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MOBILE, AL - September 20, 2025 - The South Alabama Jaguars (1–2) return to Hancock Whitney Stadium this Saturday to face the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (1–2) in a pivotal Sun Belt Conference clash. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. CT and will stream live on ESPN+. Both teams enter Week 4 looking to rebound from tough losses and gain traction in conference play. South Alabama fell 31–15 to Auburn last weekend, while Coastal Carolina was shut out 38–0 by East Carolina. Despite identical records...
Policeman and police car in the background. ALDECA studio // Shutterstock Most dangerous cities in America Many American cities have long been known for crime, but while White House rhetoric reinforces this lingering image, recent data often show that these reputations are outdated. Homicide rates did increase across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, but in 2025, rates receded 15% compared to 2024—one of the largest declines in American history. Despite this, in the summer of 2025, P...
Jacksonville, AL - September 20, 2025 The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (1–2) return home this Saturday for a pivotal matchup against the Murray State Racers (0–3) as part of the university's Homecoming Weekend festivities. Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m. CT at AmFirst Stadium, with live coverage on ESPN+. After a narrow 41–34 road loss to Georgia Southern last week, the Gamecocks are eager to bounce back and build momentum heading into conference play. Murray State, meanwhile, is still searc...
BUFFALO, NY - September 20, 2025 - The Troy Trojans (1–2) will look to rebound from a difficult stretch when they travel to upstate New York to face the Buffalo Bulls (2–1) at UB Stadium this Saturday. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT and will stream live on ESPN+. This Week 4 matchup marks the final non-conference game of the regular season for Troy, which is coming off back-to-back losses to No. 8 Clemson and Memphis. Buffalo, meanwhile, enters the game riding momentum after a 31–28 win over...
Cleveland, Mississippi - September 19, 2025 - In a move that underscores his continued commitment to justice and transparency, former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick has stepped forward to fund an independent autopsy for De'Martravion "Trey" Reed, a 21-year-old Delta State University student who was found hanging from a tree near campus on September 15. Reed's death, initially ruled a suicide by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office, has sparked grief,...
September 19, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama's Gulf Coast seafood industry may soon see new opportunities for growth, following NOAA's designation of 13 Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in U.S. federal waters. The announcement includes three prime locations off the Texas coast in the Gulf of Mexico, totaling 4,500 acres, and ten sites off Southern California. These zones are part of a national strategy to boost domestic seafood production, reduce reliance on imports, and create...
How ecommerce brands are preparing for the toughest peak season yet Based on a survey of 200 senior ecommerce leaders across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, Passport shares how tariffs, fulfillment pressures, and rising customer expectations are reshaping peak season 2025 — and the strategies brands are using to stay competitive. Peak season 2025 is shaping up to be the most complex yet for ecommerce. Rising tariffs, the end of de minimis, and higher customer expectations are pushing brands to r...
MOODY, AL. - September 20, 2025 - The UAB Blazers (2-1) will face their steepest challenge of the season Saturday as they travel to Neyland Stadium to take on the No. 15-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (2-1). Kickoff is set for 12:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. CT) and will air on the SEC Network. Both teams enter Week 4 with identical records, but the Volunteers are heavy favorites-listed as 39-point favorites by oddsmakers-with one of the most explosive offenses in the country. Tennessee is averaging a...
MOODY, AL - September 19, 2025 - The Auburn Tigers (3-0) will face their toughest test yet this Saturday as they travel to Norman, Oklahoma, to take on the No. 11-ranked Sooners (3-0) in a pivotal SEC clash. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, with national coverage on ABC. This Week 4 matchup marks the first SEC game of the season for both programs and the only ranked-on-ranked SEC contest of the weekend. Auburn enters the game ranked No. 22 in the AP...
September 19, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a pointed rebuke of House Republicans' latest budget proposal, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL-07) voted against what she described as a "partisan spending bill" that prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy over essential services for working families. Her vote underscores growing Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump's fiscal agenda, which critics say jeopardizes health care access and economic stability for millions of Americans-includ...
On September 19, 1676, the colonial capital of Jamestown, Virginia, was engulfed in flames. The torchbearers were not foreign invaders or Native warriors, but fellow English colonists-rebels led by Nathaniel Bacon. This dramatic act of destruction marked the climax of Bacon's Rebellion, a volatile uprising that exposed deep fractures in colonial society and foreshadowed future American revolts against entrenched power. The Roots of Rebellion Bacon's Rebellion was born of frustration, inequality,...
September 21, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today filed two 28-state amicus briefs urging the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve states' authority to enact laws that protect girls' sports by ensuring that all participants are biological females. Idaho and West Virginia enacted such laws but had them invalidated by the Ninth and Fourth Circuit Courts of Appeals, respectively. Both courts held that the state laws likely violate the Equal Protection Clause of the F...
