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Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock How many homes are getting built in Florence 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...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock How many homes are getting built in Dothan 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...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock How many homes are getting built in Daphne 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...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock How many homes are getting built in Decatur 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...
Billion Photos // Shutterstock How many homes are getting built in Birmingham 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 Auburn 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 needed...
Aleksandrkozak // Shutterstock How many homes are getting built in Anniston 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 needed...
The Rev. George Wright, who has led Shades Mountain Baptist Church since August 15, 2021, delivered a surprise announcement Friday, telling church members via video that he is stepping down after not quite five years in the pulpit. Wright, 44, offered no specific reason for his departure, but emphasized that the decision had become clear only in recent weeks and asked the congregation to "please pray like crazy." "Over the past couple of weeks it has become clear to us that our time here at...
May 4, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) has formally asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to expedite its review of the state's Senate redistricting case, citing the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais as a key reason for swift judicial action. Allen, who is the appellant in both of Alabama's ongoing redistricting cases, said the state must move quickly to ensure clarity for voters and election officials ahead of...
5 ways to sleep better when anxiety takes hold For many, the simple act of falling asleep becomes a battle when anxiety takes hold. Our minds race, our bodies tense, and the quiet peace needed for rest feels miles away. There’s a simple motto to navigate this challenge: “Mind, Body, Buffer Zone.” These are the three crucial pathways to focus on when anxiety interferes with sleep. Think of them as three distinct doorways. To fall asleep while anxious, you can choose a skill from any of these...
Where cyclists face the highest risks on US roads Cycling fatalities in the United States reached a record high in 2023, the most recent year with complete federal data available. According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 1,166 pedalcyclists were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes that year, a 4.4% increase from 2022 and the highest count in more than four decades. The same data shows that 49,989 cyclists were injured in crashes during 2023, an 8% increase from the...
What to do if you miss payments, and how to help prevent them from happening If you’ve made thousands of on-time payments over the course of your life, it’s reasonable to think that one missed bill wouldn’t be a big deal. But you’d be wrong. A recent Reddit thread went viral for pointing out that one missed student-loan payment sunk the poster’s credit score by more than 200 points – from a stellar 808, down to 587. To be sure, some specific circumstances led to that cratered score: 90 days lat...
How to prep your lawn for summer in 3 steps: A guide to late spring lawn care Late spring is a turning point for lawns across much of the United States, when grass moves beyond its early-season recovery and settles into a period of steady, vigorous growth ahead of summer. What you do now can influence how your lawn looks for months to come. TruGreen breaks down the three essential steps to help your turf thrive through the rest of spring and into the summer months. Step 1: Watering Adequate wate...
You don’t know what you don’t know, and for many in Alabama, generational poverty is driven by limited access, exposure, and opportunity over time. This reality makes it critical to connect people to real pathways toward stability and upward mobility. The good news is Alabama’s economy continues to grow. We have diverse industries. The challenge is ensuring that every Alabamian, from the high school student to the veteran, has a clear path to a good-paying job. That requires meeting people where...
(Montgomery, Ala) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed an emergency motion today with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to vacate or stay district court injunctions blocking the State from using its lawfully enacted 2021 map for State Senate districts. The filing requests a ruling on or before May 8, ahead of Alabama's May 19 primary election. The motion argues that last week's landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais confirmed that the district court erred b...
THE ULTIMATE END GAME FOR THEM IS ALL RED, ALL 67 COUNTRIES, ALL 7 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS FOR WHICH WE MUST ULTIMATELY BRACE FOR NOW OR IN 2030. Much has been said regarding the Supreme Court Ruling and outright gutting of the 1965 Voting Rights act, in particular, what will happen to our representation in the UNITED STATES CONGRESS WHETHER THIS STATE WILL ULTIMATELY BECOME BLOOD RED 7-0 or 6-1 with Terri Sewell being spared. I OFFER THIS COMMENTARY. They have never been like us, not even when...
May 4, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature has opened the first special session of 2026 to consider a contingency to redistrict Congress in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana versus Callais decision that ruled that gerrymandering along racial lines is unconstitutional. Monday's legislative session was purely procedural as the first day of a session is reserved by the Alabama Constitution for resolutions and the introduction of bills. House Bill 1 (HB1) was intro...
Parents trust report cards more than test scores, with consequences for kids Most parents want to help their children succeed. We check report cards, ask about homework and try to help our kids study. When that fails, we sometimes hire tutors. But in an era of rising grades, it’s easy to be misled. A new study reviewed by The Hechinger Report found that parents often assume everything is fine when their child’s report card shows mostly A’s, even when standardized test scores slide. That assum...
How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures Our oceans are full of sophisticated, perfect traps: Nets, hooks, fishing lines. Designed to capture animals destined for our dinner tables, they often catch other wildlife too. This accidental harvest is known as bycatch, and every year it causes the death of millions of marine animals, including whales, dolphins, sharks, turtles and seabirds. Nets and gear can asphyxiate animals or cause fatal injuries; even when the...
14% of Americans worry about sunscreen chemicals. Only 32% understand how sunscreen works. Many Americans think of sunscreen at the beach. Fewer consider wearing it for the drive there. And many are questioning if they should wear sunscreen at all. These trends, uncovered in a new national survey from the nonprofit Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), highlight a central challenge in skin cancer prevention. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, according to the CDC....
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 4. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.95 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.23 (+6.2%) - Year change: +$1.24 (+45.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $5.12 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.1%) - Year change: +$1.89 (+58.5%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 4. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.99 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.29 (+7.9%) - Year change: +$1.26 (+46.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $5.06 - Week change: +$0.09 (+1.9%) - Year change: +$1.83 (+56.5%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 4. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.92 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.19 (+5.2%) - Year change: +$1.22 (+45.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.26 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.0%) - Year change: +$1.98 (+60.6%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 4. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.97 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.21 (+5.5%) - Year change: +$1.23 (+45.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.14 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.3%) - Year change: +$1.86...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 4. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.04 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.25 (+6.6%) - Year change: +$1.26 (+45.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.16 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.4%) - Year change: +$1.89 (+57.7%) -...
