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July 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey (R) on Thursday announced more than $3.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 11 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing the state's infrastructure. The grants are the second round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation's Annual Grant Program, created by the Rebuild Alabama Act. The Rebuild Alabama Act, overwhelmingly passed by th...
Small business owners are paying to access their own money. Congress may have a fix. A bipartisan bill targeting America's payment infrastructure is gaining momentum, and new data on small business cash-flow gaps shows exactly why it matters. For many small business owners, getting paid is only half the battle. The other half is waiting for the money to arrive. Nearly 3 in 5 small business owners (59%) paid an extra fee for instant transfer or fast deposit in the past year, according to the...
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Clay County man charged with carjacking, attempted kidnapping, and multiple other crimes has been arraigned in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. A five-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Stevie Earl Harris with attempted kidnapping, carjacking, using/carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, explosive materials – transport by non-licensee, and explosive materials – trans...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a moment marked by both solemn remembrance and historic transition, Darline Graham was sworn in Thursday to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), who passed away unexpectedly late Saturday night after a brief illness. Her appointment ensures continuity for the constituents he served and reflects the family's long-standing commitment to public service. Both of her parents died when she was 11. Lindsey,...
July 12, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala.. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) delivered remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Fort Rucker's new PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Training Complex. Fort Rucker is the U.S. Army's Aviation Center of Excellence, and this new facility will serve as housing and support facilities for over 300 Army Aviation Soldiers going through training on the base. In the FY24 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, Senator Britt, a member of the Senate...
July 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Trump's nominee for Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Sean Kaufman, President Trump's nominee for Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), during today's Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville d...
July 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a powerful bipartisan display and a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R‑Ala.), Darline Graham (R‑S.C.), Richard Blumenthal (D‑Conn.), Jeanne Shaheen (D‑N.H.), and Roger Wicker (R‑Miss.) announced the introduction of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026. The legislation-now backed by 62 senators-aims to impose sweeping sanctions on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas, targeting the financial lifelines f...
IPO guide: The pros and cons of investing in an IPO and how to do it An IPO is the first public sale of a company’s stock. Individual investors may be able to buy IPO shares either through an eligible brokerage or on the public market after trading begins. However, access is often limited, and you may not be guaranteed shares, Wealth Enhancement explains. Additionally, given the nature of these sales, the initial stock price can be volatile. What Is an IPO? An IPO — short for initial public off...
July 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL‑07) issued a forceful statement Thursday night responding to President Trump's latest address on elections, criticizing the President for amplifying what she described as "baseless and debunked conspiracy theories" rather than addressing the economic pressures facing American families. Sewell, the Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Elections, said the President's remarks represented a continued effort to undermine public c...
July 4, 2026 – Today is the Fourth of July - the holiday that commemorates the day that our nation's Founding Fathers formally declared this nation's independence from Great Britain. This is the 250th anniversary of the formal ratification of the Declaration by the Continental Congress. There are massive celebrations around the country, especially in Washington D.C. Alabama's sesquicentennial celebration will be at American Village in Montevallo. Since millions of Americans are traveling, e...
Maxim Grohotov // Shutterstock Hottest Julys 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...
Birmingham, United Kingdom, Wednesday 1st July 2026: UK regulators should review canine screening regulations for aerospace cargo, as current policy is creating unnecessary costs, additional emissions, and inefficiencies across the supply chain, Global K9's (GK9) Chief Commercial Officer, Chris Daniels, told delegates at the Multimodal 2026 exhibition in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK). Speaking on air cargo security, Daniels explained that aircraft engines cannot currently be screened by...
Where business aviation is climbing: The metros drawing more corporate jet traffic and high-income movers When it comes to measuring American wealth, tax return data and home-sales records are the usual go-to indicators. But by the time this information lands, it’s already a year or more after the migration trends have shifted. The growth of business aviation in specific areas offers a more unconventional and timely view. Private and corporate flying is discretionary, tracks closely to c...
A series of death cases raises questions about safety and oversight at detox centers Trust is the first thing families hand over when they walk a loved one through the doors of a detox or residential treatment center, and the decision is almost never made calmly. It tends to come within hours of an overdose or a phone call no family ever wants to take, with parents and spouses operating on the belief that medical oversight is already built into what is being provided. And the country is leaning...
