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tokar // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Florence in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual reset. Redfin economists predict that affordability will slowly improve this year and beyond as...
tokar // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Dothan in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual reset. Redfin economists predict that affordability will slowly improve this year and beyond as price...
Trong Nguyen // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Decatur in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual reset. Redfin economists predict that affordability will slowly improve this year and beyond...
Trong Nguyen // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Daphne in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual reset. Redfin economists predict that affordability will slowly improve this year and beyond as...
Felix Mizioznikov // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Birmingham in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual reset. Redfin economists predict that affordability will slowly improve this year and...
tokar // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Auburn in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual reset. Redfin economists predict that affordability will slowly improve this year and beyond as price...
tokar // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Anniston in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual reset. Redfin economists predict that affordability will slowly improve this year and beyond as...
Pursuant to Section 9-12-46, Code of Alabama, as stated by Rule 220-3-.01, the Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announces that as of 6 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2026, all inside waters not permanently closed by law or regulation will open for shrimp harvesting. This includes Mobile Bay, Bon Secour Bay, Mississippi Sound, Perdido Bay, Arnica Bay, Wolf Bay and Little Lagoon. For more information, call MRD at (251) 861-2882. ADCNR promotes...
On May 19 Alabama Republican voters went to the polls to make their voices heard. The only question about the Republican governor's race was how much would Tommy Tuberville win by? The people of Alabama voted and the answer was 85%. There were 493,376 votes cast in the GOP primary for Governor and Tuberville received 421,754. Ken McFeeters came in second with 47,166 (9.56%). Followed by "Alabama" Will Santivasci with 24,456 (4.96%). For Lieutenant Governor there will be a runoff election...
How US airports are managing the massive influx of World Cup traffic Between June 11 and July 19, 2026, the Western world will be busy celebrating football (referred to as soccer in the United States). Held every four years, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place across three countries: the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. According to FIFA estimates, the event will draw around 6.5 million tourists, out of which at least 40% will be international travelers. The 16 host cities (11 of which are in the U...
Just graduated and preparing for your first paycheck? Here's how you should allocate your money When college graduates throw their caps into the air this year, many of them will be preparing to start a nine-to-five job for the first time. While that comes with the excitement of a first paycheck, it also comes with the need to learn about how to manage your money. Personal finances are, as the name implies, personal. That means that the amount of cash one recent graduate allocates to their...
Ocean freight rates double since March as carriers aggressively squeeze capacity Mid-May 2026 saw a dramatic intersection of legal reprieve, aggressive threats, and targeted diplomacy defining global commerce. The U.S. executive branch successfully stabilized its immediate economic policy as an appellate court paused a ruling that had briefly neutralized the nation's 10% global surcharge. Empowered by this judicial lifeline, Washington escalated its transactional pressure on Europe by...
What it means to be financially liquid Cash is often crowned king — and for good reason. It typically upholds its value and allows you to instantly make purchases. When you add cash into an account or investment, it's also important to understand how easily you can access it, which is known as liquidity, reports Ally Financial. What is financial liquidity? Financial liquidity refers to the ease with which an asset — anything ranging from a money market savings account to an ETF to real estate ...
Media_Photos // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting across the US The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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...
There are 105 Alabama House of Representatives seats and 35 state Senate seats. There were a number of Republican incumbents defeated in primary contests in the May 19 Republican primary. Other incumbents survived fierce primary challenges. In State Senate District 4, J.R. Bowling lost in his primary challenge of Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger (Cullman). Bowling received 8,432 votes (35.35%) while Sen. Gudger got 15,422 (64.65%). In Senate District 10 incumbent Senator Andrew Jones...
Democrats went to the polls on May 19 to select their nominees for the Alabama Legislature. In Senate District 2 there will be primary runoff election between Rudolph Valentino Drake and Alex House. Drake received 4,561 votes (36.57%) while House got 4,221 votes (33.85%). Guy Sotomayor received 3,689 votes (29.58%). In Senate District 25 incumbent Senator Kirk Hatcher held off a challenge from Phadra Carson Foster and KK Middleton. Hatcher received 12,250 votes (55.4%). Foster had 5,312 votes...
May 27, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Wednesday filed emergency applications for a stay with the United States Supreme Court in three congressional redistricting cases - Allen v. Singleton, Allen v. Caster, and Allen v. Milligan - seeking to overturn a federal court order that blocks the state from using its 2023 congressional map in the 2026 elections. The applications, submitted to Associate Justice Clarence Thomas as Circuit Justice for the Eleventh...
May 27, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Earlier today, the Attorney General's Office filed emergency stay applications with the U.S. Supreme Court following yesterday's shameful decision by the three-judge panel which temporarily blocks use of the state's 2023 congressional map, requesting the Court to rule by Monday, June 1. When Governor Ivey called a special session at the beginning of the month, she stated this action would prepare Alabama if the courts acted quickly, allowing the state to hold a...
May 28, 2026 - OZARK, Ala. - Alabama voters face growing election uncertainty as the August 11th special primary approaches, sparking sharp criticism from local leadership over ongoing legal battles. David Matthews, a Republican candidate for Alabama's Second Congressional District, publicly condemned the continuous legal challenges surrounding the state's congressional maps The Ozark native and two-time Trump appointee warned that last-minute litigation and lower-court reversals threaten to...
FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums: USA, Mexico, and Canada venues Before learning about all the FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums, it’s important to understand that the 2026 Football World Cup is special for so many reasons. After 1994, the United States is once again hosting the Football World Cup. It is the first World Cup hosted by more than two countries and also the first to feature 48 teams. This is the first time Canada is hosting the men’s FIFA World Cup. In addition, Mexico becomes the first coun...
The 10 most expensive states for e-commerce sales tax in 2026 and how to plan your Q2 and Q3 strategy around them As finance leaders across the country close the books on Q1 and look ahead to the rest of the year, the landscape for tax-efficient growth is shifting beneath them. While many teams focus on customer acquisition costs or churn, sales and use tax can bite into margins by driving all-in pricing up for purchasers and turning them away. In states where combined rates now exceed 10%,...
May 28, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, a Republican candidate in the June 16 runoff for Lieutenant Governor, announced a new initiative aimed at identifying and combating fraud within state government. Allen said the proposal would be a central priority if elected. "We see fraud being uncovered all over the country and it would be naïve to believe that we do not have similar incidents happening here," Allen said. "As Lt. Governor, I will make identifying the...
ENTERPRISE, Ala. - Alabama businessman and former U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Walker announced his endorsement of Congressman Barry Moore on Thursday, praising Moore's background as a small‑business owner and his commitment to Christian values. Walker, who launched his first business after graduating high school and has since built five additional companies across Alabama, said Moore understands the challenges facing entrepreneurs, farmers, and rural communities. Walker, also a farmer h...
Birmingham, AL – May 26, 2026 – MAX Transit is pleased to announce the return of Saturday service for its Downtown MAX On-Demand zone beginning Saturday, June 6, 2026. The Downtown zone will operate Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., expanding weekend mobility options for riders traveling throughout downtown Birmingham. MAX On-Demand is a shared ride, app-based transit service designed to provide convenient transportation within designated zones while connecting riders to essential des...
On May 28, 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, a landmark-and deeply tragic-piece of federal legislation that reshaped the American South and forever altered the lives of Native American nations. The law authorized the U.S. government to negotiate the forced relocation of Indigenous peoples living east of the Mississippi River, clearing the way for white settlement across millions of acres of ancestral homelands. Though framed by its supporters as a policy of...
