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In a major investment in Alabama's future workforce, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter has announced the creation of a $40 million state-of-the-art workforce development center within the DeKalb County School System. The facility, which will serve as a regional hub for career and technical education (CTE), is expected to transform how students and adults prepare for high-demand jobs across northeast Alabama. "A $40 million state-of-the-art workforce development center is officially...
August 16, 2025 – VESTAVIA HILLS, AL – Alabama Attorney General candidate Katherine Green Robertson spoke to the Mid-Alabama Republican Club about her candidacy. "I live here in Vestavia," said Robertson. "I have a second grader and a four-year-old." Robertson said that Representative Susan Dubose (R-Greystone) and state Senator Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) was both "faithful friends," – something that she has found is rare in the political world. Robertson is originally from Selma. Rober...
August 21, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a sweeping move that has sent ripples through the transportation and immigration sectors, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on August 21, 2025, that the United States will immediately pause the issuance of work visas for commercial truck drivers. The decision follows a fatal crash in Florida involving an undocumented immigrant truck driver and has reignited debates over road safety, immigration enforcement, and labor policy. A Tragic Catalyst The po...
Essential financial tools every small business should know in 2025 In today’s uncertain economy, small businesses need more than grit and hustle; they need data, automation, and smart planning. With inflation, rising borrowing costs, and unpredictable supply chains shaping the 2025 landscape, choosing the right financial tools can mean the difference between surviving and thriving. This guide from Gateway Commercial Finance, an invoice factoring company, curates 10 categories of must-have tools...
August 22, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Strategy Management, an award-winning political consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, proudly congratulates its Vice President of Political Strategy, Ryan Bitters, on being named to the prestigious 2024 "America's Rising Republican Operatives 30 Under 30" list. This national recognition honors the most dynamic and influential young Republican strategists making a meaningful impact on today's political landscape. The list is curated through a...
Why your emails land in spam—and how to fix it You can write the perfect cold email — an email so compelling you could sell sand in the desert. But if you can't get that email into your prospects' inboxes, it will go unseen and unread, lost to the digital abyss that is the spam folder. For B2B sales teams scaling their outreach, deliverability isn't just another metric — it's the foundation of your pipeline. Apollo.io breaks down why your emails land in spam and, more importantly, how to fix it....
New York, NY - In a landmark decision that has stirred national debate, the New York Appellate Division has vacated the $464 million civil judgment levied against former President Donald J. Trump and his businesses. The ruling, which reverses a sweeping penalty imposed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, has been hailed by critics of the original judgment as a reaffirmation of constitutional boundaries and judicial fairness. Among the most vocal supporters of the decision is Alabama Atto...
6 discontinued SUVs great for active lifestyles Whether you’re looking for small, midsize, or large SUVs, these six pack in loads of features, versatility…and you’ll only find them on the used car lot. SUVs have all but made the traditional car extinct. Their roomy interiors, abundant cargo space, and comfortable ride have made them the vehicle of choice for most shoppers. But while SUVs continue to dominate, some arguably great ones have been discontinued due to a fickle market or too many...
August 21, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, AL – State Representative Phillip Pettus (R-Killeen) has pre-filed a bill to prevent judges from using their discretion to award youthful offender status to anyone charged with capital murder or murder. House Bill 11 (HB11) would prohibit liberal judges from granting youthful offender status. According to the synopsis: "Under existing law, an individual charged with a crime that is committed while he or she is under 19 years of age may be tried as a youthful off...
How 10 independent brands found their first customers Making your first sale is a major milestone for a budding entrepreneur. After developing a product, building your brand, and connecting with your audience, all your hard work is validated with that first order. It’s the moment when a dream becomes a legitimate, operational business. But finding your target audience, capturing their attention, and convincing them to take a chance on your brand requires planning. According to data from S...
How AI training for employees will change how businesses operate Most companies are making the same expensive mistake with AI. They buy the tools, set them up, and expect immediate results. But results don't come from the technology alone. What matters is how well employees learn to use it. Studies show that generative AI could increase productivity by up to 40%, which makes effective training programs absolutely necessary if you want to see those gains. StayModern explores how AI training is ch...
What was meant to be a celebratory evening for students at Odenville Middle School has instead sparked a wave of concern and controversy among parents and educators. A recent school dance, held in the gymnasium on Friday night, has become the center of a heated debate after reports of inappropriate behavior among students surfaced online and in local media. Videos shared on social platforms and coverage from local outlets have highlighted instances of suggestive dancing, unsupervised interaction...
