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August 29, 2025 - WACO, TX - In a gritty road showdown under the Friday night lights at McLane Stadium, the Auburn Tigers kicked off their 2025 campaign with a resounding 38–24 victory over the Baylor Bears. It wasn't the aerial fireworks many expected from head coach Hugh Freeze's revamped offense-it was a bruising, relentless ground attack that carried the Tigers to victory. Jackson Arnold's Dual-Threat Debut All eyes were on Jackson Arnold, the former five-star Oklahoma transfer making his d...
August 28, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM, AL. - The UAB Blazers emerged victorious in a 94 point shootout with cross state rival Alabama State that thrilled fans of both teams. The UAB Blazers lit up Protective Stadium with a dominating offensive performance. UAB had 520 total yards, 273 rushing yards, 247 passing yards, seven touchdowns (5 rushing, 2 passing), and tird down efficiency: of 6-of-10. The bad news for Blazer fans was that they needed all of that offensive fireworks to emerge victorious a...
The University of Alabama football team begins its 2025 campaign today with a marquee matchup against Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. Kickoff is set for 2:30 PM CT, and while the Crimson Tide enter the game as 13.5-point favorites, the stakes go far beyond the scoreboard. For head coach Kalen DeBoer, now in his second season in Tuscaloosa, this game marks a pivotal moment in defining the program's new era. After a 9–4 finish in 2024 that included a loss to Michigan in t...
August 30, 2025 - MOBILE, AL - Tonight at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, the South Alabama Jaguars will kick off their 2025 college football season with a home matchup against the Morgan State Bears. Scheduled for a 6:00 PM CT start, this game marks the beginning of South Alabama's 17th season of football and offers a chance to reset after back-to-back season-opening losses. With a 93.8% win probability, the Jaguars enter the contest as heavy favorites. But head coach Major...
August 30, 2025 - TROY, AL. - As the sun sets over Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama, the Trojans are gearing up to launch their 2025 football season with a high-stakes opener against the Nicholls State Colonels. Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM CT, and while the odds favor Troy heavily-with a 91.8% win probability-this game promises more than just a routine start. It's a litmus test for a team looking to rebound from a middling 2024 campaign and assert itself in the Sun Belt Conference. Troy...
Can you get a business credit card with no personal guarantee? Running a business is a stressful pursuit, especially if you have to put up a personal guarantee to get your business credit card. When you personally guarantee your company's credit card debt, you’re responsible for repaying it if your business can’t. That’s what makes business credit cards with no personal guarantee so attractive: The business, not the owner, is responsible for all debts. This creates a clear financial separ...
Can AI chatbots really replace human therapists? Artificial intelligence chatbots (a.k.a. “AI Therapists”) have surged in popularity as tools for mental health support, primarily because they offer cheap or even free access to therapy. In 2024, the global market for chatbots in mental health and therapy reached USD 1.37 billion, according to Acumen Research. Data from a recent YouGov Surveys: Self-Serve poll of 1,500 U.S. adults reveals that approximately a third of Americans (35%) are fam...
Why do foreign investors buy American farmland? Foreign investors own almost 46 million acres of farm land in the United States, according to data from the 1978 Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA), a federal law meant to track international interest in American land. Foreign-owned farmland had a total estimated value of $82.6 billion in 2023, the last year of available data, the The Daily Yonder reports. Data map showing the number of agricultural acres owned by foreign...
Aerial view of Tampa suburbs. Gianfranco Vivi // Shutterstock Best places to live in America What makes somewhere an ideal hometown? The answer has changed throughout the decades. In recent years, southern states have welcomed an influx of new residents, but moving preferences may be trending toward the Midwest. According to Redfin's April 2025 analysis of Census Bureau data, states in America's heartland—including Texas, Ohio, and Michigan—saw a 2.65% population increase between 2020 and 2024....
August 30, 2025 - TROY, AL - The Troy Trojans kicked off their 2025 football season with a 38–20 win over Nicholls in front of their home crowd on Saturday. It was a tale of two halves-Troy trailed early but exploded for 28 points in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Quarterback Goose Crowder led the charge with 144 passing yards and 3 total touchdowns, including a clutch 28-yard strike to Tray Taylor and a 16-yard rushing score. Running back Tae Meadows was a beast on the ground, r...
August 28, 2025 - Voluntary abortions are a very politically charged topic. As various factions along the political aisles have developed highly publicized slogans such as "My Body, My Choice" and "Save a Life" to court voters. While various methods of having abortions have been present throughout history, the most common means of committing abortions nowadays is via chemical abortions. The process of chemical abortions involves taking two different pills. With the first pill being...
Newborn screening helps identify babies at risk for genetic, metabolic, or congenital disorders that aren't visible at birth. In Alabama, about 200 infants a year are diagnosed early through these tests. Screenings include bloodspot, hearing, and pulse oximetry, which checks for heart disease. Alabama screens for 35 out of 38 recommended disorders. Parents should ensure their baby receives screening within 24–48 hours and discuss results with their doctor. Newborn screening has been r...
