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April 29, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday applauded Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais, calling the ruling an encouraging development for states engaged in long‑running redistricting battles. However, she emphasized that the decision does not immediately resolve Alabama's own congressional map dispute, which remains under federal court oversight. In her statement, Ivey said the ruling represents a shift away from what she described as y...
April 29, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the lower court's controversial decision to require the state of Louisiana to create a second majority-Black congressional district unconstitutional. The Supreme Court ruled that racial gerrymandering like what the federal court did to Alabama in 2023 is unconstitutional. The 6 to 3 decision (with the three liberal justices dissenting) redefines the case law around a provision of the controversial Voting Rights Act of 1965. S...
Thunderous and long-lasting applause greeted King Charles III and Queen Camilla as King Charles III took to the podium of the joint session of Congress, yesterday. Making King Charles III the second British monarch in history to address the U.S. Congress. With his mother, Queen Elizabeth, being the first. In fact, King Charles III noted during his speech that his late mother spoke in the same chamber in 1991. His speech was filled with respect for "The American States" with a heavy emphasis...
April 29, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Thursday praised the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais, calling the ruling a "watershed moment" in the decades‑long national debate over the role of race in redistricting. The Court held that neither Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act nor the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments require-or permit-states to use race as a factor when drawing voting districts. According to the opinion, states must r...
LINEVILLE, Ala. - Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Walker issued a forceful statement Wednesday aligning himself with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in demanding that Disney and ABC terminate late‑night host Jimmy Kimmel. Walker's comments follow national controversy surrounding a recent Kimmel monologue in which the comedian made a remark about the First Lady that critics have described as inappropriate and insensitive. The exchange has drawn heightened scrutiny b...
The top 10 states with the longest life expectancy, and what that means for your life insurance coverage People in the United States are generally living longer — and that means if you’re shopping for a life insurance policy, it may be a good idea to plan for a longer coverage duration, Everly Life reports. This is especially true if you live in one of the top 10 states ranked by longest life expectancy. While the average lifespan of an American currently sits at 79 years (men at 76.5 yea...
April 29, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) joined a Senate Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee Hearing to discuss the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Britt applauded the recent successful Artemis II mission, highlighting Marshall Space Flight Center's critical role in the mission, and pressed Administrator Isaacman on the Space Launch System (SLS) production and fully implementing f...
There is a campaign video circulating in our state right now. A candidate for one of the highest offices in the land takes a piece of paper with a corporation's name on it, throws it in the air, and shoots it with a gun. He calls it campaign content. He posts it for applause. I will not name him. This is not about one man. This is about a sickness in our politics that has gotten worse every year, and if we do not say something about it now, it is going to get someone killed. In December of...
There was a time when late-night television served as a pressure valve for the country, a place where Americans of all stripes could laugh at the absurdities of politics and culture without feeling like they were being lectured, divided, or openly mocked for who they are and what they believe. That time is long gone, and no better late night host represents that decline than Jimmy Kimmel. What once passed for humor has curdled into something far more corrosive, a steady drip of partisan...
14% of parents say nature is essential for kids. So why are families stuck inside? American parents aren't confused about what their kids need. They're just not doing it. A new national survey from Westgate Resorts found that 95% of U.S. parents believe nature and outdoor experiences are a nonnegotiable part of childhood development. But that's not the surprising number. What's surprising is how little it translates into action. Only about a third of those same families actually get outside...
Gorodenkoff // 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...
Rural high school students are more likely than city kids to get their diplomas, but they remain less likely to go to college Many high school seniors are currently in the midst of the college application process or are already waiting to hear back from their selected schools. For high school students in rural parts of the United States, the frantic pace of the college application process can look a bit different. For starters, some of these rural students might not have large numbers of elite...
Grusho Anna // 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...
1 small hypoallergenic dog breeds that barely shed You love dogs. Your immune system? Not so much. Maybe you’ve spent years admiring other people’s pups from a safe distance, or maybe you already know the exact aisle where your pharmacy keeps the antihistamines. Either way, you’ve probably wondered: Is there a dog out there that won’t leave you reaching for tissues every five minutes? Small hypoallergenic dogs produce less dander and shed minimally, which means fewer allergens circulating throu...
