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Montgomery, AL – Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement after Alabama's two Democratic members of Congress, Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Mobile), voted against a bipartisan resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated at an event in Utah last week. The resolution, introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson, passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a strong bipartisan 310–58 vote, with 38 D...
September 21, 2025 – Glendale, Arizona - Tens of thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to mourn the assassination of conservative activist Charlie J. Kirk. The memorial, organized by Turning Point USA, was more than a funeral-it was a political and spiritual rally, a moment of reckoning for a movement that Kirk helped build. At the center of it stood President Donald J. Trump, delivering a 40-minute eulogy that was equal parts tribute, campaign speech, and cultural m...
September 23, 2025 – ENTERPRISE, AL. – The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that a horse in Coffee County was confirmed positive for rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that is almost always fatal if untreated. There are two strains of rabies: bat and raccoon. Both are endemic in Alabama. The horse's owners said they noticed the horse had scratch marks on her nose and she began rubbing and showing irritation there. A friendly horse, they assumed the scratches came from a fox or...
September 23, 2025 - LEEDS, AL. – Voters in the City of Leeds went to the polls and voted Eddie Moore to be the new Mayor. Moore defeated longtime city councilman Kenneth Washington in the Mayoral runoff election. Incumbent Mayor David Miller did not seek election. Moore received 1,516 votes (59.9%) versus Washington's 1,014 votes (40.1%). Moore credited the high turnout for his nearly 20 point margin of victory. "It's unbelievable, the turnout we had," said Moore. "I am taken aback by their v...
stock art studio // Shutterstock Highest-paying jobs in education From hard-working teachers buying school supplies for their students to genius professors shaping future leaders, it's fair to say the field of education encompasses various jobs. It's a long-held belief that those who start a career in education do it because they love it, seeing as two of the three lowest-paying jobs in the U.S. that require a bachelor's degree are in the education sector (short-term substitute teachers and...
GaudiLab // Shutterstock Highest-paying management jobs Nearly 11 million Americans work as managers in the United States. A diverse field, managers can be everything from legislators to chief executives to school administrators. They can work on farms, in hospitals, in childcare centers, or at corporations. They can also earn a pretty substantial salary—the average salary is in the six figures (over $141,000 a year). But which management jobs are the most lucrative? Stacker identified the 30 ma...
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock Highest-paying jobs in health care Anybody who has taken a course in marketing, psychology, or sociology is likely familiar with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. First detailed by psychologist Andrew Maslow in his 1943 work "A Theory of Human Motivation," the hierarchy breaks down the complex network of human thoughts into a categorical triad, placing self-development at the top and security and physical health at the bottom. In setting up this pyramid, Maslow...
September 24, 2025 – DALLAS, TX. – A sniper attacked an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas Wednesday. The attack that killed one person and wounded two others. The gunman was found at the scene with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This senseless attack on law enforcement officers comes just two weeks after conservative political philosopher Charlie Kirk was gunned down by another leftist assassin at a college campus in Utah. President Donald J. Trump (R) blamed Democratic Party politicians for demonizing ICE off...
September 25, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL. - The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama endorsed Secretary of State Wes Allen for Lieutenant Governor today. "Secretary Allen has a proven track record of standing with Alabama's small business community," said ABC of Alabama Chairman Tim Harrison. "He has been committed to cutting red tape, supporting voter integrity, and investing in workforce development efforts in the construction industry. That's why we are endorsing him for Lieutenant Gover...
September 24, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL. – Katherine Robertson, the Republican candidate running for Alabama Attorney General, has received a significant endorsement from Pell City Police Chief Clay Morris. Chief Morris, a well-respected figure in Alabama's law enforcement community, praised Robertson's steadfast commitment to public safety and her support for those who serve and protect across the state. Chief Morris Praises Robertson's Commitment to Public Safety In a public statement, Chief Morri...
OREM, UT - September 12, 2025 In a dramatic conclusion to a 33-hour manhunt, Utah law enforcement officials announced the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the suspected assassin in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The arrest followed a tip from a family member and capped a multi-agency investigation that included the FBI, Utah County Sheriff's Office, and campus police at Utah Valley University (UVU), where the shooting occurred. Governor Spencer Cox confirmed the...
How Proposed Legislation Could Shape the Future of Broadband Expansion in Alabama Introduction Alabama is on the cusp of a transformative moment for its digital infrastructure. The prefiled legislation known as HB4, formally titled the "Broadband Investment Maximization Act," is poised to address one of the state's most persistent challenges: expanding reliable, high-speed internet access to every corner of Alabama. As digital connectivity becomes increasingly essential for education, commerce,...
