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October 7, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL. - The official marching band of The University of Alabama, known as "The Million Dollar Band", is one of ten marching bands selected from across the USA to participate in the 2026 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Founded in 1924, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is tied with Detroit for being the second oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the country. With the oldest one being the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. Astute mathematicians will notice that since...
October 6, 2025 - WETUMPKA, Ala. - The Humane Society of Elmore County is calling on River Region residents to support local shelters through donations of pet food and supplies, especially during this week's Alabama National Fair. Executive Director Rea Cord announced that on Friday, October 10, fairgoers can receive half-price admission by bringing donations of dry or canned pet food, pet toys, blankets, or towels. All donated items will be distributed among three area shelters: • Humane S...
October 7, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL. - Katherine Robertson, a Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General, announced Monday that she has received the endorsement of Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin, adding to a growing list of law enforcement leaders backing her campaign. Sheriff McLaughlin praised Robertson's longstanding commitment to public safety and her leadership on issues critical to law enforcement. "Katherine Robertson is my choice for Attorney General," McLaughlin stated....
October 7, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack carried out by Iranian-backed Hamas militants, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) issued a solemn statement commemorating the victims, reaffirming her support for Israel, and condemning the global rise in antisemitism that has followed. The attack, which began with a coordinated assault on Israeli civilians and military personnel, resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 people, including women,...
October 7, 105 BC, near the banks of the River Rhône in southern Gaul, the Roman Republic suffered one of the most devastating military defeats in its history. The Battle of Arausio, fought near the modern town of Orange, France, pitted two Roman armies against the migrating Cimbri, a Germanic tribe whose movements had already shaken the Roman frontier. The result was a catastrophic loss of life, a shattered Roman command structure, and a crisis that would ultimately reshape Roman military...
The Elmore County Humane Society is promoting Elsa as their adoptable pet of the week. Elsa is a seven-year old female yellow Lab. She weighs only about 50 lbs. Handlers describe her as an incredibly sweet gal whose owner was unable to properly care for her anymore. She is great with other dogs and cats, and they know she would love children to call her own. They are unsure if she is housetrained but believe that she will figure that out almost immediately given the chance. Elsa would love...
October 7, 1940 – A Strategic Blueprint for War - In the quiet corridors of Washington's naval intelligence offices, a memo was drafted on October 7, 1940, that would later ignite fierce debate among historians and conspiracy theorists alike. Known as the McCollum memo, this internal document outlined a provocative strategy: to counter Japanese expansion in East Asia by goading Japan into committing an "overt act of war"-an act that could justify American entry into World War II. What Was the M...
October 8, 2025 - WASHINGTON. D.C. - A newly released FBI memo has ignited a political firestorm in Washington, revealing that federal investigators monitored phone metadata of nine Republican lawmakers. The memo suggests that operation 'Arctic Frost' was designed to map communications among lawmakers who were allegedly involved in efforts to delay or overturn the 2020 election results. The Biden administration apparently believed that there were MAGA lawmakers who were a threat to attempt to...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 6. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.4%) - Year change: +$0.00 (+0.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.38 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.0%) - Year...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 6. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.70 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.0%) - Year change: -$0.03 (-1.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.34 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.6%) - Year change: +$0.08...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 6. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.79 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.4%) - Year change: +$0.03 (+1.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.43 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.4%) - Year change: +$0.13...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 6. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.73 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) - Year change: -$0.07 (-2.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.35 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.7%) - Year change:...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 6. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.68 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.8%) - Year change: -$0.08 (-3.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.26 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.2%) - Year...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 6. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.71 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: +$0.06 (+2.1%) - Year change: +$0.03 (+1.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: +$0.07 (+2.1%) - Year change: -$0.02...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 6. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%) - Year change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.40 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change:...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 6. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.65 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.07 (-2.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.23 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.5%) - Year change: -$0.07 (-2.1%)...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 6. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.78 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: +$0.03 (+1.2%) - Year change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.50 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.02...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 6. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.79 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.5%) - Year change: +$0.03 (+1.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.47 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change: +$0.10...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 6. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.74 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: +$0.06 (+1.7%) - Year...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 6. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.78 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%) - Year change: +$0.06 (+2.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.6%) - Year change: +$0.19...
Do you have money regrets? Here are some ways to make progress What’s your biggest financial regret? Not buying Nvidia when it was cheap, maybe? Or not purchasing a home during the housing crash, when prices and mortgage rates were low? Whatever it is, odds are you do have a money regret — or two, or three. In fact 74% of Americans admit to harboring them, according to a new survey from financial information site Bankrate. “The vast majority of people have them, and the types of regret are p...
Study reveals 40% of homes damaged by clogged gutters A 2025 survey by LeafFilter gutter protection reveals that 4 in 10 homeowners have experienced damage to their home from clogged or poorly maintained gutters. These issues range from leaks and overflows to basement flooding and foundation problems. Infographic showing 40 percent of respondents have experienced home damage due to clogged gutters. LeafFilter The research highlights homeowner habits, concerns, and challenges with gutter care....
October 8, 2025 - ALEXANDRIA, VA - Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning to two federal charges stemming from his 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The arraignment, held in the Eastern District of Virginia, marks a dramatic escalation in a case widely viewed as politically motivated, with President Donald Trump publicly calling for Comey's prosecution. Comey's attorney, veteran federal prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald, entered the plea and...
October 8, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) in reintroducing the Employee Rights Act of 2025, a comprehensive bill aimed at reinforcing the rights of American workers while promoting transparency and accountability in the workplace. The legislation outlines a Republican vision for workforce reform—one that emphasizes opportunity, privacy, and a regulatory environment conducive to innovation and economic growth. “The Biden administ...
October 8, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - A tragic mass shooting in downtown Montgomery on the evening of October 4 has left two people dead and twelve others injured, prompting a multi-agency manhunt and renewed calls for community cooperation. As of October 8, no arrests have been made, but authorities say they are pursuing multiple leads and working around the clock to identify and apprehend the suspects. The shooting occurred near the intersection of Commerce and Bibb Streets, a popular nightlife...
