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Opelika, Ala. - March 31, 2026 - More than a week after an inquiry was submitted to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) and Governor Kay Ivey regarding public education efforts for the state's medical cannabis program, no response has been issued by either office. The lack of communication has intensified concerns about how Alabamians will be informed as the long‑delayed program moves toward implementation. The initial inquiry, sent on March 22, 2026, sought clarity on a fundamental q...
March 28, 2026 - OPP, Ala. - Participation in the Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo from March 27-29, 2026 offered a valuable opportunity to spend time with the people who are the backbone of South Alabama and the Wiregrass. The longstanding event continues to showcase the best of our communities and brings together families, local businesses, and visitors from across the region in a way that highlights our traditions as well as economic potential. Throughout the weekend, I had the chance to hear directly...
Best affordable luxury SUVs of 2026 Finding an affordable luxury SUV that mixes practicality with high-end amenities and expressive design doesn’t have to be a budget-busting exercise. Using Edmunds’ rankings and a $50,000 budget — including mandatory destination charges — here are 10 of the best affordable luxury SUVs on the market today. The top pick, the BMW X1, edges out its rivals, but only by a smidge. You really can’t go wrong with any of these right-priced luxurious crossovers and SUVs,...
How to find debt relief for seniors Seniors face unique challenges when it comes to debt. Often, seniors are on a fixed or limited income. For many, managing debt gets tougher as we age. You're not alone. Nearly everyone with serious debt issues is eligible for help. And age is no bar. There are ways to tackle debt at any age and find financial peace of mind. Freedom Debt Relief explores the debt relief options available to you. We’ll help you understand how each one works and how to choose the...
Breach of fiduciary duty penalties explained: Fines, sanctions, and how to avoid them Breach of fiduciary duty penalties can range from six-figure financial judgments to prison time, depending on the severity and intent behind the violation. If you're a financial advisor, this isn't something you can afford to treat as abstract legal theory. Every advisory relationship is built on a legal and ethical obligation to put your client's interests ahead of your own. When that obligation gets...
Who gets the house? Legal battles over property between long-term live-in partners rise in urban real estate markets Domestic arrangements are shifting as marriage rates stagnate, but the financial leap into homeownership is not slowing down. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2025 report, 13% of homebuyers in the 25-34 age demographic are now unmarried couples—a "tipping point" that reveals a massive cohort of buyers entering the market without the legal protections a...
History of currency crises: The impossible trinity and early warning signals This report by OANDA unpacks the mechanics of currency crises through the Impossible Trinity, highlighting how tensions between exchange rate stability, capital flows, and monetary policy create systemic vulnerabilities. Drawing lessons from the U.K. Black Wednesday 1992, the Asian Financial Crisis 1997, and the Russian Ruble Crisis 1998. The history of the international monetary system is defined by periodic...
He had spent a lifetime serving his country, rising through the ranks of the United States military, leading men in war, advising presidents in peace, and carrying the weight of national security on his shoulders. From his vantage point, the mission had always been clear: defend the Constitution, protect the American people, and stand firm against threats foreign and domestic. Yet what unfolded next was something no battlefield had prepared him for. Instead of facing an enemy abroad, General...
March 28, 2026 - Mobile, Ala. - Alabama's most recent homicides were reported out of Mobile this weekend, where two separate shootings left two people dead and a third individual - a minor - critically injured in what police described as an accidental discharge. The incidents, occurring within hours of each other, have drawn renewed attention to the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence even as statewide homicide numbers fluctuate from week to week. Mobile Police Department officials...
How AI is changing Alzheimer’s and dementia care For the 11 million Americans caring for a loved one with dementia, the journey is rarely about “big news.” Instead, it is defined by the long, difficult wait between doctor appointments and the search for answers that often come too late. When we discuss the “next generation” of Alzheimer’s and dementia care, the conversation usually focuses on a new pill or a laboratory breakthrough. However, the true challenge of the 2026 healthcare landscape i...
5 mistakes to avoid when consolidating credit card debt Consolidating your credit card debt can help simplify your monthly payments. Unfortunately, there are a few things that can derail your progress. If you are considering debt consolidation for your credit cards, experts at Accredited Debt Relief highlight five mistakes you should avoid. 1. Not Changing Your Financial Habits and Taking on New Debt Consolidating debt won’t solve the problem if spending patterns stay the same. Taking on new b...
6+ social media marketing FAQs, answered by experts You’re Googling social media marketing questions at 10 p.m. because your boss asked about ROI and you didn’t have an answer. Or maybe you’re a business owner staring at flatlined engagement, wondering if any of this actually works. Either way, you need answers. Not “it depends.” Real answers you can actually use. Well, without further ado, WebFX compiled 60+ social media marketing FAQs about strategy, platforms, content, paid ads, costs, an...
Why your dog suddenly refuses to move in the middle of a walk George is not budging. A neighbor has stopped by to let him outside, but he refuses to move. We won’t go so far as to call George stubborn, but he is never going to get off this couch. Ever. This golden retriever gets it — he’s at the beach and sees no reason to leave, so he’s not moving either. And when this beagle plopped down and refused to finish her hike, she got her own personal Uber. Every pet parent has experienced it: You...
