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A Minnesota woman who once led a prominent hunger‑relief nonprofit will spend more than four decades in federal prison after being convicted of running what prosecutors say is the largest pandemic‑era fraud scheme in U.S. history. Aimee Bock, 45, founder and executive director of Feeding Our Future, was sentenced Thursday to 41 years in federal prison for masterminding a sprawling $250 million scheme that siphoned money from a federally funded child‑nutrition program intended to feed low‑i...
May 22, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Candidate qualifying for the August 11 special Democratic primary closed at 5:00 p.m. The Democratic nominees in District 1, 2, and 7 are set as only candidate qualified in those three districts. US Representative, 1st District - Clyde Jones US Representative, 2nd District - Shomari C. Figures US Representative, 7th District - Terri Sewell In Congressional District 6 four candidates qualified for the Democratic primary: US Representative, 6th District - Jac...
May 26, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Former University of Alabama head football coach Gene Stallings, one of the most respected figures in Crimson Tide history, announced Tuesday that he is endorsing Wes Allen in the Republican runoff for Lieutenant Governor. Stallings, who led Alabama from 1990 to 1996 and coached the Tide to the 1992 national championship, said his support for Allen is rooted in decades of personal connection and trust. "Wes Allen played WR for me at Alabama and I have stayed in...
May 26, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A three‑judge federal panel on Tuesday blocked Alabama Republicans from using their newly drawn congressional map in the 2026 midterm elections, ruling that the plan was intentionally discriminatory and cannot be implemented under the Constitution. The decision marks the latest turn in a years‑long redistricting battle and comes despite the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling narrowing the scope of the Voting Rights Act. The panel said that ruling does not alt...
The new rules for getting hired in an AI-driven job market The rise of AI is reshaping the job market, leaving many workers, particularly early-career professionals, at a disadvantage. Layoffs that companies have attributed to AI accounted for 25% of all US job cuts in March 2026 and have contributed to a steady erosion of entry-level and mid-level openings. Beneath the surface, a more nuanced shift is occurring. In Q1 2026, demand for experienced technology and professional services personnel...
The ‘sibling discount’ is gone: How families with multiple college students can navigate college funding gaps For decades, parents with two or more children in college at the same time could count on receiving more financial aid. But a change in the federal financial aid calculation has eliminated this "sibling discount," leaving more families with multiple kids in college on the hook to cover thousands in college costs. The shift comes as part of the FAFSA Simplification Act, which was imp...
May 26, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama's redistricting fight intensified Tuesday after a three‑judge federal panel once again struck down the state's congressional map, prompting swift and forceful reactions from Attorney General Steve Marshall, Governor Kay Ivey, and Congressman Barry Moore. The ruling-part of the long‑running Allen v. Milligan litigation-temporarily blocks the use of Alabama's 2023 congressional map and sets the stage for yet another appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Mar...
May 26, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama's redistricting battle took another major turn Tuesday as a three‑judge federal panel upheld an injunction preventing the state from using its 2023 congressional map-one previously found to be intentionally discriminatory against Black voters. The ruling keeps in place the court‑drawn map with two Black opportunity districts for the 2026 election cycle while litigation continues. The decision drew strong praise from Alabama House Democrats, U.S. Rep...
May 22, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - A federal judge in the Northern District of Alabama will hear arguments today that could determine which congressional map the state uses in the 2026 elections. At 10 a.m. ET, the court is scheduled to begin a preliminary injunction hearing in Caster v. Allen, a redistricting case brought by voters backed by the National Redistricting Foundation (NRF). Ahead of the hearing, NRF Executive Director Marina Jenkins briefed reporters on the organization's legal...
May 17, 2026 - The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) has formally requested that a Covington County judge throw out a lawsuit filed by GOP gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters, who is seeking to force the party-and the courts-to examine whether U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville meets Alabama's seven‑year residency requirement to run for governor. The motion, filed by attorneys with Balch & Bingham LLP, argues that Alabama's "jurisdiction‑stripping statute" prevents courts from hearing pre...
May 15, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL03) spoke recently about the need for America to develop a robust industrial base and why this is essential for the U.S. military - and the U.S. Army in particular. Rogers delivered these remarks at hearing on the Army FY27 Budget Request. "Today we'll hear from the Department of the Army regarding their FY27 budget request," said Rogers. "As my colleagues are aware, I'm laser focused on bolstering and e...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Last night, Alabama voters sent a message. Four lawmakers tied to the effort to block HB 347, legislation designed to protect children and victims from AI-generated sexual exploitation, were defeated in their Republican primaries, and another was forced into a run-off. Those lawmakers include State Sen. Greg Albritton, Rep. Jim Carns, Rep. Matt Simpson, Rep. Phillip Pettus, and Rep. Holk-Jones. Their defeat by challengers who all embraced HB 347 followed a statewide...
