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June 6, 2026 - Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Armed Services Committee passed the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA), advancing legislation that revitalizes the defense industrial base, strengthens American deterrence, and gives servicemembers the support they need to defend our nation. "The world is becoming more dangerous and it has never been more important to have a strong, ready, and capable fighting force to defend our n...
June 5, 2026 – Birmingham, Ala. – The United States Coast Guard held its ribbon cutting for their new Training Center on the campus of what used to be Birmingham Southern College. Some of the many dignitaries at the event included Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Senator Tommy Tuberville, Senator Katie Britt, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma), Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, U.S. Attorney Phil Williams, and the Commandant of the Coa...
Target has announced the return of its Target Circle Deal Days event, a four-day sales promotion that will run June 23–26 and feature discounts on a range of products commonly purchased during the summer and back-to-school shopping seasons. The event will be available at Target locations across Alabama and online, with the retailer reporting discounts of up to 45 percent on select merchandise in categories including school supplies, apparel, home goods, beauty products, toys, and other household essentials. The announcement comes as many A...
June 6, 2026 - JAPAN - Auburn University student James "Weston" Higginbotham, 20, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan, after days of intensive searching by police, volunteers, and his own family. His mother confirmed the heartbreaking discovery in a Facebook post, saying volunteers located her son's body on Saturday. A Search That Spanned Days and Two Countries Higginbotham vanished on May 29 while on a family vacation in Japan. According to multiple reports, he separated from his parents and brother after a disagreement...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Birmingham Police have launched an active investigation after a woman was shot Saturday evening in the city's Jones Valley/Snavely Avenue area and later died at UAB Hospital, marking Birmingham's 21st homicide of 2026. Shooting Reported Just After 7:30 p.m. Officers responded to the 2400 block of Snavely Avenue around 7:35 p.m. on June 6, where they found a woman lying unresponsive in a yard. She had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Birmingham Fire and Rescue transported her...
How much debt does the average American have in 2026? Debt is something most people deal with, even if no one talks about it openly. The average American’s debt was $104,755 in June 2025, according to data from Experian, the credit bureau. Of course, that one simple number covers so many different people, ages, and life circumstances, it’s practically impossible to apply to your own situation. Even if your debt appears typical on paper, numbers don’t tell the whole story. What feels manag...
How to spot early signs of a roof leak before it spreads Weather-related damage remains a leading cause of homeowners insurance claims. What starts as a minor roof leak can escalate into thousands of dollars worth of structural repairs, mold remediation and interior restoration. Roof leaks rarely announce themselves with obvious drips. They begin quietly behind walls or beneath insulation, causing damage long before visible symptoms appear. By the time water stains show on your ceiling, the leak...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday celebrated the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to allow for the use of the 2021 Alabama-drawn State Senate map. "Alabama continues winning fair and square in our redistricting battle, and I am proud to celebrate yet another victory for Alabamians and our elections. In this case, we are talking about Alabamians in State Senate Districts 25 and 26," said Governor Ivey. Following the recent successful special session and this victory at the 11th C...
OZARK, Ala. - May 30, 2026 - Republican congressional candidate David Matthews said Friday that the ongoing Supreme Court fight over Alabama's congressional map underscores a reality many residents of the Wiregrass have long understood: the former district configuration linking Mobile with the Wiregrass did not reflect how Alabamians actually live, work, or identify their communities. Matthews, an Ozark native and two‑time presidential appointee under Donald J. Trump, argued that c...
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...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Judicial Watch has filed a new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Central Intelligence Agency seeking the full, unredacted handwritten notes of former CIA Director John Brennan from an August 3, 2016 White House briefing that referenced intelligence about an alleged Hillary Clinton campaign plan to link Donald Trump to Russia. The lawsuit, Judicial Watch Inc. v. Central Intelligence Agency (1:26‑cv‑01630), was filed after the CIA failed to respond to an Augu...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama political figure JaMel J. Brown, who previously sought the Democratic nomination for governor, has officially filed paperwork to run for President of the United States in the 2028 election cycle. Brown is the first Democrat from Alabama to run for President since Governor George C. Wallace in the 1970s. Brown's filing, submitted to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) earlier this week, marks his first national campaign. The paperwork lists Brown's campaign committee...
June 2, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Navy SEAL and U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson, founder of a nationally recognized anti‑child‑trafficking nonprofit, publicly criticized fellow candidate Graham Platner for his reported use of Kik, a messaging app long associated with child exploitation and online fraud. Hudson, who served multiple combat tours before launching his nonprofit to combat human trafficking, said Platner's use of the platform raises serious concerns about judgment and sec...
