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The Tuscaloosa Public Library is the main public library that services Tuscaloosa County. A county that as of the 2020 census is the fifth-most populous county in the State of Alabama. Traditionally, the Rotary Room in the Tuscaloosa Public Library has been reserved as a meeting place for civic organizations of all kinds in the area. With the Rotary Room at one point even being reserved by local music teachers for their studios' end of the year piano recitals. As at one point, the Rotary Room at...
July 23, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) discussed data centers during his weekly press call today, describing them as, "Some are the size of a Wal Mart and some are the size of twenty football fields." He repeated his support of data centers being constructed in Alabama. Comparing the AI race to the space race. As he described the artificial intelligence race as, "the space race for the 21st Century." With Tuberville expressing confidence that, "Alabama will...
July 22, 2026 - MOBILE, Alabama – District Attorney Keith Blackwood announced on Wednesday that a Special Mobile County Grand Jury has returned indictments against Prichard Police Chief Walter Knight and another member of the Prichard Police Department following an investigation into alleged misconduct within the agency. Prichard Police Chief Walter Knight was indicted on charges of Use of Official Position or Office for Personal Gain (Ethics Violation) and Theft by Deception. Prichard Police S...
In the last two years, an unimaginable amount of fraud has been uncovered all over the United States. This issue came to light last year when Nick Shirley, an independent journalist, single-handedly exposed MASSIVE fraud in the childcare system in Minnesota when he showed up at one of the Somali-run, taxpayer-funded daycare facilities only to find it closed in the middle of the day. His work set off alarms across the country. Further investigations revealed that there have been more than $300...
July 28, 2026 - SHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R‑Alabama) on Tuesday delivered remarks on the Senate floor urging passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bipartisan measure aimed at tightening economic pressure on Moscow and Tehran. The Senate advanced the bill in an initial procedural vote by a wide margin, 86–12. The legislation would impose penalties on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas, extend the longstanding Iran Sanctions Act, and exp...
July 29, 2026 – MOODY, Ala. – Two St. Clair County towns (Moody and Springville) have had to let go or terminate police officers after internal reviews revealed that the officers were improperly (and perhaps illegally) accessing the Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) camera system for personal use. In the case of the Springville police officer, he reportedly used the Flock camera system to follow the movements of a family member. In Moody, police Sergeant Justin Crump is alleged to have used the...
On July 29, 587 BC, one of the most consequential events in biblical and Near Eastern history unfolded. After months of siege, starvation, and political collapse, the Neo‑Babylonian Empire under King Nebuchadnezzar II captured Jerusalem and destroyed the First Temple, also known as Solomon's Temple. The fall of the city marked the end of the Kingdom of Judah and reshaped the religious identity of the Jewish people for generations. A Kingdom Under Pressure For decades, Judah lived in the shadow o...
The Pentagon poured $151 million into technology most Americans have never heard of. Does that make it a good investment? Quantum computing occupies a strange place in the investing universe. The technology promises to revolutionize everything from drug discovery to cryptography, and it overlaps with artificial intelligence in ways that could accelerate both fields. While traditional computers process information one step at a time using bits that are either 0 or 1, quantum computers use qubits...
Why used-car scams are harder to spot today In the market to purchase a used vehicle? You have more options for finding the right car today than ever before, thanks to increased opportunities via online marketplaces, private listings and car dealerships. But buyer beware: It’s easier than ever to be swindled by fraudsters who hide vehicle histories and move damaged cars across state lines. Consider that around 2.45 million vehicles on U.S. roads may have rolled-back odometers, and more than 4...
Why the Fed picked 2% as an inflation target In mid-July, new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testified before two congressional committees and pledged to restore annual inflation to the central bank’s stated target of 2%. Given that inflation, as measured by the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, has been above that mark for 63 consecutive months, Warsh has some work ahead of him. The Fed has a statutory mandate to stabilize prices, alongside its twin objective of maximizing e...
What financial advisors are saying about the risks of concentrated stock A concentrated stock position can often represent success. It typically comes from owning company stock or equity compensation, a successful business exit, an early investment, an inheritance, or simply years of loyalty to one company. However proud you may be of your stock position, it brings up some questions for your investment portfolio. Below, Wealth Enhancement examines what financial advisors are saying about the ris...
As Judy and I walked out of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival after seeing Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, we found ourselves saying something that surprised even us: we enjoyed this production more than the one we had seen on Broadway. That is not faint praise. The Broadway production was excellent, but the performance we saw in Montgomery felt more intimate, more heartfelt and, in many ways, more alive. The music was wonderful, the cast brought tremendous energy to the stage, and the story...
7 cars coming in 2027 that are worth the wait Even in the face of challenging economic conditions and tepid sales, many automakers are forging ahead with all-new products that could help revitalize the market. Coming in the next year or so are dozens of all-new or redesigned vehicles, representing everything from cheap and cheerful EVs to high-dollar supercars. If you're not absolutely desperate for a new ride right this second, one of these future cars could be worth waiting for. If you do...
Trump accounts: Why they’re not your typical college fund The Trump account, a new tax-deferred vehicle aimed at helping families save for children, poses a fundamental question: How is this tool best used? Last year’s tax legislation (known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act) introduced a new vehicle to the tax-deferred savings landscape: the “Trump account.” Like 529 college savings plans and custodial accounts held under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA accounts), Trump account...
Fueled by AI and smoky skies, more Americans are struggling with ‘anticipatory anxiety’ Anticipatory anxiety is excessive dread about an event or situation that hasn't happened yet. From political instability and the rapid adoption of AI, to unpredictable wildfires, anticipatory anxiety is something many are struggling with right now. Researchers and clinicians describe it as an “anxiety state rooted in uncertainty.” Your emotions are “forward leaning,” in that your thoughts, behaviors,...
July 29, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) was on Fox News's Common Ground with Bret Baier and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire). Senator Britt has cosponsored the late Senator Lindsey Graham's proposed sanctions bill on Russia. She praised President Trump's leadership in holding Putin accountable for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. She also praised President Trump for his war on Iran citing its murderous 47-year regime. She also reflected on the...
Kenishirotie // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Tuscaloosa Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with...
Kenishirotie // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Huntsville Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with...
Mehaniq // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Gadsden Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration....
Song_about_summer // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Florence Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with...
Kenishirotie // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Dothan Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigrati...
Kenishirotie // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Decatur Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with...
Mehaniq // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Daphne Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration....
Mehaniq // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Birmingham Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with...
Kenishirotie // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Auburn Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigrati...
