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Even in today's modern attempt to redefine everything according to people's whims, it is hard to believe that the Miss America Pageant succumbed to allowing men to compete for the title of "Miss" America. However, last Friday, the Miss America Organization notified the Florida Attorney General, James Uthmeier, that it has reversed its position and revised its contract language to where competitors must be natural born females. Making the Miss America pageant, truly "Miss" America. Ensuring the...
Construction faces rising costs and delays as supply chains strain in 2026 It’s a new era of uncertainty in construction. An industry already navigating labor shortages, regulatory pressure, and increasing sustainability demands is now contending with a more persistent and complex challenge: supply chain disruption. In 2026, construction must now focus on managing volatility across global sourcing, transportation, and pricing, often all at once, WSI reports. The way that projects are planned and...
Americans want smarter surveillance. They just don’t trust who’s watching. Consider this: What are the implications when technology designed to enhance safety also creates discomfort? This tension is evident in cities nationwide. Smart surveillance systems, including connected cameras, AI-powered monitoring, and police drones, are now standard tools for emergency response. These technologies deliver faster detection, quicker dispatch, and improved coordination during critical moments. How...
April 14, 2026 – CHELSEA, Ala. – The mailboxes of Republican primary voters across Alabama are stuffed full of glossy double sided ads touting candidates. The American Conservative Fund is a dark money super PAC that was suddenly created this year with money entirely from out of state gambling syndicate Draft Kings. The American Conservative Fund's mailer pieces give a return address of: 60 Chelsea Corners; PMB 2026; Chelsea, Al 35043. On Tuesday the Alabama Gazette drove to 60 Chelsea Cor...
April 8, 2026 – Residents of Stockton in Baldwin County met in Bay Minette to hear a presentation from corporate officers at Silicon Ranch about a 4,500 acre solar farm that has already been approved by the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). For most of the residents impacted by this massive project the first they had heard of any of this was just weeks ago, but according to candidate for PSC Jim Zeigler (R) state and local government officials have known about this projects for months a...
April 7, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature has passed Senate Bill 209, a sweeping rewrite of the state's public‑school sex education framework that mandates a shift toward sexual risk avoidance, expands parental oversight, and sharply restricts the content and methods that may be used in classrooms. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Shay Shelnutt (R‑Trussville), cleared both chambers after weeks of debate over how Alabama schools should address human reproduction, abstinence, and stu...
April 13, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the appointment of 14 individuals to various positions across the state including John Hunter Fikes as District Judge in the 25th Judicial Circuit in Marion County. Fikes' appointment fills a vacancy on the court after the retirement of longtime District Judge Mark Hammitte effective April 1, 2026. A 2010 graduate of The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and Samford University's Cumberland School of Law in 2014, F...
April 12, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Montgomery endured one of its deadliest stretches of 2026 this week, with four people killed in a series of unrelated shootings that unfolded between Friday afternoon and early Sunday morning. Police say seven shootings occurred in roughly 48 hours, leaving four dead and several others wounded. Investigators emphasize that none of the killings were random - in each case, the victim and suspect knew one another. Below is a clear, narrative breakdown of what...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and several of their Senate colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution to designate March 21, 2026, as “National Women in Agriculture Day” to honor the critical contributions of women in agriculture. “Across Alabama and our nation, women in agriculture are the backbone of our communities, working tirelessly to feed and clothe America’s families,” said Senator Britt. “On National Women in Agri...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) in introducing a resolution honoring the sacrifice and service of six American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft over western Iraq while supporting Operation Epic Fury. This resolution unanimously passed the Senate last night. The resolution honors three members of the 99th Air Refueling Squadron part of the 6TH Air Refueling Wing (MacDill AFB) based at S...
Governor Kay Ivey has returned back to the Governor's Mansion following her successful procedure at Baptist Medical Center South. The fluid that previously pressed against her lung has been 100% percent removed and cleared, and she will have no short or long-term challenges related to this issue. As mentioned in the original update, the governor remained at Baptist South following her short procedure. Throughout her two-night stay, she remained engaged in the ongoing legislative process, as...
US traffic fatalities: Where speeding and impaired driving pose the biggest risks When American roads are safest, a mix of enforcement, behavior change, and public awareness often gets the credit, but risky driving behaviors remain central drivers of deadly crashes. To better understand the human behaviors linked to traffic deaths nationwide, Recovery Law Center, a personal injury law firm, analyzed the latest available federal data on speeding‑ and impaired‑driving‑related fatalities to pinpo...
