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One of the starting Major League pitchers for the San Francisco Giants is Landen Brice Roupp. A native of North Carolina, Roupp when to Faith Christian School. So when the San Francisco Giants held a "Pride Night" for the GLBTQIA+ community on Friday, Roupp refused to completely shed the faith of his upbringing. For last Friday, the San Francisco Giants required its players to wear a ball cap that was emblazoned with the rainbow colors symbolic of the homosexual community since June is...
Reminds Members To Vote Aug. 11 MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 18 - Alabama Farmers Federation today announced its endorsement of Rhett Marques for Alabama Congressional District (CD) 2. "We are pleased to endorse Rhett Marques for the U.S. House of Representatives," said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. "As a former small business owner and state representative since 2018, he understands the challenges facing farmers, families and businesses in the Wiregrass and surrounding area. Rhett shares many...
The flesh-eating pest that once cost ranchers millions is back It’s back: For the first time since 1982, the New World screwworm has been found in U.S. cattle. The flesh-eating parasitic fly, which was eradicated from American cattle herds almost 50 years ago, has been detected in three cows, one dog and a goat, prompting Canada to restrict cattle imports from the United States and raising the specter of a wider outbreak. The New World screwworm was a massive problem in U.S. cattle herds for m...
13% of people consuming online content are spotting misleading info from AI, according to a new survey AI-written content is everywhere today, from news sites to social media to classrooms. And it's not always easy to tell what's written by AI and what's written by humans. AI-generated content can be dangerous when it's used to spread misinformation, like hyperrealistic videos of events that didn't happen or social media posts presenting false information as real news. To understand how often...
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced 25 Alabamians have accepted their appointment to a U.S. service academy. Senator Tuberville nominated these students to represent Alabama in the class of 2030 at one of the four service academies: the United States Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Naval Academy. This is Senator Tuberville's fifth round of appointments since assuming office. "America's national security depends on brave young m...
June 16, 2026 – ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Congressman Barry Moore (R) was the choice of Alabama Republican primary runoff voters on Tuesday, besting former U.S. Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in a hotly contested GOP primary fight. 310,758 Republicans cast votes in the Senate race. Former U.S. Navy SEAL Jared Hudson finished in second with 137,340 votes - 44.20%. Barry Moore received 173,418 votes - 55.80%. "The greatest days in Alabama are ahead of us," said Moore. "The relationship that we have with the Pre...
June 16, 2026 – Katherine Green Robertson is the Republican nominee for Attorney General for the state of Alabama and one of the rising young female Republican superstars nationally. Robertson had the solid support of the Sheriffs and that translated into an election victory on Tuesday. Robertson bested Jay Mitchell – who left the Alabama Supreme Court 13 months ago to campaign fulltime for this position. "Thank you, Alabama! I am so honored to be my party's nominee for Attorney General," sai...
President Donald J. Trump just celebrated his birthday the only way Donald Trump could: by projecting American strength at home and abroad, announcing a historic peace breakthrough, showcasing American confidence with a UFC event, and returning to the G7 not as a spectator, not as a supplicant, but as the true leader of the free world. What a contrast. Under Joe Biden, America was too often treated like an afterthought. At global summits, Biden looked like a back bencher, a man being handled by...
At 250, the Declaration of Independence still sparks hard questions in class Among longtime history teacher Karalee Wong Nakatsuka’s most prized possessions are two nearly identical T-shirts with very different meanings. One comes from Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution, celebrating the Founding Fathers’ signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and their fight for freedom from the British Crown. The second is from Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C., where an assassi...
MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 16 - Alabama Farmers Federation is calling Tuesday night's wins by Alabama FarmPAC-endorsed candidates a victory for homegrown values and grassroots advocacy. "The value of an Alabama FarmPAC endorsement is our people," said Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. "Our members are leaders in their communities. They understand the issues that impact their neighbors' daily lives, so people listen to their opinions. Candidates the Federation supported are those...
GLP-1s are finally silencing food noise for some binge eaters, and fueling disordered eating in others Chris Owens says he knew what healthy eating looked like in theory, but it felt like food noise had “hijacked” his brain. “I wasn’t free to make those choices,” he explains. “I don’t know that the food noise was ever quiet enough to where I could actually experience real physical hunger. I just always wanted food.” Owens, now 52, began regularly bingeing in 2008; by 2012, he was bingeing ev...
Grusho Anna // 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 TV...
AI's expanding role in cybersecurity: Opportunity, risk and the new reality for businesses Artificial intelligence has taken over many conversations about the future of business, but none has grown more urgent than the one now centered on cybersecurity. When Anthropic unveiled Claude Mythos Preview earlier this year, the rollout did not follow the usual path of other public product releases. The model's ability to find and exploit software vulnerabilities was powerful enough to warrant...
How a thrilling NBA Finals game affected fans' sleep and recovery metrics If you walked through the streets of New York City late on the night the team made its historic Game 4 comeback in the NBA Finals, you could practically feel the electricity in the air. But as it turns out, the excitement of this Knicks playoff run isn’t just palpable—it’s measurable. Anonymized, de-identified data from New York-area Oura members reveals that the city experienced both a live physiological spike durin...
Roth IRA vs. traditional IRA: Which is right for you? Individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, can be an important part of your financial strategy when preparing for retirement. The most common types of IRAs are traditional and Roth. How do they differ, and which one is right for you? Below, Ally Financial walks through both choices, so you can make the best decision for your financial future. What is a traditional IRA? A traditional IRA is an investment account in which your taxes are deferred...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 15. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.53 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.13 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$0.72 (+25.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.72 - Week change: -$0.13 (-2.6%) - Year change: +$1.47 (+45.3%)...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 15. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.60 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.15 (-4.0%) - Year change: +$0.85 (+31.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.82 - Week change: -$0.08 (-1.6%) - Year change: +$1.62...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 15. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.61 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.13 (-3.4%) - Year change: +$0.85 (+30.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.64 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.4%) - Year change: +$1.43 (+44.7%) - Historical...
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 June 15. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.70 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.7%) - Year change: +$0.89 (+31.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.71 - Week change: -$0.09 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$1.43 (+43.5%) - H...
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 June 15. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.56 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.13 (-3.4%) - Year change: +$0.77 (+27.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.62 - Week change: -$0.18 (-3.8%) - Year change: +$1.34 (+40.6%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 15. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.62 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.12 (-3.2%) - Year change: +$0.93 (+34.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.80 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.3%) - Year change: +$1.50 (+45.4%) -...
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 15. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.63 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.12 (-3.3%) - Year change: +$0.87 (+31.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $4.69 - Week change: -$0.09 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$1.44 (+44.2%) -...
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 15. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.72 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.7%) - Year change: +$0.96 (+34.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $4.86 - Week change: -$0.09 (-1.8%) - Year change: +$1.53 (+45.9%) - 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 15. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.68 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.08 (-2.2%) - Year change: +$0.92 (+33.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.87 - Week change: -$0.11 (-2.1%) - Year change: +$1.45 (+42.2%) - Historical...
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 June 15. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.67 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.11 (-3.0%) - Year change: +$0.96 (+35.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.92 - Week change: -$0.05 (-0.9%) - Year change: +$1.64 (+49.9%) - H...
