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Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 13. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.67 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.19 (-6.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.25 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) -...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 13. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.69 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.06 (-2.0%) - Year change: -$0.13 (-4.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.4%) - Year change:...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 13. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.70 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%) - Year change: -$0.11 (-4.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.0%) - Year change: -$0.03...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 13. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.63 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.7%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-6.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.22 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%) - Year change: -$0.10...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 13. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.0%) - Year change: -$0.12 (-4.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.53 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.0%) - Year change: -$0.01...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 13. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.3%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-3.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.45 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.7%) - Year change:...
Grasshopper is a male Lab type mix, 6 1/2-months-old about 40 lbs. He was found as a discarded pup originally and brought to us. Grasshopper is a bit shy at first, but is very sweet, loving and looking for a family to call his own. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming,...
MONTGOMERY, AL. - In the early hours of Saturday, October 11, 2025, a grim discovery on Dexter Avenue sent shockwaves through downtown Montgomery. Just before 5 a.m., first responders arrived at the 100 block of Dexter Avenue-mere steps from the historic Court Square Fountain-to find an unresponsive man lying on the pavement. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and Montgomery Police quickly launched a homicide investigation. The victim's identity has not yet been released, pending notification...
October 14, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services program (USDA-WS), has launched a three-week oral rabies vaccine (ORV) distribution campaign across northeast and north-central Alabama. The initiative aims to reduce raccoon rabies and minimize public health risks associated with rabies exposure. The vaccine, RABORAL V-RG®, is being delivered via coated sachet baits across a...
October 14, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL – Katherine Robertson, Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General, has received a key endorsement from the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama (P&CMA), a trade association representing fuel and convenience store businesses across the state. The endorsement highlights Robertson's alignment with pro-business policies and her commitment to defending Alabama's energy sector. Rex Jones, Chairman of the Board of Directors for P&CMA, praised R...
October 14, 2025 - ENTERPRISE, AL – In a major boost to his campaign, Congressman Barry Moore has received the endorsement of Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH), a founding chairman of the House Freedom Caucus and a prominent ally of President Donald Trump. The endorsement signals growing momentum for Moore's bid for the U.S. Senate and reinforces his standing as a staunch conservative voice in Alabama politics. "Barry Moore is a tested conservative champion," said Jordan. "He will fight for our p...
Aleve vs Advil - What's the difference? Comparing these NSAIDs Aleve (naproxen sodium) and Advil (ibuprofen) are two of the most widely used over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief and inflammation. While both medications share similarities in their ability to reduce fever and alleviate discomfort from headaches, muscle aches, and arthritis, key differences in their duration, dosing, and safety profiles make each unique. This comprehensive guide from...
AI-powered risk management: A guide for finance leaders Finance teams are facing a lot of mounting pressure in the modern day. Market swings hit harder, regulations change fast, audits are tougher, legacy systems fall short. That’s pushing finance leaders toward AI — not just for automation, but for survival. Real-time risk prediction, fraud detection, and audit readiness are now table stakes. The shift is backed by data. Research from The Hackett Group shows 89% of executives are advancing gen...
Uninsured drivers are on the rise: Are you protected? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that the United States experiences millions of motor vehicle accidents every year. Driving is an inherently risky activity, with personal injury and property damage being some of the most common consequences. To reduce the financial burden that comes with these consequences, auto insurance is mandatory in most states. Despite this, millions of vehicles on the road today are...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, October 4, in downtown Birmingham. The incident took place around 3:40 a.m. in the 400 block of 2nd Avenue North, where a Birmingham Police Department officer-working an approved off-duty security job-encountered an armed individual during an altercation. According to ALEA's preliminary report, the confrontation began between two individuals when 51-yea...
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its 33rd day, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-commonly known as food stamps-has run out of funding for November. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which administers SNAP, confirmed that no new benefits were issued on November 1, leaving millions of low-income households without their primary source of food assistance. SNAP recipients typically receive an average of $187 per month loaded onto Electronic Benefit...
The Alabama Gazette reaches a big moment, marking 26 years of serving our state. For over two and a half decades, the Alabama Gazette has been key to local news. It gives important facts, helps people get involved, and shapes what folks talk about. Staying around for so long shows its strong belief in good reporting and its deep ties to the people here. The Alabama Gazette started with a clear goal. It's founders saw a need for strong local news, a place where people could trust what they r...
Smart911 is a free service used by public safety agencies across the country to enhance communication and response for their community. It can be used by 9-1-1 agencies to quickly send first responders to the location of an emergency with more information, by emergency management to better plan for and respond to disasters, and by municipalities to send emergency notifications to their citizens. By creating a Safety Profile for your family, you are providing potentially life-saving information...
On the evening of September 10, 2025, Frazer Free Methodist Church hosted a deeply meaningful worship service titled “Blessing of the First Responders: No Greater Love” to honor and uplift the city’s first responders on the eve of the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks. The service brought together members of the Montgomery Police Department, Montgomery Fire and Rescue, EMTs, and other local emergency personnel. Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham was in attendance and s...
Dr. Martha Simmons celebrated her 87th birthday 0n September 20th. We want to honor her for all the wonderful accomplishments she has continued to do for our Veterans throughout the Tri-County area. She began the "Honoring Our Heros" section of the Alabama Gazette seven years ago. She has worked diligently personally interviewing each Veteran, attending VA events, and supplying pictures for the Gazette. We are so grateful for her hard work, dedication and service to our Veteran community. She...
Beyond the generator: Home battery backups gain popularity as power grid failures rise From California's wildfires to Florida's hurricanes, North America's aging power grid faces unprecedented strain. Millions of households now endure more frequent and prolonged blackouts — disruptions that leave families without lights, refrigerated medication or internet access when they need it most. In response, more homeowners are turning to whole-home battery backup systems as a resilient, sustainable a...
October 5, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - A festive Saturday night in Alabama's capital city turned into a scene of horror when gunfire erupted in downtown Montgomery, leaving two people dead and fourteen others injured, including at least two juveniles. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of Bibb and Commerce Streets, just blocks from the Alabama State Capitol, during a weekend packed with college football and public events. Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys described...
October 5, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL- Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed rejected calls to bring in the National Guard to regain control of the streets in the wake of what Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys called "a mass shooting event" at the corner of Bibb and Commerce Streets. "As it relates to conversations about militarizing our streets, I am firmly against that, 100%," Mayor Reed told reporters. The gun battle involving multiple shooters drawing weapons in a crowded area following a carnival i...
