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What happens to bus ridership when gas prices spike Every time gas prices spike, Americans go through the same five stages. Disbelief at the pump. Quiet fury. Arithmetic. Googling. And then, for more of them than you'd expect, a decision that turns out to be more convenient than they expected. They get on the bus. As of March 20, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline sits at $3.84, up nearly 60 cents since the conflict in the Middle East disrupted Strait of Hormuz oil shipments...
Big beautiful refund? 5 tax code changes that may put more money in your pocket The days are getting longer and W-2s are blooming, which can only mean one thing — the U.S. tax season is here. Many Americans may receive a bigger tax refund than in previous years as a result of changes under what has been dubbed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a package of tax breaks and spending cuts that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025. The act renewed tax cuts originally put in place in 20...
April 5, 2026 - INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Auburn men's basketball closed its season with hardware in hand Sunday night, defeating Tulsa 79–68 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to win the 2026 National Invitation Tournament Championship - the program's first postseason title of any kind. What began as a regrouping opportunity after a turbulent SEC season ended as a defining moment for a team that rediscovered its identity at exactly the right time. The Tigers didn't just win the NIT. They took it, p...
Public Service Commission candidate Jim Ziegler announced that he will attend a community meeting by a company that is planning to turn 4,500 acres of Baldwin County forestland into a massive solar farm to power a Montgomery data center being built by Meta. The Tennessee company that is seeking to develop the 4,500-acre site for solar panels in North Baldwin County will host a community meeting Wednesday, April 8. Zeigler announced on social media that he will attend the meeting. Zeigler says...
Hoover, AL - The Young Republicans Federation of Alabama will host a Republican U.S. Senate candidate forum on Wednesday, April 8, at Brock's Gap Brewing Company in Hoover. A meet-and-greet with the candidates will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the forum at 7:00 p.m. The five confirmed participants are Congressman Barry Moore, Jared Hudson, Rodney Walker, Dale Deas Jr. and Seth Burton. The forum will feature a unique, interactive game-style format designed to create a more engaging...
High above hostile ground in the mountains of Iran, with enemy forces closing in and no margin for error, an American officer made a decision that defines not only his character, but the very essence of who we are as a nation. After ejecting from his aircraft into enemy territory, injured, isolated, and hunted, he did not wait for rescue to begin fighting for his survival; instead, he moved with purpose, climbing more than seven thousand feet through unforgiving terrain, knowing that every step...
April is upon us... time for another Scholarship Banquet at the Marriott Grand National in Opelika [https://southernprepacademy.org/scholarship-banquet/] to showcase The Southern's recent accomplishments and prepare for next year's cohort designed to support promising students preparing for their future. Come hear the President's (Col. Corey Ramsby, pictured below at last year's banquet) update on moving forward out of SoPrep's 'Winter at Valley Forge'... rebuilding ranks and enrollment for the...
Independent contractor vs. sole proprietor vs. LLC: What's the difference? For many entrepreneurs, the legal aspects of starting a business loom large. One of the first things you’ll have to figure out when opening your business, and reconsider as you grow, is your business structure. If you’re comparing a limited liability company (an LLC) versus a sole proprietorship, this can be an important choice. This explainer from ERGO NEXT shows it’s not as complicated as it might sound. The differences...
Tiny surgical robots are bringing AI inside the human body, and they're closer than you think Tiny surgical robots are learning to make decisions inside the human body, using AI to interpret complex biological environments in real time. Unlike traditional minimally invasive procedures, where precision occurs at the tip of a rigid instrument, these microrobots navigate through tissue, gather data, take biopsies, and deliver treatment. The challenge is not just building devices small enough to...
Paying cash for healthcare: Can it save you money? You don’t need health insurance to access healthcare. In fact, you can pay out of pocket for healthcare even if you have insurance. Sometimes, doing this will cost less. GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, explains more about what’s known as cash-pay healthcare. Key takeaways: - Cash-pay healthcare means accessing medical treatment, preventive medicine, and wellness services without insurance. This is also known as paying out of poc...
April 6, 2026 - TALLADEGA, Ala. - For decades, Mike Raita was one of the most recognizable faces in Alabama sports journalism-a steady presence on Birmingham television, a storyteller with deep ties to the state's athletic culture, and later a political staffer for U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville. But in early April 2026, Raita's reputation was shaken when he was arrested and charged with using his official position for personal gain, a development tied to a sweeping investigation into financial...
On April 6, 1917, after nearly three years of trying to remain neutral in a conflict tearing Europe apart, the United States crossed a historic threshold. With a decisive vote in Congress, President Woodrow Wilson signed a declaration of war against Germany, bringing the nation into World War I and reshaping the global balance of power for the century to come. The decision marked the end of America's long‑standing tradition of avoiding entanglement in European wars. It also signaled the rise o...
