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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - The question began with one police response. On September 2, 2024, Orange Beach police were called to a city-related location at or near the Coastal Resources office building in connection with an incident involving Mayor Tony Kennon and an unidentified woman. According to original reporting Police were called because Mayor Tony Kennon's wife, Paula Kennon, phoned Orange Beach Police on September 2, 2024, reporting that she was locked inside the Coastal Resources building...
MONTGOMERY –– Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Tuesday announced the launch of Alabama's Workforce Pell approval process, an initiative designed to make short-term, career-focused training more accessible to qualifying Alabamians. Workforce Pell expands federal Pell Grant eligibility to approved short-term training programs that prepare individuals for high-skill, high-wage or in-demand occupations. The initiative will allow eligible students to pur...
HOOVER, Ala. – The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) applauds today's U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding state laws that protect girls' and women's sports by limiting participation based on biological sex. The ruling affirms that states have the authority to enact these protections, including laws similar to those already in place in Alabama. "This is a victory for common sense, fairness, and the integrity of women's sports," said ALGOP Chairman Scott Stadthagen. "Alabama has been leading o...
June 26, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R‑Ala.) is celebrating a major bipartisan victory after President Donald Trump signed her legislation, Lulu's Law (S. 1003), marking the second bill she has successfully shepherded into law during the 119th Congress. The Senate passed the measure unanimously on July 8, 2025, and the House followed with overwhelming support, underscoring broad national agreement on improving beach safety. The achievement places Senator Britt among a s...
US new home sales outlook: Housing market trends and what the latest data signals for 2026 A SoFi analysis of new home sales data suggests the U.S. housing market may be showing early signs of stabilization. Current indicators, including steadying interest rates and a gradual softening of new home sales prices, point to a potentially more consistent environment in 2026. New home sales provide critical insight into the overall U.S. housing market. The data is telling of real estate market...
Cutting costs to move forward: SoFi State of Small business 2026 survey How are America’s small businesses faring? In SoFi’s State of Small Business survey, 86% of small business owners report their business has grown or remained stable over the past 12 months, and 88% say they’re optimistic about success in 2026. At the same time, survey respondents are keenly aware of this year’s unusually strong economic headwinds. Two-thirds of them say high costs are the biggest external factors affecting t...
The role customer relationship management plays in small business growth and efficiency Small businesses (those with less than 500 employees) make up 99% of businesses in the U.S. and employ almost half of the country’s workforce. Unfortunately, most rely on outdated systems like spreadsheets for managing customer relationships. As a result, there’s a measurable difference in the cost and efficacy of customer data management between small and larger businesses. Customer relationship man...
How controlled burns can help save taxpayers billions For decades, the U.S. Forest Service has actively managed public lands to reduce wildfire risks by clearing underbrush and trees, or employing prescribed burns — something Indigenous nations have practiced for centuries. Scientists have generally lauded the ecological benefits of what is also known as “fuel treatment.” Now, they say there’s another reason to support this approach: It saves money. According to a study published today in the...
What is the difference between credit unions and traditional financial institutions? When you're choosing where to keep your money, the options can feel overwhelming. Should you go with a traditional financial institution or a credit union? At first glance, they seem nearly identical. Both offer checking accounts, savings accounts, loans and credit cards. But there's one fundamental difference that impacts everything from the rates you pay to the service you receive, and it's worth...
A protest against the proposed Nebius AI site is planned for Saturday, June 27th from 10AM until 12PM at the intersection of Lakeshore Parkway and Sydney Drive in Birmingham, Alabama. With Nebius being an Amsterdam- based Artificial Intelligence cloud company that is intending to operate an AI site in the Oxmoor Corporate Park in Birmingham, Alabama, twenty-four hours, seven days a week. The proposed Nebius AI site is set to require 300 megawatts of electricity. The amount usually needed to...
Commonly known as the DAR, the Daughters of the American Revolution, are scheduled to vote on a resolution today, Friday, June 26th, 2026, which would clarify that in the bylaws of the DAR, the term "woman" shall be understood to clearly mean a woman who was born female. With the resolution thereby making all individuals who were born male ineligible for membership. The proposed resolution also specifies that transgender women shall not be eligible for membership into the DAR as well as men who...
June 26, 2026 – BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -Ammie Akin has formally launched her campaign to unseat Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) in Alabama's Seventh Congressional District. Akin is an entrepreneur, educator, and longtime advocate for adults, teens, and children with disabilities. She is a candidate in the August 11 special Republican primary election for Alabama's 7th Congressional District. "The people of Congressional District 7 are ready for fresh, productive leadership focused on r...
pan demin // 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 June 22. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.58 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.7%) - Year change: +$0.73 (+25.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $4.71 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.0%) - Year change: +$1.25 (+36.0%) -...
pan demin // 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 June 22. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.60 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.8%) - Year change: +$0.73 (+25.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.53 - Week change: -$0.19 (-3.9%) - Year change: +$1.08 (+31.5%) - H...
pan demin // 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 June 22. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.54 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.7%) - Year change: +$0.72 (+25.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.73 - Week change: -$0.18 (-3.7%) - Year change: +$1.38 (+41.3%) -...
pan demin // 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 June 22. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.40 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.13 (-3.7%) - Year change: +$0.51 (+17.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.53 - Week change: -$0.20 (-4.2%) - Year change: +$1.15 (+34.0%)...
pan demin // 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 June 22. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.42 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.8%) - Year change: +$0.57 (+20.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.45 - Week change: -$0.17 (-3.7%) - Year change: +$1.01 (+29.4%) - Historical...
pan demin // 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 June 22. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.48 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.15 (-4.0%) - Year change: +$0.60 (+20.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.63 - Week change: -$0.17 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$1.20 (+34.9%) -...
pan demin // 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 June 22. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.45 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.11 (-3.2%) - Year change: +$0.65 (+23.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.61 - Week change: -$0.21 (-4.3%) - Year change: +$1.29 (+38.8%) -...
pan demin // 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 June 22. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.54 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.7%) - Year change: +$0.65 (+22.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.70 - Week change: -$0.17 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$1.18 (+33.6%) - Historical...
pan demin // 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 June 22. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.43 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.16 (-4.6%) - Year change: +$0.57 (+19.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.68 - Week change: -$0.14 (-2.9%) - Year change: +$1.34...
pan demin // 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 June 22. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.47 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.9%) - Year change: +$0.62 (+21.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.46 - Week change: -$0.18 (-3.9%) - Year change: +$1.11 (+33.2%) - Historical...
pan demin // 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 June 22. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.49 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.9%) - Year change: +$0.70 (+25.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.52 - Week change: -$0.24 (-5.1%) - Year change: +$1.20 (+36.0%) -...
pan demin // 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 June 22. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.45 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.18 (-5.1%) - Year change: +$0.63 (+22.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $4.52 - Week change: -$0.17 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$1.15 (+34.2%) -...
America’s self-employment boom is creating a new class of real estate investors Self-employed investors are reshaping the real estate market, fueling rental property investment at record levels through alternative financing options and portfolio expansion. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that nearly 524,000 new business applications were filed in May 2026. The vast majority of these, over 70%, were classified as “other than high-propensity,” a category overwhelmingly composed of no...
