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June 24, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, is announcing the introduction of a security emblem to Alabama ballots in 2026. Alabama is the first state in the nation to work with our Alabama ballot printing vendor to implement the use of security emblems that are invisible to the human eye, and are detectable only with specialized equipment that will be provided to election officials in each county. "The implementation of this emblem system is taking our state's e...
June 23, 2025 - ORANGE BEACH, AL - The Alabama Associated General Contractors (AGC), one of the state's leading organizations representing construction and infrastructure professionals, has officially endorsed Christina Woerner McInnis for the Republican nomination for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. The AGC praised McInnis for her strong business acumen, agricultural roots, and her alignment with Alabama's job-creating industries. Billy Norrell is the Chief Executive Officer of the...
Konstantin L // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $366,289 in May, 0.4% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more...
How rising home prices are influencing furniture choices As home prices continue to climb across the United States, many Americans are re-evaluating not just where they live, but how they furnish their homes. House of Leon explores the intersection of real estate trends and home decor preferences, which reveals a shift toward more intentional, adaptable, and value-driven furniture purchases. The escalating cost of homeownership In the first quarter of 2025, the median sales price of houses sold...
5 surprising stats on alcohol use disorder Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a serious and often misunderstood condition affecting millions of people in the United States. Despite alcohol’s cultural normalization, AUD contributes to a staggering number of deaths each year and poses a major public health threat. Stigma, misinformation, and a lack of access to care continue to obscure who is affected, the role of co-occurring mental health conditions, and what treatment and recovery can look like. A...
On June 23, 1314, the fields south of Stirling Castle bore witness to the opening clash of the Battle of Bannockburn, a defining moment in the First War of Scottish Independence. Led by King Robert the Bruce, the Scottish forces confronted the might of King Edward II's English army, setting the stage for a confrontation that would shape the future of Scotland. The Road to Bannockburn The battle was precipitated by a siege: Stirling Castle, a key strategic stronghold, had been under Scottish...
Over the past few months, Congress has been singularly focused on passing President Trump’s aptly named “One Big Beautiful Bill.” This reconciliation bill has a little bit of everything – it cuts taxes, funds the border wall and our great military, supports our farmers, and gets rid of waste, fraud, and abuse. With the bill now in the Senate, it is especially important that we clear up any misconceptions and show Alabamians back home why the One Big Beautiful Bill is a must-pass piece of legi...
Happy Together // Shutterstock See the most extreme temperatures in Alabama history On July 9, 2021, California's Death Valley reached 130 degrees Fahrenheit, according to an automated measuring system there, representing one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on the planet. The world record, also recorded at Death Valley, was 134 degrees in July 1913. More than 210 degrees Fahrenheit separates the highest and the lowest temperatures on record in the United States, the third-largest...
June 23, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), and Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) in introducing the Safe and Open Streets Act in response to recent anti-immigration law enforcement riots in Los Angles. The senators' legislation would make it a federal crime to purposely obstruct, delay, or impact commerce by blocking a public road or highway. The penalties...
American Express launched an ad campaign in 1987 entitled, “Membership Has Its Privileges,” a phrase that found root in pop culture. I don’t think we’ve used the phrase in church, but we’ve traditionally said something similar. Evangelicals say, “Trust Christ, be baptized and join the church.” However, numbers of people today declare their love for God and attend, but may join the church later, or never. Studies show about half of American adults belong to a church, but a “significant...
June 29, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Republican controlled U.S. Senate voted late Saturday to advance President Trump's tax-and-spending megabill. Two Republicans voted "No" but the defections ultimately did not matter as the bill narrowly cleared the key procedural hurdle. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed 51 to 49, with all Republicans voting in favor – excepts for Senators Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and Rand Paul (R-Kentucky). All Democrats were opposed. This puts the Senate on tra...
Young woman lying on sofa with closed eyes and holding her stomach. Africa Studio // Shutterstock Digestive issues are on the rise in the US. Here are 5 of the most common conditions. By some estimates, a whopping 66% of Americans live with gut issues—and some medical professionals think gastrointestinal conditions are becoming more common, such as irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and colorectal cancer. There's also evidence that many people aren't aware of the importan...
