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On this day in 1918 the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed ending Russia's Involvement in World War I A Historic Agreement between Germany, Austria, and Russia The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, signed on March 3, 1918, marked a significant turning point in World War I, bringing an end to Russia's participation in the conflict. This treaty was the result of negotiations between the Central Powers, primarily Germany and Austria-Hungary, and the Bolshevik government of Soviet Russia. The agreement not...
While deployed in Kosovo in May 2024, U.S. Army Reserve physical therapy assistant Elvia Azuara saw many stray cats running around one of the bases—including a sweet little black and white female kitty, known mostly as Fent. Azuara noticed her one day during lunch and she fed fries to Fent. Soon, this became a regular bonding activity for them. "I guess she knew my routine," Azuara said in an interview with Stacker. "Whenever I was there, she would just pop up out of nowhere and she would w...
March 3, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL. – To celebrate Research Week, Undergraduate Research at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is highlighting the 11th UAH Research Horizons Poster Session, March 4 from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., on the second floor of the Charger Union. Research Week activities on the UAH campus are being featured from March 3-5 to promote and recognize the creative scholarship of undergraduate students at UAH, a part of The University of Alabama System. Throughout the year,...
February 27, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Port Authority and CSX Railroad broke ground on the Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF). Governor Kay Ivey (R) and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) joined business, economic development, and local leaders at the site for the groundbreaking of this state-of-the-art facility that will enhance freight mobility and stimulate economic growth throughout the region. "Whether it's boosting freight t...
March 3, 2025–HOOVER, AL - There are a couple of things I’ve come to expect from the ALGOP Summer and Winter Meetings. They’re about as exciting as watching paint dry, and the food is good. The food is easy to understand. The Renaissance in Montgomery consistently does a great job, and any hotel in Foodie Birmingham that doesn’t have a good kitchen and catering staff risks bankruptcy and/or angry mobs with torches and pitchforks. The main Executive Committee meeting is also carefully scripted to...
Most people are aware of the stunning natural beauty, the hiking and biking trails and upgraded accommodations at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Alabama State Parks, but some Alabamians and visitors may not be aware of one of the recreational opportunities at three of the system's parks. Golf Courses at Oak Mountain State Park, Joe Wheeler State Park and Lake Guntersville State Park offer a day on the links at a reasonable price, and those courses have...
February 28, 2025 - HOOVER, AL - The Alabama Republican Party announces the opening of candidate qualifying for the special election in State House District 11. Qualifying will begin on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., and will close on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Individuals interested in running for the Republican nomination may qualify online at www.algop.org or in person at ALGOP Headquarters, located at 3505 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL 35216. House District 11, which covers port...
March 3, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) voted in favor of Linda McMahon to serve as President Trump's Secretary of Education. The nomination was confirmed by a vote of 51 to 45. "Linda McMahon will be a fierce advocate for putting parents back in the driver's seat and returning to the fundamentals of classroom learning" Senator Britt said in a statement. "She has a proven background to get government out of the way so e...
The mask has finally slipped. Volodymyr Zelensky-the man who has begged, pleaded, and demanded billions from the American taxpayer-waltzed into the White House today, only to sneer at his benefactors, dismiss their calls for peace, and lecture America like we owe him something. The sheer audacity is staggering. Let's be clear: America has poured untold billions into Ukraine's war effort. Weapons, intelligence, financial aid-we've done it all. We've shouldered a conflict that isn't ours, while...
February 28, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ukraine is running out of men to place on its frontlines going into the fourth year of its war with Russia and it may also be running out of American arms as well after a shocking exchange at the White House that devolved into a shouting match between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Donald J. Trump (R), and Vice President J.D. Vance (R). U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) called Zelensky's outburst "an absolute disgrace" aft...
Los Angeles is at the center of a beverage revolution, where craft mocktails command the same reverence as their alcoholic counterparts. With alcohol consumption dropping 10% among young adults, the city's bars and restaurants are crafting sophisticated nonalcoholic drinks that appeal to both dedicated abstainers and the "sober curious" alike, LA Post reports. A new era of drinking is being ushered in by the city's varied culinary scene and the rising desire for alcohol-free and...
February 27, 2025 – JACKSONVILLE, AL – An advance screening of a documentary on the life of Alabama Governor Jim Folsom Jr. (D) was held. The documentary was produced by J Seth Johnson and Jacksonville State University's Longleaf Studios and will air on Alabama Public Television. Longleaf has also done documentaries on the Freedom Riders and the late Congressman Tom Bevil (D-AL04). JSU President Don Killingsworth Jr. said that Folsom, "Championed policies to lifted up all Alabamians." Fol...
