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pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 8. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.76 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.13 (-3.4%) - Year change: +$1.04 (+38.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $4.79 - Week change: -$0.08 (-1.6%) - Year change: +$1.57 (+49.1%) - H...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 8. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.76 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.6%) - Year change: +$0.98 (+35.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.98 - Week change: -$0.13 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$1.60 (+47.5%) - Historical exp...
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 June 8. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.82 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$1.10 (+40.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $4.95 - Week change: -$0.11 (-2.2%) - Year change: +$1.67 (+51.0%) -...
June 9, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced appointments to fill 15 vacancies across the state, including district and circuit court judgeships in Mobile County. Mobile County District Judge Deborah McGowin Governor Ivey has appointed Deborah McGowin of Mobile to serve as District Judge in the 13th Judicial Circuit in Mobile County. A graduate of The University of Alabama and The University of Alabama School of Law, McGowin succeeds District Judge Deborah Tillman. "...
SOUTH CAROLINA – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has defeated five challengers in a Republican primary avoiding an embarrassing runoff. Graham finished with 56.8 percent of the vote - 263,895 votes. His closest challenger was Mark Lynch – who worked for an appliance repair company. Lynch attacked Graham and President Donald J. Trump's foreign policy and claimed it was time for a change – Graham has served as U.S. Senator since 2003. Lynch was endorsed by General Mike Flynn. It di...
muratart // 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 which...
Signs of depression in men: Why it often goes unrecognized Depression does not look the same for everyone. For millions of men, the signs go unrecognized because they show up in unexpected ways. Instead of crying or expressing sadness, men might become angry, withdrawn, or reckless. These behaviors get labeled as personality flaws or stress reactions rather than symptoms of a serious mental health condition. Around 10% of U.S. adults experience depression or are being treated for it. Yet men rem...
KinoMasterskaya // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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...
Media_Photos // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Mobile The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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...
Saijai Boonmak // Shutterstock Coldest Junes in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Junes in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation. #10. June 1972 - Average temperature: 75°F - Monthly high...
June 9, 2026 – HOOVER, Ala. – The Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee will meet in the law offices of Balch & Bingham to hear Ken McFeeters' challenge of Senator Tommy Tuberville's (R-Alabama) fitness to be the GOP nominee for Governor of Alabama. Tuberville owns a multi-million-dollar home in Santa Rosa Florida. He owns a much more modest home in Auburn. Former Republican Party candidate for Governor Ken McFeeters is challenging Tuberville's qualifications to run for Governor of Ala...
When one looks at the eight teams who are competing in the Men's college World Series in Omaha this year, one is immediately struck by the fact that they are all Southern teams. For the eight teams who are competing in this year's baseball national championship are Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Texas, Troy, and West Virginia. While West Virginia seceded from Virginia in order to remain in the Union leading up to the War Between the States, it is classified as a Southern...
AI is changing how financial advisors work. Regulators are paying attention. AI has swept up the world of financial advising, albeit with a slow start. A 2023 University of Chicago study found that, among the professions surveyed, financial advisors were the lowest in AI adoption both at work and at home. Three years later, new data from the Ezra Group shows that at least 70% of advisors in its sample now use AI for notetaking. That sweeping change is a result of a number of factors, ranging fro...
The most affordable states for retirees: 3 factors to consider Every year across America, millions move to a different state. Roughly 20% of the population did so in 2022, and that also held true for retirees in 2025. Some are drawn by the weather, the lifestyle, or simply a desire to be closer to family and friends. However, for many, affordability also plays a role. That’s especially true for retirees living on a fixed income or for those simply trying to maintain their standard of living o...
Will AI replace therapists? What experts say The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, like ChatGPT and Gemini, has led some people to wonder if AI can support mental health. With easy access, low cost, and around-the-clock availability, AI tools are a convenient and appealing option. Recent social media trends have also added to the growing curiosity, leaving many wondering, "Can AI replace therapists? “AI can be a great tool, but not a replacement for many things,” says Talksp...
