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jittawit21 // 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 January 5. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.55 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.8%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.32 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change:...
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 January 5. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.48 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.2%) - Year change: -$0.26 (-9.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.19 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-2.9%)...
jittawit21 // 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 January 5. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.53 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change: -$0.26 (-9.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.29 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 January 5. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.50 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-6.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.22 - Week change: -$0.08 (-2.4%) - Year change: -$0.09...
jittawit21 // 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 January 5. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.56 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: +$0.03 (+1.0%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.40 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-2.7%) -...
Daniel Avram // 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 January 5. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.49 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.2%) - Year change: -$0.22 (-8.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.28 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) - Year change: +...
Istvan Csak // 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 January 5. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.55 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: $0.00 (0.0%) - Year change: -$0.22 (-7.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.8%) - Year change: -$0.07...
jittawit21 // 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 January 5. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.51 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.2%) - Year change: -$0.23 (-8.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.25 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change:...
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 January 5. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.47 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.5%) - Year change: -$0.24 (-8.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.17 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year change: -$0.15 (-4.6%)...
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 January 5. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.46 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.26 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: -$0.04...
Istvan Csak // 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 January 5. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.46 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.33 (-11.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.15 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // 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 January 5. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.48 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year change: -$0.23 (-8.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.22 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change: -$0.03...
January 5, 2026 - Tuscaloosa – The University of Alabama football team did a lot of things right. They won 11 games, they beat rivals Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama in the regular season, they earned a spot in the SEC Championship game, they beat Oklahoma in the first round of the playoffs. The 11 an 4 campaign was a marked improvement over the 9 and 4 performance in Coach Kalen DeBoer's first year. One area where the Tide was notably weak last year was in the running game. Star running back J...
Actors with the most Golden Globe wins of all time The Golden Globes are eagerly anticipated every year by stars and fans alike as the world waits to see who will take home the coveted awards. Established in 1944 by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the awards were created to recognize achievements in entertainment for both foreign and domestic films and television. It started as a more casual affair, taking place at 20th Century Fox Studios as an informal lunch, but has evolved into a...
What therapists tell clients about getting through January The holidays are over, the credit card bill just hit, and the sun sets at 4:47 p.m. If you’re feeling more drained than motivated right now, there’s a biological reason: Research shows that mood-regulating serotonin activity drops during darker months, while melatonin production increases. In other words, your body is telling you to slow down just when society tells you to hustle harder. That tension is exactly why January is one of the...
What cities have the biggest housing shortage? Housing affordability and availability are top of mind for buyers and homeowners all over the country. Housing prices nationwide have increased about 25% since the start of the pandemic in 2020, which is largely a result of housing demand exceeding the current supply. According to Freddie Mac, there’s a U.S. housing shortage of 3.7 million units as of the third quarter of 2024. In other words, there are 3.7 million more individuals or families who n...
The 8 fastest growing small businesses in food, restaurants and beverages for 2026 From functional foods to global flavors, the U.S. food and beverage landscape is shifting fast, driven by wellness, cultural exploration and changing consumer expectations. For entrepreneurs, these changes aren’t just trends; they’re opportunities to build businesses and fill a niche. Across restaurants, packaged goods, catering and specialty retail, small businesses are leading the charge. NEXT compiled a lis...
January 6, 2025 -hoover - James "Jimmy" Dees, a Republican police detective from south Alabama, has officially qualified for the race for U.S. House of Representatives in Alabama's 1st Congressional District. "President Trump and his administration is continuing to set the country up for success. Now it is the responsibility of Congress to begin putting these changes into law. I support the entire Republican Platform," Dees said on his campaign website. Dees said that he is particularly...
January 6, 2025 - AUBURN, Ala. - University of South Florida Quarterback Byrum Brown has signed with Auburn Tigers football team, following former USF head coach Alex Golesh to the Plains. Brown led all FBS quarterbacks in 2025 with 42 total touchdowns while averaging 347.2 yards of offense per game. The 6-foot-3, 232-pound senior from Raleigh, North Carolina, dominated defenses through the air and on the ground in Golesh's high-powered attack. "Byrum is a true leader and competitor," Golesh...
January 5, 2025 - HOOVER - Congressman Robert Aderholt officially qualified to seek reelection to represent Alabama's Fourth Congressional District. Aderholt said that he was continuing his long-standing commitment to putting the needs of North Alabama first. Congressman Aderholt officially qualifies for reelection at the Alabama GOP Headquarters in Hoover, Alabama with his wife Caroline looking on. According to his campaign, throughout his service in Congress, Aderholt has made constituent...
January 6, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D,C. – In January the United States undertook the most sweeping revision of its childhood immunization schedule in decades, reducing the number of universally recommended vaccines from 17 diseases to 11. The move was announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and approved by Acting Director Jim O'Neill. President Donald J. Trump (R) said on Truth Social, "Today, the Trump Administration is proud to announce the United States of America's upd...
Analyzing the growing role of real estate in intergenerational wealth As older generations (particularly Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation) retire or pass away, their assets are transferred to heirs, who are largely family members. According to a recent report from Cerulli, approximately $124 trillion will move from older generations to Gen Xers and Millennials by 2048. This means the United States will experience a historic intergenerational wealth transfer over the next two decades....
Minimum payments myth and more decoded: What 50% of U.S. consumers don’t know about managing credit wisely Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your financial life, yet it remains a mystery to many. To find out what people really know about their credit, Credit One Bank conducted a survey in November with 1,000 U.S. consumers — asking them about everything from where they learned about credit to how scores are calculated. What was discovered? A lot of confusion and cos...
Popular insulin medications and how they are used Insulin remains one of the most important treatments for people living with diabetes. Whether someone has Type 1 diabetes or advanced Type 2 diabetes, insulin therapy helps control blood sugar levels, reduce symptoms, and lower the risk of long-term complications. With many insulin options available, it can be difficult to understand how they differ and which ones are most commonly prescribed. SaveHealth, a prescription discount/savings card...
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Oral Health Office announces the winners of the ninth annual smile photo contest for third grade students in Alabama. The students will be spotlighted in marketing campaigns to promote children's oral health in the state, especially during February, National Children's Dental Health Month. A boy and a girl were chosen from photo submissions as the overall winners of the "Share Your Smile with Alabama" campaign for 2026. Winners are Kaydense...
