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August 11, 2026 - Statement of Dr. Randy Brinson, President, Christian Coalition of Alabama MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Many of our members have received a text political ad stating that the Alabama Christian Conservative PAC is being confused with the Christian Coalition of Alabama. The PAC is registered in Austin Texas and operated out of McLean VA They have no presence in Alabama. That PAC is making statements about Hampton Harris that are patently false and intentionally confusing voters....
The CEO for Alliance Defending Freedom, Kristen Waggoner, released a video message urging people to oppose the Protect College Sports Act in its current form. For according to the nonprofit Christian conservative legal advocacy group, the language of the popularly termed "Save College Sports Act" is imprecise. With the language of the bill being "ambiguous" to the point to where a liberal judge could misuse the act to override the laws in 27 states that protect women's sports. As Waggoner...
The Irish music juggernaut, Celtic Woman, will be performing their Christmas themed program at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Friday, December 18th, 2026 as part of their Silver Bells Christmas Tour. While the heat of August may make it seem far too early to start thinking about tickets for Christmas themed concerts, Celtic Woman is an all-female Irish music ensemble that has sold more than nine million records worldwide since its formation in 2004. Hence, good tickets for their concerts...
alisalipa // Shutterstock Coldest Augusts in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Augusts in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation. #10. August 1961 (tie) - Average temperature: 77.4°F - Monthly...
With huge hyperscale data center projects being proposed in Alabama, such as "Project Red Clay" about six miles southwest of Montgomery, "Project Marvel" in Bessemer, and the two million square foot project in Brookwood, it is important to note what Alabama's public officials and political candidates are saying about hyperscale AI data centers. For Alabamians have held protests against the development of hyperscale data centers with residents in Bessemer even referring to hyperscale data...
America’s new boomtowns Economic growth can change a city quickly. An influx of new residents and expanding business activity creates visible momentum, even as rapid change brings new strains. In recent years, some American cities stand out for attracting people, investment and development at a pace that sets them apart. Boomtown status does not mean growth benefits everyone equally, but it does reflect a city’s expanding economic capacity and the new opportunities that come with it. Sma...
Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise Granted, the 10,000-step goal is often recited as if it is gospel, but whether you're clocking up the miles on your commute to work or walking around in circles in the kitchen last thing at night, the truth of the matter is, you might already be walking enough. For the record, hitting a daily step count is now one of the world's most popular wellness habits, and for good reason, too. As one of the simplest and most inexpensive ways to...
Graphing calculator: $100. Laptop: $800. Here's how to cut every big back-to-school expense. A new laptop or tablet can take up a sizable share of your back-to-school budget. Achieve shares some of the best ways to stretch your money. - Big-ticket tech has the most savings options. - Swap or buy used. - Plan to save on small costs year-round by buying in bulk and using a rebate app. 1. Laptops/tablets - Make a trade. Trade-in programs let you trade in your old laptop or tablet toward the...
How parents can help college students manage money and avoid mistakes Sending your child off to college is a big milestone, and for many parents, it’s the first time their teen will be managing money on their own. Talking about money is important in Louann Millar’s family. Millar, who is leader of youth and student banking at Wells Fargo, has two teenagers who, as in many families, are very different in how they think about and approach money. “One of my kids is very eager to earn money and s...
Is Representative Rhett Marques Really Fit to Protect Our Communities? When examining the record of Representative Rhett Marques, one can easily see this R.I.N.O. as the fraud he is. His record of taxing the people pales in comparison when looking at his votes on public safety. This man is as soft on crime as the cream puff he is. Marques voted for House Bill 2 in 2021, which permitted the supervised early release of certain criminals. According to reports, this legislation resulted in the...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Meta today announced a series of major artificial intelligence initiatives designed to ensure the benefits of AI are broadly shared, including a new $1 billion community investment fund, expanded open-source AI models, and a long-term vision centered on empowering individuals through artificial intelligence. In a new essay, The Future is for Everyone: The Path to a Positive AI Future, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlines the company's vision for making personal...
August 10, 2026 - POINT CLEAR, Ala. - Fresh off an all-night voting session in Washington, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) took the stage Saturday morning at the Grand Hotel to pitch a sweeping pro-growth agenda to the state's top business and political leaders. Tuberville is the Republican nominee for governor of Alabama. Speaking at the powerful Business Council of Alabama's (BCA) annual Governmental Affairs Conference, Tuberville outlined plans to cut state taxes, champion the...
The return of public executions to the streets of Iran marks a chilling escalation in the regime's campaign to crush internal opposition. Following months of devastating conflict with the United States and a massive wave of public protests in January, authorities have revived one of their most notorious tools of state terror. According to human rights organizations and distraught family members, these open-air displays are designed specifically to traumatize the public and eliminate any...