Every new administration brings changes to the national economic landscape, and no one feels these changes more acutely than small businesses. In 2025's rapidly shifting economy, it's smart for entrepreneurs to be prepared so they can take advantage of favorable conditions—and avoid bad ones, as recent changes to business law may increase legal risks and create a more competitive business environment, LegalZoom notes. Forming an LLC in 2025 shields your house, car, and other personal assets agai...
March 11, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), U.S. Representative Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL-04) and 63 other Republican colleagues in writing an amicus brief to the U.S Supreme Court in Mahmoud v. Taylor. The brief supports parents' constitutional right to be notified of and able to opt their children out of a school's teaching of radical gender ideology that violates their religious beliefs. Daily Caller first reported on the a...
On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that COVID-19 - a previously unknown variant of coronavirus - was declared a global pandemic. The year 2020 will forever be etched in the annals of history as the year when the world faced one of its most formidable public health crises. On March 11, 2020, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, officially declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. This proclamation...
March 11, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL04) voted in favor of a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fully fund the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025, avoiding a crippling government shutdown. "While this is not a perfect bill, it was necessary to keep the government functioning, ensure our military is fully funded, and provide certainty for the American people," said Congressman Aderholt. "Reckless spending and bloated budgets have no place i...
March 11, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL07) voted against President Donald J Trump's (R) and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's (R-Louisiana) continuing resolution to keep the government funded through the end of the current fiscal year. Sewell said that the bill would deprive Alabama's 7th Congressional District of $14.1 million worth of community project funding and inflicts devastating cuts on the programs that Alabama families rely on. "I came back to W...
March 12, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, has partnered with Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson to cross-check the states' voter files, making Texas the eighth partner state of the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID). Alabama has entered into Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with all four border states, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Kentucky. These MOUs facilitate the comparison of state voter files for the purpose of identifying individuals registered to...
As more people retire in a community, they change the dynamics within those local economies. This can mean that spending shifts: What was once spent on gasoline for the commute, or lunch out near the office may now be spent on more personal interests and expenses. Similarly, retirement trends can open up local jobs for younger generations. It may also shift the tax base, as retirees in some places may receive a break on their property taxes and income may move from earnings to Social Security...
With their potential for love, conflict, and vulnerability, it's no surprise that romantic relationships and mental health are deeply connected. A growing body of research shows that healthy relationships can provide emotional support and resilience, while relationship distress can be a strong predictor of mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. The link between relationships and mental health is bidirectional as well. Data shows that whether or not someone has a mental health cond...
March 11, 2025, DADEVILLE, AL Businessman Robert L. McCollum announced recently that he is running in the Republican primary for Alabama State Auditor in 2026. The Auditor's race will be open, because incumbent Auditor Andrew Sorrell (R) has already announced that he is running for Secretary of State. McCollum, a lifelong Republican and a small business owner. McCollum has previously made two failed runs for statewide office. In 2022 he forced a runoff election for Public Service Commission...
The radical left has once again shown its true colors. Last week, in a moment of sheer political theater, Senate Democrats donned pink, a color traditionally associated with supporting women's rights, in an ostensible display of solidarity-right after voting in lockstep against Senator Tommy Tuberville's Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. The contradiction was glaring. They claimed to stand for women while actively undermining their privacy, dignity, and opportunities in sports. This w...
A Historic Milestone in Mississippi, 1884 The year 1884 marks a significant milestone in the history of women's education in the United States. It was on this date - March 12 - in 1884 that Mississippi took a pioneering step by establishing the first state college dedicated exclusively to the education of women. This groundbreaking institution, known as the Mississippi Industrial Institute and College (MIIC), was founded in Columbus, Mississippi, with the vision of providing higher education to...
In social media internet-search parlance, if you're trending, there's a good chance you've done something wrong, embarrassing or wildly entertaining. Automakers are often trending, of course, but not always for an exciting design or tech breakthrough like they'd hope, but usually for some disastrous recall or financial mismanagement. We wanted to see what brands and models were trending for the right reasons: Anticipated new launches, overhauls, and redesigns to popular existing nameplates....
Restaurant owners entered 2025 feeling optimistic, according to data from the 2025 Square Future of Restaurants report. With costs rising and time more valuable than ever, restaurants are exploring new strategies to optimize operations, improve guest experiences, and drive revenue. To understand restaurant leaders' current goals and challenges, as well as what customers want from dining experiences this year, Square collaborated with Bredin to survey 2,000 restaurant owners and managers and...
