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Black homeownership is declining. Why? Homeownership remains out of reach for many young Americans, but it’s especially elusive for Black Gen Zers and millennials. According to a Redfin Real Estate analysis, just 14% of Black Gen Zers and 32% of Black millennials own their home—about half the rate of white Americans in the same generations. In recent years, the gap has widened as homeownership declined for young Black adults while rising for young white adults. Homeownership rates have dec...
February 9, 2026 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to pass the SAVE America Act. The bill would secure elections by requiring a government-issued photo ID in order to vote. Tuberville stated that, "Four years earlier, President Trump had been forced to leave the White House after rampant voter fraud had resulted in Joe Biden being elected President." "There's been a lot of talk in the media about what Republicans need to f...
February 10, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Attorney General Steve Marshall joined an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a constitutional challenge to a California school district's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The case, Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc. v. Carvalho, was filed after the Los Angeles Unified School District fired over 500 employees who refused to comply with the district's vaccine mandate in 2021. The en banc Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of the emp...
MONTGOMERY - Alabama lawmakers are moving forward with a major ethics‑reform measure as SB 58, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr (R–Decatur), advances through the legislative process. The bill targets financial accountability for public officials convicted of job‑related felonies, requiring them to forfeit retirement contributions and repay any salary earned while on paid leave during the period in which the offense occurred. The legislation applies to officials across state, county, and municipal go...
A proposal from Rep. Jim Hill (R–Moody), a veteran lawmaker and former judge representing District 50 in St. Clair County, would formally designate the Alabama State Bar's Board of Commissioners as an entity within the Judicial Branch of state government. The measure, filed as HB 149, aims to clarify the board's governmental status and align it more explicitly with the branch of government responsible for regulating the legal profession. It passed the Senate on Thursday. Under the bill, the c...
February 6, 2026 – MONTGOMERY – Stacy George is an independent who is running for Governor. He is a former county commissioner and former Department of Corrections officer who had a prominent role in the Academy Award nominated documentary – 'The Alabama Solution' made for HBO. George has taken a very hardline stance against what he calls: "bullies with badges" – law enforcement who are prone to use violence – sometimes with deadly results. To that end, he is in the process of drafting...
February 10, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A key Alabama House committee has advanced legislation that would fundamentally reshape how the state selects its Public Service Commission (PSC), moving Alabama one step closer to ending more than a century of statewide elections for the powerful regulatory body. The bill - House Bill 392 (HB392) - is sponsored by Rep. Chip Brown (R–Hollinger's Island), was taken up Tuesday during the House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee meeting. T...
Courtesy Clayton Homes: The Cypress Single-Section Cross-Mod How manufactured housing prices have changed in Alabama A manufactured home is a path to homeownership that is often overlooked. Offering both quality and value, a manufactured home could be an affordable option to get you into a home of your own. Freddie Mac crunched the numbers on how manufactured housing prices have changed in Alabama using 2024 data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Alabama new manufactured housing sales price trends -...
MONTGOMERY - Alabama lawmakers have advanced a major parental‑rights and child‑safety measure as HB161, sponsored by Rep. Chris Sells (R‑Greenville) and carried in the Senate by Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R‑Prattville), cleared a key hurdle in the legislative process. The bill aims to give parents stronger oversight of their children's digital activity by requiring robust age verification and verified parental consent before minors can download or purchase apps. The legislation arrives amid growing...
February 9, 2026 – DADEDVILLE, Ala. - Robert McCollum is running for the Tallapoosa County Commission. The Republican candidate for Commission has taken a very pro-gambling stance, expressing support for a statewide lottery, casino gambling, and legalizing sports books. State Senator Merika Coleman (D-Pleasant Grove) introduced a gambling bill on Thursday. Senate Bill 257 (SB257). This is a comprehensive gambling bill that would amend the Alabama Constitution to authorize a state lottery, a...
MONTGOMERY - Alabama's long‑running debate over gambling took a major turn Thursday as State Senator Merika Coleman (D–Pleasant Grove) introduced Senate Bill 257, a sweeping constitutional amendment that would dramatically reshape the state's gaming landscape. The proposal would authorize a state lottery, legalize casino gambling, permit sports wagering, and empower the Governor to negotiate a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. SB257 represents one of the most expansive gambling pac...
February 9, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) in introducing the Consumers Labeling for Enhanced API Reporting and Legitimate Accountability for Base Entity Listings (CLEAR LABELS) Act to add country of origin labeling requirements to the United States' prescription drug supply chain. Sen. Tuberville recently highlighted Alabama's Oxford Pharmaceuticals' efforts to increase American generic drug production. Many p...
