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September 23, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), Katie Britt (R-Alabama), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), Tim Kaine (D-Virginia.), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) introduced the Defending American Property Abroad Act in retaliation to efforts on the part of the Mexican government to seize a port owned by Alabama based Vulcan Materials. The Defending American Property Abroad Act would impose retaliatory prohibitions against the Government...
After peaking in June 2023, homeschooling rates remain higher than they were four years ago. The sudden increase in homeschooling coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic between 2020 and 2021, when many parents began homeschooling their children as schools shut their doors. Along with the uptick in homeschooling, pervasive teacher shortages in public schools have contributed to frustrations. Difficulties in hiring new teachers were reported in roughly 9 out of 10 public school districts, with low...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
September 24, 2024 - Montgomery - Pursuant to Section 9-12-28, Code of Alabama 1975 as stated by Rule 220-3-.02, the Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will open certain areas of public oyster bottoms for weekday harvest beginning on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Harvesters can view their locations and the open harvest areas with Alabama's Oyster Management Station (OMS) Oyster Grid Map (see attached graphic)....
September 24, 2024 – Moody, Alabama – The Moody Police Department (MPD) announced that they have made an arrest of an individual for making threats to Moody Schools. "We are aware of the screenshots being shared about a threat to Moody Middle School and the schools in general," the MPD announced in a statement released to Facebook on Monday. "We want the public to know that we are already investigating these threats currently. We will also have an increased presence at all schools this wee...
Agreement will bolster North Alabama talent pipeline for defense, aerospace and industrial trades HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (SEPT. 24, 2024) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Integration Center (AMIIC), a Huntsville nonprofit and subsidiary of the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM). AMIIC is committed to d...
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of September 19, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.09%....
September 24, 2024 – Moody, Alabama – the Moody Police Department (MPD) has released a statement announcing the arrest of a juvenile for making terrorist threats targeting the Moody Middle School. The MPD received numerous reports of terroristic threats on Snapchat suggesting that gun violence would be perpetrated against Moody schools as early as today. Moody police and detectives worked throughout Monday night to identify the individual responsible for the threats and alert school off...
Although Hashimoto's is the most common autoimmune disease globally, there's still plenty to uncover about this complex disease. However, thanks to ongoing research on the gut microbiome, genetics, and autoimmunity, great strides are being made toward discerning its root causes and potential treatments. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare provider, Guava Health's overview will keep your finger on the pulse when it comes to treatments, clinical trials, and progress in Hashimoto's...
More than 32 million businesses in the United States are small—playing an important role in the economy by creating nearly 65% of net new jobs over the past 20 years and making up almost 99% of all businesses in the country. Yet, starting a small business, running it, and staying compliant with ever-changing laws and regulations is challenging. LegalZoom shares what to know to maintain a successful and compliant small business. What is the Corporate Transparency Act? One of those laws that s...
A recent Study.com survey found that 76% of teachers working in schools with strict cell phone policies believe that cell phone bans increase student engagement. Even though the school year has just started, teachers' frustrations with managing cell phones have already begun to fuel debates nationwide regarding cell phone use in classrooms. Study.com shares insights from educators around the issue. Many educators are concerned about the distractions phones cause, and states like Virginia,...
September 24, 2024 – Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) released a rare joint press release to announced that they have joined U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 41 Republican colleagues from both Houses of Congress in signing a letter urging President Joseph R. Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala D. Harris (D) to work with Congress to root out abuses in the unaccompanied alien children (UAC) program and stop what they called the D...
(September 23, 2025) It’s been over a week since Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested, and the Elites on both coasts are still in full-blown panic mode. Diddy has been one of THE major players in the music industry for decades, a multimillionaire (possibly a billionaire), an entrepreneur and influencer who hobnobbed with A-listers on a regular basis. Now he’s facing a minimum of 15 years to life for sex trafficking and RICO charges, and everyone who ever attended one of his infamous parties is terr...
The Butler County Health Department is now providing most services in a modular facility at 350 Airport Road in Greenville. In addition, a second location at 300 North College St., Greenville, will continue to provide Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and Environmental Services. Following a June 30 fire which destroyed the long-standing Health Department building, the county and district staff have worked tirelessly to provide full services to clients. Since the fire, the Jefferson County...
September 25, 2024 - Montgomery - 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 movies and TV shows are casting...
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of September 19, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.09%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of September 19, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.09%....
The eight-day election prayer guide written by the granddaughter of the highly regarded Billy Graham, Cissie Graham Lynch, is now available for free from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Known for her "Fearless" series in which Cissie Graham Lynch tackles important modern day social issues from an evangelical Biblical perspective head on, the prayer guide implores readers to research the candidates, to pray fervently, and exercise their privilege to vote. Opening with a verse from 1 Ti...
This year, the beginning of October marks when Jews all over the world start getting ready for the High Holidays: the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashana Oct. 2 followed on Oct. 11 by the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. Rabbis are polishing their sermons for one of the few times they can be confident of a large congregation ready to hear what they have to say. Cantors, who lead congregants in worship, are practicing the special "nusach," melodies used during the High Holidays for prayers. Choir...
Auburn stepped up in competition to open SEC play versus Arkansas and the wheels came off. This shocked most of the Alabama Gazette panel – who outside of the Tigers' lackluster performance had a good week picking Southeastern Conference football games in week four. The SEC games of the week were: Florida won at Mississippi State 45 to 28 Ohio lost at Kentucky 6 to 41 Arkansas won at Auburn 24 to 14 UCLA lost at LSU 17 to 34 Vanderbilt lost at Missouri 27 to 30 Akron lost at Sout Carolina 7 t...
UPDATED September 27,2024 at 4:42 a.m. Hurricane Helene tracked further to the east than predicted in this article. It hit Florida at around 10:00 p.m. on Thursday night at a powerful Category 4 storm. The eye of the storm made landfall in Taylor County (to the east of where it was anticipated to hit. The Hurricane is tracking now towards Macon, Georgia. This more easterly track means that Alabama will not be heavily impacted by Helene. September 25,2025 Hurricane Helene developed rapidly in...