:MONTGOMERY, AL - September 20, 2025 - Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter have intensified their legal challenge against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), filing an amended complaint and a preliminary-injunction motion aimed at permanently blocking enforcement of rules that restrict athletic participation for students transferring under the CHOOSE Act. The filings, submitted Friday in Montgomery County Circuit Court, come just two weeks after the...
Policeman and police car in the background. ALDECA studio // Shutterstock Most dangerous cities in America Many American cities have long been known for crime, but while White House rhetoric reinforces this lingering image, recent data often show that these reputations are outdated. Homicide rates did increase across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, but in 2025, rates receded 15% compared to 2024—one of the largest declines in American history. Despite this, in the summer of 2025, P...
Cleveland, Mississippi - September 19, 2025 - In a move that underscores his continued commitment to justice and transparency, former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick has stepped forward to fund an independent autopsy for De'Martravion "Trey" Reed, a 21-year-old Delta State University student who was found hanging from a tree near campus on September 15. Reed's death, initially ruled a suicide by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office, has sparked grief,...
How ecommerce brands are preparing for the toughest peak season yet Based on a survey of 200 senior ecommerce leaders across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, Passport shares how tariffs, fulfillment pressures, and rising customer expectations are reshaping peak season 2025 — and the strategies brands are using to stay competitive. Peak season 2025 is shaping up to be the most complex yet for ecommerce. Rising tariffs, the end of de minimis, and higher customer expectations are pushing brands to r...
September 19, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a pointed rebuke of House Republicans' latest budget proposal, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL-07) voted against what she described as a "partisan spending bill" that prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy over essential services for working families. Her vote underscores growing Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump's fiscal agenda, which critics say jeopardizes health care access and economic stability for millions of Americans-includ...
September 21, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today filed two 28-state amicus briefs urging the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve states' authority to enact laws that protect girls' sports by ensuring that all participants are biological females. Idaho and West Virginia enacted such laws but had them invalidated by the Ninth and Fourth Circuit Courts of Appeals, respectively. Both courts held that the state laws likely violate the Equal Protection Clause of the F...
Best counties to raise a family in Alabama For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wish lists. Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Alabama using 2025 data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care,...
MONTGOMERY, AL. - A recent analysis of CDC data has placed Alabama among the top ten states with the most dramatic rise in adult vaping rates between 2016 and 2022. According to the study, conducted by online retailer Huff and Puffers using the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), Alabama saw a 103.9% increase in e-cigarette use among adults-jumping from 5.1% in 2016 to 10.4% in 2022. This surge places Alabama sixth nationally, just behind Hawaii and ahead of Mississippi,...
US rolls toward a ‘terrible’ government shutdown, no exit ramp in sight Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill have entered a stalemate over whether to fund the government for seven weeks or begin a shutdown that could last considerably longer, amid high partisan tensions. Lawmakers, it seems, did not learn from two earlier shutdowns that produced zero results for Republicans who tried to force their policy preferences on Democrats. The 2013 shutdown that lasted 16 days began with GOP dem...
Dousing the fire of GERD If you have an esophagus, you’ve almost certainly experienced the occasional bout of heartburn — that painful sensation that occurs when highly acidic stomach juices splash up into the tube that connects your mouth and stomach. It’s no fun, but the discomfort quickly passes. But if you have frequent heartburn — called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD — you know it can be a life-altering misery. People with GERD can experience such sharp pain it’s like they’re bei...
Do red light tickets affect insurance? The complexities of a red light violation can be confusing, especially when considering the potential impact on your car insurance rates. CheapInsurance.com breaks down what constitutes running a red light, the consequences, and how it can affect your driving record and insurance premiums. What Is a Red Light Violation? A red light violation, or “running a red light,” occurs when a driver fails to comply with traffic signals at an intersection. This is a t...
Founders are rethinking startup funding, and VC isn’t the default Venture capital may still dominate Silicon Valley headlines, but most early-stage founders aren’t relying on it to fund their businesses. A May 2025 Mercury survey of 1,500 U.S. entrepreneurs running companies less than six years old found that VC investment ranked only fifth among top funding sources, behind self-funding, business loans, revenue-based financing, and support from friends and family. In fact, Mercury reports tha...
================================================== ERROR IMPORTING STORY: Invalid canonical URL: ================================================== Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Alabama in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Alabama. Gas prices are as of September 19. Alabama by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.80 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current...
