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‘Absolutely devastating’: Rural schools say $100K visa fee could make it hard to hire teachers The Kuspuk School District owns two small planes and employs a pilot to stay connected with schools spread across 12,000 square miles along the Kuskokwim River in western Alaska. And to keep those schools staffed, the remote school district works with its own immigration attorney, Chalkbeat reports. Some 60% of Kuspuk’s certified teachers come from the Philippines. That includes all of the speci...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 17. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.72 --- Alabama average: $2.73 - Week change: +$0.06 (+2.3%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-3.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.60 - Week change: +$0.06 (+1.7%) - 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 November 17. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.73 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.8%) - Year change: +$0.00 (+0.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.47 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.2%) - 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 November 17. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.69 --- Alabama average: $2.73 - Week change: +$0.08 (+3.1%) - Year change: -$0.04 (-1.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.32 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.2%) -...
Daniel Avram // 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 November 17. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.71 --- Alabama average: $2.73 - Week change: +$0.07 (+2.5%) - Year change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.50 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.7%) - Year change: +$0.24...
Christian Mueller // 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 November 17. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.73 - Week change: +$0.06 (+2.1%) - Year change: +$0.05 (+1.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.42 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.8%) - Year change: +$0.17...
Elen Nika // 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 November 17. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.67 --- Alabama average: $2.73 - Week change: +$0.06 (+2.4%) - Year change: +$0.05 (+2.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.34 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.5%) - Year change: +$0.05...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 November 17. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.78 --- Alabama average: $2.73 - Week change: +$0.10 (+3.6%) - Year change: +$0.06 (+2.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.51 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.2%) - Year...
Daniel Avram // 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 November 17. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.73 --- Alabama average: $2.73 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.6%) - Year change: -$0.01 (-0.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.50 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.5%) - Year change:...
November 18 - Forty-seven years ago today, the world awoke to one of the most harrowing tragedies of the 20th century. On November 18, 1978, deep in the Guyanese jungle, a utopian experiment turned into a nightmare as 918 people-members of the Peoples Temple-lost their lives in a mass murder-suicide orchestrated by their leader, Jim Jones. Among the dead were over 270 children and U.S. Congressman Leo J. Ryan, the only sitting member of Congress ever killed in the line of duty. A Cult in the...
Sports betting popularity by state In addition to taking on the risks of gambling, taxpayers must pay their regular income tax rate on net winnings. U.S. states collected $2.6 billion in taxes on sports betting in 2024, a 29% increase from the year before. Incentivized by this tax revenue, many states have been loosening their sports-betting laws, with more considering similar action. Online sports-betting platforms such as DraftKings and FanDuel have proliferated in response. The taxes on...
Before you buy: 5 key questions about OTC hearing aids For many adults, hearing challenges can make conversations, restaurants, or phone calls more difficult to follow. These difficulties often increase with age, as hearing loss becomes more common over time. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, around 5% of adults ages 45 to 54 experience disabling hearing loss, increasing to 10% among those 55 to 64. The prevalence continues to rise with age,...
Depression in retirement: Why it happens and what to do Retirement is often associated with feelings of joy, relaxation, and freedom, but research shows it can also be a challenging time emotionally. Many individuals who retire struggle with unexpected feelings of sadness, anxiety, or emptiness as they leave behind careers that provide structure, identity, and daily purpose. Recognizing this reality is crucial. LifeStance Health shares how people can proactively address potential emotional...
Daniel Avram // 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 17. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.69 --- Alabama average: $2.73 - Week change: +$0.08 (+2.9%) - Year change: -$0.06 (-2.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.32 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.2%) - Year change: +...
Elen Nika // 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 November 17. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.72 --- Alabama average: $2.73 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.5%) - Year change: -$0.01 (-0.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.46 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%) - Year change:...
Anyone who has spent time in law enforcement knows this: if you wait until a crisis shows up to get ready, you've already lost valuable ground. You don't prepare because you expect something to go wrong - you prepare so it doesn't. That mindset has stayed with me, and it's one of the reasons I care so deeply about the systems that hold our state together. One of the most important is the way we run our elections. Here in Alabama, we're fortunate. Our elections aren't managed by distant...
