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As the heat of summer fades and the crispness of fall settles over Alabama, October marks a pivotal month for gardeners across the state. From the piney woods of St. Clair County to the fertile fields of the Black Belt, this is a season of transition-when warm-weather crops give way to cool-season vegetables, native perennials prepare for dormancy, and landowners turn their attention to soil health, wildlife habitat, and long-term stewardship. Whether you're managing a backyard plot, a...
September 29, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) said on X that Democrats are forcing a government shutdown in order to hinder President Donald J. Trump's efforts to restore order to America's cities. "Antifa terrorists are burning our cities, attacking ICE facilities, and murdering people at church," said Sen. Tuberville on X. "Meanwhile, the Radical Democrats want to shut down our government and stop funding law enforcement. Make no mistake – this is an attem...
In one of the most anticipated matchups of the 2025 college football season, the Alabama Crimson Tide marched into Athens and stunned the Georgia Bulldogs with a 24–21 victory that ended Georgia's six-year home winning streak. The game, played under the lights at Sanford Stadium before a sold-out crowd of 93,033, was a showcase of grit, strategy, and clutch execution-especially from Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, whose first-half heroics set the tone for a statement win. Ranked No. 17 entering...
September 29, 2025 - POINT CLEAR – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced more than $45 million for 23 projects in Coastal Alabama supported by funds from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA). These projects focus on environmental education and outreach, boating access, water quality improvements, recreational access improvements and other important projects that are included in the original intent and authorized use of GOMESA funds. Governor Ivey made the announcement d...
September 30, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The State Lands Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces the youth deer and duck hunt schedules for the M. Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Field Trial Area (FWFTA) in Hale County. The hunts will take place late November 2025 through February 2026. Registration opens October 1 and runs until October 13, 2025. "I am thrilled that we can share the great deer and duck hunting on this Forever Wild property with a new...
As Congress teeters on the edge of another budget impasse, the threat of a federal government shutdown looms large over agencies across the country—including NASA. For Alabama, the consequences would be felt acutely at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, a cornerstone of the state’s aerospace economy and a hub for innovation, exploration, and national pride. If lawmakers fail to pass a funding resolution by the end of September, NASA will be forced to scale back operations, fur...
The speeches in Quantico by Secretary Hegseth and President Trump have been needed for a long time. Decades of decay by every President since Reagan and Bush 41 brought us here. Finally, the Pentagon was told the truth to its face. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth walked up to the podium and detonated a bomb in the middle of military complacency: "The era of the Department of Defense is over. Welcome to the Department of War." With one executive order, the polite fiction ended. This is not about...
Boxyray // Shutterstock Coldest Septembers in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Septembers in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation. #8. September 1983 (tie) - Average temperature: 72°F -...
September 30, 2025 - WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt introduced the bicameral, bipartisan $2.50 for America's 250 Act in partnership with Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) alongside fellow America 250 Commissioners Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Dwight Evans (D-PA). Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced companion legislation in the Senate with Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Shelley Capito (R-WV), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) as cosponsors. This bill a...
September 29, 2025 – BAY MINETTE, AL. – Prosecutors have dismissed charges that Baldwin County Attorney Harry Still III assaulted By Minett e city councilman Matt. Still is not out of legal jeopardy though. Still's defense attorney Christine Hernandez made a motion that the charges be dropped with prejudice – meaning that Still could not be charged again. Bay Minette City Attorney Liam Sculley said that he intends to bring the charges back inserting the word "reckless" in the new filing. The j...
September 30, 2025. - WASHINGTON, D.C. - With just hours remaining before the federal government runs out of funding, the U.S. Senate is preparing to vote on two competing stopgap measures aimed at averting a shutdown. But in a striking display of partisan gridlock, both proposals are widely expected to fail-setting the stage for furloughs, service disruptions, and economic uncertainty across the country, including in Alabama. The votes, scheduled for Tuesday evening, represent the final...
September 30, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - The Alabama Farmers Federation announced political endorsements today following a packed Alabama FarmPAC agenda that saw more than two dozen candidates make their cases to Federation leaders from all 67 counties. "Candidates often say the auditorium where we hold the FarmPAC meeting is the most intimating venue in state politics. That's because they understand the value of our grassroots endorsement," said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. "The real...
As the looming deadline for government funding approached, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) took to the Senate floor to deliver a passionate appeal to her Democratic colleagues, urging them to act responsibly and prevent an avoidable government shutdown. Britt's speech highlighted her concerns over partisan politics interfering with the legislative process and emphasized the importance of putting the needs of the American people first. Britt strongly advocated for the passage of a "clean...
