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September 8, 2025 - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) delivered a Senate floor speech defending embattled HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and highlighting his push for health reform and accountability at HHS. Introduction In a fervent address from the Senate floor, Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) mounted a robust defense of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., following what he described as a coordinated political attack during a recent...
September 6, 2025 - MOBILE, AL. - In a game that had all the makings of a season-defining moment, South Alabama's Jaguars came within inches of a dramatic comeback victory, only to fall 33–31 to Tulane in front of a packed crowd at Hancock Whitney Stadium. The September 6 matchup was more than just a non-conference clash-it was a test of resilience, leadership, and execution under pressure. And while the Jaguars showed flashes of brilliance, Tulane's mid-game surge and late-game poise ultimately...
September 10, 2025 - ETOWAH COUNTY, AL., - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Amy Dozier Minton for Senate District 10 which covers all or portions of Etowah, Cherokee and DeKalb counties. "Amy Minton has proven her conservative values through her work with the local and state Republican parties," said Donald Sewell, president of the Etowah County Farmers Federation. "We are confident she will serve us well in Montgomery in the Alabama Senate." DeKalb County Farmers...
AI in procurement: Top benefits, use cases, and best practices Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how companies buy goods and services, transforming procurement from a back-office function into a strategic business driver. Where procurement teams once spent weeks manually reviewing contracts and processing invoices, machine learning algorithms now scan thousands of documents in minutes, flag spending anomalies in real-time, and predict supplier disruptions before they impact opera...
Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock The most expensive homes sold in Auburn this year House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent buyers are leaning into real estate as a tangible investment. California, Florida, and New York lead in these ultra-luxury sales, regularly posting $20...
Robert Clay Photography // Shutterstock The most expensive homes sold in Mobile this year House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent buyers are leaning into real estate as a tangible investment. California, Florida, and New York lead in these ultra-luxury sales, regularly posting $20 million-pl...
shuttersv // Shutterstock The most expensive homes sold in Montgomery this year House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent buyers are leaning into real estate as a tangible investment. California, Florida, and New York lead in these ultra-luxury sales, regularly posting $20 million-plus...
Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock The most expensive homes sold in Huntsville this year House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent buyers are leaning into real estate as a tangible investment. California, Florida, and New York lead in these ultra-luxury sales, regularly posting $20 million-...
romakoma // Shutterstock The most expensive homes sold in Anniston this year House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent buyers are leaning into real estate as a tangible investment. California, Florida, and New York lead in these ultra-luxury sales, regularly posting $20 million-plus...
romakoma // Shutterstock The most expensive homes sold in Birmingham this year House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent buyers are leaning into real estate as a tangible investment. California, Florida, and New York lead in these ultra-luxury sales, regularly posting $20 million-plus...
romakoma // Shutterstock The most expensive homes sold in Decatur this year House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent buyers are leaning into real estate as a tangible investment. California, Florida, and New York lead in these ultra-luxury sales, regularly posting $20 million-plus transaction...
romakoma // Shutterstock The most expensive homes sold in Daphne this year House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent buyers are leaning into real estate as a tangible investment. California, Florida, and New York lead in these ultra-luxury sales, regularly posting $20 million-plus...
MNStudio // Shutterstock The most expensive homes sold in Tuscaloosa this year House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent buyers are leaning into real estate as a tangible investment. California, Florida, and New York lead in these ultra-luxury sales, regularly posting $20 million-plus...
Robert Clay Photography // Shutterstock The most expensive homes sold in Gadsden this year House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent buyers are leaning into real estate as a tangible investment. California, Florida, and New York lead in these ultra-luxury sales, regularly posting $20...
MNStudio // Shutterstock The most expensive homes sold in Florence this year House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent buyers are leaning into real estate as a tangible investment. California, Florida, and New York lead in these ultra-luxury sales, regularly posting $20 million-plus...
Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock The most expensive homes sold in Dothan this year House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent buyers are leaning into real estate as a tangible investment. California, Florida, and New York lead in these ultra-luxury sales, regularly posting $20...
WASHINGTON – Today,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Coast Guard Captain George Krietemeyer as the August “Veteran of the Month.” Excerpts from Sen. Tuberville’s remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here. “When natural disasters strike, you can always count on the United States Coast Guard. This month, the Guard celebrates 235 years of excellence and life-saving emergency missions. And that’s because of heroes like Captain George Krietem...
August 22, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) received the Crime Stopper of the Year Award from Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. She was recognized for her work in passing the Laken Riley Act, supporting local law enforcement, and other key public safety initiatives. "The work done by the Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is truly invaluable, and I'm honored to be recognized by them for my work in the Senate. Fighting for the safety of Alabamians and advocating for our...
August 29, 2025 - ENTERPRISE, AL. - In a show of conservative solidarity, prominent members of the House Freedom Caucus descended on Alabama this weekend to endorse and energize Rep. Barry Moore's campaign for the U.S. Senate. The gathering, held in Moore's hometown of Enterprise, drew grassroots activists, local officials, and national figures aligned with the MAGA wing of the Republican Party. Moore, a three-term congressman and longtime Freedom Caucus member, is seeking to fill the Senate sea...
August 28, 2025 - Orange Beach, AL. - In a decisive win that capped off a heated campaign season, Mayor Tony Kennon has been re-elected to lead Orange Beach for another four-year term. The results, announced Tuesday night, showed Kennon defeating challenger and city council member Jeff Boyd with 59.64% of the vote to Boyd's 40.36%. The victory marks Kennon's continuation of a tenure that began in 2008, making him one of the longest-serving mayors in Baldwin County. Kennon's re-election was met...
August 29, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a landmark legislative achievement, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has secured sweeping reforms to federal child care tax policy, delivering long-overdue relief to millions of working families. The passage of key provisions within President Trump's Working Family Tax Cuts legislation marks the most significant permanent update to child care-related tax credits in decades. The reforms include modernization of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit...
Can you get a business credit card with no personal guarantee? Running a business is a stressful pursuit, especially if you have to put up a personal guarantee to get your business credit card. When you personally guarantee your company's credit card debt, you’re responsible for repaying it if your business can’t. That’s what makes business credit cards with no personal guarantee so attractive: The business, not the owner, is responsible for all debts. This creates a clear financial separ...
Can AI chatbots really replace human therapists? Artificial intelligence chatbots (a.k.a. “AI Therapists”) have surged in popularity as tools for mental health support, primarily because they offer cheap or even free access to therapy. In 2024, the global market for chatbots in mental health and therapy reached USD 1.37 billion, according to Acumen Research. Data from a recent YouGov Surveys: Self-Serve poll of 1,500 U.S. adults reveals that approximately a third of Americans (35%) are fam...
Why do foreign investors buy American farmland? Foreign investors own almost 46 million acres of farm land in the United States, according to data from the 1978 Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA), a federal law meant to track international interest in American land. Foreign-owned farmland had a total estimated value of $82.6 billion in 2023, the last year of available data, the The Daily Yonder reports. Data map showing the number of agricultural acres owned by foreign...
Aerial view of Tampa suburbs. Gianfranco Vivi // Shutterstock Best places to live in America What makes somewhere an ideal hometown? The answer has changed throughout the decades. In recent years, southern states have welcomed an influx of new residents, but moving preferences may be trending toward the Midwest. According to Redfin's April 2025 analysis of Census Bureau data, states in America's heartland—including Texas, Ohio, and Michigan—saw a 2.65% population increase between 2020 and 2024....
