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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - At just 26 years old, Jerimy Littlepage is making history as one of the youngest candidates ever to run for Mayor of Birmingham. A tradesman, U.S. Army Reservist, and lifelong resident of the city, Littlepage launched his campaign with a bold promise: to bring Birmingham back to its neighborhoods. Standing in Memorial Park in his home community of Titusville, Littlepage declared his candidacy on March 22, 2025, surrounded by supporters who echoed his call for safer streets,...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Mayor Randall Woodfin has officially launched his campaign for a third term, aiming to extend his tenure as Birmingham's chief executive beyond 2025. With the municipal election set for August 26, Woodfin is seeking to accomplish something no Birmingham mayor has done in nearly four decades: win a third consecutive term. Surrounded by supporters at Iron City Birmingham, Woodfin kicked off his campaign with a message of resilience and forward momentum. "We can either keep...
July 29, 205 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a landmark bipartisan effort, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and her colleagues on the Senate Banking Committee unanimously advanced the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025, marking the first comprehensive housing markup in over a decade. The legislation aims to tackle the nation's affordable housing crisis by expanding supply, streamlining regulations, and improving oversight of federal housing programs. As Chair of...
On August 3, 1934, a seismic shift occurred in the political landscape of Germany. Adolf Hitler, already Chancellor of the German Reich, moved swiftly to consolidate ultimate authority by merging the roles of President and Chancellor into a new position-Führer und Reichskanzler (Leader and Reich Chancellor). This marked the culmination of Hitler's rise from party agitator to unchallenged ruler, effectively dismantling the last remaining checks on his power. The Context: Death of President Hinden...
July 17, 2025 -ALABAMA - The article from Marijuana Moment, published on July 14, 2025, reports on a GOP-controlled House committee's new spending bill that aims to prevent the Justice Department from rescheduling or descheduling marijuana. While blocking rescheduling efforts, the bill notably retains a provision protecting state medical cannabis programs from federal interference, though with new language allowing for enhanced penalties near schools and parks. This legislative move comes as...
Washington is having a meltdown—and not the good kind. For the first time in nearly three decades, Congress passed a rescission package that actually cuts spending, and the usual suspects in the media and permanent political class are dismissing it as “symbolic.” You’d think a $9 billion spending rollback would get a standing ovation. Instead, we get scoffing from folks who have never balanced a checkbook, let alone a national budget. But here’s the reality: this is not symbolic. It’s hist...
Upcoming School Year Promises More Academic Achievement for Alabama Students For students, we are just weeks away from the start of the school year and they will soon be heading back to the classroom. For Alabama that means another year where education leaders are working to achieve higher scholastic achievements. Actually, in this past year, 3rd grade proficiency scores were up. They were up to 93.5 percent, which is 16 percent higher over the past four years. In addition, this is the 4th year...
In the not-so-distant past, the United States’ relationship with the Soviet Union was best summed up by the policy of containment. The idea was very simple — communism in general and the Soviet Union in particular were menaces to the world order. Communism could be dealt with intellectually, but once the Soviet Union began to aggressively export its version of communism by forcing itself on neighboring countries, something had to be done to stop the expansion. After World War II, the U.S. had...
Since 2005, the Honor Flight Network has honored 317,128 veterans from all across the U.S.A. by inviting them to share in a day of honor at our nation’s memorials in Washington, D.C. Its vision is to provide all of America's veterans with receiving the honor, gratitude and community support that they deserve. The Honor Flight Network is a 501 © 3 nonprofit organization with a four out of a four-star rating by Charity Navigator. The first flight of the Wiregrass Honor Flight occurred on June 4,...
Veterans in the tri-county area were honored on July 2, 2025, with a pre-4th of July celebration at Sage Health in Montgomery. Sage Health celebrates veterans not only for the sacrifices that were made during their service but also educates and offers them an alternative to the VA for primary healthcare. The event was attended by over 35 Veterans, veterans’ spouses and market partners who enjoyed barbeque with all the fixings from Jim ‘N Nicks Bar-B-Q while being entertained with patriotic, fol...
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 Triumph On June 24, 2025, Iran and Israel: longtime enemies...
Woman holding pipette of medical cannabis oil. Nuva Frames // Shutterstock 8 emerging uses for medical cannabis Hope is on the horizon for people who want to use marijuana to treat medical conditions. Cannabis is currently illegal under federal law as a Schedule I drug. But in April 2024, the Drug Enforcement Agency took preliminary steps to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, which includes drugs like ketamine and testosterone that are available by prescription. Though the...