What is lead nurturing? 6 strategies to close hesitant prospects in 2026 New leads may never result in a sale. As a salesperson, you can’t afford to give up on a prospect simply because they are unwilling or unready to buy at the current moment. Instead, savvy sellers use tactics to cultivate these relationships and provide hesitant leads with the support they need to successfully move forward in the buying process. Read on as Apollo explains how to quickly identify the prospects who aren’t read...
The complete guide to IEEPA tariff refunds Recent legal developments have opened the door to significant tariff refunds under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). For business owners, this presents both an opportunity and a compliance challenge. Importers should file protests promptly to protect their rights and eligibility for refunds during the administrative review cycle. This guide from Polston Tax clarifies what the ruling means, who qualifies and how to act. You will...
May 22, 2026 – BAY MINETTE, Ala. – A Baldwin County jury found prominent attorney Harry Still III "not guilty" of assaulting Bay Minette City Councilman Matt Franklin in a one day trial in which the defense rested without calling any witnesses pr presenting any evidence. The prosecution's case was mortally wounded when during cross examination Franklin appeared to contradict both his own prior statement and the testimony, he delivered just an hour earlier with prosector on multiple points. In...
May 22, 2026 - HOOVER, Ala. — The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) closed qualifying earlier today for the upcoming Special Primary Elections for Alabama’s affected congressional districts following Governor Kay Ivey’s proclamation calling a Special Primary Election. The following candidates qualified for the Special Republican Primary Election: U.S. House of Representatives — Congressional District 1 Lucas Burger Jerry Carl John Mills Austin Sidwell U.S. House of Representatives — Congression...
November 5, 2025 – AUBURN UNIVERSITY – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke to thousands of persons about the legacy of the late Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point USA event in Auburn. “It was great to host Turning Pont USA at Auburn University last night,” said Sen. Tuberville in a statement after speaking at the event. “You know I was encouraged to see 6,000 patriotic students come out to this event. Very important, At Auburn we are usued to seeing students lined up at Neville t...
May 18, 2926 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Over 200 protestors traveled to Montgomery and Selma over the weekend to protest against plans by Governor Kay Ivey (R) and the Republican controlled Alabama Legislature to adopt a new Congressional districting map drawn by the Legislature in 2023 after the Supreme Court lifted an injunction forcing the state to use one drawn by their court appointed special master. The new map would make it highly unlikely that incumbent Congressman Shomari Figures (...
Enterprise, Ala. - President Donald J. Trump will hold a statewide tel‑e‑rally tonight at 7:00 p.m. Central Time in support of Congressman Barry Moore, just hours before Alabama voters head to the polls for Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary. The event is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of Alabamians who will join by telephone as President Trump speaks directly with Moore, whom he has repeatedly praised throughout the campaign. Earlier this month, Trump called Moore "a fantastic guy and a tot...
August 28, 2025 – AUBURN, AL - On Thursday, Senator Tommy Tuberville made headlines during an interview on The Charlie Kirk Show, where he outlined his views on governance to Kirk. Tuberville is the leading contender to be elected Governor next year and most of the state appears to be good with that. In a moment that blended political ambition with his trademark coaching ethos, Tuberville declared: "As your Governor, I'll lead our state the right way, just like I did as a coach-by putting m...
5 common reasons cars break down and how a certified mobile mechanic can help A car that will not start at the worst moment is a special kind of frustration. It usually happens at the office, in a grocery store parking lot, or on a school pickup run, almost never in the driveway with a free afternoon to deal with it. Most breakdowns trace back to a small handful of recurring issues. And for drivers who cannot afford to lose a workday at a traditional shop, these issues often can be handled by a...
The importance of discretion and privacy in biohazard and trauma cleanup The American home looks different than it did 60 years ago. As marriage rates stall and the “solo-living” economy gains momentum, the U.S. is observing a demographic shift that is quietly reshaping the demands on property management and public health. Today, single-person households represent a staggering 29% of all U.S. homes—a record high that has nearly doubled since the 1960s, according to U.S. Census Bureau data....
My brand isn’t ranking in AI search results: Why and how to fix it If a brand isn’t ranking in AI search results, the most likely reason is that AI engines like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Gemini don’t have enough consistent signals about that brand to cite it in generated answers. AI platforms don’t rank pages the way Google does. They select brands based on citation frequency across trusted sources, entity clarity, and structured content that directly answers user queries...
Bitcoin Pizza Day, explained: The $41 pizza that became worth millions Bitcoin Pizza Day marks one of the earliest and most important moments in cryptocurrency history: the first time Bitcoin was used to buy a physical good. On May 22, 2010, a man spent 10,000 Bitcoins on two pizzas — an amount worth about $41 dollars at the time. What makes this story so widely known today is how much those Bitcoins would be worth now. Due to the massive rise in the price of Bitcoin since then, that simple p...
May 6, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville visited the Alabama Statehouse in early May 2026 to show support for state Republican leaders during a high-stakes special session focused on redistricting. Tuberville met with House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) as state lawmakers moved forward with plans to redraw congressional maps in a special session. Ledbetter, who has endorsed Tuberville in his 2026 gubernatorial bid, welcomed the Senator's presence as a sign of...
