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April 15, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R‑Ala.) joined Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R‑Idaho) and several Republican colleagues on Tax Day to spotlight what they described as major victories for working families secured in the historic Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) Act. The press conference emphasized provisions aimed at lowering costs, expanding opportunity, and modernizing long‑stagnant child care tax policies. Britt appeared alongside Senators Deb F...
April 16, 2026 - MOSS POINT, Miss. - Landowners, conservation professionals, and community members concerned about feral hog damage will have an opportunity to learn effective trapping strategies later this month. The Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) is hosting a free, full‑day Feral Hog Trapping Workshop on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The workshop will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grand Bay NERR headquarters, located at 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562. R...
How to maintain weight loss after using a GLP-1 Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are now widely used for weight loss. If you’re one of the millions of people in the U.S. taking one, you may be wondering what happens next. Do you need to keep taking it? What happens if you stop? Here’s what experts say about maintaining weight after GLP-1 treatment, reported by GoodRx, a platform for medication savings. Key takeaways: - Most people need to keep taking GLP-1 medications to pre...
How to save money on any budget When you’re already living paycheck to paycheck, learning how to budget to save money can feel out of reach. Rent, groceries, gas—it all adds up quickly. In fact, about one-third of U.S. adults say they’re living paycheck to paycheck, and more than 40% spend their paycheck within the first three days of receiving it. But don’t despair. Even if your budget is stretched thin, you can still start saving. "The most common thing I hear from people I work with is, ‘I...
With the 250th Anniversary of The Declaration of Independence taking place this Fourth of July, over 475 people ranging from elected officials such as Governor Ron DeSantis, to television producers such as Dallas Jenkins, to athletes such as Rebekah Allick, and pastors such as Franklin Graham will gather in Washington D.C. starting this weekend to read the entire Bible out loud from April 18th through April 25th, 2026. The opening ceremony for "America Reads The Bible" will take place this...
Tomatoes aren't just another backyard crop in Alabama-they're a warm‑weather ritual, a marker of the seasons, and the pride of countless gardeners from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast. Whether you're slicing a Cherokee Purple for a July supper or canning Romas for winter, Alabama's long growing season gives gardeners a real advantage. But the state's heat, humidity, and unpredictable spring weather also demand a smart, region‑aware approach. Growing great tomatoes here isn't dif...
Overview: Cooking Southern fried chicken outdoors with a propane turkey cooker brings together the best of backyard tradition and crispy comfort food. The high heat and steady temperature of the propane setup allow for perfectly golden chicken with a juicy interior, while keeping the mess and heat outside. Equipment and Setup Propane turkey cooker - sturdy base, burner, and large pot with frying basket (usually 30-quart aluminum or stainless steel) Thermometer - for monitoring oil temperature...
Alabama’s workforce participation challenge stems primarily from a disconnect between individuals and available employment opportunities. Too many able-bodied, working-age adults remain outside the labor force. We need to examine the structural barriers, misaligned incentives, and limited access points that keep them on the sidelines. If our state is serious about long-term economic growth, collectively we must focus less on job creation alone and more on bringing able-bodied people back into t...
April 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 527 into law. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. James Lomax and Sen. Arthur Orr, provides an income tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation, up to $1,000. HB527 also suspends the state's portion of the grocery tax for two months beginning in May. "Alabamians are the best workers out there. I applaud Rep. James Lomax and Sen. Arthur Orr for working with us to provide tax relief to those employees p...
April 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 342, the Let the Kids Play! Act, into law, legislation designed to reinforce existing state law and prevent discrimination against students participating in athletics while benefiting from the CHOOSE Act. "The Let the Kids Play Act stands up for students and families who followed the law and played by the rules," said Governor Ivey. "The CHOOSE Act was designed to expand educational opportunities for all A...
