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  • Alabama's WFF Expanding Motus Wildlife Tracking Network

    David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources|Mar 21, 2025

    Modern technology is aiding wildlife biologists and researchers in numerous ways, including a tool that is in its infancy in Alabama. The Motus Wildlife Tracking System program erects tracking stations throughout the Americas, Canada, Europe and Australia to detect wildlife (mainly bird) movements, according to Mercedes Maddox, Nongame Wildlife Biologist with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division. Motus is a global...

  • THE YOUNG REPUBLICAN FEDERATION OF ALABAMA CONDEMNS CORRUPT CONECUH COUNTY ELECTION RULING, VOWS ACTION

    Guest Writer, Young Republican Federation of Alabama|Mar 21, 2025

    March 28, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Young Republican Federation of Alabama is standing in full agreement with ALGOP Chairman John Wahl in condemning the outrageous decision retired Mobile County Circuit Judge Braxton Kittrell made to dismiss the election contest in Conecuh County. We believe the court's refusal to examine all the evidence in this case is an insult to hardworking Alabamians who cast legitimate ballots and the integrity of Alabama's elections. After credible evidence of illegal...

  • Auburn defeats Michigan: Headed to the Elite Eight

    Brandon Moseley|Mar 21, 2025

    March 28, 2025 – ATLANTA, GA - The number one seeded Auburn Tigers men's basketball team will be playing for a berth in the Final Four on Sunday after defeating Michigan 78 to 65 Friday night. Auburn had a 30 to 29 lead at halftime; but Michigan was totally unprepared for the defensive intensity of Auburn in the second half. It was a down shooting night for the Tigers who shot just 39.4 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from the three-point line. Auburn was 3 of 16 from 3 in the first half...

  • Grant's Appomattox Campaign: The Final Chapter of the American Civil War

    A.I. generated content|Mar 21, 2025

    On March 29, 1865, during the American Civil War, Union General Ulysses S. Grant launched his final campaign in Virginia, marking the beginning of the end for the Confederate forces. This critical campaign, known as the Appomattox Campaign, was a series of strategic battles that ultimately led to the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. The events that unfolded during this campaign were pivotal in shaping the outcome of the war and the future of the United...

  • How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Gasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.16, with Lubbock, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.62 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.12. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded at the beginning of March to impose 25% tariffs...

  • How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Gasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.16, with Lubbock, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.62 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.12. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded at the beginning of March to impose 25% tariffs...

  • How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Gasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.16, with Lubbock, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.62 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.12. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded at the beginning of March to impose 25% tariffs...

  • How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Gasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.16, with Lubbock, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.62 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.12. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded at the beginning of March to impose 25% tariffs...

  • How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Gasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.16, with Lubbock, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.62 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.12. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded at the beginning of March to impose 25% tariffs...

  • How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Gasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.16, with Lubbock, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.62 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.12. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded at the beginning of March to impose 25% tariffs...

  • How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Gasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.16, with Lubbock, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.62 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.12. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded at the beginning of March to impose 25% tariffs...

  • How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Gasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.16, with Lubbock, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.62 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.12. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded at the beginning of March to impose 25% tariffs...

  • How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Gasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.16, with Lubbock, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.62 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.12. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded at the beginning of March to impose 25% tariffs...

  • How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Gasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.16, with Lubbock, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.62 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.12. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded at the beginning of March to impose 25% tariffs...

  • Duke steamrolls Alabama 85 to 65

    Brandon Moseley|Mar 21, 2025

    March 29, 2025 – Newark, NJ. – The University of Alabama men's basketball team had their season come to an end on Saturday night when they faced the number one seeded Duke Blue Devils, Duke cruised to an 85 to 65 win over the Tide, Duke's Freshman phenom Cooper Flagg was a mismatch for Alabama. He did not have a as great a game as he had in Thursday's matchup with Arizona earlier; but his early 3 – point shots made set a tone that Alabama did not have a player who could match up with the six f...

  • Women report more hair loss than men at every age-is stress at play?

    Stacker, Melissa Lavigne-Delville for Hers|Mar 21, 2025

    Four generations of women—Gen Zs, Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers—all report more hair thinning and hair loss than their male counterparts, according to a 2025 Hers study. This finding not only contradicts the common perception that men experience hair loss more than women, but it also runs counter to how much the hair loss industry is investing in the market by gender. The male segment is estimated to have a dominant share (61.1%) of the multibillion dollar global hair growth sup...

  • Car insurance rates in Alabama

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    The auto insurance rates published in this guide are based on the results of research completed by Way.com's data team. Using a mix of public and internal data, we analyzed millions of rate averages across U.S. ZIP codes. These rates were publicly sourced from insurer filings and should be used for comparative purposes only. - Cincinnati Insurance provides the cheapest liability coverage at $19 per month in Alabama. - Cincinnati Insurance offers the cheapest rates for full coverage insurance in...

  • President Woodrow Wilson's Request for a Declaration of War on Germany

    A.I. generated content|Mar 21, 2025

    On this date - April 2 - in 1917 President Woodrow Wilson addressed the United States Congress, asking for a declaration of war against Germany. This request marked a significant turn in World War I and the role of the United States on the global stage. Background and Context By 1917, World War I had been raging for nearly three years, engulfing much of Europe in a devastating conflict. The United States had maintained a stance of neutrality, although it had provided economic and material...

  • Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I've Been to the Mountaintop" Speech: A Reflection

    A.I. generated content|Mar 21, 2025

    On this day, April 3rd, we commemorate the powerful and prophetic speech delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968. Known as "I've Been to the Mountaintop," this speech stands as one of the most poignant and inspiring addresses in American history, reflecting King's unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and the struggle for civil rights. Historical Context In the final year of his life, Martin Luther King Jr. faced numerous challenges and growing opposition. Th...

  • Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham

    Stacker, Backstage for Backstage

    The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...

  • Movies and TV shows casting in Montgomery

    Stacker, Backstage for Backstage

    The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...