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With a high‑stakes Special Election set for Tuesday, April 7, former President Donald Trump is calling on Republicans across Georgia's 14th Congressional District to mobilize and support GOP candidate Clay Fuller, whom he has endorsed in emphatic terms. In a message to voters on the eve of the election, Trump described the contest as "very important" and urged "all Republicans, America First Patriots, and MAGA Warriors" to get to the polls. He highlighted Fuller as a "fantastic candidate" and r...
April 7. 2026 - Montgomery, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that former International Motor Sports Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) Executive Director Michael Raita, 67, has been indicted and arrested on a felony ethics charge alleging the use of public employment for personal gain. Raita, a resident of Chelsea, voluntarily surrendered to the Talladega County Sheriff's Office following the indictment. Allegations Stemming From State Audit The Attorney General's Special...
April 7, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature returns to the State House today with only a narrow window left to complete its work for the 2026 regular session, setting up what is expected to be a fast‑moving and politically charged final stretch. Lawmakers face a constitutional deadline that leaves just a handful of legislative days to finalize major bills, negotiate budget details, and determine which high‑profile proposals will survive the session's final push. With time running...
April 4, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Today, Congressman Barry Moore published a list of 56 county coordinators from Mobile to Muscle Shoals in his race for U.S. Senate. "I've always been the grassroots conservative candidate," said Barry Moore. "We've got a great team of volunteers and leaders backing our campaign, and I'm proud to have earned their trust. Just like President Trump, they're backing me because I will never waver in defense of Alabama or our conservative principles." This is the l...
Republicans appear on track to maintain control of Georgia's 14th Congressional District, as multiple news outlets project that President Trump‑endorsed candidate Clay Fuller is positioned to win the special election to fill the seat previously held by former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R‑Ga.). While official results have not yet been certified, early tallies and district‑level reporting indicate that GOP voters consolidated strongly behind Fuller, avoiding the kind of upset that can somet...
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 7, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Senate Government Affairs committee gave a favorable report to legislation that would create party registration for the first time in the state of Alabama. Under current law, Alabama voters do not have to declare a party affiliation to vote in either major party primary. That will change if House Bill 541 passes the Legislature and is signed into law by the governor. HB541 is sponsored by Representative Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity). The coming 2026 and 2028...
April 7, 1026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) announced two Community Facilities Grants for Alabama's Fourth Congressional District through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. The USDA Community Facilities Grants were awarded to Marion and DeKalb counties and will be used to directly benefit public service buildings and improve the quality of life of rural communities. DeKalb County – Northeast Alabama Community College $273,188 to purchase nur...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama House Bill 98, a proposal to create a statewide college scholarship program for the dependents of law enforcement officers, continues to move steadily through the Legislature after receiving overwhelming bipartisan support in the House. HB98, sponsored by Rep. Allen Treadaway (R‑Morris), would establish the Alabama Law Enforcement Officers' Family Scholarship Program, offering up to $3,000 per academic term to eligible spouses and children of long‑serving law enf...
April 8, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With the 2026 legislative session entering its final weeks, the Alabama House Democratic Caucus (AHDC) announced it will hold its weekly press conference today at 1 p.m. in the Third Floor Press Room of the Alabama State House. The event is open to both the press and the public and will feature remarks from Minority Leader Rep. Anthony Daniels (D‑Huntsville), Rep. Adline Clarke (D‑Mobile), Rep. Mary Moore (D‑Birmingham), and Rep. Barbara Drummond (D‑Mo...
April 7, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - USDA's Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins today announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag), a nationwide initiative designed to rigorously evaluate agricultural technologies under real-world U.S. farming and ranching conditions. "Agricultural research in the United States has long supported the development of practical solutions that improve farm and ranch productivity while...
The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home For decades, the advertising industry fixated on the living room and linear television viewership. Connected TV then reshaped how audiences stream and engage with content at home and on second-screen devices. But a new frontier is gaining momentum, and it looks a lot more like real life, Atmosphere TV reports. Call it CTV IRL: connected TV in the places where people are more frequently spending time, such as...
Most Americans considering personal loans are focused on debt reduction, not spending Personal loans have become an increasingly common financial tool, offering borrowers flexibility to fund everything from major purchases to unexpected bills. As adoption grows, a key question emerges: What is actually driving interest in personal loans today? New proprietary data from SoFi suggests the answer may be less about spending and more about financial optimization. As economic pressures continue to...
