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The pros and cons of using AI to manage your finances Managing your finances can feel like a full-time job. Thankfully, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), managing your finances is faster and easier than ever—from setting goals and tracking expenses, to building better saving plans. Artificial intelligence is the engine powering many of the financial tools on the market. Wealth Enhancement explores how AI in finance works, the benefits it may bring, and the risks to watch out for. W...
The future of marketing isn’t humans vs. AI — it’s humans with AI Small business owners are all saying the same thing: “My website traffic is tanking, and the stuff that used to work just doesn't anymore.” And they're right. A 2024 study by SparkToro CEO Rand Fishkin found that nearly 60% of searches in the U.S. don’t end in a click — people are getting answers from AI and never visiting your site. But here's what's crazy: The same AI that's killing your traffic? It's also your best opportunity...
Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ era sparks major sales for brands Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, the highest-grossing concert tour of all time, surpassed $2 billion in ticket sales and reached an estimated total global economic footprint of $28 billion. Now, just weeks after announcing her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Aug. 12, the ripple effects are once again reaching far beyond the stage. Swift’s eras often orbit a central theme, and this one appears rooted in vintage sensuality, c...
September 4, 2025 - MOINTGOMERY, AL - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Teenya Dashawn Heard, 47, of Oxford, for murder. Heard was convicted in the Calhoun County Circuit Court on February 15, 2024. The evidence at trial showed that on the evening of July 24, 2020, Heard attended a birthday party and left her children at home with her husband. Heard's husband joined her later at the birthday party and subsequently got...
August 27, 2025 - SPRINGVILLE, AL - In a decisive and historic outcome, the city of Springville, Alabama, has elected Austin Phillips as its new mayor, marking a significant shift in local leadership and signaling a fresh direction for the community. Phillips, a first-term city council member, unseated incumbent mayor Dave Thomas in a three-way race that also included career law enforcement officer Russell Starnes. The election results, though unofficial until canvassed on September 2, show...
August 23, 2025 - ENTOERPISE, AL -State Representative Rhett Marques has officially entered the race for Alabama's 1st Congressional District, pledging to bring his "Wiregrass-to-Coast" experience and conservative record to Washington. Marques, a Republican from Enterprise, announced his candidacy following Congressman Barry Moore's decision to seek the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Tommy Tuberville. "I'm a proven conservative fighter with a strong record of putting Alabama's families first...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.78 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.06 (-2.1%) - Year change: -$0.25 (-8.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.41 - Week change: -$0.07 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.05 (-1.5%...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.7%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Historical...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.72 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-10.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.30 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change: -$0.10...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.70 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.30 (-10.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.38 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.12 (-3.4%)...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.73 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.06 (-2.1%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.39 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.1%) - Year change: -$0.06 (-1.7%) -...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.25 (-8.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.43 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.6%) - Year change: -$0.05 (-1.4%)...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.65 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.2%) - Year change: -$0.22 (-7.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.1%) - Year change: -$0.16 (-4.7%) -...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.73 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.5%) - Year change: -$0.30 (-10.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.47 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.66 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.34 (-11.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.4%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.80 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.3%) - Year change: -$0.24 (-7.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.55 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-2.7%) - Historical...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.76 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-10.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.16 (-4.5%)...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.71 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-2.8%) -...
Happy Together // Shutterstock Hottest months 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 1880 by a...
August 22, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of two individuals in a case involving multiple property crimes occurring in Thomasville, Alabama. Anthony Kirven Williams and Teresa Cobb Williams, of Linden, were arrested and booked into the Clarke County Jail on August 20. They each have a bond set at $450,000. The alleged crimes occurred in Clarke County and were investigated by the Thomasville Police Department and the Attorney General's Consumer...
Mish.El // Shutterstock Mortgage rates fall to 10‑month low, offering relief for Daphne buyers Redfin Real Estate economists say the recent dip in mortgage rates gives serious house hunters a window of opportunity to lock in a lower monthly housing payment. The daily average mortgage rate dropped to 6.57% on August 4th – the lowest level in 10 months. That's down from a peak of 7.08% in May, giving buyers some relief after months of higher rates. In Daphne, where the median sale price is $38...
August 22, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Senate Conservatives Fund (SCF), a national organization known for backing staunch constitutional conservatives, has officially endorsed U.S. Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) in his bid for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Tommy Tuberville. The endorsement signals a major boost for Moore's campaign as Alabama prepares for a high-stakes 2026 election cycle. Moore, a three-term congressman and longtime member of the House Freedom...
August 22, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Republican lieutenant governor candidate Nicole Jones Wadsworth is placing Alabama's manufacturing sector at the heart of her economic platform, calling it a "cornerstone" of statewide prosperity. In a recent statement, Wadsworth emphasized the sector's role in job creation, exports, and community development: "Manufacturing is a cornerstone of Alabama's economy, supporting over 250,000 jobs and driving billions in exports each year. It strengthens our urban...
August 22, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) received the Crime Stopper of the Year Award from Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. She was recognized for her work in passing the Laken Riley Act, supporting local law enforcement, and other key public safety initiatives. "The work done by the Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is truly invaluable, and I'm honored to be recognized by them for my work in the Senate. Fighting for the safety of Alabamians and advocating for our...
August 22, 2025 - BETHESDA, MD - Federal agents executed court-authorized searches Friday at the Maryland home and Washington office of John Bolton, the former national security adviser under President Donald Trump. The operation is part of a Justice Department investigation into the alleged mishandling of classified materials. The FBI has not publicly disclosed the scope of the investigation, but sources familiar with the matter say it centers on Bolton's retention of sensitive national...
