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May 7, 2026 - TUSKEGEE, Ala. - Nearly seven years after the disappearance and murder of Southern Union State Community College student Aniah Haley Blanchard, a judge today sentenced Ibraheem Yazeed to life in prison for her killing. The sentencing follows Yazeed's March 19 conviction on charges of felony murder and murder, stemming from the October 2019 abduction that gripped Alabama and the nation. A Case That Shook Alabama Blanchard, 19, vanished on October 23, 2019, after stopping at a...
"I've received a number of questions regarding the Special Session and election contingency legislation, and I want to address them directly. HB1 and SB1 are not about redrawing district lines or re-litigating maps currently before the courts. They are contingency measures designed to ensure Alabama can conduct fair, lawful, and orderly elections if ongoing federal litigation changes the legal status of the state's maps. During this Special Session, some of my Democrat colleagues have had a lot...
The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board met for its final time in 2026 and paid tribute to Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), whose tenure will end with the Governor Kay Ivey administration in January 2027. The Board also approved changes to the turkey season with an earlier opening date and placed the Talladega National Forest inside Talladega County on the dog deer hunting permit system. A resolution was adopted by the...
PRATTVILLE, Ala. - The Autauga County Republican Women officially launched Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with an inaugural luncheon at Ann's Back in the Day Cafe, drawing women from across Autauga County and surrounding communities to organize around conservative principles, civic engagement, and local leadership. Former Alabama State Representative Perry Hooper Jr., a board member of the Christian Coalition of Alabama, delivered the keynote address. "When women organize, politicians listen," Hooper...
We think nothing about people being left-handed, other than crime shows teach us to notice these things since the Boston Strangler and Jack the Ripper were lefties. But with ten percent of the population being left-handed, it’s not a major concern to us. But there was a time when being a leftie was seen as a physical abnormality. The French speak of a socially awkward person as “gauche”--the person who doesn’t know which fork to use or the water glass from the finger bowl. The word literal...
May 10, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In the days following the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in Louisiana v. Callais, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall launched a statewide and national media blitz to press the conservative case for race‑neutral redistricting and renewed clarity in federal voting law. The ruling, handed down last week, held that states may not be compelled to sort voters by race when drawing congressional maps - a decision Marshall and other Alabama officials say v...
May 10, 2026: - Sunday is Mother’s Day, a time to honor the women whose love, sacrifice, and guidance shape our families as well as the future of our communities and our state. Across Alabama, mothers serve as the foundation of the home. Moms raise children, balance careers, care for loved ones, and instill the values that strengthen the next generation. As a mother, I understand the profound responsibility and privilege that comes with raising children. Motherhood teaches patience, r...
On May 8, 1945, the guns finally fell silent across the European continent. After nearly six years of destruction, Nazi Germany formally surrendered to the Allied powers, bringing an end to World War II in Europe. The day became known as Victory in Europe Day, or V‑E Day, a moment that marked both triumph and profound relief for millions who had endured the deadliest conflict in human history. A War That Reshaped the World World War II began in September 1939 when Germany invaded Poland, t...
Why kids who love dinosaurs may be smarter than we think A child who falls completely in love with dinosaurs has a way of turning everyone around them into an accidental expert. Researchers who study early childhood development have been paying close attention to children who develop that kind of devoted interest in one subject. And what they are learning is helping explain why these early passions can offer important clues about how children begin building knowledge and confidence as they...
May 11, 2026 - MOBILE, Ala. - With the May 19 Democratic primary approaching, U.S. Senate candidate Kyle Sweetser is emphasizing a burst of activity across Alabama, describing the past two weeks as a period of "real conversations, growing momentum, and a focus on working families." Sweetser, a Mobile construction‑business owner who entered the race after breaking with the Republican Party in 2025, has spent early May traveling the state, meeting with local Democratic groups, and sharpening his message on tariffs, affordability, and economic o...
May 11, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Supreme Court voted to vacate a controversial decision blocking Alabama from implementing our 2023 Congressional districting map. This order to vacate, and Friday's historic signing of Republican contingency legislation makes it more likely that Governor Kay Ivey (R) will have the legal authority to call a new Republican and Democratic primary in congressional districts 1, 2, 6, and 7. Adoption of the 2023 map – instead of the racially ger...