Montgomery, Ala. - A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court decision that upheld Alabama's nitrogen hypoxia execution protocol, ruling that evidence presented at trial shows the method may expose inmates to an unconstitutional risk of suffering before death. In a June 8 opinion, a three‑judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that death row inmate Jeffery Lee had demonstrated Alabama's protocol presents a "substantial risk of serious harm" in violation of the E...
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20 percent of America is “rural.” Most rural churches have bi-vocational pastors with other full-time employment. And some pastors serve multiple churches. A friend preached at three churches, one early, one late and the third at the full moon, or something like that (I never understood his complicated schedule). Rural churches share similar congregational DNA. They love the old hymns. They have “red-backed” hymnals they pull out on Sunday nights to sing, ...
Getting married this summer? Here's what it could do to your finances Paying the bills, cooking for one, and managing your personal finances as a single adult can be challenging and liberating. When you live alone, you’re in charge of your own destiny—and if you get into financial difficulty, your own debt relief, too. When you get married, you combine your personal finances with another person’s. At its best, marriage can be a financial safety net that helps you navigate everyday life and l...
What happens when a town governs from the future? When Mikiko was first asked to envision herself in the year 2060, she was skeptical. The instructions were clear: Imagine you could time travel 40 years into the future of Yahaba Town and live there at your present age. Then, provide ideas for policies that should be implemented now that would represent the interests of that generation. As a 40-something-year-old woman who’d lived in the charming Japanese town for a decade, Mikiko didn’t see any...
Americans say they love leftovers. So why do they keep throwing them away? There is a container in your fridge right now. You know the one. It has been there since Tuesday, quietly waiting for its moment. It’s not coming. By Sunday, you will throw it out with a small, familiar sense of guilt. According to new research from Frigidaire, this cycle is basically the national experience. Americans have good intentions when it comes to leftovers—at least in theory. Eighty-six percent say they lov...
The long-distance family: How American relatives stay close when they live thousands of miles apart There’s a version of family life that many people idealize, one that instantly evokes a feeling of nostalgia. Sunday dinners within driving distance, cousins who see each other more than just on holidays, and parents who drop by on a whim without needing to get on a plane. For a growing number of Americans, though, these close-knit connections just aren’t possible. The forces that allow fam...
Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Emergency response guide Understanding the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion can mean the difference between life and death during extreme heat emergencies. When temperatures soar and humidity climbs, your body's cooling system faces intense pressure. While both conditions stem from heat exposure, they represent vastly different medical situations requiring distinct responses, Doctronic reports. Key Takeaways - Heat stroke involves body...
Cars entering The Moonlite Theatre in Abingdon. Michael Williamson // The Washington Post via Getty Images States with the most drive-in movie theaters Drive-in theaters evoke nostalgia, a step back to the 1950s. The first opened in New Jersey in 1933, when opening night drew people from at least 20 states to watch movies outdoors from their cars. Drive-ins reached their peak in popularity in the mid-1950s, with more than 4,000 operating across the country. But by the late 1970s, exploding...
Are GLP-1s good or bad for your blood pressure? Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications that were initially approved to treat Type 2 diabetes. But since their discovery, the use of GLP-1s has expanded. GLP-1s are now FDA-approved to treat many conditions, including obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, and metabolic-associated steatohepatitis. Some of these medications can also help with cardiovascular and renal health. There’s a growing number of FDA-approved GL...
June 10, 2026 - FLORENCE - Former Republican candidate for the Public Service Commission Brent Woodall has endorsed former state Auditor Jim Zig Zeigler in the June 16 Republican primary runoff. Mr. Woodall announced his endorsement of Zeigler in a speech to his home GOP club, the Shoals Republican Club breakfast on Saturday. "Over the last few months I had the opportunity to watch candidates for all the statewide races in Alabama," said Woodall. "I saw the ones who worked hard and the ones who...
