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Where is inflation hitting consumers hardest? New data shows which goods and services have seen the biggest price hikes It’s no secret that prices have increased in the last decade — especially for healthcare. And as new economic policies like tariffs take effect, we can expect consumer out-of-pocket costs to continue to fluctuate. GoodRx Research tracked how inflation is hitting consumers across different budget categories, including prescription medications. Key takeaways: - New data from Goo...
June 5, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL - All 401 delegates of Alabama's largest Girls State jumped up to their feet and cheered jubilantly as Governor Kay Ivey walked out onto the stage this morning as their featured guest speaker. Clad in a red pants suit with a white blouse, Governor Ivey walked across the concert stage at Moody Music on campus at The University of Alabama and waved to the crowd of enthusiastic high school seniors while their exuberant cheers continued unabated for several minutes....
Piper is a female hound/Rottweiler mix. She approximately two years of age and only weights about 45 pounds. She is housetrained, crate trained, great with children and other dogs, but NOT cats. Piper is very sweet and loving, as is her sister, Penny just in case! The Elmore County adoption fees are just $100 for dogs and only $50 for cats under one-year-old. Cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory...
May 26, 2025 – CULLMAN, AL – Cullman County Deputy Patrick Bishop announced that he is running for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. Bishop is a retired Army Major and an Alabama law enforcement officer. Incumbent Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R) is term limited from seeking a third consecutive term in office. "The outgoing Lieutenant Governor has done a great job and is now leaving a vacancy in Alabama leadership which is critical to fill with a principled com...
On May 31, 1864 during the American Civil War the Overland Campaign: Battle of Cold Harbor began. The battle pitted the Confederal Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee with the Army of the Potomac under Ulysses S. Grant & George G. Meade. The Battle of Cold Harbor was one of the most significant and harrowing engagements of the American Civil War, marking a critical episode in the Overland Campaign. This brutal confrontation between the Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by Robert E....
May 17, 2025 – RAINBOW CITY, AL – The Etowah County Legislative delegation briefed the members of the Etowah Republican Breakfast on the 2025 Alabama regular legislative session that ended on Wednesday. State Representative Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden) said that the Legislature cut the taxes on groceries in this session. "Last year we put legislation together to get rid of the tax on groceries in a phased approach," said Lipscomb. Lipscomb explained that revenues did not grow fast enough to hit...
ICYMI: Tuberville Honors Two Fallen Alabamians Ahead of Memorial Day "We may never have met Michael or Jason, yet they courageously were willing to give their lives for their fellow Americans. We will continue to share their stories to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten." WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) honored two of Alabama's fallen soldiers and their families in advance of Memorial Day. On the Senate floor, Senator Tuberville shared the stories of U.S. A...
How farmers can help rescue water-loving birds James Gentz has seen birds aplenty on his East Texas rice-and-crawfish farm: snow geese and pintails, spoonbills and teal. The whooping crane couple, though, he found “magnificent.” These endangered, long-necked behemoths arrived in 2021 and set to building a nest amid his flooded fields. “I just loved to see them,” Gentz says. Not every farmer is thrilled to host birds. Some worry about the spread of avian flu, others are concerned that the bir...
State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) recently joined the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast (BCS) to discuss the 2025 Alabama regular legislative session that ended earlier this month. "It was a good session I think we did accomplish a lot," said Rep. Butler. "There was a meltdown in the Senate once again on the last day like we had previously; but we did achieve a lot. We got the back the Blue bill done." Butler said that the filibuster on the last day in the Senate killed Govern...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL01) introduced the Readiness Over Wokeness Act. This legislation would codify President Donald J. Trump's (R) Executive Order that reversed a Biden Administration policy of allowing transgender individuals to serve in the military. The bill has already Cosponsors include Reps. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Florida), Harriet Hageman (Wyoming), Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia), and Andrew Clyde (R-Georgia). The Readiness Over Woken...
A pastor on a denominationally-related Facebook page took issue with ministers dressing casually in the pulpit. This is truly an unwinnable argument. Many congregations have been influenced by the contemporary church movement—though this movement from the 80s is hardly contemporary anymore. One of the precepts is that members intentionally “dress down.” A common excuse from the unchurched was they didn’t have “Sunday clothes.” Hence, the argument went, we’ll do away with both Sunday clothe...
May 27, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Ken McFeeters, a former Congressional Candidate for Alabama's 6th District and past president of the Mid-Alabama Republican Club, is announcing his candidacy for Governor of Alabama, offering voters a bold choice in the upcoming election. With deep roots in the state since 1971, having co-founded an insurance agency in 1981, in Hoover, and a track record of active involvement in government affairs at both the state and federal level, McFeeters is uniquely p...
