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When you use more funds than you have in your checking, savings, or money market bank account, you can end up with a negative balance. That can lead to your bank declining future transactions. If you have opted-in for overdraft coverage, your bank may complete your ATM transaction or debit card purchase, even if the transaction overdraws your account. But you will be charged any overdraft fees that are incurred as a result, and you will be required to repay the amount you are overdrawn. Freedom...
4-23-2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today hosted Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel along with Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in Huntsville to tour FBI's facilities on Redstone Arsenal.. "It was an honor to welcome Director Patel to Alabama today. His visit reaffirms his support for Redstone Arsenal's invaluable role in American national security. I'm grateful he was able to meet some of the Alabamians who put in the work, day-in and day-ou...
According to the Supreme Court of New Jersey, the selection of an attorney is an important decision and should not be taken lightly. However, sometimes after hiring an attorney, people realize the lawyer they hired is not quite right for them or for their particular case. The good news is that you can fire an injury lawyer, but make sure you are changing for the right reasons. However, if you have any problems or issues with any current lawyers, you should talk it out with your lawyer or their...
April 23, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Workforce's Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that in March 2025, there were 82,983 job ads posted in Alabama, representing a monthly increase of 2.9%. The five occupations with the most online job ads are for Registered Nurses, Retail Salespersons, Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, and Customer Service Representatives with 12,518 ads placed for t...
The fentanyl epidemic is most closely associated with drug users—often people who became addicted after being prescribed opioids for pain or injury. However, as abuse rates have increased, fentanyl has turned into a crisis for first responders, property managers, and maintenance workers who have to deal with the aftermath, Trauma Services reports. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids such as fentanyl were involved in 55,529 unintentional overdose deaths in 2...
April 22, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL07) was in Montgomery to meet with legislators. While in the state capital she held a press conference where she addressed capital reporters about her concerns over the policies being implemented by the new Trump administration. "We are facing troubling times in Washington," said Sewell. Republicans are, "More concerned with cutting taxes for millionaires and billionaires" than for serving the needs of the American people. "This a...
April 22, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Governor Ivey has appointed Bruce Lieberman as Montgomery County District Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit. A lifelong resident of Montgomery, Lieberman is a graduate of Auburn University Montgomery and received his juris doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Lieberman will succeed former District Judge Tiffany McCord who was appointed to serve on the Montgomery Circuit Court by Governor Ivey on April 5, 2025. "Bruce Lieberman is highly...
A measles outbreak involving hundreds of people across the country has put a spotlight on the role of vaccines in treating preventable diseases—especially as childhood vaccination rates have declined for several years. A school-aged child who was not vaccinated and had no known underlying conditions died from the outbreak, according to Texas health officials. Parents and caregivers, in particular mothers, make important health decisions for their families. Though it can impact people of d...
April 21, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Chairman John Wahl announced that at his urging the state of Alabama is setting up a mechanism to protect local libraries. The provision is part of the education trust fund (ETF) budget that has already passes the State Senate. This provision would ensure that Alabama's library grants will remain funded even if the federal government withdraws its support. The federal government is hopelessly in debt and hemorrhaging f...
What would happen if your business was sued? You damage a client's property, one of your employees is injured on the job, a customer slips and falls in your store—that's all it takes. And then what? If a lawsuit is brought against you and a court finds your business liable, you'll need to pay up to "make things right." Those costs can be pretty pricey—and devastating—for a small business, NEXT explains. That's why many small businesses turn to insurance companies for liability insurance to he...
From sniffles in the winter to sunburns in the summer, every season brings its own set of minor health concerns—and with them, a steady stream of over-the-counter (OTC) medications into the family medicine cabinet. But how much is too much? What are parents really keeping on hand, and how often do they actually use it? In this article, SaveHealth takes a peek into America's medicine cabinets to understand what families are stocking, why they're stocking it, and what this means for both household...
When you ask most leaders about employee wellness, you'll likely hear a familiar story: The desire to support employee well-being is there, but delivering a program that's impactful, consistent, and engaging is a different story. Wellness programs often feel bolted on instead of baked in. They're another item on an already packed HR agenda. And despite offering gym reimbursements, employee assistance programs (EAPs), or mental health resources, many teams still struggle with participation and...
WASHINGTON – As Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) will lead a hearing tomorrow, Wednesday, March 26, with the superintendents of the U.S. military academies. This is the first time in over 30 years that the service academy superintendents have testified before Congress. In his role as Personnel Chairman, Senator Tuberville is laser-focused on ensuring that military academies are aligned with President Trump and Secretary Hegseth...
