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jittawit21 // 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 October 6. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%) - Year change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.40 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change:...
Elen Nika // 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 6. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.65 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.07 (-2.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.23 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.5%) - Year change: -$0.07 (-2.1%)...
Christian Mueller // 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 6. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.78 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: +$0.03 (+1.2%) - Year change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.50 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.02...
Elen Nika // 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 6. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.79 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.5%) - Year change: +$0.03 (+1.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.47 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change: +$0.10...
Christian Mueller // 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 October 6. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.74 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: +$0.06 (+1.7%) - Year...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 October 6. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.78 --- Alabama average: $2.77 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%) - Year change: +$0.06 (+2.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.6%) - Year change: +$0.19...
Do you have money regrets? Here are some ways to make progress What’s your biggest financial regret? Not buying Nvidia when it was cheap, maybe? Or not purchasing a home during the housing crash, when prices and mortgage rates were low? Whatever it is, odds are you do have a money regret — or two, or three. In fact 74% of Americans admit to harboring them, according to a new survey from financial information site Bankrate. “The vast majority of people have them, and the types of regret are p...
Study reveals 40% of homes damaged by clogged gutters A 2025 survey by LeafFilter gutter protection reveals that 4 in 10 homeowners have experienced damage to their home from clogged or poorly maintained gutters. These issues range from leaks and overflows to basement flooding and foundation problems. Infographic showing 40 percent of respondents have experienced home damage due to clogged gutters. LeafFilter The research highlights homeowner habits, concerns, and challenges with gutter care....
October 8, 2025 - ALEXANDRIA, VA - Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning to two federal charges stemming from his 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The arraignment, held in the Eastern District of Virginia, marks a dramatic escalation in a case widely viewed as politically motivated, with President Donald Trump publicly calling for Comey's prosecution. Comey's attorney, veteran federal prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald, entered the plea and...
October 8, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) in reintroducing the Employee Rights Act of 2025, a comprehensive bill aimed at reinforcing the rights of American workers while promoting transparency and accountability in the workplace. The legislation outlines a Republican vision for workforce reform—one that emphasizes opportunity, privacy, and a regulatory environment conducive to innovation and economic growth. “The Biden administ...
October 8, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - A tragic mass shooting in downtown Montgomery on the evening of October 4 has left two people dead and twelve others injured, prompting a multi-agency manhunt and renewed calls for community cooperation. As of October 8, no arrests have been made, but authorities say they are pursuing multiple leads and working around the clock to identify and apprehend the suspects. The shooting occurred near the intersection of Commerce and Bibb Streets, a popular nightlife...
The industry AI can’t replace, but can’t run without HVAC, long relegated to the background, is suddenly front and center—propelling sustainability, supply chains, and even the AI revolution itself. As artificial intelligence reshapes boardrooms and threatens routine office roles, there’s an unexpected guardian quietly keeping the future from overheating—and it’s not a robot. Idea Grove, a B2B marketing agency, shares how HVAC—heating, ventilation, and air conditioning—has emerged not jus...
October 14, 2025 - BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala., Oct. 14 - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Rep. David Standridge for House District 34 in Blount County. "We are proud to endorse Rep. Standridge because he has a proven record of excellence in serving this district. We know he will continue to do the same in the future," said Jeff Maze, president of the Blount County Farmers Federation. "He is accessible and attentive to our needs as farmers, and we appreciate his interest...
Peter Weller on the set of RoboCop. Orion Pictures Corporation/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis // Getty Images 25 actors who quit or were fired from hit film franchises early on Since the rise of Marvel movies in the 2000s, we've been living in the age of the cinematic universe. Sequels continue to dominate the box office, and the franchise is king. Without counting remakes, six of the 10 highest-grossing films of 2025 are continuations of previously existing IP. We can lament the fact that it's...
What $2,000 gets you in Europe vs. the US in terms of housing Housing costs have become one of the biggest financial pressures for renters in the United States. In cities like New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and San Francisco, it’s common for a modest one-bedroom apartment to eat up more than half of a household’s monthly income. That leaves many renters making tough trade-offs like smaller spaces, longer commutes, or budgets so tight there’s little room left for savings or fun. Across the Atlan...
Top baby names in 2025, broken down by state Baby names provide insight into the population’s culture during any given year. Some trends come and go in a single year, whereas others last for decades. Choosing a baby name is a deeply personal choice and parents create a unique association with a single name, yet that name may be present in hundreds of other families across the country, hinting at deeper trends across the U.S. In addition to the timeless classics that never seem to leave our s...
September 29, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - In a significant development in Alabama's 2026 Attorney General race, Henry County Sheriff Eric Blankenship has formally endorsed Katherine Robertson, a conservative Republican candidate and longtime legal advocate within the state's justice system. The endorsement adds momentum to Robertson's campaign, which has steadily gained support from law enforcement leaders across Alabama. Sheriff Blankenship, known for his hands-on leadership and commitment to rural...
MONTGOMERY, AL - September 30, 2025 - Gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters has unveiled a proposal to embed Alabama's constitutional principles into the very architecture of the state's new legislative building. If elected, McFeeters plans to install permanent monuments and plaques throughout the new Alabama State House to honor Article 1, Section 35 of the state constitution-a declaration he calls "the clearest statement of limited government ever written." The new State House, currently...
September 29, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) today introduced the Small Entity Update Act to modernize the Security and Exchange Commission's (SEC) regulatory framework to provide relief for small businesses and entrepreneurs. This bipartisan legislation would direct the SEC to update its outdated definition of "small entity" and assess the costs of regulatory compliance for these small and growing businesses. This would ensure current and...
September 29, 2025 – JASPER, AL – Republican voters in Alabama's House District 13 will head to the polls Tuesday, September 30, for a special Republican primary election to fill the seat vacated earlier this year by Matt Woods's election to the Alabama Senate. The race has drawn attention across Walker and Winston counties, where local issues and party dynamics are shaping a closely watched contest. Why the Election Matters House District 13 has long been a Republican stronghold. Democrats hav...
September 28,2025 - GRAND BLANC, MI - A Sunday morning worship service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township turned into a scene of horror as a gunman rammed his truck into the chapel, opened fire on congregants, and set the building ablaze. Authorities have confirmed five fatalities, including the shooter, and at least eight others hospitalized. At 9:25 a.m. CDT police received reports of a vehicle crashing into the church. 9:26 a.m.: Officers arrived on...
Kathleen Chalfant and Sarah Friedland pose with awards at the 81st Venice Film Festival. MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images The best movies of 2025 so far As is often the case, movie releases in 2025 have included some serious highs and lows. There were major box-office hits, like "A Minecraft Movie," which brought in more than $423 million at the box office and set the record as the most successful game-to-film adaptation of all time, along with some colossal disappointments, like Disney's u...
September 28, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – the Republican controlled House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution that would have kept the government funded for another thirty days; but Senate Democrats rejected that plan. The Republican plan failed to clear a 60-vote filibuster in the Senate. It includes largely extending current funding levels through Nov. 21 to allow appropriators more time to finish a bipartisan annual budget. A Democratic counterproposal would provide funding thr...
September 28, 2025 - QUANTICO, VA - President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he will attend a major gathering of U.S. military leaders organized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, scheduled for Tuesday at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The event is expected to draw hundreds of generals and admirals from across the armed forces. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump described the meeting as "really just a very nice gathering," focused on military readiness and morale. "We're talking about...
Maxim Grohotov // Shutterstock Hottest Septembers in Alabama since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The Earth’s temperature has climbed each decade since 1880 b...
