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The Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Wild Game Cook-Off Series returned to the place of its origin last week with its annual trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast. The first AWF Wild Game Cook-Off took place in the fall of 1996 in Mobile. The event was such a success that the concept quickly spread across the state with Montgomery holding its first Wild Game Cook-Off the following year. In 2025, the Gulf Coast event was the 12th of a total of 15 Cook-Offs, including competition in the spring series...
The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, increasing monthly benefits for more than 71 million Americans starting in January. The adjustment, based on inflation data from the third quarter of 2025, is intended to help retirees, disabled individuals, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients keep pace with rising costs. What It Means for Alabama Families For the average retire receiving $2,000 per month, the 2.8% increase...
The consequences of an unreported fender bender A fender bender can feel like a minor inconvenience, a brief, stressful disruption quickly resolved with a handshake and an agreement to “keep the insurance companies out of it.” Drivers often make this snap decision to avoid the immediate hassle of filing a claim or the feared increase in their car insurance rates. However, choosing to handle a car accident privately, regardless of how minor it appears at the scene, is a financially and leg...
The joy and health benefits of induction cooking It’s a busy evening at Bauman’s on Oak, the popular new taproom in Southeast Portland, Oregon. At the bar toward the back of the room, customers are ordering drinks from a 30-strong list of intriguing-sounding ciders, including Looking Glass and Forbidden Fruit. Over to the right is a window into the tiny galley kitchen where Chef Daniel Green is expertly sautéing squid with sofrito and black rice in a cast iron skillet. So far, so to be expe...
In a sweeping act of imperial realignment, the once-mighty Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth has ceased to exist. The year 1795 marks the third and final partition of the Commonwealth, as Austria, Prussia, and Russia have divided its remaining territories among themselves, erasing Poland from the map of Europe for the first time in over eight centuries. A Nation Dismembered The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, once one of the largest and most populous states in Europe, has been in decline for decade...
President Donald Trump has nominated two prominent Alabama conservatives-Phil Williams and Thomas Govan Jr.-to serve as U.S. Attorneys for the Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama, respectively. The announcement, made on October 22, 2025, marks a significant reshaping of federal leadership in the state's justice system. Phil Williams: Northern District Nominee Williams, a former Republican state senator and longtime conservative radio host, has been tapped to lead the Northern District,...
In a bold pivot from football fame to political ambition, former University of Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron has officially announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in the 2026 election. The Mobile native, known for leading the Crimson Tide to back-to-back national championships in 2011 and 2012, is entering the political arena as a Republican outsider, pledging to challenge entrenched Montgomery insiders and defend what he calls Alabama's "conservative and cultural values....
Doak Walker Plaza and Armstrong Commons at Southern Methodist University, a private research university. Ken Wolter // Shutterstock Most conservative colleges in America Although colleges are generally expected to remain neutral on political issues, nearly half of Americans believe that higher education is biased toward liberal ideals. In a September 2025 poll conducted by Vanderbilt University, 43% of survey respondents agreed with the statement that colleges tend to favor left-leaning...
October 23, 2025 – ATMORE, AL – The state of Alabama executed Anthony Boyd for the murder and kidnapping of Gregory Huguley after thirty years spent on death row. Earlier this evening, Governor Ivey informed Corrections Commissioner John Hamm that she would not exercise her clemency powers in this case and directed him to proceed with the execution of Anthony Todd Boyd for the 1993 kidnapping and murder of Huguley. Boyd and his accomplices burned Huguley alive for a $200 drug debt. "On the eve...
The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) will hold an 85th anniversary observance at 1 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Montgomery Campus, 215 Perry Hill Road, in the Multipurpose Room, First Floor E-104. The event will commemorate the opening of the Montgomery VA facility in 1940 and recognize its role in providing care to Veterans for eight and a half decades. CAVHCS Director Amir Farooqi will offer remarks during the program. "It's an honor to recognize this historic milestone and the...
The AI data center boom is here. What will it mean for land, water and power in Canada? It was announced last December that a data center more than 32 times the size of the current largest data center in the world has its sights on a drought-stricken region in Alberta, The Narwhal reports. Chief Sheldon Sunshine of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation first heard about the $70-billion data center campus proposed right next door in a press release. Sunshine was surprised, as his nation had not been...
October 22, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a statement following an announcement by President Donald J. Trump (R) that he is increasing sanctions on Russia. "Ukraine has long agreed to President Trump's proposal to begin negotiations at the current line of control following an immediate ceasefire," said Rogers a...
