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Public universities face escalating involvement from state lawmakers Jennifer Brooks, a history professor at Auburn University, had barely unpacked from a trip out of town in early June when the messages started blowing up her phone. Texts from colleagues and rumors on social media delivered the unsettling news: The Auburn Board of Trustees had voted to dissolve the school’s faculty senate and give itself ultimate authority over academic decisions, including curriculum. “What was really surprisi...
Can ADHD contribute to divorce? How ADHD symptoms affect marriage, child custody, and divorce More American adults than ever have an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis. A 2024 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report found that, in 2023, roughly 15.5 million U.S. adults, about 6% of the adult population, had a current ADHD diagnosis, with about half diagnosed for the first time in adulthood. Many of those adults are married, and a growing body of research suggests the...
IRONDALE, Ala. - A Birmingham suburb was rocked late Sunday evening by gunfire that claimed the lives of Alexis Josephine Coates and Andrew David Cole. The Irondale Police Department, in coordination with state and federal agencies, have apprehend a 23-year-old convicted felon from Birmingham-.Laderrick Landen Broadnax. Mr. Broadnax was recently released following an attempted murder conviction for a previous shooting. That victim survived, Mr. Cole and Ms. Coates did not. He is now facing...
July 15, 2026 – BEAVERTON, Ala. – The City of Beaverton announced on social media that sitting Mayor Susan Chae has passed away. "With a broken heart  i'm announcing the passing of Susan Chase , mayor of Beaverton, Alabama  has passed away at 10:15 this morning," the City of Beaverton announced on social media. "We want to thank everybody for their prayers and support in our time of need. We know there's a God in heaven and she is resting in peace right now. Thank you." Mayor Chase was t...
On July 15, 1099, after a grueling seven‑week siege marked by hunger, disease, and desperate fighting, Crusader forces stormed the ancient walls of Jerusalem and seized the city in one of the most consequential-and controversial-moments of the Middle Ages. The victory ended the First Crusade's three‑year march from Europe to the Holy Land and reshaped Christian, Muslim, and Jewish history for centuries to come. A Siege Born of Religious Zeal and Political Chaos The First Crusade began in 109...
July 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the retirement of Lee Sentell, Alabama's longest-serving Tourism Director. Governor Bob Riley originally appointed Sentell in 2003. "Since Lee began serving at the Department of Tourism, we have grown the state's tourism revenue from $6 billion to nearly $25 billion. Lee should certainly be commended for his passion for our state and for its many attractions," said Governor Ivey. "From promoting Alabama's pristine b...
3 in 4 US manufacturers admit their warehouse networks are falling behind A recently released Warehouse Specialists Inc, LLC (WSI) survey of 306 supply chain, operations, and logistics leaders at U.S. manufacturing companies found that 75% agree their warehouse network evolved organically over time rather than being designed strategically. Another 73% say their current warehouse model was built for a different operating environment than the one they face today. In many U.S. manufacturing...
Should I put my rent payments on autopay? Rent is usually the single biggest payment renters make each month, and how it gets paid can shape whether that due date is routine or stressful. Unlike a lot of smaller recurring charges, paying rent still often requires active effort: logging into a portal, writing a check, or remembering to hit send before a deadline. Some renters have never considered putting their rent on autopay. Others have thought about it but hesitate. Is it worth it? For many...
The United States carried out a second round of military strikes against Iran on Wednesday, escalating tensions after Tehran threatened to shut down major oil and gas export routes across the Middle East. The strikes come as Washington enforces a maritime blockade on Iranian ports-an operation that has already redirected commercial shipping and drawn sharp warnings from Iran's Revolutionary Guard. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest strikes were aimed at Iranian military assets used...
July 14, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) gave a speech on the Senate floor where he warned that Islamists have destroyed Europe and pose a looming threat to the United States. Tuberville called Islam "A death cult" and called on President Donald J. Trump to ban the Muslim Brotherhood from the United States and to prohibit Sharia Law from being practiced within the U.S.'s borders. "I've come to the floor several times over the last year to warn about the loomin...
3/4 of small businesses don't trust AI for basic tasks AI has been a fixture in business headlines for years. The pitch is always the same: Do more and spend less. That promise is what attracted many small business owners. What they're finding on the other side is more complex, and the data shows both sides of that story. According to a new survey from Bluevine, 68% of small business owners believe advances in AI will be good for their business, and conviction is growing. Those who feel...
