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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...
The industry AI can’t replace, but can’t run without HVAC, long relegated to the background, is suddenly front and center—propelling sustainability, supply chains, and even the AI revolution itself. As artificial intelligence reshapes boardrooms and threatens routine office roles, there’s an unexpected guardian quietly keeping the future from overheating—and it’s not a robot. Idea Grove, a B2B marketing agency, shares how HVAC—heating, ventilation, and air conditioning—has emerged not jus...
BIRMINGHAM, AL. - October 4, 2025 - The UAB Blazers fell to the Army Black Knights 31–13 on Saturday afternoon at Protective Stadium, undone by a second-half surge led by Army quarterback Cale Hellums and a disciplined Black Knights defense that kept UAB's high-powered passing attack in check. The loss drops UAB to 2–3 overall and 0–2 in American Athletic Conference play, while Army improves to 2–3 and picks up its first conference win of the season. A Tale of Two Halves The first half was a t...
TROY, AL. - October 4, 2025 - In a game that lived up to the intensity of the "Battle for the Belt" rivalry, the Troy Trojans outlasted the South Alabama Jaguars 31–24 in overtime at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The win marked a pivotal Sun Belt Conference victory for Troy, who improved to 4–2 on the season and 2–0 in conference play. Running back Tae Meadows sealed the win with a 3-yard touchdown run in overtime, capping a gritty performance by the Trojans, who overcame a late-game surge by So...
AUBURN, AL. - October 11, 2025 - The 130th edition of the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry kicks off Saturday night as the No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs (4–1, 2–1 SEC) travel to Jordan-Hare Stadium to face the Auburn Tigers (3–2, 0–2 SEC). The game will be televised nationally on ABC at 6:30 p.m. CT, with Georgia looking to extend its eight-game winning streak over Auburn. Context and Stakes • Georgia enters the matchup fresh off a 35–14 win over Kentucky, rebounding from a tough loss to Alabama two weeks p...
