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Canva Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham 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...
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...
From Baiae to Rome: The Death and Burial of a Philosopher-Emperor The Twilight of an Emperor Few names in Roman history evoke such a sense of grandeur tinged with introspection as Publius Aelius Hadrianus-Hadrian, emperor of Rome from 117 to 138 CE. His reign, marked by consolidation, peace, and a deep appreciation for art and philosophy, would draw to a close not on the marble floors of a palace in Rome, but in the sultry coastal villas of Baiae. There, in the waning light of his life, Hadrian...
July 7, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump (R) issued a new executive order titled – ENDING MARKET DISTORTING SUBSIDIES FOR UNRELIABLE, FOREIGN CONTROLLED ENERGY SOURCES – that dramatically shifted the direction of United States energy policy. Issued by the President, this order targets what it describes as "expensive and unreliable energy sources like wind and solar" and seeks to eliminate taxpayer-funded subsidies that support these industries. The action builds on legis...
July 9, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - New Bill Aims to Modernize Worker Protections and Expand Access to Benefits In a significant move toward modernizing America's labor laws, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined forces with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) to introduce the Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act. This bipartisan legislation is designed to address the evolving landscape of the American workforce by establishing a safe harbor under federal law for companies that wish t...
Which brands do Americans love enough to recommend? Here’s the top 10 Guinness is the most recommended brand in America, according to a new survey of more than 2,000 brands, with 91% of recent U.S. customers saying they would suggest the Irish beer to a friend or colleague. Heineken came in second, with 90% of drinkers saying they’d recommend it, followed by Rihanna’s fashion brand Savage X Fenty, which also scored 90%. Rounding out the top ten are CS:GO (90%), Durex (90%), Amstel (90%), St. J...
How to establish business credit fast in 2025 Business credit can be essential to building a successful business. From better financing options to higher credit limits, business credit can unlock huge growth opportunities for your business. And while it can sound intimidating, there are ways to establish your business credit quickly. The process doesn't require perfect personal credit or massive upfront capital, but rather a systematic approach that prioritizes the right steps. Unlike personal...
‘Build, baby, build’: A guide to Canada’s efforts to fast-track pipelines and mines You may have noticed Canadians are in a bit of a mood ever since a certain somebody threatened their sovereignty and economic well-being. The impact has spread to the highest levels of government policy, The Narwhal reports. The federal government, industry, and provinces are seizing the crisis to try and build more stuff more quickly — “build, baby, build” in the words of our prime minister — under the premise t...
How not to overspend on your summer vacation Summer is here, which means it’s time for lounging on the beach, exploring national parks, hopping on international flights and more. But when the warm weather hits, and you’re in vacation mode, it’s easy to overspend. While it’s important to enjoy your time off and hard-earned money, it’s also important not to hinder your progress toward your saving goals. Consumer fintech banking platform Current shares steps below that can help ensure you stay...
July 10,2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she will appoint Bo Offord to serve as commissioner of the Alabama Medicaid Agency. Stephanie McGee Azar, after leading the Medicaid Agency for over 13 years, will become the chief executive officer of the State Employees' Insurance Board of Directors (SEIB). "As Alabama's longest consecutively serving Medicaid commissioner, Stephanie Azar has proven herself a skillful manager of the state's public health insurance program for l...
While Hallmark typically films its lovely "feel good" light-romantic movies in the scenic locations of Abbotsford, Langley, and Burnaby in Canada, for "Double Scoop", Hallmark came to Alabama for its filming in the spring of this year. With the farmlands of Shelby County and their rolling hills providing the lovely setting for some of the ice cream festivals featured in the film. And the charmingly quaint historic downtown of Columbiana also providing a lovely backdrop for "Double Scoop". Now, T...
July 10, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced Alabama is assisting Texas in their search and rescue mission following the devastating flooding. The 40-person team being deployed includes Alabama Task Force 1 out of Mobile, Tuscaloosa Fire and Saraland Fire. "Search and rescue remains the goal, and Alabama is going to do all we can to lend a helping hand to Texas," said Governor Ivey. "We are heartbroken in Alabama to have lost two of our own. I pray for Sarah M...
July 10, 2025 - WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that taxpayer-funded program benefits intended for the American people are not be available for persons who are illegally in this country. HHS has formally rescinded a 1998 interpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA), issued during the Presidency of William J. Clinton (D), which extended certain federal public benefits to illegal...
