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June 18, 2026 - U.S. Senator Katie Britt has formally endorsed Congressman Jerry Carl in his bid for re‑election, offering one of the most high‑profile Republican boosts in the race and signaling continued alignment between the two Alabama lawmakers on key federal priorities. The endorsement was accompanied by a maximum campaign contribution of $10,000 from Britt's political committee, a gesture Carl publicly acknowledged with appreciation. In a statement, Carl said he was "humbled and dee...
As Alabama families look for ways to stretch their summer budgets and prepare for the back-to-school season, Target is bringing back Target Circle Deal Days from June 23–26, featuring savings of up to 45% off select apparel, home items, and school supplies. In addition to helping families save, Target Circle Deal Days also gives Huntsville shoppers an opportunity to support nonprofit organizations serving communities across Alabama through the Target Circle Community Giving Program. Each time T...
June 16, 2026 - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen's (R) closing campaign advertisement for lieutenant governor has gone viral, catching the attention of both statewide voters and national outlets like the Wall Street Journal. The controversial spot features an animated, AI-generated raccoon named "Charlie".In the ad, the raccoon claims to live-and sleep-at the house of Allen's Republican primary runoff opponent, former GOP Chairman John Wahl. The A.I. generated cartoon...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R‑AL) pressed members of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on the risks China poses to America's pharmaceutical supply chain and the increasing wave of international scam operations targeting U.S. seniors. Commissioners Joshua Hodges, Leland Miller, Reva Price, and Chris Slevin testified before the committee, outlining vulnerabilities in drug manufacturing oversight and t...
June 16, 2026 – ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Congressman Barry Moore (R) was the choice of Alabama Republican primary runoff voters on Tuesday, besting former U.S. Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in a hotly contested GOP primary fight. 310,758 Republicans cast votes in the Senate race. Former U.S. Navy SEAL Jared Hudson finished in second with 137,340 votes - 44.20%. Barry Moore received 173,418 votes - 55.80%. "The greatest days in Alabama are ahead of us," said Moore. "The relationship that we have with the Pre...
June 16, 2026 – Katherine Green Robertson is the Republican nominee for Attorney General for the state of Alabama and one of the rising young female Republican superstars nationally. Robertson had the solid support of the Sheriffs and that translated into an election victory on Tuesday. Robertson bested Jay Mitchell – who left the Alabama Supreme Court 13 months ago to campaign fulltime for this position. "Thank you, Alabama! I am so honored to be my party's nominee for Attorney General," sai...
June 16, 2026 – TANNER, Ala – John Wahl has won the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. Wahl – the Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party until late January – defeated Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen in the Republican primary runoff. Wes Allen received 132,625 votes - 43.01%. Wahl received 175,724 votes - 56.99%. "This campaign is about the people of Alabama," said Wahl. "And that is what has made this campaign different. It's a movement and it's a movement for cha...
June 24, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - On her way out of office, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a new set of declassified records that she says expose a years-long effort to conceal the truth about the origins of COVID-19. The release accuses Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, of helping fund risky coronavirus research connected to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, influencing intelligence assessments about the...
ATTALLA, AL – State Senate candidate Jesse Battles announced today that the Alabama Secretary of State has officially certified his place on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election for Alabama State Senate District 10. The confirmation ends weeks of anxious waiting and caps months of grassroots organizing across Etowah, Cherokee, and DeKalb counties. To earn the spot, the Battles campaign gathered and submitted well over 3,000 signatures from registered voters across the district -...
June 23, 2026 - Montgomery, Ala. - President Donald J. Trump has formally endorsed Rhett Marques in the race for Alabama's Second Congressional District, giving the Republican candidate a major boost as the campaign enters its next phase. In his endorsement, President Trump praised Marques as a "strong conservative fighter" who will defend Alabama values in Washington. Trump highlighted Marques' record on public safety, economic development, and support for law enforcement, calling him the type...
Border wall plans threaten rural infrastructure and cross-border life in Big Bend Federal plans to build a steel border wall across remote stretches of West Texas are now taking shape in the Big Bend region, despite a lack of federal transparency surrounding the project. Even as officials originally confirmed that no physical border wall will be built through Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park, construction is advancing just west of the parks, threatening rural border...
How to spot and get rid of fleas on your dog Did you know that “flea” is the common name for the order Siphonaptera, which includes 2,500 species of small flightless insects? While you might not care to learn about all 2,500, what is important is how they can impact your dog, and the rest of your household. Here’s what you should know about this pesky parasite and how you can keep your pup safe, Ollie reports. What are fleas? Fleas are flightless insects that live as external parasites on both...
