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Mary had just had a bad night; a really, really bad night. The man her “friend” set her up with and had assured her was the “catch of the century,” had predictably turned out to be anything but. He was grossly immature and socially awkward with a strange and unsettling twitching left eye that never quite seemed to look directly at her. As she brooded over her mug of hot coffee, she thought to herself that it could have been much worse. He could have been an Oakland Raiders fan. She wiped a...
A local church is meeting elsewhere during renovations, and their electronic sign flashes, “Temporary worship.” It is only the next panel that tells the current location, so be patient! This made me think about temporary worship I was in for a few weeks. I was pastor at First Baptist Church, Selma, when we did some major roof and ceiling repairs. We asked (at the time) First Presbyterian across the street if we might use their sanctuary for the ten weeks. Our neighbors responded with kin...
June 5, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The very odd partnership between the world's richest man - billionaire tycoon Elon Musk - and President Donald J. Trump (R) came crashing down last week in spectacular fashion last week with Musk calling Trump's "big beautiful bill" to extend the Trump tax cuts and keep the government funded to the end of the fiscal year and "abomination" and Trump saying that Musk opposed the bill because it cut expensive subsidies for Musk's electric car business (Tesla). One...
Various state and local partners will be offering free wellness screenings, educational resources, and food, while supplies last, at a community-wide event on Wednesday, June 11, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Selma University. All Dallas County residents are invited to attend and learn more about applying for Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits; nutrition and physical activity; Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); mental health and community connections; and much more! Selma University expressed...
Call for Applications NOAA is establishing a cutting-edge Cooperative Institute to advance U.S. aquaculture development. NOAA invites applications from eligible universities, colleges, and research institutions to establish the Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Marketing (CIFARM) to unleash the potential of American aquaculture and ocean progress. CIFARM will have a broad geographic scope and emphasize advancing aquaculture through the bold growth of research in...
Switching from a compounded to a brand-name GLP-1? Here’s how to do it in 5 steps Until recently, several glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) injections were in shortage. During this time, compounded versions became a more accessible option. Now, brand-name GLP-1 injections of semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) are available again. And with compounded GLP-1s largely being phased out, many people will need to switch back. Switching from a compounded to a brand-name G...
Automation in restaurants: Enhancing service, not replacing it Restaurants are going all in on automation. According to the Square Future of Restaurants Report, 85% of restaurant leaders plan to invest in automation within the next year because they believe it will enhance efficiency and improve operations. However, customers have mixed feelings. While more than 75% of restaurant leaders are optimistic about AI and automation, diners remain skeptical. They don’t want technology to replace h...
Here are the top 10 busiest airports in the US The U.S. has some of the biggest and busiest airports in the world. Way.com compiled the top 10 busiest airports in the U.S. in accordance with the annual passenger traffic. Read more to learn whether your airport has made it to the list or not. Busiest Airports in the US Here’s the list of the top busiest airports in the U.S. A table listing the top 110 busiest airports in the U.S. Aerotime Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (AT...
Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell (R) recently joined the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast (BCS) to discuss the State Auditor's office and his campaign for the Republican nomination for Alabama Secretary of State. Incumbent Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) is running for Lieutenant Governor so the office is open in 2026. We asked Andrew Sorrell how we can improve the security of Alabama elections. "We are ranked number two in the country on the Heritage election security scorecard,"...
June 9, 2025 - WASHINGTON, AL. – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Marine Corps Seargent Curt Griffith as the June “Veteran of the Month.” Excerpts from Sen. Tuberville’s remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here. “Our veterans have a unique way of turning hardship into opportunities. No one displays that better than Sergeant Curt Griffith of Florence, Alabama. Curt experienced tragedy at a young age, losing his dad when he w...
On June 9, 68 A.D. the Roman Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus - better known simply as Nero - committed suicide, after quoting Homer's Iliad. Nero was the last emperor with family ties to Julius Caesar and Octavian Caesar. thus ending the Julio-Claudian Dynasty and starting the civil year known as the Year of the Four Emperors. Perhaps not so coincidentally, June 9 was his wedding anniversary. Nero wed Claudia Octavia in 53 A.D. He later had her executed on June 9, 62 A.D. along...
June 9, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for his inaction in addressing the Los Angeles riots. Tuberville accused Newsom of "defending terrorists." "Maybe if you did your job and put an end to the riots and chaos in LA, the National Guard wouldn't have needed to step in," Sen. Tuberville said on his X social media account. "But you're more focused on defending terrorists than protecting AMERICAN CITIZENS." Tub...