August 15, 2025 – DEKALB COUNTY, AL. – Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL01) formally launched his campaign for U.S. Senate at an overflow gathering on Sand Mountain in Sylvania. Moore is running for the U.S. seat currently held by Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama). Tuberville is vacating the seat to run for Governor. "I don't care whether I am in Coffee County or Sand Mountain it is always better in Alabama than in Washington," said Tuberville. Moore is a graduate of Auburn University. Moore is...
The accessibility check every site needs to prepare for the year's busiest digital season As summer winds down, the digital world is gearing up for its busiest stretch of the year. Back-to-school shopping is already well underway, while holiday travel bookings and early holiday sales continue to ramp up. Over the next few months, online traffic will climb toward its annual peak, creating intense competition for consumer attention and spending. One factor can make or break performance during...
As Orange Beach voters prepare to head to the polls on August 26, the city's long-serving mayor, Tony Kennon, finds himself at the center of a storm of allegations that could reshape the political landscape of coastal Alabama. With ethics filings, witness accounts, and resurfaced controversies dominating headlines, the race between Kennon and challenger Jeffrey M. Boyd has evolved from a routine re-election bid into a referendum on transparency, accountability, and leadership. The Allegations:...
In a year already marked by aggressive upstream expansion, British energy giant BP has announced its most significant oil and gas discovery in a quarter-century-at the Bumerangue prospect in Brazil's Santos Basin. The find, revealed on August 4, 2025, underscores BP's strategic pivot back to traditional hydrocarbons and positions Brazil as a central player in the company's global production ambitions. The Discovery: Deepwater Riches in the Santos Basin BP's exploration well, designated...
In a week marked by rapid diplomatic maneuvering and intensifying battlefield developments, President Donald Trump's meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders have signaled a potential turning point in the Russia-Ukraine war. While no ceasefire has been reached, the talks have laid groundwork for future negotiations, security guarantees, and a possible trilateral summit involving Russian President Vladimir Putin. A Cordial Oval Office Meeting On August 18,...
August 21, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to take emergency action to schedule a drug linked to deaths across the country. In a letter to DEA Administrator Terry Cole, the attorneys general sounded the alarm on bromazolam, a dangerous and unregulated designer drug often referred to as "designer Xanax." They outlined safety concerns calling bromazolam "highly p...
How much general liability insurance do I need? How much general liability insurance you need depends on a number of factors, including your line of business, the location where you work, the size and income of your business, and your overall business risk. Many small business owners start with a $1 million policy because it’s the industry standard for basic protection. But is that too much for you? Not enough? How can you know if you’re wasting money on coverage you don’t need? Or if your busin...
Are you covered as a handyperson when mistakes happen? Being a handyperson requires skill, experience, and a willingness to solve a wide variety of problems. Whether you are installing cabinets, patching drywall, or handling electrical repairs, every job comes with a certain level of risk. No matter how careful or experienced you are, mistakes can happen. When they do, they can cost you time, money, and even your professional reputation. That is where insurance comes in. Many either...
America's hidden $100 billion crisis: How the truck parking shortage costs consumers Every night across America, millions of truck drivers face an impossible choice: where to safely park their 70-foot rigs for federally mandated rest breaks when there simply aren't enough legal spaces available. New research reveals this overlooked infrastructure crisis is costing the U.S. economy over $100 billion annually—and driving up prices for virtually every product consumers buy. The comprehensive s...
Why aren’t all drugs covered by insurance? A formulary is the list of prescription medications covered by a health insurance plan. The list typically has brand-name and generic options. In addition to medications, a formulary can also include other products and technologies, such as diabetes supplies and digital therapeutics. Health plans develop formularies to provide enrollees access to treatments for a full range of conditions that will improve health outcomes. But when selecting these m...
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping back into the spotlight with the announcement of her forthcoming memoir, 107 Days, a candid account of her brief but intense 2024 presidential campaign. Set for release in September 2025, the book promises to offer a behind-the-scenes look at Harris's whirlwind candidacy following President Joe Biden's unexpected withdrawal from the race. But as Harris prepares to share her story, the political world is already buzzing-not just with anticipation, b...
August 18, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has publicly endorsed Attorney General Pam Bondi's sweeping federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., praising her efforts to crack down on crime and restore order in the nation's capital. His remarks come amid intense legal and political debate over the Trump administration's invocation of Section 740 of the Home Rule Act, which allows the president to place the D.C. police under federal...
When good leadership advice becomes yours The podcaster—charismatic, fast-talking, more confident than experienced—drops this line: “The strongest leaders aren’t in control. They’re in demand.” It lands. You pause. Rewind. Send it to a colleague: Sound familiar? You’ve been wanting to loosen your grip. To lead without doing it all yourself. To let your team step up. So you try. Next meeting, you step back. You listen. You wait. Then things start to feel awkward. Someone hesitates. And before yo...
