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June 5, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) engaged with Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll and General Randy George, Chief of Staff of the Army, on key issues regarding military recruiting, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advancements in Quantum Computing. Maintaining High Standards in Army Recruiting Senator Tuberville acknowledged the Army's success in recruiting while emphasizing the i...
May 27, 2025 – AUBURN, AL – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) announced to a room full of friends and supporters that he is running for the Republican Party nomination for Governor of Alabama. "I will be the future governor of the State of Alabama," said Sen. Tuberville. Tuberville made the announcement, surrounded by supporters, many of them wearing COACH hats, at Byron's Barbecue in Auburn. "I started my Senate run seven years ago in this same building," said Tuberville. "My wife, Suz...
Piper is a female hound/Rottweiler mix. She approximately two years of age and only weights about 45 pounds. She is housetrained, crate trained, great with children and other dogs, but NOT cats. Piper is very sweet and loving, as is her sister, Penny just in case! The Elmore County adoption fees are just $100 for dogs and only $50 for cats under one-year-old. Cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory...
May 26, 2025 – CULLMAN, AL – Cullman County Deputy Patrick Bishop announced that he is running for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. Bishop is a retired Army Major and an Alabama law enforcement officer. Incumbent Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R) is term limited from seeking a third consecutive term in office. "The outgoing Lieutenant Governor has done a great job and is now leaving a vacancy in Alabama leadership which is critical to fill with a principled com...
Where is inflation hitting consumers hardest? New data shows which goods and services have seen the biggest price hikes It’s no secret that prices have increased in the last decade — especially for healthcare. And as new economic policies like tariffs take effect, we can expect consumer out-of-pocket costs to continue to fluctuate. GoodRx Research tracked how inflation is hitting consumers across different budget categories, including prescription medications. Key takeaways: - New data from Goo...
June 5, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL - All 401 delegates of Alabama's largest Girls State jumped up to their feet and cheered jubilantly as Governor Kay Ivey walked out onto the stage this morning as their featured guest speaker. Clad in a red pants suit with a white blouse, Governor Ivey walked across the concert stage at Moody Music on campus at The University of Alabama and waved to the crowd of enthusiastic high school seniors while their exuberant cheers continued unabated for several minutes....
May 17, 2025 – RAINBOW CITY, AL – The Etowah County Legislative delegation briefed the members of the Etowah Republican Breakfast on the 2025 Alabama regular legislative session that ended on Wednesday. State Representative Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden) said that the Legislature cut the taxes on groceries in this session. "Last year we put legislation together to get rid of the tax on groceries in a phased approach," said Lipscomb. Lipscomb explained that revenues did not grow fast enough to hit...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL01) introduced the Readiness Over Wokeness Act. This legislation would codify President Donald J. Trump's (R) Executive Order that reversed a Biden Administration policy of allowing transgender individuals to serve in the military. The bill has already Cosponsors include Reps. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Florida), Harriet Hageman (Wyoming), Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia), and Andrew Clyde (R-Georgia). The Readiness Over Woken...
May 27, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Ken McFeeters, a former Congressional Candidate for Alabama's 6th District and past president of the Mid-Alabama Republican Club, is announcing his candidacy for Governor of Alabama, offering voters a bold choice in the upcoming election. With deep roots in the state since 1971, having co-founded an insurance agency in 1981, in Hoover, and a track record of active involvement in government affairs at both the state and federal level, McFeeters is uniquely p...
May 29, 2025 – ENTERPRISE, AL - The Alabama governor's race just got a little more crowded when moderate Democrat Chad "Chig" Martin put his hat (literally and figuratively) into the ring for the 2026 election. Martin describes himself as a guitar toting, fedora wearing and hemp selling entrepreneur from the Wiregrass region of Alabama. He is also involved in the mobile home, hat and aerospace maintenance supply industry with his businesses based out of Dothan. Martin decided to enter the 2...
June 2, 2025 – Jefferson County Attorney AshLeigh Dunham has announced that she is running for the Alabama Supreme Court. Dunham is running for the seat currently held by Associate Justice Greg Shaw. Shaw has served on the Court since 2009. Dunham was recently selected as a Fellow of the Birmingham Bar Foundation. She presently serves as a Jefferson County Senior Trial Referee for Juvenile Court, Bessemer Division, and practices as a Fertility Attorney at Magic City Fertility Law, which she o...
Top three things to know if you want to open a franchise restaurant If you’ve ever wanted to be your own boss and start a business, becoming a franchisee within the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry might be right for you. With customers focused increasingly on value, compelling menu items and convenience, QSR franchises are set to grow in 2025 according to industry data. Wendy's shares three key things to keep in mind if you’ve ever thought about opening your own restaurant. 1. Quick...