Mike Flynt had a promising career as a college football player. In 1965, he was on the first state championship team at Permian High School in Odessa, Texas. The high school that has since become known for being featured on the television show, "Friday Night Lights". And in his junior year at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, he was an all-conference linebacker, team captain, and leading tackler. However, his senior year in college, his proclivity for fighting got out of hand. And in...
Best counties to raise a family in Alabama For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wish lists. Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Alabama using 2025 data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care,...
MONTGOMERY, AL. - A recent analysis of CDC data has placed Alabama among the top ten states with the most dramatic rise in adult vaping rates between 2016 and 2022. According to the study, conducted by online retailer Huff and Puffers using the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), Alabama saw a 103.9% increase in e-cigarette use among adults-jumping from 5.1% in 2016 to 10.4% in 2022. This surge places Alabama sixth nationally, just behind Hawaii and ahead of Mississippi,...
US rolls toward a ‘terrible’ government shutdown, no exit ramp in sight Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill have entered a stalemate over whether to fund the government for seven weeks or begin a shutdown that could last considerably longer, amid high partisan tensions. Lawmakers, it seems, did not learn from two earlier shutdowns that produced zero results for Republicans who tried to force their policy preferences on Democrats. The 2013 shutdown that lasted 16 days began with GOP dem...
Tony Diliberto has always been drawn to the outdoors, and he is now sharing his love of the outdoors with others. What started by chance a few years ago has become a ministry of sorts for Diliberto, who uses Alabama State Parks to introduce families to the wonders of nature, the joy of being outdoors and away from distractions. It began with just a few dads and kids and now has grown into an annual event he calls the Dads and Kids Weekend with as many as 25 participating. Diliberto, who was born...
Dousing the fire of GERD If you have an esophagus, you’ve almost certainly experienced the occasional bout of heartburn — that painful sensation that occurs when highly acidic stomach juices splash up into the tube that connects your mouth and stomach. It’s no fun, but the discomfort quickly passes. But if you have frequent heartburn — called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD — you know it can be a life-altering misery. People with GERD can experience such sharp pain it’s like they’re bei...
Do red light tickets affect insurance? The complexities of a red light violation can be confusing, especially when considering the potential impact on your car insurance rates. CheapInsurance.com breaks down what constitutes running a red light, the consequences, and how it can affect your driving record and insurance premiums. What Is a Red Light Violation? A red light violation, or “running a red light,” occurs when a driver fails to comply with traffic signals at an intersection. This is a t...
Founders are rethinking startup funding, and VC isn’t the default Venture capital may still dominate Silicon Valley headlines, but most early-stage founders aren’t relying on it to fund their businesses. A May 2025 Mercury survey of 1,500 U.S. entrepreneurs running companies less than six years old found that VC investment ranked only fifth among top funding sources, behind self-funding, business loans, revenue-based financing, and support from friends and family. In fact, Mercury reports tha...
September 10, 2025 – OREM, UTAH - Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative voice, was shot and killed today while speaking at Utah Valley University during the kickoff of his "American Comeback Tour." The incident occurred just after noon local time, sending shockwaves through political and campus communities nationwide. President Donald J. Trump (R) announced on Truth Social: "The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one u...
The state of AI in sales in 2025 The strange thing about revolutions is that you often don't notice when you're in the middle of them. Consider the iPhone. When it first came out, many consumers thought it wasn't that big of a deal. (Investors felt the same — one even called it "dead on arrival.") But within weeks, that sleek little gadget stopped being a novelty and became a default. Most users now think in "iOS" — calendars, maps, messages, ideas — all neatly organized in their pockets. Apoll...
Oysters are breathing life into the Chesapeake Bay It would be a quiet and peaceful morning at the edge of the Choptank River in Cambridge, Maryland, if not for the forklifts racing around the pier, scraping 5-foot-tall metal cages along the ground as they go. It’s early May and the sun is just beginning to burn off the mid-morning haze, but the crew has been at it since dawn. Everyone is energized despite the early start, and rightfully so, because the cages are brimming with oysters bound f...
September 19, 2025 - CULLMAN COUNTY, AL. - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Sen. Garlan Gudger for Alabama Senate District 4 which covers Cullman, Marion and Winston counties. "Sen. Gudger is a conservative leader in the Alabama Senate," said Lee Haynes, president of the Cullman County Farmers Federation. "He has worked hard to see that our interests are met in Montgomery and at home." "Sen. Gudger is an outstanding public servant and one we can depend on to watch...
September 20,2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a decisive move to break a months-long stalemate in the U.S. Senate, Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) announced the successful confirmation of 48 civilian nominees put forward by President Donald Trump. The confirmations mark a turning point in the 119th Congress, following what Britt and other Republicans have described as "unprecedented obstruction" by Senate Democrats. The nominees-ranging from midlevel executive branch officials to ambassadors-were...
