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muratart // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which...
Media_Photos // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Huntsville The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know...
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock Best private K-12 schools in the Birmingham metro area Stacker compiled a list of the best private K-12 schools in the Birmingham metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: top colleges score, college enrollment, culture & diversity grade, parent / student surveys, and student teacher ratio. You can read more about the methodology here. GUNDAM_Ai // Shutterstock #15. Tabernacle Christian School - Location: Garde...
SeventyFour // Shutterstock Best private K-12 schools in the Huntsville metro area Stacker compiled a list of the best private K-12 schools in the Huntsville metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: top colleges score, college enrollment, culture & diversity grade, parent / student surveys, and student teacher ratio. You can read more about the methodology here. DenisProduction.com // Shutterstock #13. Huntsville Christian Academy - Location:...
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock Best private K-12 schools in the Mobile metro area Stacker compiled a list of the best private K-12 schools in the Mobile metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: top colleges score, college enrollment, culture & diversity grade, parent / student surveys, and student teacher ratio. You can read more about the methodology here. Anna Jurkovska // Shutterstock #12. Central Christian School - Location: Robertsdale, AL -...
Roman Kosolapov // Shutterstock Best private K-12 schools in the Montgomery metro area Stacker compiled a list of the best private K-12 schools in the Montgomery metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: top colleges score, college enrollment, culture & diversity grade, parent / student surveys, and student teacher ratio. You can read more about the methodology here. panitanphoto // Shutterstock #15. Lowndes Academy - Location: Lowndesboro, AL -...
August 14, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, joined her colleagues in advancing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act through the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The bill will now be considered by the full Senate before heading to the U.S. House of Representatives. Senator Britt directly secured more than $28.63 million in Congressionally...
On August 15, 778, deep in the Pyrenees between modern-day France and Spain, a Frankish rearguard led by the noble Roland met its end in a narrow mountain pass. The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, though a tactical defeat for Charlemagne's forces, became one of the most mythologized events in medieval European history-immortalized in epic poetry and shaping the ideals of chivalry for centuries to come. Charlemagne's Ambitions in Iberia The battle occurred during Charlemagne's campaign into the Iberian...
August 15, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the McDades, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor's education savings account (ESA) program. Breauna McDade has three sons who are 14, 11 and four years old. KaMarrion McDade is beginning sixth grade this school year and transferring from a public school to Valiant Cross Academy in Montgomery. KaMarrion's education is being supported by the newly established CHOOSE Act program. "The CHOOSE Act is s...
August 15, 2025 - HOOVER, AL - As Hoover, Alabama prepares for its municipal election on August 26, 2025, the city's mayoral race has emerged as one of the most closely watched contests in the region. Incumbent Mayor Frank Brocato is seeking a third term, facing off against challenger Nick Derzis, Hoover's longtime police chief. Both candidates bring decades of public service experience and deep ties to the community-but offer distinct visions for Hoover's future. The Candidates: Experience in...
Super-resolution microscopes showcase the inner lives of cells Using a tiny, spherical glass lens sandwiched between two brass plates, the 17th-century Dutch microscopist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was the first to officially describe red blood cells and sperm cells in human tissues, and observe “animalcules” — bacteria and protists — in the water of a lake. Increasingly powerful light microscopes followed, revealing cell organelles like the nucleus and energy-producing mitochondria. But by 1873...
On September 12th, 2023, thousands of college students at Auburn University met in the Enville Arena to lift the name of Jesus in a worship setting that led to 200 students being baptized. This worship meeting on the plains, unbeknownst to them at the time, would lead to a revival movement among college students from Auburn University to Ohio State and throughout the entire USA. This revival movement organized by UniteUS is now the subject of a forthcoming CBN documentary entitled, "The Revival...
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and we cannot stress enough how important it is to keep your pets up to date on their vaccinations. The best way to keep your pet(s) healthy is for them to regularly visit their Veterinarian who will ensure they receive the necessary vaccinations based on their activities, where you live and new & emerging diseases they may be aware of. There are some vaccinations that are considered CORE Vaccinations and absolutely should be done to provide...