What’s behind your eye-popping power bill? Here are the reasons, region by region. It’s no secret that U.S. electricity prices have been rising over the last few years: The average residential energy bill in 2025 was roughly 30% higher than in 2021. This jump is largely in line with the overall inflation Americans have experienced during this period. As the cost of groceries, gas, and housing has increased, so too has the cost of electricity, Grist reports. But there are big differences from sta...
April 3, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey today, on Good Friday, shared a special Easter message to the people of Alabama, reflecting on the hope, renewal and promise of this sacred season. Delivered from the Governor's Mansion, Governor Ivey reflects on the story of the first Easter morning, citing Scripture from the Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of John, and reminds Alabamians that the promise of new life and renewal is all around us. Script: Happy Easter, Alabama! As I sit here i...
April 4, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday afternoon signed House Bill 475, legislation aimed at freezing electric rates and expanding representation on the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). The measure, passed by the Alabama Legislature earlier this week, marks one of the most significant updates to the state's utility oversight structure in more than a decade. The bill's passage follows months of discussion about rising energy costs and the need for broader public...
April 4, 2026 - IRAN - The United States has successfully rescued both crew members of the F‑15E Strike Eagle shot down over Iran, concluding one of the most complex and dangerous combat search‑and‑rescue missions undertaken by American forces in decades. The recovery of the second airman early Sunday morning ended a tense 48‑hour period that gripped the nation and underscored the risks U.S. aviators face in the ongoing conflict with Iran. The incident began Friday when Iranian air defense...
On the evening of April 1, 2026, the United States took its most significant step toward deep‑space exploration in more than half a century. At 6:35 p.m. EDT, NASA's Space Launch System (SLS)-the most powerful operational rocket in the world-ignited at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B, sending the Artemis II crew on a 10‑day journey around the Moon. The launch marked the first time since 1972 that humans have traveled beyond low Earth orbit, and it signaled the beginning of a new era in lun...
Witaya Proadtayakogool // Shutterstock Hottest Aprils 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 1...
What happens to bus ridership when gas prices spike Every time gas prices spike, Americans go through the same five stages. Disbelief at the pump. Quiet fury. Arithmetic. Googling. And then, for more of them than you'd expect, a decision that turns out to be more convenient than they expected. They get on the bus. As of March 20, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline sits at $3.84, up nearly 60 cents since the conflict in the Middle East disrupted Strait of Hormuz oil shipments...
Big beautiful refund? 5 tax code changes that may put more money in your pocket The days are getting longer and W-2s are blooming, which can only mean one thing — the U.S. tax season is here. Many Americans may receive a bigger tax refund than in previous years as a result of changes under what has been dubbed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a package of tax breaks and spending cuts that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025. The act renewed tax cuts originally put in place in 20...
Public Service Commission candidate Jim Ziegler announced that he will attend a community meeting by a company that is planning to turn 4,500 acres of Baldwin County forestland into a massive solar farm to power a Montgomery data center being built by Meta. The Tennessee company that is seeking to develop the 4,500-acre site for solar panels in North Baldwin County will host a community meeting Wednesday, April 8. Zeigler announced on social media that he will attend the meeting. Zeigler says...
Independent contractor vs. sole proprietor vs. LLC: What's the difference? For many entrepreneurs, the legal aspects of starting a business loom large. One of the first things you’ll have to figure out when opening your business, and reconsider as you grow, is your business structure. If you’re comparing a limited liability company (an LLC) versus a sole proprietorship, this can be an important choice. This explainer from ERGO NEXT shows it’s not as complicated as it might sound. The differences...
April 6, 2026 - TALLADEGA, Ala. - For decades, Mike Raita was one of the most recognizable faces in Alabama sports journalism-a steady presence on Birmingham television, a storyteller with deep ties to the state's athletic culture, and later a political staffer for U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville. But in early April 2026, Raita's reputation was shaken when he was arrested and charged with using his official position for personal gain, a development tied to a sweeping investigation into financial...
How to generate passive income by selling digital products and growing your online audience Passive income gets talked about a lot, but it’s rarely explained in a way that feels realistic. For creators, freelancers, coaches, and small business owners, digital products are one of the most practical ways to do this. They allow you to turn knowledge, experience, or creative output into something that can be sold again and again, without needing to be delivered manually each time. In this a...
