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Best used car values of 2025 Depreciation is when something new loses value over time, and every car experiences it over the years. Some cars depreciate at a faster rate than others, based on several factors beyond normal wear and tear. While this might be bad news for the first owner, who experiences the effects of depreciation right after taking the keys at the dealership, it can be good news for car shoppers in search of a bargain. With this in mind, CarMax partnered with car-review experts...
The 2025 recreational season for gray triggerfish in Gulf state and federal waters will open Aug. 1. The season is scheduled to close on Jan. 1, 2026. If you plan to fish for gray triggerfish or other specific reef fish species in Gulf state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, you must sign up for the State Reef Fish Angler Designation. As a State Reef Fish Angler, you could be selected to receive a mail survey component of the State Reef Fish Survey. By participating in the...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On July 29, 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act into law, officially establishing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The landmark legislation marked a turning point in American science and technology, ushering in a new era of civilian-led space exploration. The Act was born out of urgency and ambition. Just months earlier, the Soviet Union had stunned the world with the launch of Sputnik 1, the first...
After months of negotiations and an all-nighter in the Senate a few weeks ago, Congress finally passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill—or “OBBB” as we like to call it. This bill will be remembered as a generational win for Americans of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds. I’m extremely proud of the work we did to secure wins for Alabama in this bill. It was a dog fight until the end, but I am proud of all the America First priorities we got signed into law. The wins range from tax cuts,...
July 29, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's campaign for U.S. Senate has received a major boost with a wave of endorsements from law enforcement officials and district attorneys across the state. The show of support underscores Marshall's deep ties to Alabama's legal community and his reputation as a tough-on-crime prosecutor with a record of conservative leadership. Marshall, who launched his Senate bid in late May following Senator Tommy Tuberville's decision t...
July 29, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Terminus Spaceflight Research Group at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is set to send a new payload into space, a follow-up to the successful launch and retrieval of a previous Terminus payload in Aug. 2024. This time the student group, a subset of the Space Hardware Club at UAH, aims to loft a CubeSat-like device that will examine the potential of producing electrical energy by harnessing the heating experienced on reentry of the vehicle, as we...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales has officially entered the race for Mayor of Birmingham, reigniting her push to become the city's first female mayor. Standing in front of a blighted home in Collegeville, Scales declared her candidacy on May 27, 2025, with a message aimed squarely at reversing Birmingham's decline and restoring its reputation as a thriving Southern city. Scales, a two-term commissioner and former Birmingham City Council member, previously ran for...
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...