February 2026 - MONTGOMERY - The Alabama House of Representatives voted 104–0 this week to advance HB 192, a measure sponsored by State Rep. David Faulkner (R‑Mountain Brook) that tightens the rules surrounding weapons used in self‑defense cases. The bill now moves to the Senate with rare, unanimous bipartisan support. Faulkner said the legislation is designed to reinforce the integrity of Alabama's Stand Your Ground framework by ensuring that self‑defense claims are supported by evidenc...
A new beef import agreement between the United States and Argentina has sparked sharp criticism from American cattle ranchers, who argue the deal could undercut domestic producers and weaken rural economies already facing tight margins. The agreement, signed by President Donald Trump as part of a broader trade framework with Argentina, expands market access for Argentine beef into the U.S. for the first time in years. A Long‑Standing Restriction Lifted Argentina has historically been limited in...
February 8, 2026 - SANTA CLARA, Cal. - The Seattle Seahawks delivered one of the most dominant defensive performances in Super Bowl history on Sunday night, defeating the New England Patriots 29–13 at Levi's Stadium to capture the franchise's second Lombardi Trophy. The win also avenged Seattle's infamous last‑minute loss to New England in Super Bowl XLIX eleven years earlier. A Defensive Masterclass From Start to Finish Seattle's "Dark Side" defense controlled the game from the opening kic...
David waited for me on Monday morning. He abandoned all formalities and quickly said he was upset over my sermon the day before. “You criticized Ronald Reagan, and I didn’t like it,” he said. “And other people didn’t like it, either.” Since no one else ever talked with me about the matter, I have no idea how to gauge the anger meter. But critics often bolster accusations by suggesting they’re leading an angry mob with torches and pitchforks. I preached about money and shared what one writer call...
Volodymyr TVERDOKHLIB // Shutterstock Hottest Februarys in Alabama since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The Earth’s temperature has climbed each decade since 188...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (FEB 9, 2026) – Founding head coach of Charger softball Les Stuedeman built the program at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) from its beginnings in 1996 into a perennial Gulf South Conference (GSC) powerhouse before retiring in 2025. Now, UAH is recognizing Stuedeman's legacy by naming the UAH softball field in her honor. The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved the resolution naming Les Stuedeman Field during its Feb. 6 meeting at The U...
February 9, 2026 – TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Assembly (ALRA), a grassroots conservative organization within the state GOP, has announced its opposition to proposed legislation that would end Alabama's long‑standing practice of electing members of the Public Service Commission (PSC). The group argues that removing voters from the selection process would weaken accountability, reduce transparency, and concentrate too much authority in Montgomery at the expense of ordinary citizens....
WASHINGTON - February 9, 2026 - A bipartisan push led by Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL‑04) to commemorate America's upcoming 250th anniversary cleared a major hurdle today, as the House unanimously approved his bill to create a special $2.50 Semiquincentennial coin. The legislation - formally titled the Two Dollar and 50 Cent Coin for America's 250th Act - authorizes the U.S. Treasury to mint a collectible $2.50 coin and directs the department to study the feasibility of issuing a c...
February 6, 2026- NORMAN, Oka. - In a meet that showcased elite talent and postseason intensity, No. 4 Alabama women's gymnastics traveled to Norman on February 6 to face the nation's top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners. Despite a strong showing and several standout performances, the Crimson Tide fell 198.200–197.475 in a meet that underscored both Alabama's championship potential and the razor-thin margins at the top of NCAA gymnastics. Vault: Alabama Starts Strong, But Oklahoma Is Sharper Alabama o...
On February 9, 1861, Montgomery, Alabama briefly became the political center of a nation in rebellion. Delegates from six seceded Southern states gathered in the Alabama State Capitol and elected Jefferson Davis as provisional President and Alexander H. Stephens as provisional Vice President of the newly formed Confederate States of America. The decision marked one of the most consequential moments in American history, setting the leadership that would guide the South into a four‑year civil war....
February may still feel like winter across Alabama, but seasoned gardeners know this month is the quiet engine that powers the entire spring growing season. With soil temperatures beginning to rise, daylight slowly increasing, and early buds swelling on fruit trees, February offers a narrow but valuable window to prepare beds, start cool‑season crops, and get ahead of the chores that become overwhelming once March arrives. Across the state-from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast-February i...
February 6, 2026 - AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn entered Friday night's home meet looking for a reset, a spark, or even just a clean, confidence‑building performance. Instead, Neville Arena witnessed one of the most surprising results of the SEC season as unranked Kentucky delivered its best meet of the year, upsetting No. 12 Auburn 197.325–196.275. The loss marked Auburn's fourth straight defeat and continued a frustrating early‑season pattern for a team expected to contend in the upper tier of the c...
