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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 l...
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...
March 26, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, stands strongly behind President Trump's "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections" Executive Order, which aims to strengthen election integrity and effectively end noncitizen voting across the country. "From closing the border, to dismissing the Biden-Harris era USDOJ lawsuit that attempted to block our efforts to remove noncitizens from Alabama's voter file, to signing this EO, it is obvious that...
March 26, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issues warning to consumers about protecting personal information by deleting personal accounts following the announcement that genetic testing company, 23andMe, will be filing for bankruptcy. The direct-to-consumer genetic testing company collects and analyzes an individual's genetic code. "Given the uncertainty surrounding 23andMe's bankruptcy, consumers should seriously consider deleting their accounts to protect t...
Despite record-high annual percentage rates (APRs) for consumers, credit card debt grew at a slower rate in 2024 than it did in 2023. The total amount of consumer credit card debt in the U.S. grew 8.6% to reach $1.16 trillion as of the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to Experian data. Among those consumers who carry a balance—revolvers, in industry jargon—the average balance grew 3.5% to reach $6,730 as of Q3 2024. That increase from 2023 marks the slowest annual growth since the start of...
The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that 14 tornadoes touched down across Central Alabama during the severe weather event on March 15. The tornadoes varied in intensity, The most powerful was rated as an EF3. Six were rated as EF2s, four were rated as EF1s, and three were rated as EF0s. 3 people were killed. Hundreds of thousands of people were able to get in their safe places ahead of the storms due to the efforts of the National Weather Service and TV meteorologists. We have far...
Many websites lose customers because confusing design and accessibility issues—like unreadable forms or missing labels—make it hard for people, especially those with disabilities, to use them. Fixing these problems not only helps users have a better experience but also helps businesses keep customers and avoid legal trouble. Every business wants its website to be a seamless, welcoming experience for customers. But too often, hidden accessibility barriers—unreadable forms, confusing menus, or po...
A community in Alabama may soon be forced to close its local police department. At the end of February, a grand jury recommended disbanding the Hanceville Police Department, concluding that it "recently operated as more of a criminal enterprise than a law enforcement agency." City officials have said they are considering the recommendation, but for now, the department is, in effect, shuttered. Five officers have been arrested, and the entire force has been placed on leave. One state away, a form...
The 1937 Walt Disney version of the 1812 German fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", is considered one of the greatest animated films in motion picture history. And after seeing the 2025 live-action production of Disney's "Snow White", there is no doubt that the 1937 "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" version is not only one of the greatest animated films in motion picture history, but the best film version, both live-action and animated, of the classic fairy tale,...
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announced recently that it has launched a new satellite office in the state of Alabama. Veteran attorney Britton O'Shields has been hired to serve as the office's lead attorney. O'Shields is the first hire for CAIR's revamped presence in the state of Alabama. O'Shields is a graduate of the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham. She previously worked for CAI...
The first jobs report fully under the new Trump administration showed a softening job market, with the unemployment rate ticking up to 4.1% in February, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures released March 7. Job growth increased but fell below expectations, one of several possible fissures appearing in the once rock-solid labor market. Businesses are pulling back on hiring as the economic forecast and policy outlook grow murkier due to volatile trade policies and large cuts to the...
The University of Alabama men's basketball team is in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament for the third year in a row. If they want to advance further then they will have to beat Brigham Young on Thursday. The number two seeded Tide defeated St. Mary's on Sunday 80 to 66. Bama led by 13 at the half. Alabama is coached by Nate Oats "We got up on them (St. Mary's) 13 at the half. We knew they weren't going to go away," said Coach Oats after the game. "They came out in the second half and were...
March 27, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL01) are working to boost Alabama's agriculture community while making healthy foods more accessible for Alabama's more than 54,000 seniors by reintroducing the Farmers' Market Expansion Act. This bipartisan legislation would make pecans and other tree nuts eligible for the USDA's Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The legislation would make tree nuts, including pec...
March 27, 2025 - The UAB Blazers men's basketball team's 2024-25 season came to a close on Wednesday night, losing 81-77 in overtime to UC Irvine in the quarterfinal round of the NIT. They end the season with a 24-13 record overall. Senior Forward Christian Coleman had 21 points, 14 rebounds, and two assists for the Blazers in the loss. Senior Forward Yaxel Lendeborg had 13 points, 17 rebounds, and four assists. Senior Guard Alejandro Vasquez had 14 points, three rebounds, and two assists....