Let me tell you a little something about expectations-Oak Mountain had 'em. Piled high. Thirty wins, one loss, number one in the country, and a MaxPreps computer that gave Montgomery Academy a big, fat 0% chance to win. That's not a long shot. That's not a Hail Mary. That's a "don't bother showing up." But soccer isn't played on spreadsheets. It's played on grass. It's played with heart. And in Huntsville, it was played with grit, guts, and a maybe a little divine intervention. Montgomery...
May 29, 2025 – ENTERPRISE, AL - The Alabama governor's race just got a little more crowded when moderate Democrat Chad "Chig" Martin put his hat (literally and figuratively) into the ring for the 2026 election. Martin describes himself as a guitar toting, fedora wearing and hemp selling entrepreneur from the Wiregrass region of Alabama. He is also involved in the mobile home, hat and aerospace maintenance supply industry with his businesses based out of Dothan. Martin decided to enter the 2...
June 2, 2025 – Jefferson County Attorney AshLeigh Dunham has announced that she is running for the Alabama Supreme Court. Dunham is running for the seat currently held by Associate Justice Greg Shaw. Shaw has served on the Court since 2009. Dunham was recently selected as a Fellow of the Birmingham Bar Foundation. She presently serves as a Jefferson County Senior Trial Referee for Juvenile Court, Bessemer Division, and practices as a Fertility Attorney at Magic City Fertility Law, which she o...
Top three things to know if you want to open a franchise restaurant If you’ve ever wanted to be your own boss and start a business, becoming a franchisee within the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry might be right for you. With customers focused increasingly on value, compelling menu items and convenience, QSR franchises are set to grow in 2025 according to industry data. Wendy's shares three key things to keep in mind if you’ve ever thought about opening your own restaurant. 1. Quick...
A digital fingerprint scan. itj aks zoone // Shutterstock IDs through the ages: How people have proven their identity over time With over 8 billion people spread across the Earth's nearly 25 million square miles of habitable land, proving one's identity has become more complex than it was with smaller populations thousands of years ago. Whereas ancient Greeks could just pair their name with that of their father to confirm who they were, modern-day home sapiens need more details to find the right...
June 3, 1989 – BEIJING, CHINA - The government of China sent in troops to force pro-democracy protesters out of Tiananmen Square after seven weeks of occupation. The peaceful protestors had believed that the rapidly modernizing country was ripe for much overdue political and economic reform and were protesting in Tiananmen Square demanding elections. The extremely brutal Chinese Communist Party has never shared power and has never been shy about using deadly force against its own people. Instead...
The economic impact of tariffs: How local businesses can plan ahead Economic uncertainty affects everyone, but how do tariffs impact small businesses in particular? Recent news about import duties, interest rates, and taxes can feel like a roller coaster. Still, with preparation and agility, savvy business owners can make the most of whatever the economy brings. Square takes a closer look at how local businesses can continue to build customer loyalty and work to maintain profitability in the fac...
June 3, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL - "Look to Girls State, And you'll find, Tomorrow's leaders of mankind", so goes one of the verses of the Girls Nation Song that over 400 delegates from high schools across Alabama were learning today at the annual convention of Girls State. A week long "God and Country" immersion into government and civics aimed at seniors in high school that is currently taking place at The University of Alabama. Indeed, the words of the Girls Nation Song ring true as Girls State...
June 5, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Cheryl Mason, President Trump's nominee to be Veterans' Affairs Inspector General during her nomination hearing at the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. They discussed the role the Inspector General's office will have in combatting veteran suicide. Read Sen. Tuberville's remarks below or on YouTube or Rumble. TUBERVILLE: "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Ms. Mason, thank you for being here. The Office of I...
June 6, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed Mexico's multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the American firearms industry, dealing a blow to efforts to hold gun manufacturers accountable for cartel violence. The ruling, penned by Justice Elena Kagan, found that Mexico's legal challenge was barred by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), a 2005 law that shields gun makers from most liability. Mexico had argued that its lawsuit...
On June 6, 1944, the shores of Normandy bore witness to an unparalleled display of courage and sacrifice. The Greatest Generation, forged in the crucible of the Great Depression and steeled by the fires of World War II, embarked on an endeavor that would alter the course of history. These brave souls, hailing from towns and cities across the globe, stormed the beaches of D-Day with unwavering resolve and a fierce determination to defend the ideals of freedom and democracy. In the face of...
Small business AI adoption declines to just 28% Is artificial intelligence (AI) living up to the hype for small business owners? NEXT’s recent survey of AI tool adoption for small businesses shows that many are dialing back. Independent operators rely on AI tools to be more efficient, and they’re optimistic about its impact. But many more seem to have stopped incorporating AI into their business operations since they were last surveyed in 2024. And cost and complexity seem to be the bar...
Canva Movies and TV shows casting in Huntsville 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 which movies and TV shows ar...