June 9, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL. – Dr. Sukanya Chakrabarti, the Pei-Ling Chan Endowed Chair at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has co-authored a paper that uses young stars to develop a more accurate map of the outer gas disk of the Milky Way galaxy. The findings are being presented at the 246th meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Anchorage, Alaska, on June 8-12, in conjunction with Michigan State University (MSU). The study e...
June 9, 2025 - TUJSCALOOSA, AL - History repeats itself for Tuscaloosa City Councilman, Norman Crow. As he was first elected to the Tuscaloosa City Council in March of 2021 to replace the outgoing city councillor, Cynthia Almond. Cynthia Almond was later elected to the Alabama House of Representatives for the 63rd District. Now that Almond will be vacating her House seat on June 15th, 2025 to head the Public Service Commission, sources say that Norman Crow intends to follow in her footsteps...
It has been a little over a month since Alabama lawmakers returned home from the Statehouse. With the dust settling, we can look back at some of what was passed and some that should have passed. The Governor and legislative leaders promised that public safety would be the number one priority this past session. There were some bills that met that goal that did become law. One of those bills, the Speedy Trial Act, was passed to expedite criminal trial dockets to ensure crime victims get justice...
June 9, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) to reintroduce the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure (AFIDA) Improvements Act to bolster reporting requirements for foreign owners of American farmland. The legislation would codify recommendations to the original AFIDA of 1978 that were published in January 2024 by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) after it found that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is not prepare...
You may think that sitting in the deer woods or on the river is boring. It’s anything but boring. When the sun comes up, the community of animals, fish, and insects go to work. The night shift is going home, and the day shift is making their way to the job at hand. It’s another day on the wilderness expressway. Every creature has a particular purpose. It may be the “stay at home” doe whose daily task is raising and protecting that young fawn that can’t seem to keep his nose out of everythin...
June 9, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday introduced Huntley, the new First Dog of Alabama. Huntley is a three-year-old, female Yellow Lab. "Huntley is amazing, and I am excited to introduce her to my fellow Alabamians," said Governor Ivey. "She and I enjoy practicing her commands and tricks, playing with her toys, and we have even had a chance to break away for a weekend at the lake. Huntley very quickly adjusted to life at the Governor's Mansion, and she is loving it!" H...
June 9, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) denounced a statement by former Vice President Kamala Harris (D) appearing to side with violent rioters in Los Angeles over law enforcement tasked with protected the people and property of LA. Marshall said that if California Governor Gavin Newsom does not act with President Donald J. Trump (R) will. "CA Democrats have sided with violent rioters over the brave men and women of law enforcement- vilifying ICE agents, und...
Modern Portfolio Theory explained: A guide for investors Investing can often feel like navigating a maze of endless options and ever-shifting market conditions. This is where the Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) comes in, offering a roadmap for making smarter investment decisions. Developed by Harry Markowitz in the 1950s, MPT has become a cornerstone of investment management, providing a framework to construct portfolios that maximize returns for a given level of risk. Definition: MPT is a...
Every 30 minutes, someone arrives at an ER with a gunshot wound, according to the CDC The COVID-19 pandemic and its corresponding increase in shootings sparked a national conversation around firearm injury, emergency room visits, and the treatment of gun violence victims in hospitals. Five years later, the conversation has faded, but new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that gun violence remains a stubborn presence across the country, with 93,022 shooting injuries...
Since 2022, candidates for the Alabama Public Service Commission have discussed a topic called the hidden tax at the PSC. Candidates made statements that the PSC charges a tax on the ratepayers on their power bills and said that the money is sent to the general fund to pay for travel and legislative projects in the state. They have said the PSC uses the money to pay for their travel to different events. Supposedly this tax adds up to millions and millions of dollars a year. This is nothing more...
2 proven ways women can lower cholesterol after 40 You expect certain hormone-driven symptoms in your 40s and 50s. Hot flashes, mood swings, a lack of sex drive. But high cholesterol? That one tends to fly under the radar until your doctor flags it during a routine blood test. Yet shifts in cholesterol are common as women age. One 2019 meta-analysis found total cholesterol rises, on average, by around 11% during the menopause transition. Estrogen’s decline is part of the equation. But aging, c...
June 10, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she will appoint Ami Brooks to serve as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. Jan Hume, after leading the agency for two years and working at the Department for nearly 14 years, will head to her and the governor's alma mater, Auburn University, to serve as a Professor of Practice in Public Administration. "People like Jan and Ami are why Alabama has led the nation in early childhood education f...
June 10, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) joined National Report on Newsmax. Britt warned of the ramifications of congressional inaction on the economy and the lives of ordinary Americans if Congress does not come together to pass a bill keeping the government funding and renewing the current federal income tax rates before they automatically expire next month. The House has already passed the first version of "The Big Beautiful Bill." The widely criticized first dr...