Examining PPP Loan Integrity: The Case of Representative Rhett Marques During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government established the Paycheck Protection Program to shield enterprises from collapse. While intended to help struggling operations survive unprecedented economic strain, subsequent investigations revealed widespread abuse, with numerous funds flowing to entities that did not face closure. A notable example involves Alabama Representative Rhett Marques, former owner of Goodson...
Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy For the past two years, more than a dozen major banks have been not only reneging on their climate commitments, they’ve been actively making the crisis worse, Grist reports. In 2024 and 2025, during the leadup to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, all six of the nation’s largest banks abandoned the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, a voluntary climate coalition, precipitating the Alliance’s complete shutdown in October....
State Representative Rhett Marques voted to raise your taxes while failing to pay his. Documents given to the Alabama Political Contributor yesterday revealed a serious concern relating to Representative Marques paying his taxes. We are not talking about small amounts of money here; these represent substantial financial sums accrued through multiple years of liens. Tax liens were filed against his properties across the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, and 2011. These liabilities accumulated...
The First Amendment did not emerge fully formed from the minds of James Madison and our founding fathers. Like most great constitutional principles, religious liberty evolved over centuries through a series of political experiments, legal compromises, and the hard-earned, practical lessons of trial and error. Perhaps the most overlooked turning point occurred not in Philadelphia or Williamsburg, but in the German city of Speyer five hundred years ago this month. Long before philosophers articula...
I visit the National Institute for Standards and Technology website occasionally to reset my wristwatch. I’ve resisted the current trend to wear a watch that monitors my heart, calories and what my neighbors are watching on TV. My current Seiko was a gift from my mother-in-law nearly 30 years ago. It’s still serviceable, though gaining about 10 seconds every two weeks. Quite a record. It should last me until heaven. Visiting this site lately reminded me of being accused of not being able to tel...
The Democrat Party Has Left Traditional Democrats without a Party For those Democrats who worked in factories, served in the military, attended church on Sunday, joined labor unions, supported the police, stood with Israel and believed that an honest day's work deserved an honest day's pay; uhey were the Democrats of Harry Truman and John F. Kennedy. They loved America, defended freedom and understood that socialism was the enemy our nation had spent decades defeating. Those traditional...
August 08, 2026 - Benjamin Franklin famously wrote in his 1758 essay The Way to Wealth that it would be a hard government that should tax its people one-tenth. When examining the record of Republican-in-name-only House District 91 Representative Rhett Marques, Alabama citizens already know the sting of a hard government. Now, he asks the voters of Alabama's second congressional district to send him to Washington. If Marques exports his fiscal policies to the federal level, the nation faces a...
Representative Rhett Marquis publicly projects himself as a staunch conservative Republican, yet a closer look at his campaign ledger reveals a troubling reliance on financial backing from liberal Democrats-most notably Tuscaloosa-based real estate agent Chase Adcox. Adcox boasts a long, well-documented history of bankrolling leftist political candidates. His partisan trail dates back to 2008, when he funneled funds into then-Illinois Senator Barack Obama's historic presidential campaign....
Best and worst states for drivers: 2026 study Car ownership consumes a major share of many household budgets. Between loan payments, maintenance, fuel, and auto insurance, the cost of owning and operating a vehicle now averages more than $11,000 per year. Even as U.S. cities and counties increase investment in public transportation, more than 90% of American households own or lease at least one vehicle. SmartAsset set out to determine which states are best for drivers and which are most...
Survey: Retirement still feels achievable for Millennials and Gen Z Despite living in a time of economic turbulence, Gen Z and Millennials feel positive about retirement, according to a new survey by SoFi. Gen Z is particularly bullish on retirement. Fifty-seven percent say it’s achievable with a plan in place, compared to just 45% of Millennials who feel the same. To find out how Gen Z (ages 18 to 29) and Millennials (ages 30 to 45) are thinking about retirement in the current economic l...
The most efficient way to run your window unit Window air conditioners can be lifesavers during the hot summer months, especially in older homes or apartments without central air. But while they offer targeted cooling, they can also drive up your energy bill fast if they’re not used efficiently. The good news is a few smart strategies can keep your space cool and your costs low. HomeServe broke down the best ways to run your window air conditioner efficiently. Start With the Right-Sized Unit E...
A massive, four-month-long collaborative law enforcement investigation culminated in a series of simultaneous raids across East Gadsden, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of trafficking-level illicit drugs. Federal, state, and local law enforcement leaders gathered Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Etowah County Sheriff's Office to announce the successful execution of a multi-agency sweep aimed at removing high-level criminals from local neighborhoods. Operation Overview The...
