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Gorodenkoff // 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...
October 29, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL03), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a joint the following statement expressing concern with the Pentagon's announcement that it will discontinue the rotational U.S. brigade in Romania, which appears uncoordinated and directly at odds with the President's strategy: "We strongly oppose the decision not to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 28, 2025 - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) once again took to the Senate floor to advocate for the Sunshine Protection Act, his bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide. Joined by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and other colleagues, Tuberville forced a vote on the measure-but the bill failed to pass the Senate. Tuberville's speech underscored the widespread frustration among Alabamians and Americans over the biannual time change, which he called...
Are inheritance advances taxable? The grieving process is always challenging. But for many families, the slow legal process of distributing an inheritance compounds emotional pain with financial uncertainty. When pressing needs for money arise long before the estate is settled, an inheritance advance can be a lifeline. If you are considering an inheritance advance, it’s important to understand the tax implications. This guide from Inheritance Funding explains inheritance advances and the f...
Who is checking your credit? More people than you realize When Jason Craine went into a local music store to rent violins for his twin boys, he wasn’t expecting anything out of the ordinary. What he got instead: a credit check. “I was caught off-guard,” says Craine, a financial advisor in Wichita, Kansas. “I understood why, but I just wasn’t expecting it.” Ultimately, he decided to buy the violins outright, and his boys are now making good progress in fifth-grade orchestra. But Craine is not alo...
Keep the heat on: Why your insurer cites negligence to deny frozen pipe claims The nightmare scenario for any homeowner during the bitter chill of winter isn’t a power outage; it’s coming home to a flood. That sudden, devastating rush of water from a burst pipe, frozen solid by the deep cold, can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage, instantly soaking walls, flooring, and all your treasured possessions. Naturally, your first thought may be, “Thank goodness for homeowners insurance!” But...
The Board of Trustees of the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust will hold its fourth quarterly meeting of 2025 on Thursday, November 6, at the new Event Center located at the M. Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Field Trial Area, 1132 County Road 73, Greensboro, Alabama, 36744 (GPS coordinates: 32.629173, -87.685561). The meeting will take place at 10 a.m. At this meeting, updates on Forever Wild program activities and tract assessments will be presented. This meeting will also provide an opportunity...
October 29, 2029 - Colorado has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama - a move reinstated by President Trump in September 2025. The legal battle pits two states against each other over national defense strategy, constitutional authority, and political motivations. Colorado's Legal Challenge Filed October 29 by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, the lawsuit seeks to halt the transfer and declare it...
HoneyBun is a two-year old female, about 50 lbs, looks like a possible Heeler/Lab type mix. She is a sweet gal, happy to get attention but also happy to do her own thing. Saying no to young children as she takes treats from us like a hungry piranha so have to watch your fingers. Good with other dogs, will do best with room to hang out outside when she wants to do her own thing. Active gal. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopte...
October 30, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general urging the U.S. Senate to take swift action to protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from disruption as federal budget negotiations stall. In a letter addressed to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the bipartisan group-led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost-calls for the passage of a clean continuing resolution to reopen the federal...
October 24, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – A diplomatic delegation from Taiwan led by Director General Jared (Chu-en) Lin visited Montgomery on Thursday and Friday to meet with Governor Kay Ivey (R), Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair, and other state leaders. Lin is the new Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta. Lin and his team also spoke at length with the Alabama Gazette editorial staff while he was in Montgomery on Friday, October 24. Lin told the Gazette that Tai...
How to choose the right financing for your business property Every growing business eventually faces the same question: Should we keep leasing, or buy our own space? Leasing offers flexibility and lowers upfront costs, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to preserve capital or avoid long-term commitments. But over time, those monthly payments add up, building someone else’s equity instead of your own. That’s why, for many business owners, buying the space they operate in become...
Football fantasy: Colleges add sports to bring men, but it doesn’t always work SALEM, Va. — On a hot and humid August morning in this southwestern Virginia town, football training camp is in full swing at Roanoke College. Players cheer as a receiver makes a leaping one-handed catch, and linemen sweat through blocking drills. Practice hums along like a well-oiled machine — yet this is the first day this team has practiced, ever. In fact, it’s the first day of practice for a Roanoke College...
When renters insurance steps in to cover stolen motorcycle gear For those who ride, a motorcycle is more than just transportation; it’s an extension of their spirit. Riders invest not just in the bike, but in the gear that keeps them safe and comfortable: the high-impact helmet, the abrasion-resistant jacket, the armored gloves, and the reinforced boots. This gear is essential, and often, it carries a hefty price tag. But what happens when that essential gear is suddenly gone? Not from a c...
October 31, 2025 – Today is October 31. This means far too many people will go to work or school wearing tacky costumes and most of us will consume insanely high levels of sugar and chocolate today. It also means that Children dressed in costumes will go door-to-door asking for free candy and that teens and even many adults will go to costume parties tonight. When you are out on the roads this evening please be aware that children will be out and about (in many cases in dark costumes) walking u...
October 30, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama League of Municipalities hosted its annual graduation and awards ceremonies on October 30, 2025, at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel. Over 50 municipal officials graduated and received awards from participating in the Certified Municipal Official (CMO) program. In accordance with the Alabama Municipal Official Training Act, which took effect on January 1, 2025, all mayors and councilmembers are required to complete 10 hours of training annually d...
On October 31, 1984, India was shaken to its core by the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The event not only marked the end of an era in Indian politics but also unleashed a wave of violence and tragedy that would leave scars for generations. Indira Gandhi, a powerful and controversial figure, was killed by two of her own Sikh security guards-a moment that triggered immediate and catastrophic consequences in the nation's capital and beyond. Background: Indira Gandhi and Rising...
Trailing 22–14 with just over two minutes remaining, No. 4 Alabama showed why it's still a national title contender. Quarterback Ty Simpson led a 79-yard drive capped by a 4-yard touchdown pass to Germie Bernard. Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb dialed up a gutsy two-point conversion: Jam Miller pitched to Simpson, who found Josh Cuevas in the end zone to tie the game at 22–22. On the ensuing South Carolina possession, Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson stripped quarterback LaNorris Sellers, and...
Trailing 21–10 at halftime, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze made a pivotal quarterback switch, benching starter Jackson Arnold after a costly pick-six and turning to Ashton Daniels, a senior transfer from Stanford. Daniels responded with poise, completing 6-of-8 passes for 77 yards and rushing for 35 more, guiding Auburn to 23 second-half points. The Tigers' defense took over in the fourth quarter, forcing four turnovers and outscoring Arkansas 17–0 in the final frame. Cornerback Rayshawn Ple...
Daniel Avram // 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 November 3. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.59 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-6.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.26 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.8%) - Year...
Elen Nika // 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 November 3. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.64 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.0%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.53 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%) - Year change: +$0.02 (+0.5%) -...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 November 3. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.51 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.26 - Week change: +$0.07 (+2.2%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // 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 November 3. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.61 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: +$0.06 (+2.0%) - Year change:...
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 November 3. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.68 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-3.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.39 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.4%) - Year change:...
jittawit21 // 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 November 3. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.61 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.6%) - Year change: -$0.19 (-6.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.29 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change:...
