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  • Alabama Attorney General Issues Statewide Cease and Desist Order Targeting Illegal Kratom Products

    Mar 31, 2026

    March 25, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala – Attorney General Steve Marshall this week, announced that the Office of the Attorney General has issued a Cease-and-Desist order directed at businesses currently possessing or selling products containing mitragynine and/or hydroxymitragynine (commonly known as Kratom) which are Schedule I controlled substances under Alabama law. The action followed independent laboratory testing that confirmed the presence of these illegal substances in products currently on s...

  • NASA Prepares for Artemis II: Streaming Coverage Set for Prelaunch, Launch, and Mission Events

    A.I. generated content, Based on a NASA press release|Mar 31, 2026

    NASA is preparing for a major milestone in its return to the Moon, unveiling a full lineup of prelaunch, launch, and mission events for the Artemis II test flight. All activities will stream across the agency's digital platforms, giving the public front‑row access to the first crewed mission of the Artemis program. The agency is targeting no earlier than Wednesday, April 1, for liftoff during a two‑hour launch window opening at 5:24 p.m. CDT, with additional opportunities available through Mon...

  • Marie Manning addresses Etowah County Republicans

    Brandon Moseley|Mar 31, 2026

    RAINBOW CITY, Al – State School Board members Marie Manning (R) recently addressed the Etowah County Republican Party about her campaign for a second term representing District 6. Manning is a career educator who has held numerous positions in education including: teacher, vice principal at Ashville High School, principal of Ashville Middle School, St. Clair County Superintendent of Education, and St. Clair County school board before her current position. She has worked for the St. Clair, P...

  • James Raper, Scott Holtham Compassionate Care Endowment boosts UAH College of Nursing

    Anne Marie Martin, UAH|Mar 31, 2026

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (MAR 26, 2026) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Nursing has a new way to promote the well-being of the college's faculty and staff as they nurture the nursing profession's next generation of caregivers: the James Raper and Scott Holtham Compassionate Care Endowment. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. "A nursing program is only as strong as the people who sustain it," says Dr. Yeow Chye Ng, professor and associate dean of graduate p...

  • Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham

    Stacker, Backstage

    Tikkyshop // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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...

  • The 2026 spring homebuying guide: How to win a home in today's market

    Stacker, Jamie Forbes for Redfin Real Estate|Mar 31, 2026

    The 2026 spring homebuying guide: How to win a home in today’s market Spring is here, and that means the housing market is gearing up for its busiest season. Every year, as buyers and sellers emerge from the winter freeze, more homes hit the market, more buyers go on tours, and more deals close. But in recent years, the reliably busy spring homebuying season has been noticeably quieter. Since the housing market’s pandemic-era peak in 2022, high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and broader eco...

  • How does smart packaging work for healthcare products?

    Stacker, Jack Stewert for CCL Healthcare|Mar 31, 2026

    How does smart packaging work for healthcare products? As many industries begin to move away from simple container packaging and shift to smart packaging, the potential for convenience and clarity increases. Unfortunately, with some of those advanced technologies comes an increased risk. For the pharmaceutical industry, this can mean having to contend with counterfeiting and the lack of information and visibility from raw material to consumer delivery (supply chain opacity). It is not just a...

  • New capital gains proposals stir investors: What potential tax changes could mean for your portfolio

    Stacker, Derek Platt for Wealth Enhancement|Mar 31, 2026

    New capital gains proposals stir investors: What potential tax changes could mean for your portfolio Capital gains taxes are often a flashpoint in fiscal policy debates. Over the past several years, there have been plenty of key proposals introduced, largely targeting wealthier and higher-earning households. For example, frequently discussed proposals include taxing unrealized gains for wealthy individuals, closing loopholes that wealthy individuals often use to defer taxes, and increasing tax r...

  • America's 2026 construction gap: Building faster than training

    Stacker, Daniel Donovan for Skillit|Mar 31, 2026

    America’s 2026 construction gap: Building faster than training Across the United States, cranes are rising in some of the same states year after year. Housing permits remain concentrated in high-growth regions, particularly across the South and Mountain West. The labor pipeline is not expanding at the same pace. A new 50-state comparison of housing permits and registered apprenticeship activity analyzed by Skillit shows that 40 states have demand signals that exceed workforce pipeline s...

  • Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Alabama

    Stacker|Mar 31, 2026

    4 PM production // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Alabama The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are...

  • Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Tuscaloosa metro area

    Stacker|Mar 31, 2026

    scarp577 // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Tuscaloosa metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some...

  • Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Montgomery metro area

    Stacker|Mar 31, 2026

    4 PM production // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Montgomery metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places....

  • Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Mobile metro area

    Stacker|Mar 31, 2026

    4 PM production // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Mobile metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...

  • Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Huntsville metro area

    Stacker|Mar 31, 2026

    Arina P Habich // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Huntsville metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places....

  • Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Gadsden metro area

    Stacker|Mar 31, 2026

    Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Gadsden metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places....

  • Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Florence metro area

    Stacker|Mar 31, 2026

    4 PM production // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Florence metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...

  • Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Dothan metro area

    Stacker|Mar 31, 2026

    scarp577 // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Dothan metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some...

  • Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Decatur metro area

    Stacker|Mar 31, 2026

    4 PM production // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Decatur metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...

  • Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Daphne metro area

    Stacker|Mar 31, 2026

    Arina P Habich // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Daphne metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...

  • Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Birmingham metro area

    Stacker|Mar 31, 2026

    Arina P Habich // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Birmingham metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...

  • Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Auburn metro area

    Stacker|Mar 31, 2026

    Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Auburn metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...

  • Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Anniston metro area

    Stacker|Mar 31, 2026

    ungvar // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Anniston metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some...

  • Governor Ivey Announces 26 Appointments Including a Baldwin County District Judgeship

    Governor's Press Office|Mar 31, 2026

    March 31, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced 26 appointments across the state of Alabama including a Baldwin County District Judge. Baldwin County District Judge J. Langford Floyd Governor Ivey has appointed J. Langford Floyd of Fairhope to serve as District Judge in the 28th Judicial Circuit in Baldwin County. A graduate of Troy State University, the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and the National Judicial College at the University of Nevada, Judge F...

  • The Day the Eastern Bloc Fell Apart: The Dissolution of the Warsaw Pact on March 31, 1991

    A.I. generated content|Mar 31, 2026

    On March 31, 1991, the Warsaw Pact-the military alliance that had once bound the Soviet Union and its Eastern European satellites into a unified armed bloc-effectively ceased to exist. What ended that day was not merely a treaty, but the strategic architecture of the Cold War itself. The dissolution marked the symbolic and practical collapse of Soviet power in Eastern Europe, clearing the way for a new European order and the eventual expansion of NATO into territory once dominated by Moscow. A...

  • How often should you shower?

    Stacker, Sarah Armstrong for AXE|Mar 31, 2026

    How often should you shower? Some people won’t start the day without a shower. Others skip one now and then and think nothing of it. How often you shower depends on a few simple things: how active you are, how much you sweat, and how your skin reacts to being washed. A rinse after the gym usually makes sense. Three long, hot showers a day probably doesn’t. AXE explains how finding the right balance matters more than following a strict rule. Do you actually need to shower every day? There isn...

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