In the early hours of October 23, 1983, Beirut, Lebanon was rocked by two devastating suicide bombings that targeted multinational peacekeeping forces stationed amid the chaos of the Lebanese Civil War. The attacks-among the deadliest against Western military personnel since World War II-claimed the lives of 241 U.S. service members and 58 French troops, shaking global confidence in peacekeeping missions and reshaping U.S. and French military policy in the Middle East. The U.S. Marine Barracks...
In a sweeping show of grassroots engagement, thousands of Alabama families, faith leaders, and advocacy groups have rallied behind proposed changes to the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) code. The effort, led by Clean Up Alabama in partnership with Fairhope Faith Collective, Eagle Forum, Moms for Liberty, and churches across the state, culminated in the hand-delivery of nearly 5,500 public comment letters-just before the submission deadline. This surge of civic participation reflects growi...
Menlo Park, New Jersey - October 22, 1879 - In a modest laboratory lit by gas lamps and fueled by relentless experimentation, Thomas Alva Edison achieved a breakthrough that would change the world. On this day in 1879, Edison successfully tested the first practical electric incandescent light bulb using a carbonized cotton thread filament. The bulb glowed for 13½ hours before finally burning out-an achievement that marked the dawn of the electric age. Lighting the Way Forward While...
More articles are now created by AI than humans Since ChatGPT launched in November 2022, many companies have explored publishing content generated by LLMs such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to grow their traffic across channels such as Google Search, social, and advertising. This is a cost-effective alternative to spending hundreds of dollars for humans to write content. The quality of AI content is rapidly improving. In many cases, AI-generated content is as good or better than content...
More homebuyers are ghosting sellers: 10 cities where it's happening most Americans are dealing with one of the slowest housing markets in history. Years of rising home prices and unpredictable mortgage rates have scared off many would-be buyers, and even when deals are made, more are falling apart before closing. In September, more than 53,000 deals nationwide were canceled, representing 15% of homes that went under contract that month. That’s up from 13.6% a year earlier. In other words, m...
Tikkyshop // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Huntsville The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which...
BALDWIN COUNTY, AL. October 20, 2025 - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of local businessman Joe Freeman for House District 95 in Baldwin County. "Joe Freeman is a conservative businessman who understands the importance of agriculture and business in Baldwin County," said Hope Cassebaum, president of the Baldwin County Farmers Federation. "Joe will take the needs of farmers, business owners and all the people in House District 95 to Montgomery." Freeman, who attended...
TALLADEGA, Ala. - October 22, 2025 - Rodney Walker, Republican candidate for the United States Senate, has received a major endorsement from one of Alabama's most respected agricultural leaders. Chris Langley, the state's 2017 Farmer of the Year and a fifth-generation land steward from Chambers County, announced his support for Walker's campaign, citing the candidate's deep understanding of rural issues and commitment to defending Alabama's agricultural economy. Langley, who operates Langley...
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which...
On October 20, 1944, General Douglas MacArthur waded ashore on the island of Leyte in the Philippines, fulfilling a vow he had made more than two years earlier. With the words "I have returned," MacArthur not only kept a personal promise but also reignited hope for millions of Filipinos living under Japanese occupation. The Allied assault on Leyte marked the beginning of the liberation of the Philippines, a pivotal campaign in the Pacific theater of World War II and a moment of profound...
Graduates in caps and gown at commencement. Nirat.pix // Shutterstock Colleges with the highest-earning graduates for 25 popular degrees Benjamin Franklin once said, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest," though most Americans would now disagree when it comes to higher education. Fewer than 1 in 4 (22%) of adults in the United States think college is worth its price, even if the person has to take out loans, according to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey. About 43 million...
Close up hands holding burger at outdoor restaurant table. AKS-Stock Agency // Shutterstock 50 most popular chain restaurants in America Since A&W Root Beer became the first American restaurant to franchise in 1926, the United States—and the rest of the world—has been dominated by chains. Iconic establishments like the now-defunct Howard Johnson's trained customers to look toward its distinctive orange roofs for consistency and comfort, while McDonald's revolutionized the industry with its foc...
MONTGOMERY, AL - Attorney General Steve Marshall today hosted the 26th Annual Alabama Attorney General's Law Enforcement Summit. The Summit, held at the Church of the Highlands, provided continuing education training for law enforcement and attorneys from across the state. Participants heard from experts on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Alabama, efforts to combat human trafficking, and modern-day policing. The event also included a memorial ceremony honoring...
