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High tariffs—they affect not only governments and corporations but also consumers right where it hurts—their wallets. Because high tariffs raise the cost of motor parts, maintenance, and even insurance claims, the auto industry is particularly affected. High tariffs have the potential to cause everyday spending to soar, regardless of whether you own a car, have insurance, or occasionally rent one. However, what are the precise effects of these increased tariffs? More significantly, how can you...
Eagle Forum groups in Mobile and Mountain Brook will be hosting Alabama Legislative Watchdogs Chair Ann Eubank at two meetings this week. The topic for both meetings will be "The Rise of Innovation Districts in Alabama and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act." The Mobile meeting will be Tuesday, March 18th at Hill Springs Baptist Church, 335 Eliza Jordan Rd. N, Mobile, AL at 1:00 PM. The Mountain Brook meeting will be Wednesday, March 19th at the O'Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mt....
March 2, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement following the devastating and tragic storms that hit 52 of Alabama's 67 counties over the weekend. Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency effective 2:00 p.m. CDT March 14, 2025, throughout the state of Alabama. "Our hearts go out to the families grieving their loved ones and to all those facing loss and hardship in the aftermath, as well as the first responders assisting those in need. As we...
When it comes to getting around, driving a car is the riskiest mode of transportation. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that 42,514 motor vehicle fatalities occurred in the United States in 2022, compared with under 1,600 fatalities for air, railroad, and transit travel combined, per Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Car crashes cut lives short and cause debilitating injuries. They also have a massive economic impact. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Of the lucky pups who were adopted last year, it seems more have found their forever homes: The number of dogs surrendered by their owners has decreased by about 4.5% since 2023, according to a 2024 report from Shelter Animals Count. Collecting data from 13,527 animal shelters and rescues in the U.S., Canada, and U.S. territories, the SAC report also found that the overall dog adoption rate has dipped by about 1% from 2023. However, it's worth noting that when this figure is broken down by the t...
March 17, 2025 – INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – This has been a magical season for the Auburn Tigers Men's Basketball team. The Auburn men were awarded with a number one seed in NCAA basketball tournament. Auburn got the top spot in the South regions over Florida, Duke, and Houston. Auburn ran away with the Southeastern Conference regular season – clinching the regular season with games left. Auburn let off the gas after clinching the regular season title – losing it's last two games of the season includin...
Today is not an official holiday, so most schools, businesses, and government offices will be open. However, it is the widely celebrated St. Patrick's Day holiday. On this date in 461 A.D. St. Patrick - one of the most effective missionaries in the history of Christendom - died. The American celebration of St. Patrick's Day is known for Celtic music, green clothes, parades, four-leaf clovers, lots of drinking, and all things Irish. That said, St. Patrick was a real historical person who had a...
March 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-IN) in reintroducing the Fair and Open Competition Act (FOCA), which would prevent the federal government from mandating project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal projects funded by taxpayers. This legislation would provide more opportunities to bid on government work, increase workforce competition, lower government construction costs, and save taxpayer dollars. Sen. Tuberville c...
March 17, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL. – Dr. Xiaotong Li, a professor in the College of Business at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been named to a list of the world's most cited researchers by Clarivate Analytics, a global provider of analytics in academia and government. The Highly Cited Researchers list identifies researchers who have published multiple papers that are frequently cited, placing them in the top one percent for citations in their fields over the past decade. "...
March 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump has declared the pardons given by President Biden to the members and staff of the J6 Commission to be "VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they were done by an Autopen." The President went on to say, "In other words, Joe Biden did not sign them but, more importantly, he did not know anything about them!" President Trump made this statement Sunday evening on Truth Social. He also said that the members of...
March 17, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today that Alabama's labor force participation rate for January held steady at 57.6%. The percentage of prime-age workers by three-tenths of a percentage point to 78.9 % over the year. Prime-age workers are those aged 25-54 years. "We continue to see gains in the participation of prime-age workers in Alabama," said Reed. "That means that more than three out of four of these workers are in the labor fo...