When tenants have a right to counsel in eviction cases, but there aren’t enough lawyers to help Icy snow crusted the sidewalks outside the Bronx housing courthouse on a Thursday in late January, a bitterly cold day in a string of bitterly cold days. Inside, spread out over three floors, dozens of people in puffy coats, some cradling babies or hunched over canes, waited to find out whether they would be kicked out of their homes or what it would take to stay housed. Every few minutes, a lawyer o...
SeventyFour // Shutterstock Best public middle schools in the Birmingham metro area Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in the Birmingham metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: academics grade, teachers grade, district overall grade, culture & diversity grade, and parent / student surveys. You can read more about the methodology here. GUNDAM_Ai // Shutterstock #10. Oak Mt. Middle School - School grades: 6-8 - Location:...
Inside Creative House // Shutterstock Best public middle schools in the Montgomery metro area Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in the Montgomery metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: academics grade, teachers grade, district overall grade, culture & diversity grade, and parent / student surveys. You can read more about the methodology here. Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock #10. Southside Middle School - School grades: 5-8 -...
PeopleImages.com - Yuri A // Shutterstock Best public middle schools in the Huntsville metro area Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in the Huntsville metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: academics grade, teachers grade, district overall grade, culture & diversity grade, and parent / student surveys. You can read more about the methodology here. SeventyFour // Shutterstock #10. Challenger Middle School - School grades: 6-...
Rido // Shutterstock Best public middle schools in the Mobile metro area Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in the Mobile metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: academics grade, teachers grade, district overall grade, culture & diversity grade, and parent / student surveys. You can read more about the methodology here. GUNDAM_Ai // Shutterstock #10. Causey Middle School - School grades: 6-8 - Location: Mobile County...
July 11, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced 58 new first class Pre-K classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year. The continued expansion of the state's nationally recognized program in partnership with the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) will bring the total number of First Class Pre-K classrooms to 1,528 and expand access to high-quality early learning opportunities for children across the state. "The early years of a child's life are the most...
Former Navy SEALs are diving to save the ocean When Rodolfo “Rudy” Reyes went diving in the Cayman Islands in 2015, the experience changed his life. The highly decorated veteran had logged thousands of dives as a Special Ops Force Recon Marine in 18 years of service. But, as Reyes recalls, “As combat divers we operate at night, pushing 200 pounds of equipment, carrying massive weapons. It’s very stressful, and we focus on the mission — taking on the enemy.” In the Caribbean, Reyes dove for th...
July 10, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Shomari C. Figures (D-AL02) has joined a bipartisan effort with the Republican chairmen of the Committees on Energy and Commerce; Education and the Workforce; and the Judiciary to introduce the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act to establish a national framework that stabilizes the use of student-athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL). "The current college sports environment has drastically changed...
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Advocates for Sustained Scientific Research to Treat Type 1 Diabetes July 11, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) attended a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing titled: "A Future Without Type 1 Diabetes: Accelerating Breakthroughs and Creating Hope." Witnesses included youth delegates and Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers, Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Senator Britt began by speaking directly to...
July 11, 2025 - WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL07) joined 150 House Democrats in a letter demanding that the Trump Administration release almost $7 billion it has withheld from school systems across the country – with $89.9 million of that money withheld designated for Alabama schools. The letter was addressed to Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. Sewell and the other Members wrote: "On June 30, 2025, just one day b...
July 10, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – U.S. Senate candidate Dakarai Larriett spoke with the Alabama Gazette about his campaign. Larriet is running for the Democratic nomination for Senate. The last Democrat who ran for Senate, Rev. Will Boyd got just 30.9% of the vote when he ran against political newcomer Katie Boyd Britt. The Alabama Gazette asked: Given the poor performance of Democrats in the last two Senate races in Alabama how will this campaign be different? "I am a different kind of can...
4 expiring tax breaks for homeowners in 2025 Several significant tax benefits that homeowners have relied on for years will disappear on December 31, 2025, reports NewHomeSource. Why it matters : These expiring tax breaks could mean thousands of dollars in additional taxes for homeowners across the country. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed in 2017, was designed to reduce taxes for most Americans by simplifying the tax code and lowering rates. Many of its key provisions were designed to b...