The portfolio moves that pay off when markets get weird When every headline suggests analysts don’t know which way the market is going, it may feel like the right thing to do is immediately react to the latest trend reports of a volatile market, but it might be wiser to just wait it out. Intuit TurboTax shares what’s worth your attention to protect your portfolio. The goal of this article is to show you where individual investors commonly look during uncertain markets, explain the tra...
Montgomery, Ala. - The long‑running dispute over U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's Alabama residency is set to reach a critical moment today as the Montgomery County Circuit Court holds its first hearing in a lawsuit challenging the senator's eligibility to run for governor. Both the Tuberville campaign and Secretary of State Wes Allen are expected to ask the court to dismiss the case outright, setting up an early legal showdown over jurisdiction, election law, and the limits of judicial i...
(Montgomery, Ala) – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Northern District of Alabama's denial of habeas corpus relief for double murderer Mohammad Sharifi on June 23, 2026. Sharifi was convicted of capital murder in the Madison County Circuit Court and sentenced to death on March 11, 2005. Sharifi, an Iranian national, came to the United States in December 1998 on a six-month tourist visa. Before that visa expired, he married Sarah K...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The lawsuit challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's eligibility to run for governor remains active in Montgomery County Circuit Court, with a judge declining to dismiss the case and instead setting a hearing to consider competing motions from the parties. The decision keeps alive a high‑stakes legal battle over Alabama's constitutional residency requirements and the authority of courts to intervene in candidate disputes. The case, brought by Alabama veterans Brooke Dorgan a...
(Montgomery, Ala) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed an amicus brief in in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado urging the court to dismiss Colorado's lawsuit challenging President Trump's lawful decision to permanently locate U.S. Space Command headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama. "Colorado is asking a federal court to override the Commander in Chief on a national security decision because they don't like the outcome. That's not a legal argument, its sore loser p...
How the freedom to pick your electricity supplier can help you save money You pick your phone plan, your car insurance, and where you bank. So why would you expect to have to let the government decide who sells you electricity? In millions of American homes, people don’t have to let the government decide what company they buy electricity from. That freedom, one that many people don’t even know they have, has been quietly saving money for households and businesses for nearly 30 years. As Ame...
AI education is creating new opportunities outside traditional tech hubs Tech talent and startup activity are no longer geographically concentrated. AI's rapid adoption has dismantled the monopoly that regions like Silicon Valley once held, disrupting the traditional pipeline of opportunity and forcing regional economies to adapt. New data reveals the scale of this shift and what it means for careers, investments, and business models in the years ahead. The geographic concentration of tech...
The hidden boom behind used cars: Why preventive maintenance is now a billion-dollar industry Repair shops across America are booked out weeks in advance, and it has nothing to do with a wave of unexpected breakdowns. Drivers have run the numbers and decided it makes far more financial sense to maintain what they already own than to take on a monthly car payment that now averages over $700 for a new vehicle. The mechanics answering those calls say they are busier with preventive work than they...
Reminds Members To Vote Aug. 11 MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 18 - Alabama Farmers Federation today announced its endorsement of Rhett Marques for Alabama Congressional District (CD) 2. "We are pleased to endorse Rhett Marques for the U.S. House of Representatives," said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. "As a former small business owner and state representative since 2018, he understands the challenges facing farmers, families and businesses in the Wiregrass and surrounding area. Rhett shares many...
AI's expanding role in cybersecurity: Opportunity, risk and the new reality for businesses Artificial intelligence has taken over many conversations about the future of business, but none has grown more urgent than the one now centered on cybersecurity. When Anthropic unveiled Claude Mythos Preview earlier this year, the rollout did not follow the usual path of other public product releases. The model's ability to find and exploit software vulnerabilities was powerful enough to warrant...
The flesh-eating pest that once cost ranchers millions is back It’s back: For the first time since 1982, the New World screwworm has been found in U.S. cattle. The flesh-eating parasitic fly, which was eradicated from American cattle herds almost 50 years ago, has been detected in three cows, one dog and a goat, prompting Canada to restrict cattle imports from the United States and raising the specter of a wider outbreak. The New World screwworm was a massive problem in U.S. cattle herds for m...
Roth IRA vs. traditional IRA: Which is right for you? Individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, can be an important part of your financial strategy when preparing for retirement. The most common types of IRAs are traditional and Roth. How do they differ, and which one is right for you? Below, Ally Financial walks through both choices, so you can make the best decision for your financial future. What is a traditional IRA? A traditional IRA is an investment account in which your taxes are deferred...
13% of people consuming online content are spotting misleading info from AI, according to a new survey AI-written content is everywhere today, from news sites to social media to classrooms. And it's not always easy to tell what's written by AI and what's written by humans. AI-generated content can be dangerous when it's used to spread misinformation, like hyperrealistic videos of events that didn't happen or social media posts presenting false information as real news. To understand how often...
