urging them to vote for Stadthagen. Scott Stadthagen serves as the Majority Leader of the Alabama House of Representatives, a role that places him at the center of legislative strategy for the Republican supermajority. Representing H...
February 7, 2026 – OPELIKA – Former Republican Party candidate for Alabama Lieutenant Governor released an open letter response to his removal from the Alabama Republican Party ballot by the 21-member steering committee. "This is my response to being denied ballot access in 2026 due to my alleged violation of the "sore loser" by-law in 2022 when I ran for Governor against Kay Ivey in the primary and then ran a write-in campaign as "the only Republican still in the race," said Odle. "First, I a...
February 8, 2026 – HOOVER, Ala. – Alabama Republican Party Chairman Joan Reynolds wasted no time in announcing that she would seek her own term as Chair just hours after House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen announced that he wanted the job. Reynolds was elevated to Republican Party Chairman on January 23rd when former Chairman John Wahl abrupted resigned to run for Lieutenant Governor. Reynolds announced her candidacy in an email to the 440 members of the Alabama Republican State Exe...
On February 8, 1587, one of the most controversial and emotionally charged episodes in British history reached its grim conclusion. Mary, Queen of Scots, long a prisoner of her cousin Queen Elizabeth I, was executed at Fotheringhay Castle after being convicted of involvement in the Babington Plot-a conspiracy to assassinate Elizabeth and place Mary on the English throne. Her death reshaped the political landscape of Europe and cemented her legacy as both a martyr and a cautionary tale of royal...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - February 5, 2026 - In a high-octane American Athletic Conference showdown, Memphis guard Sincere Parker delivered a career performance, scoring 40 points to lead the Tigers past the UAB Blazers 90–80 at Bartow Arena. The loss drops UAB to 14–9 overall and 5–5 in conference play, while Memphis improves to 11–11 and 6–4 in the AAC. Parker's Offensive Explosion Parker was nearly unstoppable, shooting 14-of-20 from the field, including 6-of-8 from three-point range, and a perfect...
AUBURN, Ala. - February 7, 2026 - In a matchup that lived up to every ounce of Iron Bowl intensity, Alabama stormed back from a 10‑point deficit to defeat Auburn 96–92 on Saturday afternoon at a sold‑out Neville Arena. The win pushes the Crimson Tide to 16–7 overall and 6–4 in SEC play, while Auburn falls to 14–9 and 5–5 in the conference. The game delivered everything fans expect from this rivalry: momentum swings, star performances, clutch shooting, and a second half that turned into a heavyw...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - February 2026 - What began as a missing‑person alert in late January has now become one of the most far‑reaching homicide investigations Northeast Alabama has seen in years. Patrick Slade Boothe, 51, was found dead on February 4 after an intensive, multi‑agency search that spanned several counties and involved state and federal resources. Authorities have confirmed the case is being investigated as a homicide, and multiple individuals believed to be connected to Booth...
Nature is the new thrill ride: Why wildlife is the travel moment Americans are chasing The sight of a whale breaching or the Northern Lights stretching across the Alaskan sky has become a vision many Americans hope to experience. These moments, once considered bucket list extras, now stand out as the experiences travelers say matter most. According to a new survey from Holland America Line, which has been exploring Alaska for nearly 80 years, wildlife encounters and outdoor experiences are...
Tired of swiping? 7 dating app alternatives single Americans are using in 2026. Dating app fatigue is real. A July 2025 survey by Forbes Health revealed that nearly 4 in 5 users report feeling burned out from dating apps “sometimes, often, or always.” Reasons cited include failure to connect, disappointment, and rejection. As easy as it is to communicate with others online, it’s never been more difficult to make romantic connections. Facing this realization, many Americans have decided to take a...
As school choice programs grow, parents are demanding better customer service As states continue to launch and expand private school choice programs, one of their biggest challenges is building online platforms that meet the overwhelming demand. Tennessee families experienced a bottleneck earlier this year as they waited hours online to submit applications for the state’s new Education Freedom Scholarship program. In July, the state told 166 parents that they had received a scholarship, only t...