A digital fingerprint scan. itj aks zoone // Shutterstock IDs through the ages: How people have proven their identity over time With over 8 billion people spread across the Earth's nearly 25 million square miles of habitable land, proving one's identity has become more complex than it was with smaller populations thousands of years ago. Whereas ancient Greeks could just pair their name with that of their father to confirm who they were, modern-day home sapiens need more details to find the right...
The economic impact of tariffs: How local businesses can plan ahead Economic uncertainty affects everyone, but how do tariffs impact small businesses in particular? Recent news about import duties, interest rates, and taxes can feel like a roller coaster. Still, with preparation and agility, savvy business owners can make the most of whatever the economy brings. Square takes a closer look at how local businesses can continue to build customer loyalty and work to maintain profitability in the fac...
June 3, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL - "Look to Girls State, And you'll find, Tomorrow's leaders of mankind", so goes one of the verses of the Girls Nation Song that over 400 delegates from high schools across Alabama were learning today at the annual convention of Girls State. A week long "God and Country" immersion into government and civics aimed at seniors in high school that is currently taking place at The University of Alabama. Indeed, the words of the Girls Nation Song ring true as Girls State...
June 5, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Cheryl Mason, President Trump's nominee to be Veterans' Affairs Inspector General during her nomination hearing at the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. They discussed the role the Inspector General's office will have in combatting veteran suicide. Read Sen. Tuberville's remarks below or on YouTube or Rumble. TUBERVILLE: "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Ms. Mason, thank you for being here. The Office of I...
June 6, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed Mexico's multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the American firearms industry, dealing a blow to efforts to hold gun manufacturers accountable for cartel violence. The ruling, penned by Justice Elena Kagan, found that Mexico's legal challenge was barred by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), a 2005 law that shields gun makers from most liability. Mexico had argued that its lawsuit...
Small business AI adoption declines to just 28% Is artificial intelligence (AI) living up to the hype for small business owners? NEXT’s recent survey of AI tool adoption for small businesses shows that many are dialing back. Independent operators rely on AI tools to be more efficient, and they’re optimistic about its impact. But many more seem to have stopped incorporating AI into their business operations since they were last surveyed in 2024. And cost and complexity seem to be the bar...
May 30, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced 21 Alabamians have accepted their appointment to a U.S. service academy. Senator Tuberville nominated these students to represent Alabama in the class of 2029 at one of the four service academies: the United States Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Naval Academy. This is Senator Tuberville's fourth round of appointments since assuming office and first group of appointments sinc...
June 5, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL-04) today issued the following statement in support of the Trump administration's decision to rescind Biden-era guidance that required emergency room doctors to perform abortions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), undermining state pro-life laws: "I strongly commend President Trump and his administration for restoring clarity and integrity to federal law by rescinding the Biden administration's...
Is this why Americans have hit the brakes on the #vanlife dream? After a boom during the pandemic, Americans are no longer embracing vanlife with as much enthusiasm as they did during lockdown. Plenty of pandemic-era habits have stuck around — Zoom calls, grocery delivery, comfy pants — but living out of a van freely on the open road, it seems, has not had the same staying power. Vanlife represents the outdoorsy lifestyle centered around mobile shelters like camping trailers, recreational veh...
May 29, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) on Thursday announced that 55 new classrooms will be funded through the Pre-K through 3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning (P-3) for the 2025-2026 school year. This expansion will increase the number of classrooms implementing the P-3 approach to 454 across 29 counties. The ADECE, in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education, is working to align i...
6 money tips for recent grads When you graduate from college, you have an amazing opportunity to set yourself up for financial success. You'll hopefully be joining the ranks of the working world for the first time with a job that pays you a reasonable salary and makes full use of the degree you earned. And, while you may have student loans to pay back, options like debt consolidation and income-driven payment plans could give you the freedom and flexibility to pay them back on your own terms....
How AI is transforming manufacturing industries Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future-facing concept in manufacturing. It is a present-day force accelerating productivity, precision, and decision-making across the industrial sector. As manufacturers adopt AI-driven systems to optimize operations and reduce downtime, these technologies are becoming central to the evolution of Industry 4.0, where data and automation reshape how products are made and maintained. This guide by 10X...
Texas lawmakers hear concerns about bill to require proof of citizenship for voting Democratic lawmakers and Texas voters spent nearly four hours at a legislative hearing on April 24 demanding to know how a GOP-backed bill to require citizenship proof from voters would work, and warning that it could disenfranchise eligible Texans. Houston voter Jacqueline Altman told members of the House Election Committee that it recently took her two days to obtain a copy of her birth certificate from the...
