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  • Governor Ivey Launches Veterans Resource Center Board to Strengthen Support for Alabama's Veteran Community

    Governor's Press Office|Jul 15, 2025

    July 24, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the appointment of eleven distinguished leaders to the Alabama Veterans Resource Center (AVRC) Board, a new initiative designed to develop a statewide, sustainable hub dedicated to supporting veterans and their families. A component of Governor Ivey's 2025 legislative agenda, this center will provide job training and workforce assistance, aid in benefits navigation, support with family and legal needs and build peer and s...

  • Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

    Stacker, Kalyn Belsha for Chalkbeat|Jul 15, 2025

    Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit? When 18-year-old Edgar Brito thinks about what he’ll do in the future, mechanical engineering is high on the list. The former Washington state’s Toppenish High School student first considered the career after he joined a STEM group in middle school. In a ninth-grade class, he researched the earning potential for a STEM degree (“so much more money”) and the demand for mechanical engineers (“explo...

  • Finding the best commuter car for you

    Stacker, Keith Buglewicz for CarMax|Jul 15, 2025

    Finding the best commuter car for you With thousands of vehicles in our inventory, we’re here to help make car research easier for you. CarMax has partnered with car-review experts from Edmunds to weigh in on what matters most when you’re looking to buy a truck or car. What makes a great car for a daily commute? Sports cars and SUVs get a lot of attention, but let's pause a moment to sing the praises of the humble commuter cars that get good fuel economy, are easy to drive and park, and are eas...

  • Rep. Sewell Announces Employer Lineup for 14th Annual Job Fair in Tuscaloosa

    Congresswoman Terri Sewell's office|Jul 15, 2025

    July 24, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL - Constituents are encouraged to pre-register at Sewell.House.gov/JobFair Tuscaloosa, AL – With just one week left until her 14th annual job fair in Tuscaloosa, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that this year's signature event will feature at least 70 employers from 10 industries. It will take place on Thursday, July 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the McDonald Hughes Community Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. "Every Alabamian deserves a fair shot at g...

  • Remembering Dr. Annette Nevin Shelby: Alabama's Trailblazing Educator and Stateswoman

    A.I. generated content|Jul 15, 2025

    July 23, 2025 - Tuscaloosa, Alabama Dr. Annette Nevin Shelby, a pioneering academic and beloved figure in Alabama public life, passed away peacefully at her Tuscaloosa home on July 23, 2025, at the age of 86. Her death marks the end of a remarkable journey that spanned decades of service, scholarship, and quiet influence behind one of Alabama's most prominent political careers. "I was saddened to learn of Dr. Annette Shelby's passing. She lived a remarkable, full life and was the loving wife of U.S. Senator Richard Shelby. Annette was...

  • Federal ICE Raids Spark Fear and Controversy Across Alabama

    A.I. generated content|Jul 15, 2025

    In mid-July 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in coordination with multiple federal agencies, launched a series of high-profile raids across Alabama targeting alleged criminal networks and undocumented immigrants. The operations, which spanned six counties and included restaurant raids in the Auburn-Opelika area, have ignited widespread concern among immigrant communities and civil rights advocates. Scope and Targets of the Raids According to Homeland Security Investigations...

  • Bibb County Child Sex Abuse Case: Seven Indicted in Trafficking Ring Involving Underground Bunker

    A.I. generated content|Jul 15, 2025

    July 25, 2025 - BRENT, AL - In one of the most harrowing criminal investigations in Alabama's recent history, seven individuals have been indicted in connection with a child sex trafficking ring operating out of a bunker in Bibb County. The case has shocked the community and drawn national attention for its brutality and scale. Timeline of Discovery The investigation began in February 2025, when the Alabama Department of Human Resources received a report of child abuse at a residence on Aaron...

  • Tragedy in Bessemer: Death of 3-Year-Old in DHR Custody Sparks Outrage and Calls for Reform

    A.I. generated content|Jul 15, 2025

    July 25, 2025 - BESSEMER, AL - The death of 3-year-old Ke'Torrius "KJ" Starkes Jr., a child in the custody of the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), has sent shockwaves through the Bessemer community and reignited scrutiny over the state's child welfare system. KJ was found unresponsive in a parked vehicle on Pine Tree Drive in Birmingham on Tuesday, July 22, after being left alone for nearly five hours in sweltering heat by a third-party contractor hired by DHR. A Preventable Tragedy...

  • Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Mike Elliott for HD 13

    Jeff Helms, Alabama Farmers Federation|Jul 15, 2025

    July 25, 2025 - WALKER COUNTY - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Mike Elliott for Alabama House District 13, which encompasses much of Walker County and includes the city of Jasper. "Mike Elliott has been an educator and a businessman, so he knows the needs of this district," said Dorman Grace, president of the Walker County Farmers Federation. "With his varied experience, he will be a true asset in the Legislature." Elliott received his B.S. in social science and...

  • Most college students are taking online classes, but they're paying just as much as in-person students

    Stacker, Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report|Jul 15, 2025

    Most college students are taking online classes, but they’re paying just as much as in-person students Emma Bittner considered getting a master’s degree in public health at a nearby university, but the in-person program cost tens of thousands of dollars more than she had hoped to spend. So she checked out master’s degrees she could pursue remotely, on her laptop, which she was sure would be much cheaper. The price for the same degree, online, was … just as much. Or more. “I’m, like, what makes...

  • 10 most landlord-friendly states in 2025

    Stacker, Ryan Squires for TurboTenant|Jul 15, 2025

    1 most landlord-friendly states in 2025 Landlording in the wrong state can quickly turn into a nightmare. You could end up with hard-to-evict tenants, high property taxes, and rent control that makes it impossible to keep up with the market. For these reasons, knowing the country’s most landlord-friendly states is a wise move. Owning property in a state where eviction laws, property taxes, and policies all work in your favor makes real estate investing a whole lot easier. TurboTenant, a company...

  • No one knows whether Trump's $50B for rural health will be enough

    Stacker, Anna Claire Vollers for Stateline|Jul 15, 2025

    No one knows whether Trump’s $50B for rural health will be enough Congress set aside $50 billion for rural hospitals and medical providers to allay fears over the billions more in historic cuts to federal health care spending that President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day. But is that bandage big enough to save struggling rural hospitals? “I have more questions than I have answers,” Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association, a nonprofit policy group, told State...

  • Which states have the most teens struggling with substance misuse?

    Stacker, Evan Ullman for National Health Ratings|Jul 15, 2025

    Which states have the most teens struggling with substance misuse? Teen drug and alcohol use is still a serious issue across the U.S. In 2022, 1 in 3 high school seniors, 1 in 5 sophomores, and 1 in 10 eighth graders reported using illegal substances, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Those numbers are lower than they were before the pandemic, but they’re still high, and the long-term impact of early substance use can follow teens well into adulthood. It’s often understated how...

  • The First Sino-Japanese War: July 25, 1894 and the Rise of Imperial Japan

    A.I. generated content|Jul 15, 2025

    On July 25, 1894, the Empire of Japan fired upon a Chinese warship off the coast of Korea, marking the beginning of the First Sino-Japanese War-a conflict that would reshape East Asia and signal the decline of the Qing dynasty. Though the war officially began with declarations on August 1, the naval clash at Pungdo and the sinking of the British-chartered Chinese transport ship Kowshing five days earlier served as the true ignition point. This war, fought primarily over influence in Korea,...

  • Bay Watch Public Boat Ramp Reopens With Improved Parking

    Jul 15, 2025

    The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reopened the Bay Watch Public Boat Ramp in Baldwin County. The facility was temporarily closed for parking area upgrades in May 2025. The ramp is located adjacent to the U.S. Highway 98 bridge at the mouth of the Fish River. "The improvements at Bay Watch will benefit anglers, boaters and visitors to Weeks Bay Reserve for decades to come," said Chris Blankenship, ADCNR Commissioner. "We've been upgrading public boat ramps...

  • Coach Tuberville will Probably Make a Good Governor

    Steve Flowers|Jul 15, 2025

    July 23, 2025 - For the last few years after every Civic Group or Chamber banquet I spoke to, I would typically open the floor for questions and invariably the most prominent inquiry was who is going to run for Governor in 2026. Alabamians love the Governor’s race. Always have and it stays the same. Also, they seemed to know that Governor Kay Ivey was term limited, and the brass ring of Alabama politics was going to be open. It appeared that we were going to be in for a donnybrook brawl, like w...

  • OUTDOOR TRUTHS

    Gary Miller|Jul 15, 2025

    Even though it’s only July, the deer hunters are getting prepared for another season. While it may be several weeks until the season opens, there is much to do to be ready for opening day – especially if you hunt with bow and arrow. Right now, I’m checking trail cameras, hanging tree stands and trying to figure out where the deer are likely to be early in the season. And it is not always where one might think. I am reminded of an Alabama hunt several years ago. I was with a friend on a piece of...