No snow, no problem? Inside Utah’s high-stakes plan for the 2034 Olympics. A tangled, white ribbon wrapped around brown hills and barren shrubs at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center on Tuesday, Jan. 27. It was a little more than a week before the start of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy. It was also exactly two weeks and eight years before Utah takes the stage to host its second Winter Games. Yet the prospect of hosting elite-level snowsport competitions here is difficult...
February 5, 2026 - WASHINGTON. D.C.- Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today announced the nomination of several exceptional students from Alabama's Fourth Congressional District to attend the United States Service Academies. "Each of these young leaders has shown remarkable academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to service," said Congressman Aderholt. "I'm proud to nominate them for admission to our nation's service academies and wish them continued success as they pursue lives of...
Few dishes carry the same sense of home as a well‑made chicken pot pie. It's the kind of recipe that shows up after church on Sundays, at family gatherings, or on cold Alabama evenings when you want something warm, filling, and familiar. While pot pie looks impressive when it comes out of the oven - golden crust, bubbling filling, that unmistakable aroma - it's surprisingly straightforward to make. The key is balancing a creamy, savory interior with a crust that stays crisp and flaky. Start With...
Valentine's Day gifting trends, according to Instacart data Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest gifting moments of the year, and Instacart data shows just how much love customers are sending to friends and family. From top Valentine’s Day gifts (hello, floral bouquets) to the cities that go all out for romance, these insights reveal when gifting peaks, what items consumers gravitate toward the most, and where Valentine’s spirit shines the brightest across the country. Read on for a closer look...
How AI sales tools are changing the modern sales process The sales landscape is experiencing its biggest transformation since cloud-based CRM systems arrived nearly two decades ago. AI isn’t emerging anymore—it’s reshaping how sales teams operate every single day. From automating lead scoring to generating personalized customer communications, AI sales tools are becoming fundamental to how modern organizations compete. But despite the compelling productivity gains for early adopters, wides...
Cyber insurance: What small businesses need to know In 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration warned small businesses and entrepreneurs to stay aware of cybersecurity threats due to the impact on their bottom line (and resiliency). Cybersecurity is no longer a “nice-to-have” for small businesses—it’s a necessity. The digital age has brought countless benefits but also significant risks, especially for businesses operating online or storing sensitive data. Cyber insurance offers the saf...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is applauding the Alabama House of Representatives for passing HB 214, legislation designed to prohibit foreign nationals and foreign corporations from influencing state elections. The bill, sponsored by Rep. James Lomax (R‑Huntsville), would bar foreign entities from directly or indirectly contributing to political candidates or political action committees involved in campaigns for candidates, constitutional amendments, or referendums. A...
How to set yourself up for investing success in 2026 Investing is a long-term game. The key to building wealth that can help you reach your financial goals, like buying a home and retiring, is putting money to work regularly and sticking to the investing strategy that works for you. But there are steps you can take at the beginning of each year to make sure you’re on track to reach those goals, and tweaks you can make to enhance your plan. Current, a consumer fintech banking platform, shares sev...
Predicting demand trends with AI: When generative AI knows what sells before you do Imagine you’re a retail leader at a fast-growing wellness brand in the year 2030, looking ahead to next week’s demand and knowing that one wrong forecast could cost millions. You open your integrated inventory planning dashboard — a panoramic display alive with projections, simulations, and product recommendations your AI (artificial intelligence) co-pilot modeled while you slept. You begin the day reviewing your...
The new dating dealbreakers: What debt signals about compatibility in 2026 Debt is more common than ever. Student loans, credit cards, medical bills—most adults carry some form of debt into their dating lives. And yet, for something so widespread, debt still quietly shapes who we trust, commit to, and imagine a future with. The tension isn’t rooted in how much someone owes. It’s rooted in uncertainty: what that debt represents, how it’s being managed, and what it might mean for the life two peo...
