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Coping with the retirement killer: Inflation The next time you’re making retirement calculations, don’t forget one very important factor that can blow up the whole equation. Inflation. If you have a dollar now, that dollar isn’t going to be worth nearly the same in 20 or 30 years, because of a loss of purchasing power. With the cost of almost everything going up every single year, that dollar is constantly eroding in value, even if you keep it safe under a mattress. As an individual, there...
Nurses are in high demand. Why can’t nursing schools keep up? Oscar Mateo dreamed of being an artist, but after he got leukemia when he was 20, his life plans abruptly changed. The compassionate nursing care he received while hospitalized touched him so much that he decided he wanted to provide the same for others. That impulse led him to the registered nursing program at Mt. San Antonio College in the Los Angeles County suburb of Walnut. But getting there wasn’t easy, as he had to battle com...
Talking to a door-to-door solar sales rep? Beware of these red flags. Buying solar can save you money and reduce your environmental footprint, but only if you know what to look for — and what to look out for. Door-to-door solar sales are a widely accepted form of lead generation in the solar industry, despite the lack of regulation. And while trade groups like the Solar Energy Industries Association recommend best practices, both for the well-being of consumers and the overall health of the indu...
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...
Grusho Anna // 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...
Andrew Angelov // Shutterstock Highest-rated Class of 2026 football recruits from Alabama The recruiting race for the Class of 2026 is already heating up — not just on the field, but in the increasingly complex ecosystem of modern college football, where NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals are reshaping how programs and players navigate early recruitment. For elite underclassmen, talent alone is no longer the only factor drawing attention; marketability, social media presence, and brand p...
Berit Kessler // Shutterstock Coldest Novembers in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Novembers in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation. #10. November 1898 - Average temperature: 49.8°F -...
In a tragic act of violence that has shaken the Tuscaloosa community, two sisters-20-year-old Kaliyah Houston and her 16-year-old sibling-were fatally shot late Monday night at Woodlawn Manor Apartments. A third victim, a 17-year-old male, survived the attack and is recovering. Authorities have arrested 19-year-old Keshawn Jermichael Woods, who now faces charges of capital murder and attempted murder. The shooting and immediate response Tuscaloosa Police responded to reports of gunfire around...
November 12, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA - Today, The Conservation Fund announced the protection of the historic Ben Moore Hotel, which was an integral part of Montgomery's unique role in African American history and the civil rights movement. Built by Matthew F. "Ben" Moore, the four-story brick and concrete hotel represented modern progress in Montgomery's Centennial Hill neighborhood with dozens of guest rooms, a restaurant, barber shops, and a rooftop nightclub. "Once a beacon for the...
November 25, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a proclamation directing Saturday, November 29, 2025, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, as Small Business Saturday in Alabama. In the proclamation, Governor Ivey notes that Alabama "believes small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the glue that holds communities together." According to the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) 2025 Small Business Profile, there are 465,610 small businesses operating across t...