November 18, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Farmers Federation's FARM PAC announced its endorsement of Chairman Rex Reynolds for Alabama House District 21. Reynolds serves as the Chairman of the House Ways and Means General Fund in the Alabama House of Representatives. "Chairman Reynolds is a fiscal conservative who protects our taxpayer dollars. He has a proven record and leadership of standing up for the hard-working families in our county and throughout the state," said Rex Vaughn, member of...
October 30, 2025 – MONTGOMERY - Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) addressed the Montgomery County Republican Party at their annual Lincoln – Reagan Dinner banquet. "I am truly honored to be here," said Gudger. Gudger said that Senate Republicans have raised, "$1.8 million for the Alabama Senate," ahead of the 2026 election. The GOP currently holds a 27 to 8 supermajority over Democrats in the Alabama Senate; but a recent court ruling from Judge Manasco in Birmingham cou...
Employers brace for the largest health insurance increase in 15 years Offering healthcare benefits is essential in staying competitive. In 2025, 88% of employers consider them as very or extremely important. However, a significant health insurance cost increase is expected in 2026 and beyond, posing a challenge for employers and brokers alike. Employers may need to adjust their budgets without sacrificing the needs of their employees, and brokers need to propose a better cost-containment...
1 shopping tips to help you make the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday The holidays can be a joyful time spent with loved ones. But if you’re worried about how far you’ll have to dig into your wallet while you celebrate, you’re not alone. Roughly half of Americans (54%) are “dreading” the holiday season as a result of their financial situation, according to a September survey of 2,000 Americans published by Talker Research and Current, a consumer fintech banking platform. Even more — 69...
Nostalgia sells: Inside the brands using throwbacks to win Gen Z and Millennial shoppers Nostalgia is everywhere. And while yearning for the past is nothing new, its ubiquity in modern marketing and commerce is fueled by digital platforms that make it easier than ever to revisit the imagery, music, and aesthetics of earlier decades—transforming memory into a shared, searchable experience. As of October 2025, TikTok’s #nostalgia hashtag included 16.9 million posts, with almost 100 billion views,...
How homeowners are solving the biggest holiday decorating headaches Every holiday season starts the same way. You pull the boxes out, untangle the lights, and drag the ladder from the garage. It’s cold, your hands hurt, and half the bulbs are out, but you keep going anyway because that’s what you do. After a dozen risky trips up and down the ladder, you step back, squint, and decide it looks good enough. It’s not just the time or safety risks that wear people down—it’s the fussiness of gettin...
November 19, 2025 - In a dramatic shake-up of the College Football Playoff (CFP) landscape, the Alabama Crimson Tide have fallen six spots to No. 10 in the latest rankings following a narrow 23–21 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. Once perched at No. 4 and considered a strong contender for a playoff berth, Alabama's postseason hopes now hang in the balance. The Fallout from Week 12 - Alabama's record now stands at 8–2 overall and 6–1 in SEC play, with the loss to Oklahoma marking a critical blow...
On November 19, 1943, one of the lesser-known yet harrowing episodes of the Holocaust unfolded in Lemberg-modern-day Lviv, Ukraine-when Nazi forces liquidated the Janowska concentration camp. In a brutal crackdown following a failed uprising and mass escape attempt, at least 6,000 Jewish prisoners were murdered in a single day. A Camp of Terror Janowska was established in 1941 as a forced labor camp and later became a transit point for Jews being deported to extermination camps like Belzec. Loca...
November 18, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM - In a pivotal decision that underscores the enduring value of public broadcasting, the Alabama Educational Television Commission (AETC) voted on November 18, 2025, to continue Alabama Public Television's (APT) affiliation with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) through June 2026. The vote followed weeks of public debate, political pressure, and concerns over federal funding cuts, ultimately culminating in a 5-1 decision to uphold the existing contract. A Vote...
