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PeopleImages // Shutterstock The truth about minimum coverage requirements in Alabama In this article, CheapInsurance.com dives into required minimum liability limits in Alabama and across the country. Those shopping for valid coverage, particularly in the context of financing or leasing a vehicle, should also note why simply meeting the minimum may be risky. What "Minimum Liability Coverage" Means and Why It Exists Every U.S. state, with one exception, requires drivers to carry a minimum level...
Georgia Southern and Appalachian State will reignite their "Deeper Than Hate" rivalry in the 2025 Birmingham Bowl on December 29 at Protective Stadium, marking the first bowl appearance in Birmingham for both programs. The 2025 JLab Birmingham Bowl promises fireworks as Georgia Southern (6-6) and Appalachian State (5-7) square off in a postseason clash that blends tradition, grit, and regional pride. Set for a 1 p.m. CT kickoff at Birmingham's Protective Stadium and broadcast nationally on...
MOBILE - The 2025 68 Ventures Bowl, better known locally as the Mobile Bowl, will feature a compelling and historic matchup as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (6-6) take on the Delaware Blue Hens (6-6) on Wednesday, December 17 at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CST, with national coverage on ESPN. This year's bowl marks a milestone for both programs - Louisiana returns to Mobile for the first time since winning the 2019 LendingTree Bowl, while Delaware makes its first-ever...
MONTGOMERY - Two proud Alabama programs will collide in the 2025 Salute to Veterans Bowl as the Troy Trojans (7-5) face off against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (7-5) on Tuesday, December 16 at the historic Cramton Bowl. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CST, with national coverage on ESPN. This marks the first time Troy and Jacksonville State will meet in a bowl game, and the first time two Alabama FBS programs have squared off in Montgomery's postseason showcase. For fans across the state - esp...
MONTGOMERY - A federal court based in Birmingham has ordered Alabama to hold future state Senate elections using a new map drawn by a court-appointed special master, following a ruling that the previous districts violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voting power in Montgomery. In a landmark decision issued November 18, 2025, U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco ruled that Alabama must adopt a new state Senate map for the 2026 and 2030 elections. The ruling stems from a 2021 lawsuit...
Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Rep. Phillip Rigsby for HD 25 MADISON COUNTY - December 9, 2025 - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Rep. Phillip Rigsby for Alabama House District 25, which covers portions of Madison and Limestone counties. "We are proud to endorse Rep. Rigsby because he has a proven track record representing our district well," said Charles Butler, president of the Madison County Farmers Federation. "He is accessible and attentive to our needs...
The Alabama Farmers Federation made history Dec. 8 when farmer-delegates elected the organization's first female officer to its state board while honoring a longtime vice president. As Southwest Area vice president, Hope Cassebaum of Baldwin County will also serve on the Alfa Insurance state board. She replaces Jake Harper of Wilcox County, who served 32 cumulative years on the board and could not seek reelection due to term limits. "Thank you for allowing me this opportunity," Cassebaum said...
Few men are as stalwart, steady and straightforward as Jake Harper. The Wilcox County cattleman and timber landowner has offered his logical mind, plain speech and acumen for accountability to fellow farmers for decades, most recently as Southwest Area vice president of the Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance. "I want it right," Harper remarked in reference to his intense review of board minutes, financials, publications and Federation proposals, a faint grin slicing across his stoic...
Hanukkah celebrations have changed dramatically — but the same is true of Christmas Hanukkah is not the Jewish Christmas. Articles and op-eds in newspapers remind readers of that fact every year, lamenting that the Jewish Festival of Lights has almost become an imitation of the Christian holiday. These pieces exist for a reason. Hanukkah is a minor festival in the Jewish liturgical year, which is marked by major holidays in the fall and spring — the High Holidays and Passover, respectively. Bec...
Price too low to be true? The cost of using unlicensed bathroom renovation contractors The home improvement market is a resilient one, with spending projected to top $553 billion in 2026. Some homeowners choose the DIY route, even for major projects. However, complex jobs like bathroom renovations are typically handled by professionals. Industry standards typically require licensed professionals for electrical and plumbing work. The problem is that hiring bathroom renovation contractors can be...
The year-end builder rush: Why December deadlines can work in your favor Homebuyers looking for leverage in a still-tight housing market may find it in December, as builders step up efforts to meet fiscal-year targets, clear out quick move-in (QMI) inventory, and ramp up incentives to cap off the year. Housing activity tends to slow at the end of the year, according to the National Association of Realtors’ seasonal analysis. Buyer traffic typically falls from December through February, r...
At what age do people start feeling older and more tired? Feeling older and more tired is a common experience that many people notice as they move through different stages of life. However, pinpointing the exact age when these sensations begin can be tricky because aging is a highly individual process influenced by genetics, lifestyle, and overall health. Generally, many individuals begin to notice subtle changes in energy levels and physical resilience in their late 30s to early 40s. This...