I’ve wanted to revisit my master’s thesis and share the story of an Alabama confederate chaplain and Presbyterian pastor. The name “Petrie” is honored at Auburn University since the chaplain’s son brought football to the college in 1892. A state history periodical gave the go-ahead, so I planned a day at the college archives last fall. What I discovered is that parking is more of an issue than I remember. I turned off College Street onto Magnolia at Toomer’s Corner and spotted a space. When I tu...
On May 3, 1979, British political history changed forever. Following a decisive Conservative victory in the general election, Margaret Thatcher was invited by Queen Elizabeth II to form a government-making her the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Her rise marked a turning point not only for Britain but for global politics, as she became one of the most influential and controversial leaders of the late 20th century. Thatcher's election ended years of economic...
What to know about pain and suffering after an auto accident The term “pain and suffering” sounds pretty straightforward, but as a legal term, it is strict and complex. You can only receive money for pain and suffering in specific circumstances, and it takes an attorney who understands the law to prove that your car accident case qualifies. Physical impairment, loss of limb, physical pain, disfigurement, loss of quality of life, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, and emotional dis...
What is wisdom, and can it be taught? Emily Swanson was under pressure — not the end-of-the-world variety, but definitely stressful: prepping for her PhD qualifying exams. She fully expected the process to be grueling. But then, like a character from a heroic tale, she had an encounter that changed her path. Swanson took a job as a teaching assistant with Monika Ardelt, a leader in the scientific study of wisdom. Ardelt, a University of Florida sociologist, teaches an undergraduate course c...
Can we bring back the butterflies? The Butterfly Grove at Pismo Beach used to sound alive before you even saw it. On a winter morning over a decade ago, visitors to the grove stood beneath the towering eucalyptus and heard a faint rustle, like distant rain, as thousands of monarch butterflies shifted their wings along the branches overhead. Through a docent’s telescope, tight clusters the size of pine cones resolved into overlapping black and orange wings, each butterfly hanging in suspended a...
Miles Dewey Davis III was born 100 years ago in Alton, Illinois. Alongside Louis Armstrong, he is remembered as one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz. Yet unlike Armstrong and, contrary to popular narratives about great artists overcoming extreme poverty, Davis had a starkly different upbringing. His early life was marked by relative comfort and privilege. This shaped both his confidence and his artistic trajectory in ways that would later distinguish him from his peers....
Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock How many homes are getting built in Tuscaloosa in 2026? Homebuilding plays a critical role in maintaining a steady housing supply and keeping prices at sustainable levels. As the U.S. population grows, more housing is needed to meet demand. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged well behind what is needed, which is one of the main reasons home prices are so high today. Supply has slowly increased over the past few years but is still below what...
Billion Photos // Shutterstock How many homes are getting built in Montgomery in 2026? Homebuilding plays a critical role in maintaining a steady housing supply and keeping prices at sustainable levels. As the U.S. population grows, more housing is needed to meet demand. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged well behind what is needed, which is one of the main reasons home prices are so high today. Supply has slowly increased over the past few years but is still below what is...
Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock How many homes are getting built in Mobile in 2026? Homebuilding plays a critical role in maintaining a steady housing supply and keeping prices at sustainable levels. As the U.S. population grows, more housing is needed to meet demand. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged well behind what is needed, which is one of the main reasons home prices are so high today. Supply has slowly increased over the past few years but is still below what is...
Aleksandrkozak // Shutterstock How many homes are getting built in Huntsville in 2026? Homebuilding plays a critical role in maintaining a steady housing supply and keeping prices at sustainable levels. As the U.S. population grows, more housing is needed to meet demand. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged well behind what is needed, which is one of the main reasons home prices are so high today. Supply has slowly increased over the past few years but is still below what is...
Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock How many homes are getting built in Gadsden in 2026? Homebuilding plays a critical role in maintaining a steady housing supply and keeping prices at sustainable levels. As the U.S. population grows, more housing is needed to meet demand. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged well behind what is needed, which is one of the main reasons home prices are so high today. Supply has slowly increased over the past few years but is still below what is...