April 2, 2026 - AUBURN, Ala. - Dismissal proceedings are underway at AU against a high-profile Professor who has publicly criticized and disciplined administrator malfeasance. The charge is reportedly "repeated acts of insubordination" - i.e., this professor voiced inconvenient things effectively enough to disturb power brokers [grubbers] enjoying substantive wealth redistributions. Proceedings were initiated by Vini (Interim-to-Permanent) Nathan, an illegitimately serving Provost whose installa...
What type of asthma inhaler is right for you? In the U.S., 25 million people are affected by asthma. That’s roughly 1 in 13 adults and children. Asthma can be mild or severe. Some people with asthma have symptoms every day. Others have symptoms that only kick in when they experience triggers. Since asthma is a lung issue, it’s often treated with medications that you breathe into your lungs. These medications are given using an inhaler. This guide from GoodRx, a platform for medication sav...
yul38885 // Shutterstock Coldest Aprils in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Aprils in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation. #10. April 2018 - Average temperature: 59.5°F - Monthly high...
With a high‑stakes Special Election set for Tuesday, April 7, former President Donald Trump is calling on Republicans across Georgia's 14th Congressional District to mobilize and support GOP candidate Clay Fuller, whom he has endorsed in emphatic terms. In a message to voters on the eve of the election, Trump described the contest as "very important" and urged "all Republicans, America First Patriots, and MAGA Warriors" to get to the polls. He highlighted Fuller as a "fantastic candidate" and r...
How to generate passive income by selling digital products and growing your online audience Passive income gets talked about a lot, but it’s rarely explained in a way that feels realistic. For creators, freelancers, coaches, and small business owners, digital products are one of the most practical ways to do this. They allow you to turn knowledge, experience, or creative output into something that can be sold again and again, without needing to be delivered manually each time. In this a...
Microschools are seeing an enrollment surge this year Kara Fox did not want to wait. A mom of two, she was frustrated by the fall semester at her children’s traditional private school near Omaha, Nebraska — particularly for her 12-year-old son, Gavin. “He just felt so hopeless already in the second quarter, before the end of the first semester,” said Fox, explaining that the rigidity of a conventional classroom and curriculum weren’t working well for her son, who has ADHD and is on the autis...
April 7. 2026 - Montgomery, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that former International Motor Sports Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) Executive Director Michael Raita, 67, has been indicted and arrested on a felony ethics charge alleging the use of public employment for personal gain. Raita, a resident of Chelsea, voluntarily surrendered to the Talladega County Sheriff's Office following the indictment. Allegations Stemming From State Audit The Attorney General's Special...
April 7, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature returns to the State House today with only a narrow window left to complete its work for the 2026 regular session, setting up what is expected to be a fast‑moving and politically charged final stretch. Lawmakers face a constitutional deadline that leaves just a handful of legislative days to finalize major bills, negotiate budget details, and determine which high‑profile proposals will survive the session's final push. With time running...
April 4, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Today, Congressman Barry Moore published a list of 56 county coordinators from Mobile to Muscle Shoals in his race for U.S. Senate. "I've always been the grassroots conservative candidate," said Barry Moore. "We've got a great team of volunteers and leaders backing our campaign, and I'm proud to have earned their trust. Just like President Trump, they're backing me because I will never waver in defense of Alabama or our conservative principles." This is the l...
The college basketball transfer portal officially opened today, launching a fast‑moving two‑week window in which players across the country can formally enter their names and explore new opportunities. This year's portal period runs from April 7 through April 21, marking the shortest transfer window to date and setting the stage for rapid roster turnover nationwide. Programs have been preparing for weeks, anticipating both departures and additions as the offseason "free agency" period beg...
April 7, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Amid growing legal chaos and financial pressures threatening athletic programs, the future of college sports is under serious threat. That is why, in response to calls from athletes, universities, and fans across the country, President Trump took decisive action by signing an urgent Executive Order to protect college sports, an essential American institution that supports over 500,000 student-athletes, drives local economies, provides nearly $4 billion in...
The morning of April 7, 1862, broke over the Tennessee woods with a gray, uneasy stillness-an eerie contrast to the thunderous violence that had consumed the previous day. The Battle of Shiloh, one of the first truly large‑scale and shockingly bloody engagements of the American Civil War, was entering its second and decisive day. By sundown, Union forces would drive the Confederates from the field, securing a hard‑won victory that reshaped the Western Theater and shattered any lingering illusion...
April 7, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Most people do not spend much time thinking about the role of lieutenant governor, but in Alabama, the position used to carry real influence particularly in the State Senate, where committee assignments and bill referrals determined pieces of legislation that actually moved forward. For years, the lieutenant governor was the one office with the authority as well as the time to assign bills to the appropriate committees, which ensured legislation was directed...