  • Police shooter is on the loose in Scottsboro

    A.I. generated content|Jul 15, 2025

    July 26, 2025 - SCOTTSBORO, AL - A Blue Alert has been issued by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) following a shooting that left a Scottsboro Police Department officer wounded early Saturday morning. The incident occurred during a domestic disturbance response on Ruth Street, resulting in a large-scale manhunt for the suspect, identified as Daniel Victor McCarn, 29, of Huntsville. According to ALEA's Fusion Center, McCarn fled the scene and crashed his vehicle near U.S. Highway 72 and...

  • Suspect Captured After Scottsboro Officer Shot During Domestic Call

    A.I. generated content|Jul 15, 2025

    July 27, 2025 - SCOTTSBORO, AL - A tense manhunt in Jackson County has ended with the capture of Daniel Victor McCarn, 29, the suspect accused of shooting a Scottsboro Police Department officer early Saturday morning. The incident began around 12:49 a.m. when officers responded to a domestic disturbance on Ruth Street. McCarn fled the scene in a vehicle, leading police on a chase that ended in a crash near U.S. Highway 72 and County Park Road. Upon exiting the vehicle, McCarn allegedly opened...

  • ALGOP Summer Dinner Postponed Following Trump's Senate Endorsement of Michael Whatley

    A.I. generated content|Jul 15, 2025

    July 26, 2025 - HOOVER, AL - The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) has officially postponed its upcoming Summer Dinner, which was scheduled for Friday, August 1st, following a high-profile endorsement by former President Donald J. Trump. Trump's endorsement of Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley as a candidate for the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina-a key battleground ahead of the 2026 elections-prompted the change. Whatley had been slated to serve as the keynote speaker at...

  • Wise Leaders Know They Don't Know

    Michael J. Brooks|Jul 15, 2025

    Our denominational publishing house contacted me last year after a writer had to drop out of an assignment. The editor asked if I could write guidelines for teachers to go along with the curriculum. Since the three lessons were from the Gospel of John, I relished this study and found it rewarding. One of the lessons was about the healing at the Pool of Siloam. Jesus spat in the dust, made a pasty poultice, covered the eyes of the blind man and asked him to wash in the nearby pool. So why did...

  • Seven Arrested in Bibb County Child Sex Trafficking Ring; Investigation Expands

    A.I. generated content|Jul 15, 2025

    July 26, 2025 - BRENT, AL - A disturbing child sex trafficking ring uncovered in Bibb County has led to the arrest of seven individuals, with authorities warning that more suspects and victims may still be identified. The crimes, described by law enforcement as among the most horrific in recent memory, allegedly took place in an underground storm shelter near Brent and involved children as young as three years old. The Perpetrators and Charges The following individuals have been charged in...

  • Turning Point in the Desert: Allied Forces Halt Axis Advance into Egypt on July 27, 1942

    A.I. generated content|Jul 15, 2025

    El Alamein, Egypt - On July 27, 1942, the First Battle of El Alamein concluded with Allied forces successfully halting the final Axis push into Egypt, marking a critical turning point in the North African campaign of World War II. The battle, which raged from July 1 to July 27, pitted the British Eighth Army-composed of troops from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and India-against the formidable German-Italian Panzer Army Africa led by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, the...

  • Mapping fast EV ports across rural America reveals 'emerging charging divide'

    Stacker, Julia Tilton for The Daily Yonder|Jul 15, 2025

    Mapping fast EV ports across rural America reveals ‘emerging charging divide’ Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to slow federal funding for building electric vehicle chargers across the country, the number of ports is growing, although rural areas are seeing less investment, per data from the EV charging data analytics firm Paren shared with The Daily Yonder. As of the first quarter of 2025, 45% of rural counties had at least one fast EV charging port installed, compared to 76.5% of me...

  • Electric vehicle tax credits set to end in 2025: What you need to know

    Stacker, Ronald Montoya for Edmunds|Jul 15, 2025

    Electric vehicle tax credits set to end in 2025: What you need to know Editor's note: President Donald Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) into law on July 4, 2025. A major component of the bill was the elimination of the federal electric vehicle tax credit, which will now expire on Sept. 30, 2025. The information in this story is still valid for those who purchased an electric car at any point in 2025 up until the end of September. After that, there will be no more tax...

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