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Mish.El // Shutterstock Mortgage rates fall to 10‑month low, offering relief for Montgomery buyers Redfin Real Estate economists say the recent dip in mortgage rates gives serious house hunters a window of opportunity to lock in a lower monthly housing payment. The daily average mortgage rate dropped to 6.57% on August 4th – the lowest level in 10 months. That's down from a peak of 7.08% in May, giving buyers some relief after months of higher rates. In Montgomery, where the median sale pri...
On August 7, 2025, a three-judge panel from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama unanimously ruled that the state must continue using a congressional map created by a court-appointed special master. This map, implemented for the 2024 elections, includes two racially gerrymandered districts where Black voters get to decide there congressional representation -an outcome the court claimed was necessary under the 60-year-old Voting Rights Act of 1965. The panel-comprising...
Mish.El // Shutterstock Mortgage rates fall to 10‑month low, offering relief for Tuscaloosa buyers Redfin Real Estate economists say the recent dip in mortgage rates gives serious house hunters a window of opportunity to lock in a lower monthly housing payment. The daily average mortgage rate dropped to 6.57% on August 4th – the lowest level in 10 months. That's down from a peak of 7.08% in May, giving buyers some relief after months of higher rates. In Tuscaloosa, where the median sale pri...
7 easy ways to start saving for Christmas The holidays are a time to celebrate. It's a great idea to go into the festive season with a plan to save and spend your money wisely, avoiding the need for debt relief next year. There are plenty of ways to start saving for Christmas this year that don’t bring on financial stress, and there’s no time like the present to start, Freedom Debt Relief explains. Key Takeaways: - Decide how much you want to spend on holiday expenses and open a Christmas sav...
On August 9, 1945, the Japanese city of Nagasaki was devastated by the second atomic bomb ever used in warfare. Dropped just three days after the bombing of Hiroshima, the plutonium-based "Fat Man" bomb instantly killed tens of thousands and left a legacy of suffering, resilience, and global reckoning. As the world marks the 80th anniversary of this event, the story of Nagasaki remains a powerful reminder of the human cost of nuclear warfare and the enduring call for peace. The Mission and the...
On August 8, 1647, English Parliamentary forces under Colonel Michael Jones decisively defeated the Irish Confederate Leinster army led by General Thomas Preston at Dungan's Hill in County Meath. The battle was a turning point in the Irish Confederate Wars, effectively crippling the Confederate military presence in eastern Ireland and paving the way for the Cromwellian conquest. Strategic Context • Wars of the Three Kingdoms: A series of interconnected conflicts in England, Scotland, and I...
Dogs and their people: Companions in cancer research After a train carrying chemicals derailed and caught fire in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2023, residents were exposed to carcinogens such as vinyl chloride, acrolein and dioxin. Since tumors are typically slow to develop, it could take decades to know what that did to the locals’ cancer risk, but there may be a quicker route to an answer: The residents’ dogs were also exposed, and dogs develop cancer more quickly. Studying dogs and their can...
This week marks the 25th anniversary of The National Truth For Youth Week, an outreach ministry for unsaved teenagers sponsored by Revival Fires International. With Revival Fires International being a ministry led by Evangelist Tim Todd, who also won the "World Champion Preacher Boy Contest" sponsored by the Kiamichi Men's Clinic in Southeastern Oklahoma during his youth. The aim of The National Truth For Youth Week, which this year is from August 04th through 08th, is to present high school...
You wrote only a couple of months ago about birthright citizenship. I understand the part regarding birthright citizenship is still on the table but that the second issue of lower court injunctive relief effective on a national level is more restrictive. I see a considerable amount of liberal media outlets publishing their criticism of President Trump’s policies especially relative to immigration, often quoting Justices Sotomayor, Jackson and Keegan. Much of the criticism is of Executive o...
July 30, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama football team opened its summer practice sessions Wednesday morning, marking the first official step in its 2025 campaign under second-year head coach Kalen DeBoer. With expectations high and a roster brimming with both seasoned talent and promising newcomers, the Crimson Tide took to the field with intensity and focus, setting the tone for what could be a pivotal season in the program's evolution. The early morning practice, held unde...
I was cleaning out my hunting vehicle as I do every year after the deer and turkey seasons. This time, however, I done a more thorough cleaning. I found licenses from several years back and from different states. A long time ago, I thought I would keep a license from every state I’ve hunted in. But I didn’t. I figured they would only remind me of all the times I came home empty handed. The other reason is they are all pretty much the same. The colors or size may be different, but they all contai...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Due to an overwhelming response from veterans and their families, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) has announced a venue change for the upcoming Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony in the Shoals region. Originally scheduled to take place in Tuscumbia, the event will now be held at the University of North Alabama's Guillot University Center in Florence to accommodate the growing number of attendees. With more than 200 veterans and guests already confirmed, the ceremony is...
Henry Grady McInnis Birthday: August 3, 2025 Age 101 Cecil H. Prescott Birthday: August 8, 2025 Age 100...
