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FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Decatur metro area 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 $363,946 in August, 0.0% lower than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payme...
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Anniston metro area 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 $363,946 in August, 0.0% lower than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 21, 2025 - In a development that has escalated biosecurity concerns across North America, Mexico's National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) has confirmed a new case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo León-just 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. This marks the northernmost detection of NWS in the current outbreak and poses a direct threat to the American cattle industry. Sabinas Hidalgo sits along the heavily...
7 exercises to reduce belly fat after 40, from top trainers One sign that midlife is coming in hot is what the Internet loves to call menopause belly. Technically, it’s increased natural fat accumulation in the midsection that typically happens during midlife. In practical terms, it’s a soft, rounded pouch that makes you look bloated 24/7. If you’re finding this new soft layer of padding atop your abs, you might also have noticed that your tried-and-true exercise routine isn’t making it budge....
September 22, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), long known for its "Hate Map" tracking extremist groups, is facing renewed scrutiny following the politically motivated murder of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk. Critics say the SPLC's controversial labeling practices have contributed to a climate of hostility and violence against conservative organizations and individuals. Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025, just one day after...
September 22, 1866 - Curupaity, Paraguay - Conflict: War of the Triple Alliance (1864–1870) Strategic Context By late 1866, the War of the Triple Alliance-pitting Paraguay against Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay-had devolved into a brutal campaign of attrition. The Allies had made bloody gains toward the Paraguayan fortress of Humaitá, but their momentum stalled at Curupaity, where Paraguayan General José Eduvigis Díaz had fortified a 2,000-yard trench line with 49 cannons and Congreve rock...
September 20, 2025 – The Auburn football team opened SEC play against Oklahoma and received the Tigers' first loss of the season in a game that was marred by questionable officiating. Auburn appeared to be off to an early lead after the Tigers returned a fumble for a touchdown, but that was overturned by the officiating crew taking six points off the board.. “I don’t know how it’s not a fumble. Maybe they had a different review upstairs. Looked like he juggled at first, regained, and ran. We...
In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination on September 10, 2025, Bishop Robert Barron offered a striking reflection that has stirred both admiration and controversy across religious and political communities. Speaking after his Red Mass homily in Minnesota and in subsequent interviews and essays, Barron described Kirk not merely as a conservative activist, but as a symbol of a deeper cultural rupture-one that threatens the foundations of civil discourse, religious conviction, and democratic...
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement after Alabama's two Democratic members of Congress, Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Mobile), voted against a bipartisan resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated at an event in Utah last week. The resolution, introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson, passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a strong bipartisan 310–58 vote, with 38 D...
September 21, 2025 – Glendale, Arizona - Tens of thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to mourn the assassination of conservative activist Charlie J. Kirk. The memorial, organized by Turning Point USA, was more than a funeral-it was a political and spiritual rally, a moment of reckoning for a movement that Kirk helped build. At the center of it stood President Donald J. Trump, delivering a 40-minute eulogy that was equal parts tribute, campaign speech, and cultural m...
September 5, 2025 - WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Sergeant Michael Thorin as the September "Veteran of the Month." Excerpts from Sen. Tuberville's remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here. cid88226*image002.jpg@01DC1E71.34E36DD0 "It's hard to truly comprehend just all that our veterans face, even after returning home from the battlefield. They often bring home some form of scars-both visible and invisible-th...
Forestry has long been an integral part of Alabama’s economy and cultural identity. With more than 23 million acres of timberland, which covers approximately 70 percent of the state’s total land area, Alabama ranks among the nation’s leaders in both timber supply and forest product manufacturing. Our state’s abundant forest resources provide environmental benefits and serve as a foundation for economic development and workforce opportunity. Economic Impact The forestry sector contrib...
In times of trial, America’s character is tested, not in words, but in action. When Charlie Kirk was taken from us, the conservative movement did not collapse, it was called to rise, to renew, to refashion itself in courage and conviction. And in that moment, a leader emerged, not by accident, but by preparation: Erika Kirk. Erika Kirk is far more than a custodian of a legacy. She is its expansion, its living evolution. Her life has been a tapestry of service: from winning Miss Arizona USA to f...
