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September 2, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a landmark decision with sweeping implications for presidential authority and immigration enforcement, a federal appellate panel on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump unlawfully invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelan migrants. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the administration failed to demonstrate an "invasion" or "predatory incursion"-the legal threshold required to activate the centuries-old wartime statute....
September 3, 2025 - MONTGOMMERY, AL. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today announced major improvements to the Attorney General's Opinions Division, including the release of a modernized online search database and, for the first time in Alabama history, the digitization and online access to historic Attorney General opinions dating back more than a century. In May 2024, after hearing concerns from public officials about longstanding difficulties with the Attorney General's online o...
September 3, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced Trump judicial nominees Edmund LaCour, Hal Mooty, and Bill Lewis, at their confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Sen. Tuberville recently joined Sen. Katie Britt (R-Alabama) in recommending these three individuals to President Trump to serve as federal district court judges in the State of Alabama. Tuberville has been highly critical of left aligned federal judges abuse their lif...
September 3, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a bipartisan effort to address the growing concerns over student loan debt and the rising cost of college, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Jon Husted (R-OH) have introduced the Debt, Earnings, and Cost Information Disclosure for Education (DECIDE) Act. The legislation aims to provide students and families with clearer, more comprehensive financial data before committing to a four-year university. Purpose of the DECIDE Act The DECIDE Act seeks...
FAYETTE COUNTY, AL. - A storm of public outrage has erupted in Fayette County following Circuit Judge Samuel W. Junkin's decision to release convicted sex offender Timothy Vess Benton from prison and place him under house arrest through the county's Community Corrections Program. The move has ignited protests, raised questions about judicial discretion, and prompted calls for greater transparency and accountability in Alabama's criminal justice system. The Decision That Sparked a Firestorm On...
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...