Mental health assessments: What employers should look for to secure the best outcomes An employee finally decides to ask for help. Maybe their work has slowed. Maybe they have been missing sleep. Maybe they have been holding it together for months and can feel that changing. For an HR or benefits leader, that moment matters. The first experience an employee has with a mental health benefit can determine whether they get routed to the right care, wait too long, disengage, or start over later....
July 16, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Tuscaloosa man charged with kidnapping has been arraigned in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. A one-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Randall Latroy Richardson, 42, with kidnapping. The alleged incident occurred in the early morning hours of December 24, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. By sunrise, Richardson was apprehended and arrested. "The people of Tuscaloosa County and the Northern District of Alabama shoul...
July 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey (R) on Thursday announced more than $3.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 11 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing the state's infrastructure. The grants are the second round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation's Annual Grant Program, created by the Rebuild Alabama Act. The Rebuild Alabama Act, overwhelmingly passed by th...
Small business owners are paying to access their own money. Congress may have a fix. A bipartisan bill targeting America's payment infrastructure is gaining momentum, and new data on small business cash-flow gaps shows exactly why it matters. For many small business owners, getting paid is only half the battle. The other half is waiting for the money to arrive. Nearly 3 in 5 small business owners (59%) paid an extra fee for instant transfer or fast deposit in the past year, according to the...
6 summer supplements to heat-proof your health Ah, summertime: longer days, warmer nights, vacations and more time soaking up the sun. For many, it's an absolute dream, especially after months of gray days and freezing temps. But the reality is that the same things you love most about summer can have a not-so-great impact on your health if you don't plan for them. One of those things is the heat, which comes with increased sweat and the greater need for electrolytes to maintain balance. Also,...
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Clay County man charged with carjacking, attempted kidnapping, and multiple other crimes has been arraigned in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. A five-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Stevie Earl Harris with attempted kidnapping, carjacking, using/carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, explosive materials – transport by non-licensee, and explosive materials – trans...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a moment marked by both solemn remembrance and historic transition, Darline Graham was sworn in Thursday to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), who passed away unexpectedly late Saturday night after a brief illness. Her appointment ensures continuity for the constituents he served and reflects the family's long-standing commitment to public service. Both of her parents died when she was 11. Lindsey,...
While Alabamians who are rising up against hyperscale data centers are expressing concern that they don’t want “Alabama to be the Wild West for industrialization”, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, Tommy Tuberville, has strongly backed the construction of hyperscale data centers throughout Alabama the Beautiful in his rhetoric the past couple of days. For Coach Tuberville stated on Monday at a Sheriff’s conference that, “"Everybody asks, 'How do you do that?' I've talked to several g...
In the murky waters of Alabama political finance, the line between "necessary campaign expenditure" and personal gain is often blurred by creative accounting. When a personal achievement-like a memoir-is funded by a candidate's principal campaign committee, it raises serious questions under the Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA). The Legal Framework Under Alabama Code § 17-5-7, a candidate or principal campaign committee may only use campaign contributions for specific, defined purposes:...
We spend far too much time asking whether Alabama is red enough or blue enough. We're asking the wrong question. The question isn't whether our politics can win another election. The question is whether our politics can still solve problems. Somewhere along the way, we confused politics with identity. We started treating our political parties like college football teams, where loyalty matters more than results and questioning your own side is considered betrayal. That's not leadership. The...
July 12, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala.. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) delivered remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Fort Rucker's new PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Training Complex. Fort Rucker is the U.S. Army's Aviation Center of Excellence, and this new facility will serve as housing and support facilities for over 300 Army Aviation Soldiers going through training on the base. In the FY24 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, Senator Britt, a member of the Senate...
July 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Trump's nominee for Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Sean Kaufman, President Trump's nominee for Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), during today's Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville d...
July 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a powerful bipartisan display and a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R‑Ala.), Darline Graham (R‑S.C.), Richard Blumenthal (D‑Conn.), Jeanne Shaheen (D‑N.H.), and Roger Wicker (R‑Miss.) announced the introduction of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026. The legislation-now backed by 62 senators-aims to impose sweeping sanctions on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas, targeting the financial lifelines f...
How artificial intelligence is changing the mental health space What if your next therapy appointment involved opening an app instead of talking to another human? From chatbots that lend an ear at 2 a.m. to smart platforms that track emotional patterns over time, artificial intelligence is reshaping how people access and experience mental health care. AI technology aims to help create machines that can do tasks that require human intelligence and problem-solving. You’ve likely already seen h...