December 9, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company plans to invest more than $6 billion in a new advanced manufacturing operation in Huntsville, where it will produce next-generation medicines. The global pharmaceutical giant also will bring 450 jobs to the region, including engineers, scientists, operations personnel and lab technicians. The Huntsville site will be a synthetic medicine active pharmaceutical ingredient facility, t...
Leonid Ikan // Shutterstock Coldest Decembers in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Decembers 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. December 1950 - Average temperature: 41.2°F - Monthly...
December 9, 2025 - WASHINGTON – Today, as Chairman of the Senate HELP Subcommittee on Education and the American Family, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) led a hearing focusing on workforce development in the modern era. Two witnesses from Alabama participated in the hearing and offered solutions to meet the growing employment gap for high-demand industries. Earlier this year, President Trump signed an Executive Order that prioritizes apprenticeships and invests in skilled trade jobs. D...
By mid-1775, tensions in Virginia mirrored those in Massachusetts. Royal Governor John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, attempted to suppress rebellion by seizing gunpowder stores and raising forces loyal to the Crown. Among his recruits were Loyalist militias and the controversial Ethiopian Regiment, composed of enslaved people promised freedom for military service. The strategic focus soon shifted to Norfolk, a Loyalist stronghold. The only reliable land approach to Norfolk was across the Great Bridge...
December 10, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) yesterday joined the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, "Protecting Our Children Online Against the Evolving Offender," which focused on the growing threat of sextortion and other forms of child exploitation online. Witnesses included Tamia Woods, Co-Founder of the Do It for James Foundation, Jessica Lieber Smolar, a former Assistant United States Attorney, and Lauren Coffren, Executive Direcor of the Exploited Children...
November 9, 2025 – MONTGOMERY - This is the Christmas season and most Alabamians are focused on family, parties, football, college basketball, and the miracle of Jesus's birth in a manger. For politicos this is when campaigns are won and lost. Money is virtually everything in politics. Money buys ads in publications like the Alabama Gazette, TV commercials, radio spots, direct mail, and pays campaign staff. Even though qualifying with the major parties does not begin until next month, c...
Pundits are yet to grasp the tsunami that rocked the political world when U.S. President Donald Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met today in the Oval Office. Like a leering monument built of marble on the National Mall, the nation's 45th and 47th chief executive cemented his legacy in the annals of history as the most powerful figure ever in American politics. How does a sit-down with a New York City mayor who hasn't even taken office elevate the former reality star–turned–presiden...
It's time to say what too many of us have already known for some time - Alabama's electricity rates are too high. That is not acceptable. President Trump is working hard at reversing the effects of the high inflation our nation has experienced over the last four years and it is showing throughout our economy. Even with his efforts, however, many people in Alabama are still struggling to pay their electric bills. Alabama Senator Katie Britt recently said that Alabama having the highest...
On December 10, 1941, the Royal Navy suffered one of its most devastating losses of World War II when HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse were sunk by Japanese torpedo bombers off the coast of Malaya. This marked the first time in history that capital ships were destroyed solely by air power while at sea, signaling the end of the battleship era. Background: Britain's Far Eastern Gamble - In late 1941, Japan launched a sweeping offensive across Southeast Asia, seeking control of vital resources...
December 10, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Bad Boy Mowers plans to invest $10.5 million in a new tractor assembly plant in Monroeville. The Batesville, Arkansas-based company will create 50 jobs at the operation, which is being established in the former Vanity Fair distribution center. "Bad Boy Mowers setting up shop in Monroeville with this $10.5 million investment is a big win for Monroe County and for rural Alabama," said Governor Ivey. "These 50 new, g...
Higher-for-longer: How 2026’s mortgage rates may shape your homebuying plan If you’ve been waiting for mortgage rates to drop significantly, 2026 may not bring major relief — but there is good news. Zonda’s economists forecast that rates will stay in the low-6% range for most of 2026. That’s higher than the ultra-low rates of 2020–2021, but lower than the 7%+ levels that made headlines in 2023 and parts of 2024, NewHomeSource reports. This “higher-for-longer” environment has become one of t...
From budget cuts to public distrust: Exploring the challenges facing local health departments As CEO of the National Association of County and City Health Officials, Lori Freeman spends much of her time on the road talking with the people on the front lines of public health. It’s been a challenging year for local health departments. The federal government in March announced it was pulling back $11.4 billion in funding allocated across the nation for pandemic response and infrastructure, an a...
2 side hustle ideas to make extra money during the holidays and in 2026 The traditional path of working a full-time job until retirement is changing. More people are now exploring creative, flexible ways to earn extra income and build financial freedom on their own terms, especially as holiday expenses approach and a new year brings fresh goals. That's where freelance side hustles come in. A side hustle is like your own small business you manage alongside your regular part-time or full-time...
