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Angela Lock // Shutterstock Most commonly seen birds in Alabama Stacker compiled a list of the most common birds seen near feeders in Alabama using data from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project FeederWatch. Birds are ranked by the percent of sites visited from Feb. 28 to Mar. 13. Ties are broken by the average group size when seen, any further ties were not broken. Data was collected at 47 count sites in Alabama. States with less than 10 count sites were not included in rankings for each...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - March 18, 2003 - Federal Bureau of Investigation agents descended on the corporate headquarters of HealthSouth Corporation early Tuesday morning, executing a sweeping raid that signaled a dramatic escalation in what authorities describe as one of the largest corporate fraud investigations in American history. The raid, carried out at the company's sprawling campus along U.S. 280, followed mounting evidence that top executives at the Birmingham‑based healthcare giant had o...
NORTHPORT, Ala. - March 11, 2026 - The Alabama Republican Assembly (ARA) has formally announced its opposition to Senate Bill 360, issuing a sharply worded resolution that warns the proposal would destabilize utility regulation, undermine equal statewide representation, and introduce unnecessary political division into the oversight of essential services. The resolution, adopted by the ARA Board of Directors during its March 11 conference, rejects SB 360-titled the "Power to the People Act"-as...
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, Ala. - Saturday, March 28, 2026 - Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will welcome families, history enthusiasts, and visitors from across Alabama for the 212th Anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, a free, day‑long event honoring one of the most pivotal moments in American and Muscogee (Creek) history. The commemoration will take place Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the park's Visitor Center and surrounding grounds. This year's program blends h...
On Friday, March 20, 2026, representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Town of Dauphin Island will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. to celebrate renovations to the Billy Goat Hole Public Boat Ramp. The media and public are encouraged to attend. During the Billy Goat Hole renovation project new boat ramps and docks were installed approximately 30 feet further from Bienville Boulevard to allow more room for vehicles to maneuver safely...
March 19, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Jim Jordan (R‑Ohio), one of Congress's most vocal critics of federal surveillance authorities, said he now plans to support a clean extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), marking a significant reversal from his long‑held opposition to the program. Jordan, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, has for years argued that the warrantless surveillance authority has been abused by federal agencies and used imp...
March 18, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is pushing to overhaul what he calls outdated federal loan rules that make it harder for modern family farms to access critical U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. Tuberville, joined by U.S. Senator Jon Husted of Ohio, introduced the USDA Loan Modernization Act, legislation designed to update eligibility standards for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans and expand access for multi‑generational, family‑run operations. Wit...
March 18, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, Co‑Chair of the Congressional Adoption Caucus and Chairman of the House Values Action Team, announced a significant victory for adoptive families following a key update from the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS has revised its interpretation of the partially refundable Adoption Tax Credit included in the Working Families Tax Cuts package - a change that will put meaningful dollars back into the hands of families who have opened th...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R‑Ala.) joined President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John D. Caine, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R‑La.), Senator Tommy Tuberville (R‑Ala.), and other members of Congress at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of six American servicemembers killed last week during Operation Epic Fury. Among them was Alabama native Maj. Alex Klinner, whose loss has deeply touched commu...
Looking for an ADHD coach? Choose carefully For most of her adult life, Katherine Sanders had what she calls a typical career for someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. After finishing her doctoral thesis on Bronze Age Syrian mythology, she bounced between unrelated jobs. She tutored university students. She sewed Victorian corsets for bridal outfits. She designed stained glass and sold picture frames. She enjoyed the work, but none of it felt like a calling. Life got harder...
10 housing forecast, where Americans plan to move next Americans are still moving. The difference now is that those moves appear more deliberate. A new Migration Momentum ranking from Raleigh Realty blends federal population estimates with real-world moving data to identify which states are gaining residents heading into 2026 and which are steadily losing ground. Rather than spotlighting raw population growth, the ranking tracks directional change, where people are choosing to relocate right...
Sudden crashing fatigue in women: What it means Fatigue is a common complaint among women, but when it strikes suddenly and intensely, it can be alarming. Sudden crashing fatigue can affect daily activities, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. As Doctronic outlines in this article, understanding the potential causes, symptoms, and management strategies is essential for addressing this condition effectively. Key Takeaways - This overwhelming exhaustion differs from regular...
Toyota Tacoma or Nissan Frontier? A comparative guide The Toyota Tacoma is the bestselling midsize truck by a wide margin. It’s also not cheap, even when used. Enter the Nissan Frontier, one of the most affordable pickups you can buy. The Frontier becomes an even better value when it’s used, often coming in nearly $10,000 cheaper than the Tacoma. But is this a case of “you get what you pay for”? Independent reliability tracker RepairPal says the Frontier is the more reliable of the two trucks th...