September 23, 2025 – ENTERPRISE, AL. – The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that a horse in Coffee County was confirmed positive for rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that is almost always fatal if untreated. There are two strains of rabies: bat and raccoon. Both are endemic in Alabama. The horse's owners said they noticed the horse had scratch marks on her nose and she began rubbing and showing irritation there. A friendly horse, they assumed the scratches came from a fox or...
Few dishes embody the warmth and comfort of Southern cuisine quite like country fried steak. With its golden, crispy crust and fork-tender beef smothered in creamy gravy, country fried steak is a beloved staple on dinner tables and diner menus across the United States. Whether you're new to this classic or looking to perfect your technique, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the history, ingredients, and step-by-step process to make an unforgettable country fried steak in your own...
September 23, 2025 - LEEDS, AL. – Voters in the City of Leeds went to the polls and voted Eddie Moore to be the new Mayor. Moore defeated longtime city councilman Kenneth Washington in the Mayoral runoff election. Incumbent Mayor David Miller did not seek election. Moore received 1,516 votes (59.9%) versus Washington's 1,014 votes (40.1%). Moore credited the high turnout for his nearly 20 point margin of victory. "It's unbelievable, the turnout we had," said Moore. "I am taken aback by their v...
September 24, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL. – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business and Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ: SAIC) celebrate another stage in their longstanding partnership with the announcement of a $50,000 donation from the company to launch the UAH Cloud Center of Excellence. The program will provide students with direct access to cloud-computing education and trainings in order to grow their professional development skills and expand t...
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 will open certain areas of public oyster bottoms for weekday harvest beginning on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 7 a.m. Harvesters can view their locations and the open harvest areas with Alabama's Oyster Management Station (OMS) Oyster Grid Map. A link to the map is available at https://www.outdooralabama.com/oysterharves...
What we witnessed in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassin was one of the most powerful addresses in modern American history; Deliveries by his widow. The words were raw, real, and righteous: the evil has just created 100 million Charlie Kirks. Evil thought it had silenced him. In truth, it has unleashed something it cannot possibly control. Charlie's death has torn away the mask. Every patriot now sees clearly, this isn't politics as usual. This is spiritual war. This is good versus evil....
In Alabama, where gardens flourish and summer heat ripens cucumbers faster than you can harvest them, canning pickles isn't just a kitchen task-it's a seasonal ritual. From rural homesteads to suburban patios, families across the state gather around steaming pots and mason jars, preserving the crisp tang of summer for the cooler months ahead. Whether you're a seasoned canner or a curious newcomer, learning to pickle in Alabama means embracing tradition, science, and a whole lot of vinegar. The...
Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University during fall. Winston Tan // Shutterstock Best colleges in America The 2024-2025 school year saw a growing number of students at campuses nationwide. Undergraduate enrollment was up by 3.2% in the spring of 2025, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. That increase is all the more noteworthy when you consider the current price tag for a college education—per the Education Data Initiative, the average cost of one year at a h...
stock art studio // Shutterstock Highest-paying jobs in education From hard-working teachers buying school supplies for their students to genius professors shaping future leaders, it's fair to say the field of education encompasses various jobs. It's a long-held belief that those who start a career in education do it because they love it, seeing as two of the three lowest-paying jobs in the U.S. that require a bachelor's degree are in the education sector (short-term substitute teachers and...
GaudiLab // Shutterstock Highest-paying management jobs Nearly 11 million Americans work as managers in the United States. A diverse field, managers can be everything from legislators to chief executives to school administrators. They can work on farms, in hospitals, in childcare centers, or at corporations. They can also earn a pretty substantial salary—the average salary is in the six figures (over $141,000 a year). But which management jobs are the most lucrative? Stacker identified the 30 ma...
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock Highest-paying jobs in health care Anybody who has taken a course in marketing, psychology, or sociology is likely familiar with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. First detailed by psychologist Andrew Maslow in his 1943 work "A Theory of Human Motivation," the hierarchy breaks down the complex network of human thoughts into a categorical triad, placing self-development at the top and security and physical health at the bottom. In setting up this pyramid, Maslow...
September 24, 2025 – DALLAS, TX. – A sniper attacked an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas Wednesday. The attack that killed one person and wounded two others. The gunman was found at the scene with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This senseless attack on law enforcement officers comes just two weeks after conservative political philosopher Charlie Kirk was gunned down by another leftist assassin at a college campus in Utah. President Donald J. Trump (R) blamed Democratic Party politicians for demonizing ICE off...