The line of scrimmage with quarterback Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL game at FedEx Field in 2021. Steve Jacobson // Shutterstock The story behind every NFL team name There are no National Football League teams in the merry old land of Oz, but there are Lions, Bengals, and Bears. The NFL has 32 teams, each with a unique story about how it came to be. Fan contests chose some names, while others had ties to former professional sports teams. There is an abundance of animal...
Is an older luxury vehicle a better deal than a lightly used mainstream car? Shopping for a car can sometimes make buyers choose between features they want versus features that would be "nice to have." But what if there was a way to get a luxury car for the same price as a mainstream model? Consider this scenario: You have a $30,000 budget for your next car. You've been looking into a one-year-old 2024 Toyota Camry, a highly rated midsize sedan. For that price, you're probably looking at the SE...
Person's hands applying UV filter film on glass window" title="15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC Petr Smagin // Shutterstock 15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC The summer of 2025 continues to heat up across the United States. According to the National Weather Service's climate outlook for June through August of this year, above-normal temperatures are expected throughout the country, with the highest temps predicted in the Southwest and Northeast. Already, most of the nation...
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Department in conjunction with the Tuscaloosa Police Department and all of the other law enforcement agencies present in Tuscaloosa County will be hosting their National Night Out on August 12th at the Government Plaza. With the Government Plaza being a popular park and venue for outdoor events in the middle of downtown Tuscaloosa that is across the street on the side from the Senator Richard Shelby Federal Building and Courthouse. Tuscaloosa's National Night Out...
August 4, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - As students across the state head back to school, Governor Kay Ivey released an inspiring video message on Monday, encouraging Alabama's young learners to approach the new academic year with ambition, resilience, and community spirit. The governor's remarks reflect a blend of personal experience, historic perspective, and a call to action for the future leaders of Alabama. "Whether you're walking into fourth grade or heading into your final year of high...
The destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem on August 4, 70 AD by Roman forces marked one of the most devastating and transformative events in Jewish history. It was not just the loss of a building but the collapse of an entire way of life-religiously, socially, and politically. As flames engulfed the sacred site, centuries of tradition were reduced to rubble, and the Jewish people faced a turning point that would reshape their identity for generations. Historical Background: The First Jew...
August 4, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is marking August as National Breastfeeding Month, with special recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated August 1–7. In alignment with national and global efforts, ADPH is promoting breastfeeding as a cornerstone of lifelong health, nutrition, and emotional well-being. Backed by decades of research, health professionals continue to affirm that breastfeeding and human milk offer the optimal form of n...
================================================== ERROR IMPORTING STORY: Invalid canonical URL: ================================================== jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Alabama in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Alabama. Gas prices are as of August 4. Alabama by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.78 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.0%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-10.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current...
August 4, 2025 Montgomery, AL - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has intensified his criticism of former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, calling for both to "stand trial for treason" over their alleged roles in the Russia collusion narrative that shadowed Donald Trump's presidency. In a recent interview with Newsmax, Tuberville echoed former President Trump's assertion that key Democratic figures orchestrated a "Russia hoax" to undermine the 2016...
August 4, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee unanimously passed a resolution Saturday calling on Republican elected officials across the state to formally support former President Donald J. Trump's nomination for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The resolution, sponsored by former State Representative Perry Hooper Jr., praises Trump's recent diplomatic interventions that helped avert multiple international conflicts. It urges party leaders to recognize...
Inside the urgent effort to save endangered coral reefs According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, more than 1 billion people worldwide “benefit either directly or indirectly from the ecosystem services coral reefs provide.” Preserving those benefits, threatened by climate change and disease, is the mission of a pioneering research facility opened in June in the Bahamas. The Bahamas Coral Gene Bank at Atlantis Paradise Island is a temporary refuge for more than 15 cor...
An autonomous robot with the name Esther displayed on its screen making a delivery in the city. Mario Tama // Getty Images 4 ways retailers are adopting AI, robotics, and other new tech in 2025 There have been seismic shifts in how people shop. Customers seek even more convenience, faster transactions, and a personalized shopping experience. However, data shows that retailers are struggling to meet these consumer needs. According to a 2024 IBM study, only 9% of consumers reported being...
August 5, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Katherine Robertson for Attorney General campaign has reported over $1.5 million in fundraising since launching, with more than $250,000 raised since July 1 alone. These figures reflect growing momentum for the Republican candidate as she prepares for a statewide campaign in 2026. According to the campaign's official monthly finance report filed August 4, a portion of contribution checks received by the finance team had not been included due to an...
