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August 23, 2025 - ENTOERPISE, AL -State Representative Rhett Marques has officially entered the race for Alabama's 1st Congressional District, pledging to bring his "Wiregrass-to-Coast" experience and conservative record to Washington. Marques, a Republican from Enterprise, announced his candidacy following Congressman Barry Moore's decision to seek the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Tommy Tuberville. "I'm a proven conservative fighter with a strong record of putting Alabama's families first...
On August 22, 2003 Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) was suspended from his role leading the Alabama judiciary because he refused a federal court to remove a rock inscribed with the Ten Commandments from the lobby of the Alabama Supreme Court Building. The unprecedented event sent shockwaves through legal, political, and religious communities across the country and has influenced the debate on both when, where and even if government is allowed to acknowledge God; and even if there are any cons...
August 22, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of two individuals in a case involving multiple property crimes occurring in Thomasville, Alabama. Anthony Kirven Williams and Teresa Cobb Williams, of Linden, were arrested and booked into the Clarke County Jail on August 20. They each have a bond set at $450,000. The alleged crimes occurred in Clarke County and were investigated by the Thomasville Police Department and the Attorney General's Consumer...
August 22, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Senate Conservatives Fund (SCF), a national organization known for backing staunch constitutional conservatives, has officially endorsed U.S. Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) in his bid for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Tommy Tuberville. The endorsement signals a major boost for Moore's campaign as Alabama prepares for a high-stakes 2026 election cycle. Moore, a three-term congressman and longtime member of the House Freedom...
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Buckmasters, the renowned outdoors organization that started in Montgomery, is celebrating milestones that include the 30th Buckmasters Expo, founder and CEO Jackie Bushman's 70th birthday this fall and the organization's 40th birthday in January. The 30th Expo at the Montgomery Convention Center attracted massive crowds for its three-day run last weekend. Not only did plenty of Alabamians enjoy the show – archery competition, loads of v...
August 22, 2025 - ATLANTA, GA - In a pivotal moment for the Republican Party's national leadership, Joe Gruters has been elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) during today's meeting in Atlanta. The decision marks a shift toward grassroots-focused leadership and reinforces the Party's alignment with the America First agenda. Gruters, who previously chaired the Republican Party of Florida and served as a state senator, is widely recognized for his close ties to former...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.78 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.06 (-2.1%) - Year change: -$0.25 (-8.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.41 - Week change: -$0.07 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.05 (-1.5%...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.7%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Historical...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.72 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-10.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.30 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change: -$0.10...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.70 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.30 (-10.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.38 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.12 (-3.4%)...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.73 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.06 (-2.1%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.39 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.1%) - Year change: -$0.06 (-1.7%) -...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.25 (-8.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.43 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.6%) - Year change: -$0.05 (-1.4%)...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.65 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.2%) - Year change: -$0.22 (-7.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.1%) - Year change: -$0.16 (-4.7%) -...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.73 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.5%) - Year change: -$0.30 (-10.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.47 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.66 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.34 (-11.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.4%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.80 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.3%) - Year change: -$0.24 (-7.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.55 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-2.7%) - Historical...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.76 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-10.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.16 (-4.5%)...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.71 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-2.8%) -...
Happy Together // Shutterstock Hottest months in Alabama since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The Earth’s temperature has climbed each decade since 1880 by a...
Mish.El // Shutterstock Mortgage rates fall to 10‑month low, offering relief for Daphne 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 Daphne, where the median sale price is $38...
Recently, my wife, Janeese, and I explored the Sequoia National Park in the Sierra Nevada’s of California. John Muir, the famous Scottish born, American naturalist was one of the early explorers of the Sequoias, Yosemite and many other areas that later became National Parks. He was one of the first to see and write about these gigantic trees. In fact, he was an early advocate for the preservation of all of the American wilderness and is called the “Father of the National Parks.” While visit...
August 22, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Republican lieutenant governor candidate Nicole Jones Wadsworth is placing Alabama's manufacturing sector at the heart of her economic platform, calling it a "cornerstone" of statewide prosperity. In a recent statement, Wadsworth emphasized the sector's role in job creation, exports, and community development: "Manufacturing is a cornerstone of Alabama's economy, supporting over 250,000 jobs and driving billions in exports each year. It strengthens our urban...
August 22, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) received the Crime Stopper of the Year Award from Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. She was recognized for her work in passing the Laken Riley Act, supporting local law enforcement, and other key public safety initiatives. "The work done by the Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is truly invaluable, and I'm honored to be recognized by them for my work in the Senate. Fighting for the safety of Alabamians and advocating for our...
August 22, 2025 - BETHESDA, MD - Federal agents executed court-authorized searches Friday at the Maryland home and Washington office of John Bolton, the former national security adviser under President Donald Trump. The operation is part of a Justice Department investigation into the alleged mishandling of classified materials. The FBI has not publicly disclosed the scope of the investigation, but sources familiar with the matter say it centers on Bolton's retention of sensitive national...
In a race already drawing national attention, Mark Wheeler-a chemist from Heflin, Alabama-is stepping into the political spotlight with a candidacy that's as personal as it is political. Running as a Democrat in the 2026 U.S. Senate election, Wheeler is challenging the status quo with a platform rooted in resilience, transparency, and a deep understanding of working-class struggles. From Poverty to Public Service Wheeler's story begins in Anniston and Heflin, where he grew up facing significant...