Friday, August 29, 2025 - WACO, TX - The Auburn University Tigers open the 2025 football season in Texas against the Baylor Bears. Kickoff: 7:00 PM CDT Location: McLane Stadium, Waco, Texas Broadcast: FOX | Radio: SiriusXM Channels 190 (Auburn), 84 (Baylor) The 2025 college football season kicks off with a high-stakes clash between two power-conference programs as the Auburn Tigers travel to Waco to face the Baylor Bears. It's Auburn's first true road opener in 23 years, and the pressure is on...
On August 28, 1862, the quiet fields of Prince William County, Virginia, once again erupted into chaos as Union and Confederate forces collided in what would become one of the most consequential battles of the American Civil War: the Second Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Second Battle of Manassas. Fought over three days, this brutal engagement marked the culmination of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Northern Virginia Campaign and set the stage for his first invasion of the North....
In a stunning shake-up at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a deepening rift between Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CDC Director Susan Monarez has triggered a wave of high-level resignations and ignited fierce debate over the future of public health leadership in the United States. The Flashpoint: Vaccine Policy and Political Pressure The conflict erupted over vaccine policy, with RFK Jr.-a longtime vaccine skeptic-reportedly pressuring Monarez...
August 27, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) has declared that flags should be flown at half staff at the Capital in remembrance of the children who were gunned down at a Catholic school in Minnesota. A shooter opened fire at a Catholic mass killing two children - ages 8 and 10. 17 other people were wounded including 14 children and three elderly parishioners. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a hate crime and a possible act of domestic terrorism. In accordance with...
August 27, 2025 - HOOVER, AL. - In a closely watched municipal election, longtime Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis defeated two-term incumbent Mayor Frank Brocato, securing 55.54% of the vote to Brocato's 44.46%. The results mark a significant leadership shift in one of Alabama's largest and fastest-growing cities. Election Results • Nick Derzis: 9,672 votes (55.54%) • Frank Brocato: 7,743 votes (44.46%) The race drew heightened attention after campaign materials featuring high-profile figures li...
August 27, 2025 - ANNISTON, AL. - In a decisive outcome that marks a new chapter for Anniston, Ciara Smith has been elected mayor with 57.31% of the vote, defeating four challengers in a crowded field. Smith, who had been serving as appointed mayor since May following Jack Draper's resignation, now becomes the city's first African-American and youngest-ever elected mayor. ""Yes, I am a woman, and yes, I'm the youngest, but I am also extremely knowledgeable and extremely qualified," said Smith....
August 27, 2025 - BAY MINETTE, AL - In a dramatic shake-up of Bay Minette's political landscape, voters chose new leadership in the August 26, 2025 municipal elections. After 13 years in office, incumbent Mayor Robert "Bob" Willis was defeated by challenger Joshua O. Brown, marking a pivotal moment for the Baldwin County seat. Brown secured approximately 54% of the vote, with 871 ballots cast in his favor. "As we turn the page to a new chapter for Bay Minette, we pause to thank Mayor Bob Wills...
August 26, 2025 - NORTHPORT, AL - In an era when it seems like elected officials are impervious to the will of their constituents, the voters in the city of Northport, Alabama proved that collectively their voices can still make a difference. For the past two years, the Northport City Council has consistently acted against the will of the people. Amidst huge opposition, they set the path in motion to sell the Northport Community Center, a lovely park that includes historical buildings as well so...
Back-to-school 2025: 5 tips for helping last-minute shoppers save money Whether you’re sending a kindergartener off to their first day or helping your college senior gear up for campus life, back-to-school shopping can get expensive fast, especially when shopping last minute. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, families with students in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $858.07 on clothing, shoes, school supplies, and electronics—slightly down...
August 26, 2025 – MOODY, AL. – Voters went to the polls and elected city councilman Nick Rutledge as the next Mayor of Moody. Rutledge beat businessman David Howard in a hard-fought contest. Rutledge received 1263 votes (57 percent) versus Howard's 965 votes (43 percent). Moody is in St. Clair County where it lies on the economic engine that is Interstate 20. Moody is part of the Birmingham/Hoover MSA. Since 2000, Moody has grown from 8,250 residents to 13,595 people today – a growth rate of 2.8...
August 27, 2025 - CENTREVILKE, AL. - While many cities throughout Alabama elected a new mayor on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, in Centreville, Alabama, the votes for mayor were evenly split between the two candidates. With the current mayor of Centreville, Mike Oakley, and geologist, Barry Cooner, both ending up with 326 votes each. The provisional ballots have yet to be counted and will be the deciding factor in this year's election for mayor. While Mayor Mike Oakley is known for his...
How to be safer when using portable power stations As summer heats up, the demand for portable power rises. Blackouts, hurricanes, and heatwaves are becoming more frequent — hot-season outages have jumped nearly 60% in the past decade, according to Climate Central. BLUETTI notes that the current hurricane season and peak outdoor travel underscore energy challenges users face at home and on the road. At home, they rely on continuous power for essentials like fridges, air conditioning, and m...
Aug. 27, 2025 - FLORIDA - The recreational harvest season for snook starts Sept. 1 in all east coast (Southeast, Indian River Lagoon and Northeast) and most west coast (Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay) management regions. This includes all Florida state and inland waters within each management region. The harvest season in the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay management regions will remain open through Nov. 30. The harvest season in the Southeast, Indian River...
