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Small business owners are paying to access their own money. Congress may have a fix. A bipartisan bill targeting America's payment infrastructure is gaining momentum, and new data on small business cash-flow gaps shows exactly why it matters. For many small business owners, getting paid is only half the battle. The other half is waiting for the money to arrive. Nearly 3 in 5 small business owners (59%) paid an extra fee for instant transfer or fast deposit in the past year, according to the...
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Clay County man charged with carjacking, attempted kidnapping, and multiple other crimes has been arraigned in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. A five-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Stevie Earl Harris with attempted kidnapping, carjacking, using/carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, explosive materials – transport by non-licensee, and explosive materials – trans...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a moment marked by both solemn remembrance and historic transition, Darline Graham was sworn in Thursday to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), who passed away unexpectedly late Saturday night after a brief illness. Her appointment ensures continuity for the constituents he served and reflects the family's long-standing commitment to public service. Both of her parents died when she was 11. Lindsey,...
July 12, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala.. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) delivered remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Fort Rucker's new PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Training Complex. Fort Rucker is the U.S. Army's Aviation Center of Excellence, and this new facility will serve as housing and support facilities for over 300 Army Aviation Soldiers going through training on the base. In the FY24 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, Senator Britt, a member of the Senate...
July 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Trump's nominee for Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Sean Kaufman, President Trump's nominee for Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), during today's Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville d...
July 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a powerful bipartisan display and a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R‑Ala.), Darline Graham (R‑S.C.), Richard Blumenthal (D‑Conn.), Jeanne Shaheen (D‑N.H.), and Roger Wicker (R‑Miss.) announced the introduction of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026. The legislation-now backed by 62 senators-aims to impose sweeping sanctions on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas, targeting the financial lifelines f...
IPO guide: The pros and cons of investing in an IPO and how to do it An IPO is the first public sale of a company’s stock. Individual investors may be able to buy IPO shares either through an eligible brokerage or on the public market after trading begins. However, access is often limited, and you may not be guaranteed shares, Wealth Enhancement explains. Additionally, given the nature of these sales, the initial stock price can be volatile. What Is an IPO? An IPO — short for initial public off...
July 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL‑07) issued a forceful statement Thursday night responding to President Trump's latest address on elections, criticizing the President for amplifying what she described as "baseless and debunked conspiracy theories" rather than addressing the economic pressures facing American families. Sewell, the Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Elections, said the President's remarks represented a continued effort to undermine public c...
Why is my truck overheating? Imagine this—you're cruising down the highway on a hot summer afternoon, trailer in tow, when you glance at the dashboard and see the temperature gauge climbing outside its normal range. Maybe you notice a warning light or steam billowing from beneath the hood, urging you to pull over soon before serious damage occurs. Either way, an overheating truck can turn a solid road trip or a productive day on the job into a high-stress, expensive situation. Overheating isn't...
Alabama Citizens Against Data Centers marched in protest against hyperscale data centers at Railroad Park in Birmingham, today. When, much to their pleasant surprise, Alabama Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate, Doug Jones, met them at Railroad Park and addressed them in-person. Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones then proceeded to tell the protestors that, "Moratorium is the word" when it comes to hyperscale data centers. A statement which was immediately met with cheers from the bipartisan civic...
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Keith Sonderling, President Trump's nominee to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville and Mr. Sonderling discussed the efforts the Trump administration is taking to root out waste, fraud, and abuse of federal tax dollars, as well as expanding 401(k) retirement investments to include cryptocurrency. Excerpts from Sen. Tuberville's remarks can be found below or viewed on YouTube or R...
Arina P Habich // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $372,057 in June, 1.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more...
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Texas man has been sentenced for smuggling six kilograms of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. U.S. District Judge Annmarie C. Axon sentenced Brandon Azael Lopez, 30, of McAllen, Texas, to 46 months in prison. In October 2025, Lopez pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute cocaine. "Those who use the interstate highways in the Northern District of Alabama to transport narcotics will be held accountable for t...
July 19, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The City of Montgomery, Alabama, was struck by another wave of gun violence over the weekend as police launched investigations into two separate early-morning shootings that occurred just minutes apart. The incidents, which took place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, left one man dead and a woman hospitalized with injuries. These back-to-back shootings add to a growing tally of violent encounters that have kept local law enforcement on high alert throughout the...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 20. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.74 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.14 (+4.0%) - Year change: +$0.90 (+31.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.92 - Week change: +$0.48 (+10.8%) - Year change: +$1.43 (+41.1%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 20. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.67 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.18 (+5.1%) - Year change: +$0.88 (+31.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.93 - Week change: +$0.44 (+9.8%) - Year change: +$1.44 (+41.4%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 20. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.58 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.15 (+4.3%) - Year change: +$0.82 (+29.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.84 - Week change: +$0.14 (+2.9%) - Year change: +$1.44 (+42.3%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 20. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.54 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.15 (+4.6%) - Year change: +$0.82 (+30.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.78 - Week change: +$0.30 (+6.7%) - Year change: +$1.46 (+43.9%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 20. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.56 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.10 (+3.0%) - Year change: +$0.79 (+28.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.89 - Week change: +$0.35 (+7.7%) - Year change: +$1.55...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 20. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.71 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.11 (+3.1%) - Year change: +$0.89 (+31.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.88 - Week change: +$0.27 (+6.0%) - Year change: +$1.34 (+38.0%) - Historical ex...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 20. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.55 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.14 (+4.2%) - Year change: +$0.81 (+29.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.81 - Week change: +$0.29 (+6.4%) - Year change: +$1.45 (+43.1%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 20. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.67 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.19 (+5.4%) - Year change: +$0.84 (+29.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.86 - Week change: +$0.37 (+8.3%) - Year change: +$1.39 (+40.0%)...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 20. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.62 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.12 (+3.5%) - Year change: +$0.81 (+28.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $4.89 - Week change: +$0.31 (+6.8%) - Year change: +$1.42 (+40.9%) - H...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 20. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.62 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.13 (+3.7%) - Year change: +$0.83 (+29.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.87 - Week change: +$0.39 (+8.7%) - Year change: +$1.51 (+45.0%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 20. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.59 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.18 (+5.3%) - Year change: +$0.83 (+30.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $4.78 - Week change: +$0.33 (+7.5%) - Year change: +$1.42 (+42.2%) -...