March 19, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Congressional candidate Hampton Harris sharply criticized Congressman Shomari Figures this week for voting against H.R. 1958, the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026-a bill designed to make non‑citizens convicted of defrauding the federal government or unlawfully receiving public benefits both inadmissible and deportable. Harris, the Republican nominee in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, argued that Figures' vote undermines the very people Democrats claim t...
March 14, 2026 – VESTAVIA HILLS – Republican Agriculture Commissioner candidate Christina Woerner McInnis addressed the Mid-Alabama Republican Club (MARC) about her campaign. Christina Woerner McInnis - a native of Baldwin County - is one of three Republicans running for Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Senator Jack Williams and Mayor Corey Hill are the other two. Former Commissioner Ron Sparks is the Democratic Party nominee. McInnis said that she has a "Fi...
March 19, 2026 – The Alabama House of Representative passed legislation to require voters to choose a party affiliation in Republican and Democratic primaries. This legislation has been sought by the Alabama Republican Party for the better part of a decade. House Bill 541 (HB541) is sponsored by State Representative Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity_. Yarbrough explained that his bill would not impact the 2026 primaries, but in 2028 (the presidential primary) the state would record which primary v...
March 19, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Terri LaPoint, investigative journalist, author, and candidate for U.S. Congressional District 3, has received two striking endorsements from women who say they survived some of the most extreme forms of abuse imaginable. Jennifer Guskin, an Epstein Island survivor, and Cathy O'Brien, an MK Ultra trafficking survivor and whistleblower, have both publicly endorsed LaPoint, citing her long‑standing advocacy for families and her work exposing cases of medical k...
March 20, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL07) has introduced new federal legislation aimed at improving the health and safety of pregnant women and their babies by increasing maternal and childhood vaccination rates. The proposal, known as the Maternal Vaccination Act, is included in the broader Black Maternal Health "Momnibus", a package of 14 bills designed to address the nation's maternal mortality crisis. Rep. Sewell, a member of the Black Maternal Health...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (MARCH 19, 2026) – For more than a decade, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and Northrop Grumman have worked together to turn classroom learning into career opportunities. On March 3, the partners celebrated a major milestone: more than 60 full-time and internship offers were extended to UAH students and recent graduates. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. Northrop Grumman is currently the leading employer of UAH alumni, and the latest group of offer...
March 19, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama House of Representatives has passed HB541, the SAVE Act, marking a major step toward implementing party registration in Alabama and protecting the integrity of Republican primaries. "Republicans across Alabama have been asking for this for more than a decade," said ALGOP Chairman Scott Stadthagen. "The message from the grassroots of our Party has been clear - Republican voters should choose Republican nominees." Party registration has been a...
March 19, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Mayor Randall Woodfin joined members of the Jefferson County legislative delegation, Birmingham City Council, Jefferson County Commission, and other local officials this week to unveil a coordinated 2026 legislative agenda focused on housing, blight reduction, and community revitalization. The announcement came during a press conference streamed by the City of Birmingham. The briefing highlighted several major policy initiatives local leaders hope to advance...
March 20, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - One of Alabama's longest‑running agricultural traditions is set to return this spring as the SLE Rodeo & Livestock Week rides into the Garrett Coliseum from March 20–22, 2026. The multi‑day event will feature top rodeo athletes, livestock competitions, family‑friendly entertainment, and a full slate of vendors and sponsors celebrating the state's deep agricultural heritage. The Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo has been a staple of Montgom...
March 19, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate passed House Bill 7 (HB7), a major public‑safety and school‑discipline measure designed to address the problem of people making terroristic threats – particularly to schools, churches, and hospitals. HB7 is sponsored by state Representative James Lomax (R-Huntsville) and is carried in the Senate by Senator Matt Woods (R-Jasper). HB7 updates several sections of the Alabama Code to more clearly define what constitutes a credible threat,...
March 19, 2026 - TUSKEGEE, Ala. - After years of legal proceedings and public scrutiny, a Macon County jury has found Ibraheem Yazeed, 36, guilty of murder and felony murder in the 2019 kidnapping and killing of 19‑year‑old Aniah Blanchard, a college student whose disappearance sparked a statewide search and led to major changes in Alabama law. A Verdict Years in the Making Jurors deliberated over two days, weighing the original capital murder charges tied to kidnapping and robbery. While pro...
March 19, 2026 - BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. - A new NOAA Fisheries economic snapshot paints a stark picture of the U.S. Gulf shrimp industry, revealing a long‑term decline in profitability, shrinking participation, and mounting structural challenges that threaten the future of one of the Gulf Coast's most iconic fisheries. The report, released as part of NOAA's Shrimp Futures Initiative, shows the industry has lost $268 million in revenue since 2021, with total earnings plunging from $489 million to j...