August 3, 2025 – NASHVILLE, TN. - The 2025 Young Republican National Convention was held July 30 to August 3 at the Sheraton Music City. The event drew hundreds of energized delegates from across the country for a weekend of networking, training, and high-stakes leadership elections. The convention included a sizable contingent from Alabama led by Alabama YR Federation Chair Stephanie Petelos Nabavian. "The Young Republicans will continue to lead the charge on the ground to make gains for R...
The POW/MIA Recognition Day will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Alabama State Capitol South Lawn, 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36130. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is an annual observance in the United States dedicated to honoring and remembering the sacrifices of American service members who were prisoners of war (POWs) and those who are still missing in action (MIA). This day serves as a reminder of the nation’s commitment to accounting for every s...
President Trump has done what the globalist class said was impossible: deliver not one, but three landmark trade agreements that prioritize American workers, rebuild our industrial base, and realign global economics on terms that favor freedom over bureaucracy. This new economic trifecta, $550 billion Japan investment framework, the rebalanced UK free trade agreement, and the long-overdue EU tariff realignment represents the boldest shift in trade policy since the Reagan era. These aren't...
1. Mass Migration Sucks: This should come as no surprise to anybody but unfortunately, it does. Mass migration, as we have seen over the past ten years has become a complete and total failure. That is of course unless you are one of the millions of people who have invaded foreign lands in order to escape the world in which you lived just to make these better parts as inhospitable as the world you came from. Does anyone here remember the summer of 2015? I sure as heck do. That is the summer the...
Richard Giordano…………….August 2nd Gerald Hopson Thompson….August 2nd Henry Grady McGinnis………August 3rd Fenton Wesley Johnson…….August 4th Cecil H. Prescott Jr.………….August 8th Joan E Ford…………………..August 9th Carolyn McMeans……………August 18th Neal R. Schultz………………August 20th Lisa Renee Davis……………August 21st Andrew Carnegie Nolin……..August 22nd Henry Craig Jenkins…………August 25th Donald Lee Applegarth………August 30th Joseph Edward Boyett………August 31st...
August 1, 2025 - TROY, AL. - The Troy Trojans kicked off their 2025 fall camp on July 30 with a clear mission: build on last season's late momentum and reassert themselves as a Sun Belt contender. Under second-year head coach Gerad Parker, the Trojans entered camp with more returning starters than any other program in the conference-a fact that's already paying dividends in intensity and execution. "Everything we've done since January has been intentional," Parker said. "This is phase four-fall...
August 2, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL - The phrase, "Make America Great Again", has become the rallying cry for Trump supporters who interpret it to mean the three key elements of the psyche of the American voting populace: Providence, Prosperity, and Patriotism. The enduring popularity of the phrase during President Trump's campaigns for higher office has led to it being shortened into simply "MAGA" and has become a common logo worn on hats and t-shirts for Trump voters. However, every political...
July 11, 2025 – CULLMAN, AL – Candidates, office holders, and public figures joined the community of Cullman to celebrate the birthday of prominent community member Roy Drinkard. Drinkard is the oldest living United States Marine, having just turned 105 years old. {Caroline and I are honored to stand beside Mr. Roy Drinkard’s family and friends today to honor a veteran who bravely served in World War II as a United States Marine,” said Congressman Robert Aderholt. “At 105 years old, Mr. Roy D...
August 3, 2025 - MOBILE, AL. - The South Alabama Jaguars launched their 2025 fall football camp on July 30 with a blend of quiet confidence and gritty determination. Head coach Major Applewhite enters his third season at the helm with a roster that's deeper, more experienced, and hungry to rebound from last year's midseason slide. "We've got a lot of guys who've been through the fire," Applewhite said. "Now it's about sharpening the blade and building consistency." Quarterback Battle:...
August 2, 2025 - JACKSONVILLE, AL. - Jacksonville State University kicked off its 2025 fall football camp on July 29 with a fresh face at the helm and a championship mindset. First-year head coach Charles Kelly returned to his alma mater 25 seasons after his last practice as a player, now leading the Gamecocks into a new era following their Conference USA title run in 2024. "I try to focus on the job I've got to do and getting the guys ready," Kelly said. "I haven't had time to reflect. It's...
Comrade Trump’s Big Soviet Bill further mashed the accelerator on our path to the junk heap of history. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act [OBBBA] is now law, adding hundreds more pages of unconstitutional text to the federal register. Echoing Speaker Pelosi (Trump’s past Kabuki Theatre friend when ‘donning’ his longer worn Blue Soviet jersey) shrieks “We had to pass the bill to know what’s in it,” our DC politburo is keeping the trend to oblivion set by Comrades Trump (45) and Biden these past year...
Let's get rid of some unnecessary weight today. I'm sure you're familiar with the scripture in I Peter 5 that says, “Humble yourself under the mighty hand of God so that you can exalt you in due time. Casting all your cares on Him because He cares for you.” The way I look at it is that it is an aggressive form of humility because cast means to throw it…not to just hand it over or flirt with it before you give it to God. It says to throw that stuff off of you. But just don't throw it anywh...
