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Irene Miller // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in Huntsville Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget. Cheap Insurance explored some of the reasons behind major changes in gas prices, and compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Huntsville...
zedspider // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in Birmingham Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget. Cheap Insurance explored some of the reasons behind major changes in gas prices, and compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Birmingham using...
zedspider // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in Dothan Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget. Cheap Insurance explored some of the reasons behind major changes in gas prices, and compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Dothan using data from...
zedspider // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in Anniston Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget. Cheap Insurance explored some of the reasons behind major changes in gas prices, and compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Anniston using data...
She called and asked if I’d like to look through her father’s library since she needed to empty the house. I found some old classics, and a book by Millard Fuller that I thought was unavailable. Fuller established Habitat for Humanity after his time at Koinonia Farms in Americus, Georgia. Koinonia was founded by Clarence Jordan as a Christian interracial commune in 1942. The farm community faced threats, boycotts and drive-by shootings, but yet exists. Fuller told a story and added more det...
The week after Christmas is a quiet but meaningful moment in the Alabama gardening calendar. The rush of the holidays has eased, winter has settled in, and the landscape has that familiar mix of dormant browns, evergreen pockets, and the occasional stubborn bloom that refuses to quit. While it may feel like a sleepy time outdoors, late December is actually one of the most strategic windows of the entire year for gardeners across the state. From soil preparation to pruning, planning, and protecti...
December 19, 2025 – NORMAN, OK – The Alabama Crimson Tide finally exorcised it's Oklahoma demons on Friday. The Tide had went and played a struggling Oklahoma team in Coach Kalen DeBoer's first season as Alabama head coach. That shocking 2024 loss cost Alabama a trip to the NCAA's first twelve- team playoff. This year Alabama was undefeated in conference play and appeared destined for a high seedtyt in the playoffs. Then Oklahoma came to Tuscaloosa. Alabama outgained Oklahoma nearly two to one...
For years, Washington talked about "deterrence" while quietly accepting decline. Presidents came and went, defense strategies were rebranded, and yet America's shipyards rusted, our fleet aged, and our adversaries pressed forward with confidence. That era is over. President Donald J. Trump's announcement of a new class of American battleships is not nostalgia. It is strategy. It is foresight. And it is exactly the kind of bold, unapologetic leadership the moment demands. The critics are already...
On December 25, 2025, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Christmas "Urbi et Orbi" blessing to a rain-soaked crowd of more than 26,000 gathered in St. Peter's Square. Speaking from the central loggia of the basilica, the Chicago-born pontiff offered a message of peace and responsibility, urging the world to shed indifference and embrace the suffering of others with compassion and resolve. The address, Latin for "to the city and to the world," is traditionally used to reflect on global crises and...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in every state Dec. 23, 2025 Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget. Cheap Insurance explored some of the reasons behind major changes in gas prices, and compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in...
On December 26, 1944, amid the bitter cold and chaos of the Ardennes Forest, General George S. Patton's Third Army achieved one of the most celebrated feats of World War II: the relief of Bastogne. After days of relentless German assault, the encircled U.S. 101st Airborne Division and other units holding the Belgian town were finally reached by American armor, ending a siege that had become a symbol of Allied grit and defiance. The breakthrough marked a critical turning point in the Battle of...
December 26, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald J. Trump (R) used Christmas night to deliver one of the most consequential foreign‑policy announcements of his second term, revealing that U.S. forces had carried out what he described as "powerful and deadly" airstrikes against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria. The strikes, conducted in coordination with the Nigerian government, marked a dramatic escalation in U.S. military involvement in West Africa and immediately reshaped the p...
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...
Media_Photos // 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...
Getting the most value from post-holiday sales: 4 key categories worth buying now As the holiday season winds down, the days between Christmas and New Year’s have become a key moment for shoppers to recharge and enjoy their new holiday presents, including one of the most gifted items of the season: gift cards. According to the National Retail Federation, gift cards rank as the second-most popular gift for the 2025 holiday season, with total spending estimated to reach $29 billion. Whether s...
Capital gains tax: 2025-2026 rates, brackets and state guide Investors who sell an investment at a profit in a taxable account incur a capital gain that they must report on their tax returns. For investments held longer than one year, the long-term capital gains tax applies. In both the 2025 and 2026 tax years, federal tax laws impose three different rates on long-term capital gains based on income. The major tax changes enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act earlier in 2025 had no...
1 popular statin medications Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medications for reducing high cholesterol and lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke. People searching for popular statin medications are often trying to understand the differences between the drugs, how they work, and which one might be the best fit for their health needs. They may also be curious about side effects, cost comparisons, alternatives, and long-term benefits. This guide from SaveHealth, a...
December 23, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald J. Trump (R), Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced their intent to construct a new class of American-designed battleships. Trump promised that the new ship will be the most lethal surface combatant ever constructed. The first ship in the new Trump class will be the USS Defiant (BBG 1). The Trump class battleships will be the flagships of Trump's new "Gold Fleet" proposal. "As we forge the future...
Mental health strategies for co-parenting during the holidays The holiday season arrives with its own mythology. It is supposed to be joyous and sparkling, filled with rituals that bind families together. Yet for co-parents, this time of year often carries a different emotional tone. The logistics alone can feel like a second full-time job. Two households suddenly have to align school breaks, travel plans, extended family expectations, and the simple desire to make the holidays feel magical for...
Why shoppers around the world abandon carts and what they expect from international checkout in 2026 Global e-commerce has crossed the $6 trillion mark and according to Shopify, cross-border commerce is now growing faster than domestic sales in many regions. As more shoppers buy from brands outside their home country, the opportunity for global sales continues to accelerate. But, as Passport discusses here, international demand alone doesn’t guarantee conversion. The final moments before c...
The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will close the state's 2025 private angler red snapper fishing season at midnight on Wednesday, December 31. Alabama's 2025 federal allocation of red snapper was 664,552 pounds. "This was the first year under state management that we opened the red snapper season for seven days a week," said Chris Blankenship, ADCNR Commissioner. "Most of the season was under this format and it provided...
President Donald Trump is right about fentanyl, the border, and confronting threats early, and the cost of ignoring that truth is measured in dead American children. As a Navy SEAL, I learned a lesson that is written in blood and my memory, not theory or politics. Threats are far cheaper to stop early than to fight later, when lives are already lost and families are already grieving. That lesson applies just as clearly to national security today as it did when I was on the battlefield. Fentanyl...
Dating app rape survivors file lawsuit accusing Hinge, Tinder of ‘accommodating rapists’ Six women who were drugged and raped or sexually assaulted by the same Denver cardiologist filed a lawsuit against Match Group on Dec. 16, accusing the world’s largest dating app company of “accommodating rapists across its products” through “negligence” and a “defective” product. The women, backed by four law firms, said that by allowing known abusers like Stephen Matthews to remain on its apps, Tinder...
How to maintain optimal conditions in your grow house Optimal growing conditions are a crucial component of what enables modern agriculture to continue delivering efficiently. As commercial growing needs evolve, having an alternative to open-field farming that allows you to control the microclimate and growth of crops or cannabis without seasonal or climate-related concerns is essential. Well-optimized grow houses can contribute to year-round crop production and help develop faster growth...
Dec. 23, 2025 - FLORIDA - Jan. 2026 marine fisheries seasonal closures Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish closes in Gulf state waters Jan. 1 Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish will close in Gulf state waters on Jan. 1. Harvest will open on March 1, 2026. To learn more about current recreational triggerfish regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine, click "Recreational Regulations," "Reef Fish" and "Triggerfish" or download the Fish Rules App. Recreational harvest of shallow water grouper...
