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March 7, 2026 – HOOVER, Ala. – The Alabama Republican Committee met at the Winfrey Hotel to select a new party chairman. State Representative Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) won was chosen by the 440 members of the State Executive Committee. "Thank you and I will not let you down," a jubilant Scott Stadthagen told the group. "I am extremely excited." The candidates were former Secretary of State John H. Merrill, State Representative Scott Stadthagen, and acting Chairman Joan Reynolds. The members...
On March 7, 1965, a quiet Sunday afternoon in Selma, Alabama, became one of the most defining and devastating moments of the Civil Rights Movement. What began as a peaceful march for voting rights ended in a violent assault by Alabama state troopers and local law enforcement on the Edmund Pettus Bridge-an attack that shocked the nation and helped force the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Road to the Bridge By early 1965, Selma had become the epicenter of the struggle for Black voti...
She was a devout Christian, a devoted church-goer and normally possessed a gentle spirit. But I remember the day she came to the church office in anger. The Sunday previous we had some international guests from a local university in worship. Their skin color wasn’t the same as ours, and this lady was upset. She suggested I’d invited them to force the church into confrontation. She said I’d given an unusually fervent invitation at the conclusion of the service in order to bring them forwa...
On March 8, 1917, a wave of strikes and demonstrations erupted in Petrograd, Russia. What began as protests over food shortages and wartime exhaustion quickly escalated into a mass uprising that toppled the centuries‑old Romanov dynasty. Although the Bolsheviks did not yet control the revolution at this early stage, the unrest of March 8 set in motion the chain of events that would ultimately bring them to power later that year. By November 1917, the Bolsheviks-led by Vladimir Lenin-seized c...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will join Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Monday for a community town hall at the historic Carver Theatre. The event, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on March 9, will serve as a public listening session where residents can ask questions and engage directly with city leadership. Admission is free, though reservations are required, and doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for attendees. The town hall continues Buttigieg's ongoing...
March 7, 2026 - HOOVER, Ala. - Saturday the Alabama Republican Party did something that healthy political movements must always be willing to do: honor extraordinary leadership while confidently passing the torch to the next generation. Alabama Republicans owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to John Wahl for the extraordinary leadership he provided as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. Chairman Wahl stepped into the role at a critical time and quickly established himself as one of the...
ALABAMA (March 2026) - Parents in Alabama will soon find more choices and a more streamlined shopping experience for baby essentials as Target unveils a redesigned baby department in select stores. The update is part of a nationwide initiative aimed at simplifying what many families say is one of the most overwhelming parts of preparing for a new child. The retailer is introducing nearly 2,000 new baby products and launching a revamped in‑store experience called "Baby Boutique." The new layout w...
Do you get heart palpitations when lying down? Whether you’re getting ready for bed or looking for a quick respite from the day, lying down is supposed to be the first step toward rest and relaxation. A few things can (and tend) to get in the way of that: kids, work, stress — for some, it’s heart palpitations. This uncomfortable feeling in your chest can be alarming. But the good news is that it’s most often no cause for concern. If you experience heart palpitations when you lie down, Northwe...
Cost-saving benefits: Tips to show the business value of preventative care The resignations you avoid. The burnout you catch early. The conflicts you resolve before they escalate. Much of the value that employee benefits, and HR teams in general, bring is preventative. So when the time comes to show that tangible value to business leadership, it can be a challenge. To shift the narrative when presenting to a C-Suite, including a CFO, it’s important to reframe our investments. Cost-saving b...
7 tips to hire the right construction or design pro for your next home project A home renovation or new build offers homeowners the chance to create spaces that better support how they live, and often represents a significant financial investment. According to the 2026 U.S. Houzz Renovation Plans Report, 91% of homeowners plan to move forward with renovation projects in 2026, particularly to improve their homes or adapt spaces to better fit their lives. Whether you’re remodeling a kitchen, c...
