The people's voice of reason
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Who is checking your credit? More people than you realize When Jason Craine went into a local music store to rent violins for his twin boys, he wasn’t expecting anything out of the ordinary. What he got instead: a credit check. “I was caught off-guard,” says Craine, a financial advisor in Wichita, Kansas. “I understood why, but I just wasn’t expecting it.” Ultimately, he decided to buy the violins outright, and his boys are now making good progress in fifth-grade orchestra. But Craine is not alo...
Keep the heat on: Why your insurer cites negligence to deny frozen pipe claims The nightmare scenario for any homeowner during the bitter chill of winter isn’t a power outage; it’s coming home to a flood. That sudden, devastating rush of water from a burst pipe, frozen solid by the deep cold, can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage, instantly soaking walls, flooring, and all your treasured possessions. Naturally, your first thought may be, “Thank goodness for homeowners insurance!” But...
October 29, 2029 - Colorado has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama - a move reinstated by President Trump in September 2025. The legal battle pits two states against each other over national defense strategy, constitutional authority, and political motivations. Colorado's Legal Challenge Filed October 29 by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, the lawsuit seeks to halt the transfer and declare it...
HoneyBun is a two-year old female, about 50 lbs, looks like a possible Heeler/Lab type mix. She is a sweet gal, happy to get attention but also happy to do her own thing. Saying no to young children as she takes treats from us like a hungry piranha so have to watch your fingers. Good with other dogs, will do best with room to hang out outside when she wants to do her own thing. Active gal. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopte...
October 30, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general urging the U.S. Senate to take swift action to protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from disruption as federal budget negotiations stall. In a letter addressed to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the bipartisan group-led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost-calls for the passage of a clean continuing resolution to reopen the federal...
October 24, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – A diplomatic delegation from Taiwan led by Director General Jared (Chu-en) Lin visited Montgomery on Thursday and Friday to meet with Governor Kay Ivey (R), Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair, and other state leaders. Lin is the new Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta. Lin and his team also spoke at length with the Alabama Gazette editorial staff while he was in Montgomery on Friday, October 24. Lin told the Gazette that Tai...
How to choose the right financing for your business property Every growing business eventually faces the same question: Should we keep leasing, or buy our own space? Leasing offers flexibility and lowers upfront costs, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to preserve capital or avoid long-term commitments. But over time, those monthly payments add up, building someone else’s equity instead of your own. That’s why, for many business owners, buying the space they operate in become...
When renters insurance steps in to cover stolen motorcycle gear For those who ride, a motorcycle is more than just transportation; it’s an extension of their spirit. Riders invest not just in the bike, but in the gear that keeps them safe and comfortable: the high-impact helmet, the abrasion-resistant jacket, the armored gloves, and the reinforced boots. This gear is essential, and often, it carries a hefty price tag. But what happens when that essential gear is suddenly gone? Not from a c...
October 31, 2025 – Today is October 31. This means far too many people will go to work or school wearing tacky costumes and most of us will consume insanely high levels of sugar and chocolate today. It also means that Children dressed in costumes will go door-to-door asking for free candy and that teens and even many adults will go to costume parties tonight. When you are out on the roads this evening please be aware that children will be out and about (in many cases in dark costumes) walking u...
October 30, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama League of Municipalities hosted its annual graduation and awards ceremonies on October 30, 2025, at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel. Over 50 municipal officials graduated and received awards from participating in the Certified Municipal Official (CMO) program. In accordance with the Alabama Municipal Official Training Act, which took effect on January 1, 2025, all mayors and councilmembers are required to complete 10 hours of training annually d...
Daniel Avram // 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 November 3. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.59 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-6.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.26 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.8%) - Year...
Elen Nika // 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 November 3. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.64 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.0%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.53 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%) - Year change: +$0.02 (+0.5%) -...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 November 3. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.51 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.26 - Week change: +$0.07 (+2.2%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of November 3. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.61 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: +$0.06 (+2.0%) - Year change:...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of November 3. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.68 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-3.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.39 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.4%) - Year change:...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of November 3. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.61 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.6%) - Year change: -$0.19 (-6.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.29 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of November 3. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.66 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.03 (+1.1%) - Year change: -$0.06 (-2.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.38 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%) - Year change: +$0.16 (+5.0%)...
Elen Nika // 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 November 3. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.65 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.2%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-3.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.40 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.8%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of November 3. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.65 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-3.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.40 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.6%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // 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 November 3. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.59 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.08 (-2.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.27 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%) - Year change: +$0.01...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of November 3. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.62 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.9%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-3.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.41 - Week change: +$0.06 (+1.9%) - Year change: +$0.19 (...
Daniel Avram // 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 November 3. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.67 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.0%) - Year change: -$0.12 (-4.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.45 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.4%) - Year change:...
How many pets are too many pets? Answers to this question will invariably depend on your personal view of animals in general, but there are considerations that anyone should think about before they take on even one pet. There are three main concerns an owner should take into account before adding any pet whether it is a dog, cat, horse, guinea pig, bird, etc and those are cost, time & space. Cost – too often a potential owner only looks at the purchase/adoption price of a pet but there are f...
American icon Lee Greenwood visited with friends Perry and Judy Hooper backstage before his performance at the Alabama National Fair in Montgomery. The concert was a heartfelt salute honoring veterans, active-duty military, and first responders. Best known for his timeless anthem "God Bless the U.S.A.", Greenwood continues to tour the nation celebrating America's heroes, sharing his patriotic message and gratitude with audiences across the country. Below is a biography from his website: https://...
BRENT, AL. - October 2025 - What began as a routine child welfare report has unraveled into one of the most disturbing criminal investigations in Alabama's recent history. The Bibb County child abuse and trafficking case, first reported to authorities in February 2025 by the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), has now grown into a multi-agency probe involving local law enforcement, state officials, and federal investigators. The Origins of the Case The investigation was triggered by a...
