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VATICAN CITY - October 23, 2025 - In a moment steeped in history and symbolism, King Charles III of the United Kingdom joined Pope Leo XIV in a joint worship service at the Vatican, marking the first time in nearly 500 years that a reigning British monarch has prayed alongside the head of the Roman Catholic Church. The ecumenical service, held in the Sistine Chapel beneath Michelangelo's iconic fresco of "The Last Judgment," brought together clergy and choirs from both the Catholic Church and...
What top marketing job candidates really want The digital marketing job market has shifted. What used to be employer-driven is now more candidate-driven. Top marketing talent is in high demand, and candidates are less willing to settle. They expect more from the brand, the hiring process, and the entire work experience. For companies that understand this shift, which Digital Marketing Recruiters explores in this story, meeting those expectations isn’t a luxury — it’s now essential. As digital ma...
Most Social Security recipients say 2.8% COLA isn’t enough Starting in January 2026, the average monthly Social Security check for the U.S.’s 74.5 million Social Security recipients will be around $1,917, up 2.8% from 2025. That’s an increase of about $52 per month. But the majority of beneficiaries aren’t happy with that increase. According to The Motley Fool’s annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Survey, 54% of Social Security recipients say the 2.8% cost-of-l...
MONTGOMERY, AL - The Montgomery Academy Cardinal first and second grade flag football team capped off a remarkable playoff run by winning the city league championship, going undefeated through four consecutive games. Led by a talented group of second graders-Dustin Lee, Hugh Lavelle, Emmanuel Wilson, Perry Hooper, and John Philip Bryan-the team showcased skill, teamwork, and determination throughout the postseason. Their efforts culminated in a hard-fought 21-7 victory over Pike Road's Pack...
RALEIGH, N.C. - October 23, 2025 - Golden Corral is marking a major milestone this Veterans Day as it hosts its 25th Annual Military Appreciation Night, honoring U.S. service members and veterans with complimentary meals and a nationwide fundraising effort for Disabled American Veterans (DAV). On Tuesday, November 11, from 4 p.m. until close, all active-duty military, retirees, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are invited to enjoy a free dinner buffet and beverage at any Golden Corral...
October 23–26, 1944 — Leyte Gulf, Philippines - The Battle of Leyte Gulf, fought from October 23 to 26, 1944, stands as the largest naval battle in history and a pivotal moment in World War II. This massive engagement between the Allied and Japanese navies marked the virtual end of Japan’s ability to wage large-scale naval warfare and secured the U.S. foothold in the Philippines, accelerating the collapse of Japanese control in the Pacific. Strategic Context The battle was triggered by the A...
October 23, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in introducing the Kayla Hamilton Act, a bill aimed at tightening federal oversight of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and the adults who sponsor them. The legislation, named in honor of Kayla Hamilton-a Maryland woman tragically killed by a 17-year-old MS-13 gang member who entered the U.S. as a UAC-seeks to prevent similar crimes by mandating comprehensive background checks and...
On October 25, 1415-Saint Crispin's Day-King Henry V of England led a weary, outnumbered army to one of the most stunning victories in medieval history. The Battle of Agincourt, fought near the village of Azincourt in northern France, became a defining moment in the Hundred Years' War and a lasting symbol of English resilience, strategy, and national pride. Background: A War Reignited The Hundred Years' War (1337–1453) was a prolonged struggle between England and France over territorial c...
October 25, 2025 - The National Basketball Association is reeling after federal prosecutors unsealed indictments implicating current and former NBA figures in a sprawling gambling and insider betting scandal. The investigation, led by the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, has resulted in over 30 arrests-including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former player and coach Damon Jones. The charges range...
October 24, 2025 - CULLMAN COUNTRY - Cullman County voters are preparing to cast their ballots in a pivotal special election to fill the Alabama House of Representatives District 12 seat, left vacant after the resignation of former Representative Corey Harbison (R) in April 2025. The race pits Republican nominee Cindy Myrex against Democratic challenger Matt Glover in a contest that has drawn attention across the state for its potential to shape local policy and reflect broader political...
My favorite presidential quote is from George W. Bush who said, “When I was young and foolish, I was young and foolish.” Me, too, W. We lived in Chambers County in the village of Fairfax, now a part of Valley, Ala. In those days we had Vacation Bible School parades on the Saturday before VBS. A local organization had a costume character they freely loaned to groups--the Chattahoochee Poochie, named for the nearby Chattahoochee River. Danny Spear was a showman. He always volunteered to wear the...
October 24, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, Alabama families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are facing growing uncertainty. With November benefits at risk, state agencies and food banks are preparing for potential disruptions that could affect more than 750,000 Alabamians. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has warned that without Congressional action, there will be "insufficient funds" to pay...
October 24, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third week, Alabama families who rely on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) are facing growing uncertainty. While emergency funds have temporarily kept the program afloat, officials warn that without Congressional action, WIC could run out of money within days-jeopardizing food access for thousands of low-income mothers and children across the state. What's at...
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...