How to pick the best vehicle for your road trip There's nothing quite like a road trip. Whether you're making a trek to a bucket-list national park, visiting family on the other side of the country, or venturing out on a romantic weekend getaway with your spouse, the open road offers unparalleled freedom—it's an experience that a quick flight can't match. You get to set the schedule, choose the stops, and dictate your route. While road trips are universally loved, not all cars are ideal for l...
6 European cities for a weeklong stay Imagine waking up in the same apartment-style hotel in Paris three mornings in a row knowing exactly which boulangerie to hit for perfectly flaky croissants, which picturesque canal to walk past on the way to the Louvre, and which cafe—and cozy corner table—is your favorite. Or imagine spending an evening in Dublin without a clock in sight, deep in conversation with a stranger at a pub that’s become your go-to spot. That feeling of belonging is the differenc...
What your birth month says about you, according to the data Your birthday may feel like a personal milestone, but it’s also a unique data point among one of the most interesting patterns in American health and demographics. Scientists, educators, and epidemiologists have spent decades poring over birth records and medical histories to understand what the month you appear in the world says about your future. That’sThem has pulled the stats from CDC Birth Data, Columbia University Irving Med...
MADISON COUNTY, Ala., June 4 - The Alabama Farmers Federation announced its endorsement today of Emily Jones for State School Board, District 8. The district spans rural and suburban communities in portions of DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone and Madison counties. County Farmers Federation presidents hailed Jones as the best choice for students and families. "Emily Jones is a staunch conservative who will work in the best interests of our children and their education system," said DeKalb County...
May 29, 2026 - ATHENS, Ala. - Fresh off his first‑place finish in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor, John Wahl is entering the runoff with a major financial surge. His campaign announced Thursday that it raised more than half a million dollars in the first week following the primary, a show of strength Wahl says reflects growing conservative momentum across Alabama. According to the campaign, the total includes more than $475,000 in direct contributions and an additional $50,000 i...
June 3, 2026 - BESSEMER, Alabama - Police are investigating a highly unusual break-in after a masked intruder used a heavy tool to smash a large hole through an exterior wall and completely ransack the downtown Bessemer insurance office of Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters. The incident occurred shortly after 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at PAC Insurance-an independent agency McFeeters has owned and operated for 35 years. According to surveillance footage and store offici...
June 5, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - A mass shooting in Birmingham's western Sandusky neighborhood left two people dead and five others injured after a barrage of bullets disrupted an evening community gathering. The incident took place shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026. West Precinct officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the 100 block of Holley Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement found seven adult victims suffering from apparent gunshot wo...
How the AI-enabled race for taxpayer money starts in a superintendent’s inbox Strange meetings keep appearing on Heidi Sipe’s Google calendar. The superintendent for the Umatilla School District in eastern Oregon never requested these meetings. But sales representatives selling education technology have found their way onto her calendar anyway. Sipe says it’s the latest tactic from education technology companies racing for her district’s business. Every week, Sipe roots through these unwante...
HR’s biggest challenges in 2026 and how organizational mental health can help Every day, HR teams are supporting employees through burnout, financial stress, family pressures, global uncertainty, and rising mental health needs. At the same time, they’re being asked to defend every investment, manage tighter budgets, and show how their benefits programs contribute to business performance. That’s not easy, because some of HR’s most valuable work is preventative. It’s the resignation that didn...
June 5, 2026 - BESSEMER, Ala. - Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters is escalating his residency challenge against U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, arguing that Alabama Republican Party rules give him the clear authority to subpoena Tuberville for sworn testimony - and accusing the senator's legal team of trying to avoid answering basic questions about his residency. In a public statement, McFeeters cited the Alabama Republican Party's own rules governing primary election contests, specif...
June 4, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers (R-Saks) recently spoke about the importance of strengthening America's defense industrial capacity. "Throughout our budget hearings this year, we've heard a consistent theme: the defense industrial base – the foundation of our military power – is in trouble," Chairman Rogers stated. "Over the last 30 years, the defense industrial base has atrophied significantly," Rogers continued. "We are no longe...
How to switch business bank accounts (without breaking your finance stack) Most finance leaders consider switching business bank accounts at some point. The triggers are usually the same: fees that outpace your revenue, integrations that stop working, a service tier you've outgrown. It's a growth move, not a chore. But it can feel like one. Moving from one bank to another typically means rerouting everything connected to your account: payroll, vendor payments, accounting feeds, card statement...