5 surprising opioid use disorder statistics Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a serious and complex condition affecting millions of people across the country and contributing to a national public health emergency. Yet stigma and misinformation about addiction continue to obscure who is affected and what recovery can look like. In reality, the rise in opioid misuse since the 1990s has paralleled a pharmaceutical-driven surge in opioid prescriptions despite growing awareness of the risks. OUD also...
Wellness consumers have $1 trillion to spend The wellness economy is evolving. Fitt Insider shares details and trends. Big spender. U.S. consumers prioritizing well-being wield $1.1 trillion in spending power, per Circana’s latest report, highlighting unmet demand for emerging categories. Building blocks. Physical health remains foundational, with exercise and nutrition leading the way. Reflecting consumer goals, sales of protein, energy, weight management, and gut health supplements rose YoY. M...
High mortgage rates are still impacting home sales in 2025 Spring usually brings with it open houses, moving vans and new mortgages. But for many would-be homebuyers, this year’s homebuying season felt more like Groundhog Day. Ever since interest rates for mortgages climbed from 3% following the COVID-19 pandemic to over 6% starting in late 2022, home sales in the U.S. have cooled to a level not seen in decades. Over the past 30 years, it's been typical for more than 5 million homes to change h...
June 20, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today announced the application process for the 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards. These awards provide the opportunity to identify and recognize excellence and current trends in school safety throughout the state. The deadline to file an application is Friday, August 15, 2025. "There is nothing more important than protecting the health and safety of our children, especially while they are in school. As the key st...
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...
June 27. 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has made the following changes to the state's saltwater fish creel, bag, possession and size limits (regulation 220-3-.30). These regulation changes were approved by the Conservation Advisory Board at their May meeting and signed by ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship on June 17, 2025. "The changes were made to balance the need to conserve our saltwater...
June 30, 1936 – Geneva, Switzerland - In one of the most powerful and prophetic speeches of the 20th century, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia stood before the League of Nations on this day in 1936 to plead for justice and international solidarity in the face of Italy's brutal invasion of his country. His address, delivered in Geneva to a packed assembly of diplomats and journalists, was not only a desperate appeal for aid but also a searing indictment of global inaction in the face of f...
June 24, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald J. Trump (R) announced a tenuous ceasefire between Iran and Israel bringing at least a temporary halt to nearly two weeks of intense military conflict that drew in the United States and had some more hyperbolic pundits even warning of World War III. On June 21, 2025 President Trump addressed the nation to announce that the U.S. had launched devastating attacks on three Iranian nuclear sites. The U.S. Air Force used B2 stealth bombers to drop 1...
June 27, 2025 - TALLAHASSEE, FL - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to implement a new law aimed at strengthening vessel accountability and enhancing protections for Florida's waterways. Senate Bill 164, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 19, will go into effect on July 1, 2025. This legislation is designed to help reduce the number of at-risk and derelict vessels across the state and improve enforcement tools for FWC officers and partner...
The 2025 Job Fair will be held at the McDonald Hughes Community Center on Thursday, July 31 Tuscaloosa, AL – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that she will host her 14th Annual Job Fair at the McDonald Hughes Community Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The event will take place on Thursday, July 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It will bring together employers from across Alabama who are looking to fill open positions. "Every Alabamian deserves a fair shot at getting ahead, and t...
President Donald J. Trump Earned the Nobel Peace Prize The Nobel Peace Prize has a rare chance to redeem its reputation-and it must begin by honoring the only world leader who has actually earned it: President Donald J. Trump. In an age of growing conflict and global uncertainty, Trump delivered something rare: peace through strength. Not once, but twice. Not in theory, but in the real world where lives hang in the balance and leadership matters most. The Iran–Israel Ceasefire: A Strategic T...
Just when you think no one could be that clueless, Tommy Tuberville opens his mouth and proves us all wrong. His recent “inner city rats” comments don’t just confirm he’s running on ignorance—they show he’s missing the real issue entirely. Yes, there’s a crisis in our inner cities: generational poverty that traps families for decades. But it’s not because of the people living there—it’s because of the policies cooked up in Washington, D.C., and the garbage peddled by the media and entertain...