September 30, 2025 – JASPER, AL - Republican voters in Walker County went to the polls on Tuesday to choose their representation in the Alabama House District 13 Special Primary Election and they elected Greg Barnes over Dustin Beaty. According to the unofficial results Greg Barnes received 2500 votes (69.2 percent) while Dustin Beaty finished with 1113 votes (30.8%). The seat became vacant earlier this summer when former Representative Matt Woods (R) was elected to represent Alabama Senate D...
October 1, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of Management and Budget has put in government shutdown protocols in place at 10:59 p.m. CDT after the Senate failed to approve a stopgap continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers in Alabama and around the country are at home today wondering when they can go back to work. They and hundreds of thousands more deemed essential who are still at work are wondering if and when they are going to get pai...
5 AI-powered scams you should know about and how to avoid them Online scams are certainly not a new phenomenon, but unfortunately, they are on the rise. The Pew Research Center reports that 73% of adults in the U.S. have been victims of an attack, as of July 2025. This was calculated using information based on 9,397 panelists surveyed between April 14 and April 20, 2025. AI scams, however, are new, and now 76% of the population is concerned about them, according to a February 2025 Statista study...
Your most important site visitor is no longer human One of the most important ways marketers measure success is by the number of people landing on their websites. But that traffic is dropping at double-digit rates, and the trend shows no sign of slowing. HubSpot—the long-time gold standard for B2B SEO—has seen its blog traffic collapse by around 70–75%. The pain is being felt across industries: According to Pew Research, users are half as likely to click on any link when an AI Overview appears i...
How to test drive your car salesperson Many know it's important to test-drive a car before you buy it, but what about your car salesman? Shouldn't you have a say in that, too? While the short answer is that you should always be able to choose what car salesperson you prefer to do business with, the process doesn't often feel so simple in the real world. Walk onto any car dealership's lot and one of two things will likely happen: Either a salesman or saleswoman will greet you, or you'll wander...
NAEP scores for class of 2024 show major declines, with fewer students college ready Students from the class of 2024 had historically low scores on a major national test administered just months before they graduated. Results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, released Sept. 2 show scores for 12th graders declined in math and reading for all but the highest performing students, as well as widening gaps between high and low performers in math. Chalkbeat reports that...
List of road warning signs and their meanings When you first learned to drive, you were likely given a guide to the various road signs and their meanings. Whether it was in a formal Driver’s Education class or through a state-issued driver’s handbook, understanding these symbols is a fundamental part of safe driving. While some signs, like the iconic stop sign, are instantly recognizable, others can be less common and therefore more easily confused. CheapInsurance.com provides a comprehensive li...
October 1, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL06) is sounding the alarm over a federal government shutdown he says could have been avoided. In a recent email to constituents titled “Dear Friend,” Palmer criticized Senate Democrats for rejecting a short-term funding measure and emphasized his office’s commitment to staying open during the shutdown. A “Clean CR” Blocked in the Senate Palmer explained that nearly two weeks ago, he voted for a clean, nonpartisan continuin...
October 1, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) is leading a national effort to spotlight the role of faith-based education in American life. On Wednesday, Tuberville and 26 Republican colleagues introduced a resolution designating October 5–11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week", honoring the schools, churches, and organizations that provide religious instruction to students across the country. As Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) S...
October 1, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL. - Republican Attorney General candidate Katherine Robertson has secured a major endorsement from the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), the state's leading agricultural advocacy organization. The announcement, made Wednesday, marks a pivotal moment in Robertson's campaign and signals strong support from Alabama's rural communities. A Coveted Nod from Alabama's Agricultural Voice ALFA's endorsement is widely considered one of the most influential in Alabama...
October 1, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a major indictment Wednesday under the state's Criminal Enterprise Act, targeting gang-related firearm trafficking in Conecuh County. The case centers on Jalen Demetrius Rodgers, 22, of Repton, who now faces serious prison time for allegedly possessing and distributing machine gun conversion devices-commonly known as "Glock switches." Criminal Enterprise Charges and Firearm Allegations Rodgers was indicted on...
October 1, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), one of the state's most influential grassroots organizations, has endorsed Derrick Chen for State Auditor in the upcoming 2026 election. The endorsement, announced through ALFA's political arm Alabama FarmPAC, signals growing momentum for Chen's campaign as he seeks to bring transparency and accountability to one of Alabama's most overlooked constitutional offices. Chen, a former legislative staffer and fiscal policy...
