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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...
October 6, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Bureau of Investigation has officially severed its long-standing relationship with the Montgomery based Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), citing concerns over the organization's controversial "hate map" and its alleged shift from civil rights advocacy to partisan defamation. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the decision late last week, stating that the SPLC's materials-once used as intelligence tools-have become politically weaponized and...
In response to rising opioid-related emergencies across the River Region, the Elmore County Health Department has launched a free naloxone distribution program, expanding a successful initiative already underway in neighboring Montgomery County. Tim Hatch, administrator of the East Central Public Health District, emphasized the urgency of the effort: "We see a clear need in the River Region, and data shows there is a high volume of overdose-related EMS calls in the Elmore County area. By making...
September 28, 2025 – Retired U.S. Army Major Patrick Bishop is one of a half dozen candidates running for Lieutenant Governor. Bishop in addition to being a veteran is a law enforcement officer who currently serves as a Cullman County Sheriff's Deputy. Bishop launched his campaign for lieutenant governor in May 2025. His campaign focuses on law enforcement, criminal justice reform, addressing the opioid crisis, education, and improving mental healthcare. Bishop's specific proposals for a...
7 costly equity compensation tax traps, and how to avoid them Equity compensation taxes often surprise tech professionals because company withholding rarely covers the full bill. Restricted stock units (RSUs) are taxed as income at vesting (not sale), incentive stock options (ISOs) can trigger alternative minimum tax (AMT), employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) shares lose benefits if sold too soon, and moving states midvesting can create unexpected liabilities. To avoid traps, Domain Money...
October 2, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider its 2008 ruling in Kennedy v. Louisiana, which barred states from imposing the death penalty for child rape. The coalition argues that the decision stripped states of a critical tool to punish and deter the most egregious sexual crimes against children. In a multi-state letter submitted to the Court, the attorneys general assert...
Startup fundraising: What makes a cap table investor-ready and what raises red flags In startup fundraising, ownership structure can be as decisive as revenue growth or market size. Investors often review a company’s capitalization table, a record of who owns what, before committing capital. A clean cap table signals discipline. A messy one can halt a deal. Why Investors Care About Cap Tables A cap table is one of the first documents reviewed during venture due diligence. It shows how c...
Installing heat pumps in factories could save $1.5 trillion and 77,000 lives For several years, heat pumps have outsold gas furnaces in the United States. Instead of burning fossil fuels to generate warmth, these appliances use electricity — ideally provided by renewable sources like wind and solar — to transfer heat from even frigid outdoor air into a home. Many states have recognized the power of these highly efficient devices for both reducing emissions and keeping people from burning tox...
October 2, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The federal government remained shuttered Thursday as partisan gridlock deepened, leaving hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed and critical services disrupted. With Congress failing to pass a funding resolution before the October 1 deadline, the shutdown has now stretched into its second day, triggering warnings of mass layoffs and long-term agency cuts. 🔹 Political Standoff Intensifies President Donald Trump met with Office of Management and Budget Di...
September 29, 2025 – BAY MINETTE, AL. – Prosecutors have dismissed charges that Baldwin County Attorney Harry Still III assaulted By Minett e city councilman Matt. Still is not out of legal jeopardy though. Still's defense attorney Christine Hernandez made a motion that the charges be dropped with prejudice – meaning that Still could not be charged again. Bay Minette City Attorney Liam Sculley said that he intends to bring the charges back inserting the word "reckless" in the new filing. The j...
September 24, 2026 – Yolanda Flowers announced that she is running for the Democratic nominee for Governor in 2026. Yolanda was the 2022 nominee for Governor falling to incumbent Governor Kay Ivey (R) in the general election. Yolanda Rochelle Flowers is a career educator and rehabilitation services expert in Tennessee. In 2022 she defeated State Sen. Malika Sanders Fortier of Selma in the Democratic run-off election. Flowers won 55.15% (32,416) of the votes cast. Sen. Sanders Fortier received 4...
October 2, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - Navy SEAL veteran and civic advocate Jared Hudson is calling on members of Congress to forgo their paychecks until the federal government reopens, issuing a blunt challenge rooted in principle and patriotism. In a statement released Thursday, Hudson - who is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate - criticized congressional leaders for allowing political gridlock to paralyze the government while continuing to collect salaries. "Chuck Schumer and the Democrats...
October 7, 2025 - WOODLAND, AL. - Longtime educator, agricultural advocate, and community leader John Jacobs has officially announced his candidacy for Alabama House District 37, entering the Republican Primary scheduled for May 19, 2026. With more than four decades of public service in education and rural development, Jacobs brings a deeply rooted record of leadership and conservative values to the race. Jacobs, a resident of Randolph County for over 40 years, is widely recognized for his...
5 drawbacks of hiring security guards to protect your business Traditional security guards have long been used to deter threats, monitor access, and provide a physical presence on-site. For many businesses, especially those in logistics, construction, and trucking industries, guards have offered a sense of control and visibility. But today, the security guard model is under pressure. Rising labor costs, staffing shortages, and inconsistent performance are forcing businesses to rethink their...
Selecting the right freeze dryer for your lab applications Freeze-drying has become an essential preservation method in laboratories across research, clinical and industrial settings. Whether you're preserving biological samples, developing pharmaceutical formulations or conducting food science research, selecting appropriate equipment directly impacts your results and efficiency. But choosing the right equipment can be overwhelming. With dozens of models offering different capacities,...
October 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama parents and citizens have just one week remaining to submit public comments on a proposed amendment to the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) code aimed at restricting access to materials deemed inappropriate for children. The deadline for written submissions is Tuesday, October 14 at 4:30 p.m. The amendment, introduced by APLS Board Chairman John Wahl, seeks to add language to the state's library code that would classify certain content related...
October 7, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL. - Katherine Robertson, a Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General, announced Monday that she has received the endorsement of Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin, adding to a growing list of law enforcement leaders backing her campaign. Sheriff McLaughlin praised Robertson's longstanding commitment to public safety and her leadership on issues critical to law enforcement. "Katherine Robertson is my choice for Attorney General," McLaughlin stated....
October 7, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack carried out by Iranian-backed Hamas militants, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) issued a solemn statement commemorating the victims, reaffirming her support for Israel, and condemning the global rise in antisemitism that has followed. The attack, which began with a coordinated assault on Israeli civilians and military personnel, resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 people, including women,...
The Elmore County Humane Society is promoting Elsa as their adoptable pet of the week. Elsa is a seven-year old female yellow Lab. She weighs only about 50 lbs. Handlers describe her as an incredibly sweet gal whose owner was unable to properly care for her anymore. She is great with other dogs and cats, and they know she would love children to call her own. They are unsure if she is housetrained but believe that she will figure that out almost immediately given the chance. Elsa would love...
October 8, 2025 - WASHINGTON. D.C. - A newly released FBI memo has ignited a political firestorm in Washington, revealing that federal investigators monitored phone metadata of nine Republican lawmakers. The memo suggests that operation 'Arctic Frost' was designed to map communications among lawmakers who were allegedly involved in efforts to delay or overturn the 2020 election results. The Biden administration apparently believed that there were MAGA lawmakers who were a threat to attempt to...
