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How to choose the right financing for your business property Every growing business eventually faces the same question: Should we keep leasing, or buy our own space? Leasing offers flexibility and lowers upfront costs, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to preserve capital or avoid long-term commitments. But over time, those monthly payments add up, building someone else’s equity instead of your own. That’s why, for many business owners, buying the space they operate in become...
When renters insurance steps in to cover stolen motorcycle gear For those who ride, a motorcycle is more than just transportation; it’s an extension of their spirit. Riders invest not just in the bike, but in the gear that keeps them safe and comfortable: the high-impact helmet, the abrasion-resistant jacket, the armored gloves, and the reinforced boots. This gear is essential, and often, it carries a hefty price tag. But what happens when that essential gear is suddenly gone? Not from a c...
October 31, 2025 – Today is October 31. This means far too many people will go to work or school wearing tacky costumes and most of us will consume insanely high levels of sugar and chocolate today. It also means that Children dressed in costumes will go door-to-door asking for free candy and that teens and even many adults will go to costume parties tonight. When you are out on the roads this evening please be aware that children will be out and about (in many cases in dark costumes) walking u...
October 30, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama League of Municipalities hosted its annual graduation and awards ceremonies on October 30, 2025, at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel. Over 50 municipal officials graduated and received awards from participating in the Certified Municipal Official (CMO) program. In accordance with the Alabama Municipal Official Training Act, which took effect on January 1, 2025, all mayors and councilmembers are required to complete 10 hours of training annually d...
Daniel Avram // 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 3. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.59 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-6.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.26 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.8%) - Year...
Elen Nika // 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 3. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.64 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.0%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.53 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%) - Year change: +$0.02 (+0.5%) -...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 November 3. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.51 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.26 - Week change: +$0.07 (+2.2%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // 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 November 3. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.61 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: +$0.06 (+2.0%) - Year change:...
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 3. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.68 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-3.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.39 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.4%) - Year change:...
jittawit21 // 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 3. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.61 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.6%) - Year change: -$0.19 (-6.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.29 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // 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 3. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.66 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.03 (+1.1%) - Year change: -$0.06 (-2.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.38 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%) - Year change: +$0.16 (+5.0%)...
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 3. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.65 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.2%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-3.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.40 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.8%) - Year change:...
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 November 3. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.65 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-3.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.40 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.6%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // 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 3. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.59 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.08 (-2.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.27 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%) - Year change: +$0.01...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 3. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.62 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.9%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-3.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.41 - Week change: +$0.06 (+1.9%) - Year change: +$0.19 (...
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 3. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.67 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.0%) - Year change: -$0.12 (-4.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.45 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.4%) - Year change:...
How many pets are too many pets? Answers to this question will invariably depend on your personal view of animals in general, but there are considerations that anyone should think about before they take on even one pet. There are three main concerns an owner should take into account before adding any pet whether it is a dog, cat, horse, guinea pig, bird, etc and those are cost, time & space. Cost – too often a potential owner only looks at the purchase/adoption price of a pet but there are f...
American icon Lee Greenwood visited with friends Perry and Judy Hooper backstage before his performance at the Alabama National Fair in Montgomery. The concert was a heartfelt salute honoring veterans, active-duty military, and first responders. Best known for his timeless anthem "God Bless the U.S.A.", Greenwood continues to tour the nation celebrating America's heroes, sharing his patriotic message and gratitude with audiences across the country. Below is a biography from his website: https://...
BRENT, AL. - October 2025 - What began as a routine child welfare report has unraveled into one of the most disturbing criminal investigations in Alabama's recent history. The Bibb County child abuse and trafficking case, first reported to authorities in February 2025 by the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), has now grown into a multi-agency probe involving local law enforcement, state officials, and federal investigators. The Origins of the Case The investigation was triggered by a...
Ocean container shipping spot rates rise $700–$900 due to US-China trade fight This past week, the U.S.-China trade fight moved decisively onto the water, Freight Right Global Logistics reports. On Oct. 14, Washington and Beijing both activated reciprocal port-entry fees that target each other’s shipping ecosystems, adding direct costs for carriers (with detailed carve-outs and five-voyage annual caps) and potential pass-through costs for cargo owners. At the same time, product-specific U.S...
Should you cover your central air conditioner in the winter? As fall descends upon us, we know winter's on its way. This time of year, there's no shortage of tasks for homeowners to check off their to-do lists to prep their houses for the coming cold. The amount of winterizing that's necessary will depend on the climate you live in, as well as the particulars of your home. One long-standing debate - and a remarkably divisive one, at that - is whether you should cover your HVAC unit in the...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 2025 - U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) have introduced the Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act, a new bill aimed at tightening safety standards for commercial drivers by mandating English-only testing for commercial driver's licenses (CDLs). The legislation would require all CDL exams-including those for non-domiciled drivers-to be administered exclusively in English. It also grants the Secretary of Transportation...
October 17, 2025 - The U.S. Senate had a vote to keep the government funded so all the government workers can return to work and so citizens can continue to receive benefits. For the tenth time Senate Democrats used a procedural rule to block the continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) denounced the partisan move by Democrats. The United States government has faced several shutdowns in recent years, events that disrupt federal operations and affect...
October 16, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant move to support American families, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office yesterday to announce a groundbreaking plan focused on making in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments more affordable and accessible. President Trump acknowledged Senator Britt's instrumental role in bringing this issue to the forefront, crediting her advocacy for the new initiative. Senator Britt h...
October 17, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Legislature through its landmark HB445 bill has tasked the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board with writing regulations for psychoactive cannabinoid products derived from hemp. Under HB445 all sellers of these products (which are legal in most states) must obtain a license from the ABC Board. On Friday, the ABC Board released several pages of adopted rules that hemp stores will have to comply with if they are allowed to stay in business moving...