MONTGOMERY - In observance of National "Made in the USA" Day on July 2, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation honoring Alabama's manufacturing companies and workers for their stellar contributions to economic growth in the Yellowhammer State. "On 'Made in the USA' Day, we honor the hundreds of thousands of hardworking Alabamians from the Shoals to the Shore who drive our state's growing economy while delivering 'Made in Alabama' products across the nation and around the world," said...
July 2, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala. – The U.S. Supreme Court in a 6 to 3 ruling voted to overturn President Donald J. Trump's (R) controversial executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants (both legally in the country and illegally). Second Congressional District candidate Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) joined President Trump's disappointment at the majority's ruling. In response Marques called for even more deportations of criminal illegal aliens following this w...
In a major shift for campaign finance law, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with their own candidates. The 6–3 conservative majority ruled that these restrictions violate the First Amendment, explicitly overruling the court's 2001 precedent established in Federal Election Commission v. Colorado Republican Federal Campaign Committee (Colorado Republican II). The Core Ruling The Supreme Court determined that political p...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday released a video message for America's 250th birthday ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. In her message, Governor Ivey reflects on the nation's founding, expresses optimism for America's future and encourages Alabamians to celebrate the historic milestone by remembering those who defend our freedoms and by passing a love of country on to the next generation. The governor also recognizes the sacrifices of the men and women who have protected A...
Tailgate theft prevention: How to keep your tailgate from being stolen Truck tailgate theft is on the rise in the U.S., especially in urban settings and high-traffic areas. What was once a rare nuisance has become a frequent and frustrating crime—often occurring in broad daylight, in your own driveway, and taking less than a minute to pull off. Why, you may ask, is this crime becoming increasingly common? The answer is simple—modern truck tailgates are valuable, easy to remove, and dif...
SNAP is how millions of Americans afford food. Cuts to the program have thrown it into chaos. A missing zero put Sarah’s grocery money in jeopardy. Every month, Sarah receives $219 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for her and her 9-year-old. Sarah works two jobs in food service, one at a senior center and one at a banquet hall, and has relied on SNAP for support ever since her husband died unexpectedly about six years ago. But last year during her annual benefits renewal, o...
A violent Fourth of July weekend in Chicago left 21 people shot, two people dead, two police officers wounded, and three individuals stabbed across multiple neighborhoods, prompting renewed scrutiny over city safety during major holidays. The wave of violence spanned the extended holiday tracking window, which the Chicago Police Department (CPD) monitors from Thursday evening through Sunday night. Long holiday weekends in Chicago historically see higher spikes in violent crime, and this year's...
June 30,2026 - LOWNDESBORO, Ala. – The U.S. Supreme Court delivered two landmark rulings that will be sets standards that impact millions of Americans. In one ruling the court affirmed birthright citizenship. Any child born in the U.S. - whether the parents are citizens, legal residents, illegally in the country, or just here on vacation - is a citizen. The ruling was a blow to the Trump administration which had sought to overturn that long held interpretation of the 14th amendment. Women and g...
A juvenile female was shot and killed in an overnight drive-by shooting in Montgomery, Details, Time: The shooting occurred on Monday, July 6, 2026, at approximately 2:20 a.m. Location: The incident took place in the 400 block of Mulligan Drive. The Victim: Police located a young girl suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. She was rushed to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead. Age & Identity: Law enforcement and local news outlets like WSFA 12 News and WAKA Action 8 Ne...
The states with the highest rates of uninsured drivers and what it costs everyone else Nearly every state requires drivers to carry auto liability insurance, yet millions of motorists are still on the road without it. In 2023, 15.4% of U.S. drivers were uninsured, according to the Insurance Research Council, meaning more than 1 in 7 motorists lacked coverage that could pay for injuries or damage they caused in a crash. The rate has increased since 2017 and remains elevated after a pandemic-era...
1 common IRA mistakes to avoid An individual retirement account, or IRA, is a popular retirement savings tool because of its tax advantages and investment flexibility. But to reap the rewards, it’s important to familiarize yourself with common IRA mistakes and understand how to avoid them. It’s never too soon — or too late — to get familiar with the retirement savings tools available. Knowing the basics of your IRA can help avoid some missteps. There are many intricacies to IRAs, so conside...