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. - March 9, 2026 - A major new defense industrial project is coming to Northwest Alabama, as Congressman Robert Aderholt announced that the U.S. Navy will hold a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for a large‑scale manufacturing facility in Muscle Shoals later this month. The event is currently scheduled for March 20. The new complex spans 2.2 million square feet, making it one of the largest industrial facilities of its kind in the region. According to the announcement, the site is exp...
Christian Mueller // 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 March 9. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.98 --- Alabama average: $3.05 - Week change: +$0.34 (+12.9%) - Year change: +$0.29 (+10.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.48 - Week change: +$1.10 (+32.5%) -...
Istvan Csak // 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 March 9. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.01 --- Alabama average: $3.05 - Week change: +$0.41 (+16.0%) - Year change: +$0.30 (+11.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.46 - Week change: +$1.06 (+31.2%) - Year change: +$1.13 (+33.8%)...
Istvan Csak // 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 March 9. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.06 --- Alabama average: $3.05 - Week change: +$0.41 (+15.5%) - Year change: +$0.38 (+14.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.48 - Week change: +$1.03 (+30.0%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of March 9. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.08 --- Alabama average: $3.05 - Week change: +$0.39 (+14.7%) - Year change: +$0.36 (+13.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.46 - Week change: +$1.00 (+29.1%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of March 9. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.06 --- Alabama average: $3.05 - Week change: +$0.37 (+14.0%) - Year change: +$0.35 (+12.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.37 - Week change: +$0.87 (+24.7%) - Year change:...
Istvan Csak // 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 March 9. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.10 --- Alabama average: $3.05 - Week change: +$0.43 (+16.0%) - Year change: +$0.40 (+14.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.44 - Week change: +$0.89 (+25.1%) - Year change: +$1.04 (+30.5%)...
Christian Mueller // 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 March 9. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.02 --- Alabama average: $3.05 - Week change: +$0.37 (+14.1%) - Year change: +$0.28 (+10.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.44 - Week change: +$1.02 (+29.6%) - Year...
Elen Nika // 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 March 9. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.00 --- Alabama average: $3.05 - Week change: +$0.41 (+15.8%) - Year change: +$0.44 (+17.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.46 - Week change: +$1.06 (+31.1%) - Year change: +$1.14...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of March 9. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.04 --- Alabama average: $3.05 - Week change: +$0.41 (+15.5%) - Year change: +$0.36 (+13.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $4.42 - Week change: +$1.03 (+30.4%) - Year...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 March 9. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.05 --- Alabama average: $3.05 - Week change: +$0.33 (+12.2%) - Year change: +$0.31 (+11.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.41 - Week change: +$0.84 (+23.6%) - Year change: +$0.84...
March 8, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala. - Turning Point Action, the national conservative grassroots organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk, has endorsed Barry Moore in his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Moore welcomed the endorsement, noting the organization's influence among young conservative voters. "Turning Point did incredible work for President Trump in 2024, and I'm honored to have their endorsement," Moore said. He credited Kirk's campus outreach efforts with energizing a new generation...
Montgomery, Ala. - Alabama businessman Morgan Murphy has ended his campaign for the U.S. Senate, reshaping the Republican primary landscape and throwing his support behind Rep. Barry Moore. Murphy announced his withdrawal Monday, saying he believed unifying behind a single conservative candidate would best serve the party heading into the 2026 election cycle. Murphy, who entered the race positioning himself as a political outsider with business experience, said the decision came after "careful c...
Gas vs. electric water heater: Which is right for your home? As a homeowner, you have many important decisions to make about your property. Some choices affect how much you spend on running your home, while others affect how easy and enjoyable it is to live in it. One decision that falls into both of these categories is which type of water heater to get. From purchase and maintenance costs to how well it meets your hot water needs, it's important to invest in the right water heater for your...
Lab-grown diamonds now cost 73% less than natural diamonds. What that means for buyers in 2026 Over the past five years, lab-grown diamonds have fundamentally reshaped the diamond jewelry industry, evolving from a niche product into a mainstream choice now accounting for more than 45% of all US engagement ring purchases. This dramatic growth has been fueled by improved manufacturing efficiencies, changing consumer preferences — especially among Millennials and Gen Z — and shifting market dyn...