Montgomery, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the legislation passed by the Alabama State Legislature to pave the way to erase Black representation through partisan gerrymandering: "This is a dark day for the State of Alabama. The Foot Soldiers of the Civil Rights Movement fought, bled, and died to overturn Jim Crow in the South and secure Black representation in government. Today, Republicans in the Alabama State House passed legislation to...
May 8, 2026 – BIRMINNGHAM, Ala. – Members of the media joined Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in Birmingham along with the other 2026 inductees to the hall. Senator Tuberville was the Auburn football Coach from 1999 to 2008. During his tenure, he compiled an 85 and 40 record, including an undefeated 13-0 season in and SEC Championship in 2004. Auburn won five SEC Western Division titles during Tuberville's tenure. Tuberville also coached at Ole Miss, Tex...
May 11, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - YesCare, the troubled former medical provider for Alabama's prison system, has filed for bankruptcy after months of financial instability, unpaid wages, and the unraveling of its billion‑dollar contract with the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). The filing, submitted late last week, lists as much as $500 million in liabilities and acknowledges $9.7 million in unpaid wages owed to employees - a shortfall that had already caused delayed paychecks and d...
On the afternoon of May 11, 1812, the British government was shaken by an act of violence unprecedented in its history. Spencer Perceval, the sitting Prime Minister, was shot and killed in the lobby of the House of Commons-becoming the only British Prime Minister ever assassinated. A Nation Under Strain Perceval's premiership came at a moment of intense national pressure. Britain was: Locked in the Napoleonic Wars, fighting France across Europe Facing economic turmoil from the Orders in...
The American people deserve transparency, especially in a case that has captured national attention and raised serious questions about political violence, public safety, and the integrity of our justice system. The judge's decision to allow cameras in the courtroom during the trial of the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk is the right call and should be commended. President Donald Trump called the assassination of Charlie Kirk "a dark moment for America," saying Kirk "inspired millions" and...
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 11. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.04 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.12 (+3.1%) - Year change: +$1.35 (+50.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.22 - Week change: -$0.04 (-0.7%) - Year change: +$1.98 (+61.1%) - Historical...
America’s 250th is driving a boat-rental boom. These 10 cities are booking out fast for July 4 fireworks Few summer traditions draw people to the water like Fourth of July fireworks. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, known formally as the “semiquincentennial,” demand for July 4, 2026, boat rentals has surged in recent weeks. New data from Getmyboat shows 2026 boat bookings are up 18% compared to this time last year, accumulating around harbors and lakes where celeb...
The salary you need to live comfortably in 100 US cities To truly understand the context of a household’s income, it must be compared to local costs and long-term goals, which both may fluctuate over time. For most people, the same pillars will make up the biggest nonnegotiables in their budget. These include basic necessities like housing, groceries, utilities, and transportation, and likely some discretionary spending on hobbies, activities, and other enrichment. In an attempt to secure t...
May 10, 1871 - On May 10, 1871, European history pivoted sharply with the signing of the Treaty of Frankfurt, the formal peace agreement that ended the Franco‑Prussian War and cemented the rise of a unified German nation-state. What began as a regional conflict between Prussia and France concluded with a geopolitical realignment that reshaped the balance of power for generations. A War That Redefined Nations The Franco‑Prussian War (1870–1871) erupted from long‑simmering tensions between...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.09 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.12 (+3.2%) - Year change: +$1.36 (+50.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.20 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.0%) - Year change: +$1.95 (+59.9%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.06 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.11 (+2.8%) - Year change: +$1.32 (+48.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $5.21 - Week change: -$0.04 (-0.8%) - Year change: +$1.90 (+57.5%) -...
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 11. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.08 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.1%) - Year change: +$1.31 (+47.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.19 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.6%) - Year change: +$1.96 (+60.6%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.03 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.4%) - Year change: +$1.31 (+48.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.14 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) - Year change: +$1.94 (+60.7%) - Historical...
May 11, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, is reminding voters of the State's photo identification requirements to ensure a smooth and efficient voting process on Election Day. "My record on photo voter identification requirements is very clear. I have worked hard to ensure that Alabama has some of the most airtight voter ID laws in the nation, and I am proud of the work our State has done to limit voter fraud and protect the integrity of our elections," Allen s...