How immigration scams affect thousands of foreign nationals Immigration scams could be becoming more prevalent since 2022, according to recent federal data. In 2024 alone, the Federal Trade Commission received 265,272 complaints about government impersonators, and that’s only documented cases. The agency estimates those incidents cost consumers $789 million. Across platforms, social media users have reported increasingly effective tactics from scammers. On LinkedIn, an international student p...
April 1, 2026 - The Alabama Senate has passed House Bill 95, a sweeping election‑integrity measure that would require every county in the state to conduct a post‑election audit following each general election. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn), and carried in the Senate by Senator Jay Hovey (R-Auburn). represents one of the most significant structural changes to Alabama's election procedures in years, creating a uniform statewide system for verifying the accuracy of ele...
April 2, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature is winding down the 2026 regular legislative session. This was a productive session that addressed a number of issues facing the state of Alabama. Passing the budgets are the primary constitutional purpose of the Alabama Legislative session. The Legislature is poised to pass a $10,479,207,990 education trust fund budget (ETF) – over a half a $billion more than the 2026 budget. 67.88% of the money will be spent on K-12 education. 25.89...
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month and no better time as warm temperatures begin. We just cannot stress enough the importance of keeping your dog(s) on heartworm prevention from your Veterinarian twelve months/year as we see far too many heartworm positive dogs in our Shelter. Heartworms are transferred through mosquito bites and here in the south, mosquitos are a threat year-round. Adult heartworms are found in the heart, pulmonary artery (one of the big blood vessels from the heart),...
No new measles cases in South Carolina for a week, but CDC outbreak models warn about underreporting For the first time since South Carolina’s record-breaking measles outbreak began last fall, the state has gone a full week without health officials learning of any new cases. It’s an encouraging sign that the outbreak — which has 997 documented cases — may be nearing its end. However, a report from outbreak modelers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, completed earlier this mo...
April 1, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate has passed legislation that adjusts the appointment calendar and term structure for members of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. House Bill 282 (HB282) was sponsored by Representative Jim Hill (R-Odenville). It was carried in the Senate by Senator Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road). HB282 focuses on tightening appointment timelines and shifting the official start date of board member terms. HB282 is a targeted administrative reform rather t...
March 31, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Legislation that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in Alabama public schools cleared the Senate on Tuesday, advancing a proposal that supporters say highlights the historical influence of Judeo‑Christian tradition on American civic life. Senate Bill 99 is sponsored by State Sen. Keith Kelley (R‑Anniston). It mandates that each local board of education place a display of the Ten Commandments-along with a context statement-in every history cla...
April 1, 2026 - VANCE, Ala. - Alabama's automotive sector marked a defining milestone this week as U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, Mercedes-Benz global leadership, and Senator Tommy Tuberville in celebrating the assembly of more than five million vehicles at the company's flagship Alabama plant. The event also featured the global unveiling of two new Mercedes models and the announcement of a sweeping $4 billion investment into the company's Alabama...
The hidden reason your appliances wear out faster and cost more to run A cloudy glass straight out of the dishwasher. A chalky ring around the faucet that keeps coming back. A showerhead that clogs faster than you can clean it. Many homeowners shrug these off as minor, if ongoing, annoyances. But they’re actually the initial signs of hard water, and they can point to something bigger happening behind the scenes—inside the appliances you rely on every day. The high mineral content that cau...
How to measure your AI fluency—and move to the next level The biggest gains from AI don’t come from having access to the right tools alone. They come from teammates who know how to work with AI thoughtfully: people who are curious, willing to experiment, and able to see where AI can meaningfully support their judgment and decision-making. In 2026, businesses need a baseline level of AI fluency among their employees—not because everyone needs deep technical expertise, but because effective AI us...
March 31, 2026 – The Alabama Senate passed legislation that mandates all licensed day care centers adopt a standardized anaphylactic response policy and requires that employees receive formal training to recognize and respond to severe allergic reactions. House Bill 332 (HB332) is sponsored by Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris). It was carried in the Senate by Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence). Melson said that passing this bill "would save lives." "We have more and more allergens out there," said S...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Trade and Industry Development, a leading publication dedicated to site selection for business, has named Alabama projects among the winners of its prestigious 2026 Corporate Investment/Community Impact (CiCi) Awards - with the state landing an impressive three spots on this year's national list. The Alabama projects were selected from among 30 honorees recognized across the country by the magazine for their significant economic and comm...
April 1, 2026 - As NASA prepares to launch Artemis II today - the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years - Huntsville, Alabama stands at the center of the effort, just as it did during the Apollo era. From rocket hardware to mission oversight, the Rocket City is once again the backbone of America's lunar ambitions. A Mission Half a Century in the Making At 6:24 p.m. EDT tonight, four astronauts - Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen - will ride atop...