March 20, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Legislature returns on Tuesday, and a group that is seeking to have objectionable pro LGBTQ+ propaganda and sexually explicit materials taken from the children's sections of children's libraries is frustrated that legislation that they have endorsed has not even been considered by the Alabama House of Representatives. Clean Up Alabama is a conservative grassroots group with a singular focus on protecting children from being indoctrinated into bel...
Finding a stylish apartment with excellent amenities in a desirable neighborhood at a reasonable price is a goal for many renters. However, not many realize that such opportunities exist. Highlights: - Austin, Texas, leads the nation in the number of ZIP codes where high-quality apartments are available at budget-friendly prices. - Texas boasts the highest concentration of locations for upscale living at lower rents, featuring 44 ZIP codes, followed by Colorado with 19. - In Seattle ZIP code...
Setting the right influencer marketing budget can be challenging, with multiple factors affecting how much influencers charge. However, when done right, influencer marketing can deliver impressive ROI, making it a worthwhile investment. Some influencers may collaborate for free, while they're often fresh starters with limited reach. In contrast, experienced influencers who drive real engagement expect fair compensation. In return, they offer brand credibility, social proof, and conversions. Infl...
March 18, 2025 - MONTGOMERY - Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Workforce's Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that in January 2025, there were 82,508 job ads posted in Alabama, representing a monthly increase of 14.8%. The five occupations with the most online job ads are for Registered Nurses, Retail Salespersons, Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, and Fast Food and Counter Workers with 11,699 ads placed for those o...
A study of Nashville high-schoolers exposed an alarming disconnect between Black girls and mathematics, one that might explain their lack of confidence in the subject—and why they don't see how it can help them achieve their professional goals. More than 70% of Black female respondents in general math classes had "a negative math identity" compared to 14% of Black boys. And as reported by The 74, 86% of Black girls in general math did not see the connection between their desired careers and m...
March 19, 2025 p Alabama State wins plan in game to enter the field of 64 in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. The Hornets will play top seed overall Auburn University on Thursday. ASU's tournament has been going on for over a week now. First, they had to win their SWAC Conference tournament to earn an automatic bid. They did that – beating Jackson State in the SWAC tournament championship game. Second, the committee did not put them in the field of 64 – but rather put them in the plan in...
Americans are growing increasingly uneasy about the state of the economy. Consumer sentiment has fallen to a 15-month low in February as inflation expectations spike and concerns over tariffs mount, according to the University of Michigan's latest Consumer Sentiment Index. BuchhaltungsButler and DataPulse Research say this decline spans across all age and income groups—and even Republicans' post-election confidence has dipped. Consumer Price Index Not Meeting Expectations This report came on t...
The University of Alabama men's basketball team will play Robert Morris on Friday in the East region of the 2025 NCAA tournament. The Tide is the number 2 seed in the East Region, while Robert Morris is the number 15 seed. The game will be on at 11:40 a.m. CDT at the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (t will be televised on truTV. If the Tide wins on Friday, they will face either Vanderbilt or Saint Mary's. This is the 25th time that Alabama has played in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Eight of...
March 21, 2025 – MILWAKEE, WI – The Troy University men's basketball team will play play Kentucky in the NCAA tournament on Friday The Troy University men's basketball team is in the NCAA Tournament. The number 14 seed Trojans play the University of Kentucky Wildcats on Friday at Fisery Forum in Milwaukee at 6:20 pm. This is the first time in eight years that the Troy men's basketball team has earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament. Kentucky, an SEC team, is the three seed. Troy comes in 23 and...
March 22, 2025 – LEXINGTON KY – The Auburn University men's basketball team faces much stiffer competition in it's second round game on Saturday against the nine seeded Creighton Bluejays. Number one seeded Auburn defeated number 16 seeded Alabama State University on Thursday in a game, where the game was at many points much closer than a #1 versus #16 matchup should be as the Tigers overcame ASU 83 to 63. Senior Guard Miles Kelly led the way with seven three-point shots totaling 23 points. "My...