Alabama's NCAA Tournament run came to an abrupt end Friday night in Chicago, as the Crimson Tide fell 90–77 to top‑seeded Michigan in a fast, physical Sweet 16 matchup. Despite a spectacular 35‑point performance from freshman sensation Labaron Philon Jr., Alabama couldn't keep pace with a Wolverines squad that dominated the second half and controlled the game's most important stretches. The loss closes Alabama's season at 25–10, marking the program's third straight Sweet 16 appearance under h...
Across the Christian world today, believers gather with palm branches in hand, stepping into the most solemn and sacred stretch of the liturgical year. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the seven‑day journey that leads the Church from the jubilant shouts of "Hosanna!" to the quiet awe of the empty tomb. It is a day of contrast-joy and sorrow, triumph and humility, celebration and foreboding. And it is precisely in that tension that the meaning of Holy Week comes alive. The King W...
On March 29, 2004, a quiet but profound shift reshaped the strategic map of Europe. In a ceremony in Washington, D.C., seven nations-Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia-formally joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as full members. It was the largest single expansion in NATO's history, and it marked a symbolic and strategic milestone: the moment when much of the former Soviet sphere anchored itself decisively to the Western security architecture. The...
The Birmingham Stallions opened their 2026 UFL season with a gritty, resilient 15–13 victory on Friday night, spoiling the Louisville Kings' inaugural game and giving new head coach AJ McCarron a triumphant debut. The Birmingham Stallions didn't just win-they survived. In a tense, mistake-filled season opener on Friday, the Stallions leaned on late-game poise, defensive takeaways, and a clutch touchdown drive to edge the Louisville Kings 15–13 in front of a sold-out crowd at Lynn Family Stadium....
The wind in my face was bitterly cold in downtown Dallas a few years ago since the winter weather was yet lingering. My continuing education classes had ended at the seminary in nearby Ft. Worth, so the afternoon was free for some sightseeing. A chill came over me independent of the temperature when I walked onto Dealey Plaza and saw firsthand those sights emblazoned in my memory from childhood: Elm Street, the triple overpass and the sixth-floor window. I thought back to that terrible Friday...
March 27, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As temperatures rise across Alabama, state health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquitoes and ticks-two pests that thrive in the state's warm, humid climate and are capable of spreading serious illnesses. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) issued a seasonal reminder this week encouraging families to protect themselves from vector‑borne diseases such as West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, Lyme disease, and s...
The wait is over for spring football fans. The Birmingham Stallions-winners of three straight spring league championships-open their 2026 United Football League season tonight in a nationally televised matchup against the Louisville Kings, one of the league's newest expansion teams. This season marks a new era for Birmingham, led for the first time by head coach AJ McCarron, the former Alabama Crimson Tide star and two‑time national champion. The Stallions enter the year with high e...
What Senator Britt Emphasized 1. Border Security as a National Priority "Well, first off, we're not leaving if this doesn't get done," Sen. Britt said. ":I mean, lawmakers need to get ready to actually do their job. I mean, we've had 40, 41 days of a Democrat led shutdown. This is the second one of the fiscal year. When you're looking at people who have stepped forward to say, hey, we want to serve our homeland, we want to protect American citizens from coast to coast, Democrats are finding a...
How outdated tech is draining billions in American small business profits Somewhere in America, a dentist's office is paying $200 a month for a phone line that exists for one reason: to send and receive faxes. The office manager knows it is expensive. She has mentioned it more than once. But the insurance companies they work with still require faxed claims, and the oral surgeons they refer patients to still send records by fax, and nobody has had time to figure out what the alternative would...
A woman at a bingo parlor and a kid holding a Kiss birthday cake texanwill/Wander_Globe // Reddit 33 Photos That Show What Life Looked Like in 1979 1979 had a lot going on. The Iran hostage crisis. Three Mile Island. The Soviets moving into Afghanistan. But most people weren't living inside the headlines. They were loading the coal furnace before school, sitting on the stoop with the cousins, and trying to talk their mom into a Kiss cake for their birthday. This is that 1979. The one that lived...
A long-anticipated event occurred last Friday when the most used boat ramp in south Alabama, Billy Goat Hole on the east end of Dauphin Island, was officially opened with a crowd of citizens and dignitaries gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremonies. The Billy Goat Hole renovation project included new ramps that will accommodate four boats at a time and docks that were installed approximately 30 feet further from Bienville Boulevard to allow more room to maneuver for vehicles with boats pulling...
The Friends of the Alabama National Cemetery (ALNC) invite the public to a powerful and heartfelt tribute to Vietnam War veterans on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The Alabama National Cemetery will unveil the Vietnam War Veterans monument as part of the 2026 Vietnam War Veterans Ceremony. Held at the Main Flagpole area of the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, this year's ceremony will feature the unveiling of a new monument dedicated to the First Cavalry Division in Vietnam,...
