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April 9, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) has signed Rep. Barbara Drummond's (D-Mobile) two bills, HB496 and HB529. Both bill are aimed at preventing urban blight. "In urban areas where property becomes abandoned or neglected, it often leads to a host of problems including higher crime rates and risks to public safety," said Rep. Drummond. "Not only that, they become an eyesore and detract from the beauty of our neighborhoods. I'm grateful to all who supported this i...
April 9, 2026 – State Representative Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs) denied that he was attempting to record the discussions of a closed-door Republican Caucus meeting last week. Mooney released a statement to the Alabama Daily news, "Let me be absolutely clear: I did not, nor have I ever, recorded or attempted to record a Republican caucus meeting. That claim is simply false. I believe in respecting the integrity of the legislative process and the trust placed in those who serve, and I have a...
April 9, 2026 - AUBURN, Ala.- Auburn University's Board of Trustees is set to vote April 17 on final approval for a sweeping renovation of the north end zone at Jordan‑Hare Stadium - a project carrying a staggering $305 million price tag, making it one of the most expensive athletics construction efforts in Auburn history. The proposal calls for a seven‑story, 300,000‑square‑foot addition to the existing stadium structure, transforming the north end zone into a multi‑purpose complex designed...
There are moments in public life when the issue before us is so clear, so urgent, and so morally unambiguous that hesitation itself becomes a failure of leadership. House Bill 347 is one of those moments. The Alabama Legislature now stands at a crossroads, not between competing political ideologies, but between action and inaction in the face of a rapidly evolving threat to our children. The weaponization of artificial intelligence to produce and distribute sexually explicit imagery, including c...
Why ‘normal’ labs aren’t enough: Closing the nutrition and lifestyle gap in prenatal care Ana was five months pregnant with her second child, and from the moment she sat down, she was visibly exhausted — not just physically but in that bone-deep way that comes from trying hard and still not feeling like yourself. She was struggling with fatigue, mood swings, and anxiety that hadn't lifted since the first trimester. Her labs were normal, and ultrasounds were right on track. When asked a few more...
April 8, 2026 – Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed legislation that will allow public school students to leave during the school day to receive instruction in their religion. The program is completely voluntary and is not being subsidized by taxpayers. Senate Bill 248 is sponsored by Senator Shay Shelnutt (R-Trussville) and carried in the House of Representatives by state Representative Susan Dubose (R-Greystone). "Two years of work and we finally got it over the finish line," said Rep. Dubose. "...
Skinny isn’t the same as strong Weight loss has become easier to achieve, but the tradeoffs aren’t always apparent right away. For many patients starting GLP-1 medications, the early results can feel drastic, even disorienting, NutraBio reports. Taryn J. Mitchell, a 54-year-old banker from Greensboro, North Carolina, began losing weight rapidly after starting Wegovy, without the strict diet and exercise routine she had relied on for years. But alongside that progress came something less exp...
April 9, 2026 - AUBURN, Alabama - International soccer giant and current World Champion Argentina will meet Iceland on Tuesday, June 9 at Jordan-Hare Stadium at 7:30 p.m. CT. The match, part of Road to 26 presented by Turkish Airlines, leading up to the World Cup in North America this summer, will be the first international soccer game in the history of one of college football's most iconic venues. "To have the reigning FIFA World Cup champions choose Auburn as the site of their last match...
APPOMATTOX COURT HOUSE, Va. - On the morning of April 9, 1865, the American Civil War reached the moment that generations would later recognize as its emotional and symbolic end. The surrender of General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant did not instantly stop the fighting across the South, but it shattered the Confederacy's strongest army and signaled that the long, brutal conflict was drawing to a close. The events of that day - the final battle,...
How families really pay for senior care, and why so many feel unprepared Paying for senior care is a complex financial responsibility, and many families begin the process believing they understand the costs and have a plan to cover them. But once care begins, that confidence often breaks down as the full scope and variability of costs become clear. This A Place for Mom report examines why families ultimately feel unprepared, the gap between what they expect to pay and what care actually costs,...
Media_Photos // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Mobile 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 shows...
Media_Photos // 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...
April 9, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – It took all thirty days of the legislative session, but the Legislature has finally performed it's constitutional duty and passed both state budgets: the state general fund (SGF) and the education trust fund budgets (ETF). On Thursday Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed both budgets into law. "Throughout my tenure as governor and even before, we have worked hard to be fiscally conservative in our budgeting, making meaningful investments to benefit the people of Ala...
What should you do if your medication isn’t covered by insurance? 4 tips and tactics, plus how to file an appeal It’s frustrating when your health insurance doesn’t cover your medication. A drug that appears on a formulary — the list of medications covered by a health insurance plan — can get dropped anytime. This can happen if a medication is seldom used, there is a generic or biosimilar available, or a more affordable option exists. Whatever the reason, you’re stuck with the full cost even t...
April 9, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 57, legislation that would require the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) to seek federal approval to prohibit the purchase of candy and soda with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. SB57 was Sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and a coalition of Republican senators. The bill directs DHR to formally request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food a...
12 million times a year, drivers illegally pass a stopped school bus. America just got its first plan to stop them. Every school day, a yellow bus pulls to the curb, red lights flash, the stop arm swings out, and somewhere in America, a driver blows right past it anyway. Not occasionally. Not rarely. Approximately 39 million times a year. That's the national estimate for illegal school bus stop-arm violations. Put another way, every school bus in the country gets illegally passed roughly once...
April 8, 2026 – Residents of Stockton in Baldwin County met in Bay Minette to hear a presentation from corporate officers at Silicon Ranch about a 4,500 acre solar farm that has already been approved by the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). For most of the residents impacted by this massive project the first they had heard of any of this was just weeks ago, but according to candidate for PSC Jim Zeigler (R) state and local government officials have known about this projects for months a...
On April 8, 217 AD, one of Rome's most controversial emperors met a sudden and violent end on a dusty road near Carrhae. Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus - better known to history as Caracalla - was assassinated while traveling to visit a local temple. His death ended a turbulent reign marked by brutality, sweeping reforms, and military ambition, and it ushered in a new and uncertain chapter for the Roman Empire. A Reign Defined by Contradiction Caracalla, son of the emperor Septimius Severus,...
April 7, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature has passed Senate Bill 209, a sweeping rewrite of the state's public‑school sex education framework that mandates a shift toward sexual risk avoidance, expands parental oversight, and sharply restricts the content and methods that may be used in classrooms. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Shay Shelnutt (R‑Trussville), cleared both chambers after weeks of debate over how Alabama schools should address human reproduction, abstinence, and stu...
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 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...
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...
Allergies are a common concern, especially during the spring when pollen levels rise and outdoor exposure increases. For many people, symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and throat irritation can interfere with daily life. Understanding how to manage these symptoms with over-the-counter treatments (and knowing when to seek specialized care) can make a significant difference in comfort and overall health. Seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis, are typically...
"Defend the Guard" is proposed State-level legislation prohibiting overseas deployment of National Guardsmen to combat operations without formal congressional declaration of war. Authority to declare war is specifically assigned to Congress according to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution. Since unconstitutional creation of the National Guard (further decaying State sovereignty) the federal government has wrongfully mobilized National Guard personnel without war declarations....
I would like to say there are zero legal issues associated with Resurrection Sunday, popularly called Easter but unfortunately there are issues. Even with the innocent secular emblems of Christmas there are issues. It makes me think about a friend who is a local professional artist. He had painted several Santa Clause images which by the way were very good. But he needed them protected as intellectual property so that some other individual could not legally use his now copyrighted images in a...