Unlike a full-time employee whose taxes are deducted from their paycheck, if you're an independent contractor, it's your job to pay taxes on your own—and you'll want as many 1099 tax deductions as you can take, NEXT explains. You can claim numerous deductions when you file your taxes on tax day. Your 1099 independent contractor deductions lower the amount you'll ultimately have to pay in taxes as a self-employed contractor. "Not keeping good track of their business expenses is one of the b...
Over the past few months, protein-rich foods like eggs and beef have experienced significant price increases. The most recent U.S. government data showed a 53% increase in egg prices over the past year, the largest annual jump in two years. Cases of bird flu in recent months have exacerbated the issue, making eggs completely unavailable at some grocery stores. Three-quarters of Americans are very concerned over the cost of food and consumer goods, according to a Pew Research Center survey....
Republicans who control Congress are reportedly weighing cuts to Medicaid, the popular federal-state insurance program that provides health and long-term care to millions of Americans. Lawmakers have indicated the cuts would help pay for President Donald Trump's tax policy, which is expected to include permanent tax breaks for wealthy Americans. On Jan. 31, Trump said he would "love and cherish" Social Security and Medicare—two programs that disproportionately provide financial support and c...
In a time when many states are tightening their belts, Alabama is breaking records and breaking ground. Thanks to the bold, principled leadership of Governor Kay Ivey and a results-driven Legislature, the Heart of Dixie is turning into a heartland of growth, prosperity, and world-class investment. The newly released 2024 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report is not simply good news, it's a barnburner of economic dynamism. Let's talk numbers because numbers don't lie. Over $7 billion in...
March 27, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a Senate Banking Committee nomination hearing. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, Senator Britt also introduced Marc Molinaro to serve as Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). "Marc brings to this role a rare blend of executive experience, bipartisan leadership, and an unwavering commitment to public service. Given his experiences, Marc p...
March 27, 2025 – NEWARK, N.J – The number two seeded University of Alabama men's basketball team thoroughly dominated BYU 113 to 88. The 25 point rout keeps Alabama's hopes of a Final Four appearance alive. Big games are where bigtime talents rise to the top and Alabama Senior Guard Mark Sears had one of the best performances of his career on Thursday. Sears had 17 points in the first half alone on his way to a 34-point individual performance that included an incredible ten 3-point shots mad...
March 28, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today that Alabama's labor force participation rate for February increased to 57.7%, up from 57.6% in January. The percentage of prime-age workers increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 78.8% over the year. Prime-age workers are those aged 25-54 years. "We're seeing positive trends in our labor force participation rate," said Reed. "Increases, even smaller ones, are pointing us in the right d...
March 28, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and attorneys general from 17 other states announced the conclusion of their investigation into Wells Fargo & Company following the company's decision to abandon certain Environmental Social Governance (ESG) policies. "Despite banks having a fiduciary responsibility to their customers, global elites attempted to hijack these financial institutions in order to impose ruinous climate change policies on Americans that c...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in reintroducing legislation to help America's landowners recover from the loss of timber after natural disasters. The Disaster Reforestation Act amends and makes improvements to the tax code to allow forest owners to deduct the value of their timber prior to the loss caused by a natural disaster. Sen. Tuberville cosponsored this legislation in the 118th Congress. "Natural disasters can't be stopped, but w...
The city of Reno, Nevada, is breaking records in ways it doesn't like: A 2024 analysis of 241 cities showed that Reno has heated up faster than any other city in the United States. While the country as a whole warmed by 2.6 F on average between 1970 and 2023, Reno saw an increase of 7.6 F. A heat wave that hit Reno in July 2024 made for the hottest month in the Biggest Little City's documented history, Knowable Magazine explains. Reno's heat is not evenly spread. In the summer, neighborhoods...
In January, Louisiana state troopers, alongside other state agencies, swept homeless encampments in downtown New Orleans and bused over 100 people to an industrial warehouse away from the city center in an effort to hide the city's homelessness crisis from Super Bowl tourists. The Louisiana governor's office told the Associated Press that people weren't forced to go to the center, but had to leave their encampment or could be arrested. But an unhoused person named Christopher Aylwen said in an...