Brigadier General (Ret) Jeffrey L. Newton served 41 years with the U.S. Air Force and the AL Air National Guard. His Air Force Specialty Code included: A. 1. Operations Support Officer, 117th Resource Management Squadron, August 1989-September 1993, 2. Management and Systems Officer, 117th Readiness Squadron, September 1993-January 2000, 3. Chief of Supply, 117th Logistics Readiness Squadron, January 2000-September 2000, 4. Aircraft Maintenance Officer, 117th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron,...
April 5, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – State Senator Greg Albritton (R-Range) spoke with the Alabama Gazette's Brandon Moseley and the Alabama Political Contributor's Chris Peeks about his recent gambling legislation. Albritton's bill would have created a state lottery, legal sports wagering, allowed six existing casinos to upgrade their games to full casino gambling, and created an enforcement mechanism to close dozens of outlaw casinos operating illegally across the state. That bill was not tak...
April 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Senate Bill 40, sponsored by state Sen. Keith Kelley and state Rep. Russell Bedsole, to promote voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents. Governor Ivey was joined by Major General David Pritchett, adjutant general for the Alabama National Guard, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Jeff Newton and Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell, to celebrate the b...
If you take a stroll through a Pittsburgh city park, you might come across Hobo the donkey and his crew of 12 goats scrambling up an embankment or chowing down on poison ivy. Keep your dog on a leash, though, because Hobo doesn't like canines, and he takes his job as protector of the herd very seriously. If he senses danger, he will round everyone up, then stomp, kick and bite to deter any predator that he deems a threat to his pals and the job they've been commissioned to do. As Reasons to be C...
On March 15, three planes carrying approximately 200 Venezuelan migrants left the U.S., bound for a mega-prison in El Salvador. The Trump administration justified the deportation by saying most of the men on the planes were members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) criminal gang. Lawyers for some of the men say their clients were misidentified as gang members, in many cases, because of tattoos unrelated to TdA. In one case, a lawyer says the tattoo may have been a reference to the logo for the...
April 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is joining forces with law enforcement agencies and crime victims’ organizations across the state to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed this year from April 6-12, 2025. This annual observance serves as a time to honor victims of crime, support their families, and raise awareness about the critical resources available to help them heal. The 2025 theme, “Kinship, Connecting & Healing,” highlight...
April 2, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Senate Tourism Committee gave a favorable report to legislation that would strictly regulate the sale of psychoactive cannabinoids in the state of Alabama. Senate Bill 256 is sponsored by Senator Rodger Smitherman (R-Birmingham). "This bill would prohibit any business that serves or sells alcoholic beverages from obtaining a novel cannabis license," explained Smitherman. Smitherman explained that it would also establish a 6% tax on the sell of all...
It's no secret that building wealth is hard work. But did you know that managing wealth can, at times, cost you more than many people expect? For high-income households with complex wealth, fees tied to your investment strategies, such as Assets Under Management (AUM) fees, can compound over time—draining substantial amounts from your portfolio. Here's the good news. A 0% AUM fee structure can keep more of your hard-earned money where it belongs—working for you. Stick with Range, and we'll s...
Young Americans are redefining the American dream, trading white picket fences for mental health and financial security, according to a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles. The study reveals while 86% of young people want to achieve the American dream, 60% doubt they will ever get there. It's not a lack of ambition but worries about money that stand in their way, LA Post reports. UCLA's Center for Scholars & Storytellers asked 1,500 people ages 14 to 27 about their hopes...
April 3, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - You can never really be certain what the Alabama Legislature will do from one session to another. One thing that is always certain is that a dubious gambling bill creating a lottery and expanding the business of certain casinos will come up in the session and that eventually that piece of legislation will die at some point in the session. On Thursday it all happened within hours of each other. Alabama State Senator Greg Albritton (R-Range) released a public...
April 3, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM, AL - Donald Trump Jr. spoke to the Alabama Republican Party Thursday night in Birmingham; but all eyes were on U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) who introduced Don Jr. from a videotaped message played before Trump spoke to the 500 excited Alabama Republicans at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center. "Yesterday was Liberation Day and the liberals and rhino Republicans are in panic mode," said Senator Tuberville after President Trump hit 180 countries across t...
Every Friday at around 6 p.m., farmers in Greensboro, Vermont, descend on Tom Hill's barn to help out with the Friday evening milking session. As udders are emptied and beers popped open, they catch up on each other's families and talk about the joys and struggles of the vocation they share. The weekly gathering is a community tradition. The bonds between these farmers, formed over many decades and spanning multiple generations, have become even more precious as farms consolidate or close—farm n...
