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April 28, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The offices of the Alabama Gazette were tagged by vandals over the weekend with what appears to be gangland graffiti tags. The vandals spray painted both the front glass of the Gazette offices at 12 East Jefferson Street in Montgomery as well as some of the brickwork with gold paint. The Montgomery Police Department came out and prepared an incident report. The officers promised to compare the tags with tags found on other sites in the city and to give Jef...
April 15, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Gazette spoke with Jim Higdon, who is the owner/operator of Cornbread Hemp – a Kentucky based online make and marketeer of various hemp products. Higdon has recently testified before different state legislatures – including Texas and Kentucky – about why cannabis products derived from hemp should not be banned or regulated more strictly than alcoholic beverages are. "My father was a legislator in Kentucky, so I had a basic knowledge of the political...
April 29, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL03), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered opening remarks at the committee's markup of legislation to invest $150 billion to modernize the American military, revitalize the defense industrial base, and improve the quality of life for servicemembers. "Today we mark up our recommendations for reconciliation pursuant to the concurrent resolution on the FY 25 budget," said Rogers. "This is a historic d...
April 24, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama House of Representatives passed a $9.9 billion education trust fund (ETF) budget. The package of bills include two supplemental appropriations bills and three bills funding private schools which raises the total cost of the package to $12.1 billion. $180 million of that will fund the CHOOSE Act allowing parents unprecedented freedoms to pick the best school for their child and have the education dollars follow the child. 36,000 parents across the s...
April 24, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Senate passed legislation to create a database of criminal enterprises that would be available to law enforcement officers. Senate Bill 241 (SB241) is sponsored by State Senator Lance Bell (R-Pell City). SB241 directs the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to create and manage the Alabama Criminal Enterprises Database It also establishes guidelines for submitting information and using the database. The Alabama Criminal Enterprise Database bill def...
April 24, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL.– Alabama citizens who provide emergency assistance to injured, wounded, or orphaned wild animals are committing a crime – even if it is on their own land. The Alabama Good Samaritan Wildlife Rehabilitation Act has been introduced in the Alabama House of Representatives to change that. On Thursday, the Alabama Wildlife Conservation and Rehabilitation Society (AWCRS), North Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitators, and Alabama NEEDS Wildlife Rehabbers announced that they...
Gas prices have gone up by about 4 cents per gallon since this time last month but are still down by nearly 50 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.17, with Tyler, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.60 and Salinas, California, with the most expensive at $5.11. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump in early April announced a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on...
Gas prices have gone up by about 4 cents per gallon since this time last month but are still down by nearly 50 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.17, with Tyler, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.60 and Salinas, California, with the most expensive at $5.11. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump in early April announced a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on...
Gas prices have gone up by about 4 cents per gallon since this time last month but are still down by nearly 50 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.17, with Tyler, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.60 and Salinas, California, with the most expensive at $5.11. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump in early April announced a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on...
Gas prices have gone up by about 4 cents per gallon since this time last month but are still down by nearly 50 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.17, with Tyler, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.60 and Salinas, California, with the most expensive at $5.11. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump in early April announced a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on...
Gas prices have gone up by about 4 cents per gallon since this time last month but are still down by nearly 50 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.17, with Tyler, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.60 and Salinas, California, with the most expensive at $5.11. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump in early April announced a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on...
Mother's Day is just around the corner and millions of adult children will travel home for the holiday. However, an increasing number of adult children won't be traveling home—because they are already living at home with their parents. To better understand why and where adult children live with their parents, researchers at TruckInfo.net analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Federal Reserve. They found the following trends. Adult children are twice a...
May 2, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a proclamation officially assigning Sunday, May 4, through Sunday, May 11, 2025, as National Small Business Week in Alabama, celebrating the critical role small businesses play in driving the state's economy and supporting job creation in every corner of the state. "Small businesses are the engine that keep Alabama moving forward – powering local economies, creating good jobs and strengthening communities in every corner of our...
Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up—or more than 122 million people—have high blood pressure, according to a 2023 report from the American Heart Association. And even if your numbers are normal right now, they are likely to increase as you age; more than three-quarters of Americans age 65 and older have high blood pressure. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Most Americans don't know the normal...