August 12, 2025 - AUBURN, AL - Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), a former Auburn football coach turned lawmaker, is once again sounding the alarm over what he sees as the unraveling of college athletics in the wake of unregulated Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. In a recent post on X, Tuberville declared: "The lack of nationwide guidelines for NIL turned college sports into the Wild West. Thankfully, President Trump is taking action to save college sports. But we have more work to do." The...
Drive-through window in a fast-food restaurant in Redding, California. Tada Images // Shutterstock 50 lowest-paying jobs in America Inflation in the United States has skyrocketed in recent years, and though nationwide rates sit at 2.7% as of July 2025, the cost of living is only expected to increase in the coming months. As President Donald Trump imposes tariffs against key trade partners like Canada, Mexico, and China, American consumers should expect to see much higher price tags. In the...
1 of the most fuel-efficient cars of 2025 Car ownership records remain one of the top data points people search to verify personal information. In 2025, choosing a fuel-efficient car isn’t just about saving money — it’s a matter of lifestyle, values, and identity. With rising gas prices and growing environmental concerns, drivers are turning to cars that deliver maximum miles per gallon and minimal emissions. The General takes a look at some of the most fuel-efficient vehicles of the year,...
Overhead view of two successful colleagues discussing financial papers with diagrams and charts at a work meeting. Pressmaster // Shutterstock 50 highest-paying jobs in America Many American workers dream of landing a six-figure job. Believe it or not, data suggests such high-paying roles are more common than most think. According to a November 2024 study from ADP Research, more than 1 million jobs in the United States pay upward of $500,000. Of course, most workers aren't anywhere near that...
On August 16, 1841, President John Tyler stunned his own party and the nation by vetoing a bill to re-establish the Second Bank of the United States. The fallout was immediate and explosive. Within days, enraged members of the Whig Party gathered outside the White House in what became the most violent protest ever held on its grounds - firing guns, hurling stones, and burning Tyler in effigy. The riot marked a turning point in Tyler's presidency and exposed deep fractures within the Whig Party,...
August 15, 2025 - ANCHORAGE, AK. - In a dramatic and closely watched summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for nearly three hours to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Despite warm handshakes and optimistic rhetoric, the meeting concluded without a ceasefire or formal peace agreement - leaving global observers uncertain about the path forward. "A great and very successful day in Alaska!" President Trump said...
August 16, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - State Representative David Standridge (R-Hayden) has reintroduced legislation that would require Alabama to officially refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America," reigniting a contentious debate over symbolism, federal alignment, and state priorities. The bill, titled the Gulf of America Act, was first introduced during the 2025 legislative session as House Bill 247. Though it passed the Alabama House on a party-line vote, it ultimately failed in the...
August 16, 2025 - MOBILE, AL The City of Mobile is on the cusp of a political shift. For the first time in two decades, the city's mayoral race is wide open-without an incumbent. With Mayor Sandy Stimpson stepping down after three terms, the August 26, 2025 election has drawn a competitive and diverse field of candidates vying to lead Alabama's second-largest city into its next chapter. The End of an Era Sandy Stimpson's decision not to seek a fourth term marks a pivotal moment for Mobile. First...
On August 16, 1780, the quiet crossroads town of Camden, South Carolina became the site of one of the most devastating defeats for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. The Battle of Camden was not merely a clash of arms-it was a collision of leadership styles, tactical misjudgments, and the brutal realities of 18th-century warfare. At the heart of the disaster were the officers whose decisions and valor shaped the outcome. Strategic Context: The Southern Campaign...
August 17, 2025 - HOOVER AL - The Alabama Republican Party today announced the opening of candidate qualifying for the special election in Alabama House District 38, which encompasses portions of Chambers and Lee Counties. Qualifying will begin at 8:30 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, and will close at 5:00 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Republican candidates may qualify online at www.algop.org or in person at ALGOP Headquarters, located at 3505 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL 35216. This...
On August 17, 1945, in a modest house in Jakarta, two men-Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta-stood before a small crowd and read a brief but seismic declaration: "We, the people of Indonesia, hereby declare the independence of Indonesia." With that statement, the archipelago's centuries-long subjugation under foreign powers-from Portuguese traders to Dutch colonizers-was formally rejected. But the proclamation was not the end of struggle; it was the beginning of a bloody, four-year revolution against...