As a small business owner, you pour time, energy and passion into doing all the things you need to do to build and run your business and guarantee its success. Or so you think. One thing small business owners don't always consider is this: Are you prepared to protect your business from unexpected setbacks? And are there gaps in your small business insurance coverage that could leave you vulnerable? Here, NEXT has identified some of the most commonly overlooked gaps in small business...
When you think about improving your health, you may focus on finding time to exercise, breaking bad habits, or changing your diet. But prioritizing your mental health is just as important. By prioritizing self-care and considering therapy, you can maintain good mental health and prepare for challenges before they arise. Taking a proactive approach to your well-being can equip you with the tools you need to manage stress, face adversity, and handle unexpected changes with resilience and confidenc...
In a world where rising health care costs and confusing insurance policies make it hard to know what's actually covered, many Americans are unknowingly leaving hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars in unused benefits on the table. From smartwatches and wellness incentives to one-on-one counseling with registered dietitians, today's health insurance plans often include far more than annual checkups and urgent care visits. Yet most people never tap into these offerings, largely because they...
Sometimes, a trucking company's negligence or recklessness will cause or contribute to a truck accident. Negligent trucking company practices can severely affect accident liability for the collision. This is because the trucking company may become solely or jointly responsible for accident victims' injuries and losses regardless of its employment relationship with the truck driver, Kreger Brodish LLP notes. However, looking at complex facts and evidence may involve proving that a trucking...
May 5, 2025 - CULLMAN, AL – Republican Clint Hollingsworth announced that he is running for Alabama House of Representatives District 12. Hollingsworth says that he has a deep commitment to serving Cullman County, and a proven record in local government. Hollingsworth says that he is ready to bring new leadership and fresh ideas to Montgomery. "I am running for the Alabama House of Representatives because I believe our community deserves an experienced leader who will fight to get us a seat at t...
May 1, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced that Nelson Brothers LLC, a global provider of specialty chemical products and commercial explosives, has made the decision to expand in Walker County. Nelson Brothers LLC is a joint venture between Nelson Brothers Inc. and Orica USA Inc. Nelson made the decision to grow its business in Walker County versus moving to large metropolitan areas in Texas and the Eastern United States. "Nelson Brothers is a proud Alabama...
Since George Floyd died law enforcement officers around the country have faced unprecedented scrutiny. Officers are hesitant to act for fear of civil litigation or even criminal prosecution. As a result, crime - particularly violent crime - has reached levels not seen since the crack epidemic on the early 1990s. The Biden administration exacerbated this situation by importing five million undocumented migrants - many of them with ties to gangs or terrorist groups. On Monday, April 29 President D...
May 6, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act, which would provide much needed relief for overtime wage workers. This bill would create a tax deduction for overtime wages up to $10,000 for individuals and $20,000 for married couples-targeting middle-income Americans. The Wall Street Journal first reported on the bill's introduction. "President Trump campaigned and won on a p...
May 6, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Big 10 Mayors released a statement applauding the Alabama Legislature for passing and Governor Kay Ivey (R) for signing into law two bills that they claim will improve public safety across Alabama. Senate Bills 118 and 119, both sponsored by Senator Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) and carried by Representative Cynthia Almond (R-Tuscaloosa) in the House, received broad bipartisan support. Sponsors claim that the bills mark a critical advancement in our...
Advancements, Applications, and Ethical Considerations Facial recognition technology has rapidly evolved in recent years, transforming the ways in which law enforcement agencies across the globe operate. In Alabama, this technology is increasingly being adopted to enhance public safety, improve investigative processes, and streamline law enforcement operations. This article explores the role of facial recognition AI in Alabama law enforcement, its applications, benefits, and the ethical...
May 6, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of Mother's Day this Sunday, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.Dak.), and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) are leading colleagues in the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act. This legislation would provide critical support to women during typically challenging phases of motherhood – prenatal, postpartum, and early childhood development – and bolster access to resources and assistance to help mothers and their children thrive. This com...
