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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 April 27. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.80 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.0%) - Year change: +$1.04 (+37.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.27 - Week change: -$0.11 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$1.93 (+57.5%) -...
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 April 27. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.70 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.8%) - Year change: +$0.96 (+34.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.05 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.0%) - Year change: +$1.80 (+55.1%) - 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 April 27. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.72 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: -$0.08 (-2.2%) - Year change: +$1.01 (+37.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.21 - Week change: -$0.16 (-3.0%) - Year change: +$1.92 (+58.4%) -...
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 April 27. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.65 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: -$0.07 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$0.96 (+35.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.24 - Week change: -$0.09 (-1.7%) - Year change: +$2.11 (+67.4%) -...
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 April 27. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.72 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.7%) - Year change: +$1.00 (+36.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $5.12 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.3%) - Year change: +$1.87...
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 April 27. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.73 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.7%) - Year change: +$0.95 (+34.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $5.16 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$1.79 (+53.1%) -...
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 April 27. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.75 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: +$0.97 (+34.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.30 - Week change: -$0.13 (-2.4%) - Year change: +$1.85 (+53.4%) - Historical...
Republican nominee Hampton Harris for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District slammed U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) for accepting an endorsement from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) Action Fund just days after the scandal-plagued organization was federally indicted for fraud and secretly funneling millions to violent racist hate groups. On Monday, April 27, the SPLC Action Fund proudly announced its endorsement of Rep. Figures and nine other Congressional Black Caucus members. This...
April 27, 2026 - Grand Rapids, MI - The 2026 Libertarian National Convention, "Freedom Calls," taking place in Grand Rapids Michigan May 21-25th, 2026, has confirmed all of its keynote speakers, with an intentional focus on those who can bring perspective and advice on making an immediate impact on the state of America. Additionally, the convention will host an important election to decide the leadership for the Libertarian National Party, with a new Chair to be selected. Current Chair Steven...
April 26, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A Birmingham neighborhood is grieving the loss of a 10‑year‑old girl whose life was cut short in a shooting that has shaken the city and renewed calls for accountability, intervention, and justice for children caught in the crossfire of adult violence. Birmingham Police confirmed that the child - whose name is being withheld publicly pending family wishes - was shot and killed earlier this month in what investigators believe was a targeted act involving adults...
Checking vs. savings accounts: Key differences and strategies to make the most of your bank accounts Whether you’re opening your first bank account or reviewing the accounts you’ve had for decades, these questions may arise: What are the differences between a checking account and a savings account? What account should you use and when? - Checking accounts work like digital wallets and are most often used for making daily purchases, paying bills, and depositing earnings. Consider opening a che...
The hidden cost of the American Dream: Why homeownership in 2026 feels broken If you ask most Americans what the "American Dream" looks like, homeownership still sits at its center. But the excitement of closing on a home and getting the keys increasingly gives way to a more complicated reality — one defined by rising costs, financial stress, and a system that many homeowners feel unprepared to navigate. A survey of 1,000 homeowners conducted by Hometap found that 3 in 4 respondents (75.6%) s...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and several of their Senate colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution to designate March 21, 2026, as “National Women in Agriculture Day” to honor the critical contributions of women in agriculture. “Across Alabama and our nation, women in agriculture are the backbone of our communities, working tirelessly to feed and clothe America’s families,” said Senator Britt. “On National Women in Agri...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) in introducing a resolution honoring the sacrifice and service of six American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft over western Iraq while supporting Operation Epic Fury. This resolution unanimously passed the Senate last night. The resolution honors three members of the 99th Air Refueling Squadron part of the 6TH Air Refueling Wing (MacDill AFB) based at S...
Governor Kay Ivey has returned back to the Governor's Mansion following her successful procedure at Baptist Medical Center South. The fluid that previously pressed against her lung has been 100% percent removed and cleared, and she will have no short or long-term challenges related to this issue. As mentioned in the original update, the governor remained at Baptist South following her short procedure. Throughout her two-night stay, she remained engaged in the ongoing legislative process, as...
US traffic fatalities: Where speeding and impaired driving pose the biggest risks When American roads are safest, a mix of enforcement, behavior change, and public awareness often gets the credit, but risky driving behaviors remain central drivers of deadly crashes. To better understand the human behaviors linked to traffic deaths nationwide, Recovery Law Center, a personal injury law firm, analyzed the latest available federal data on speeding‑ and impaired‑driving‑related fatalities to pinpo...
How immigration scams affect thousands of foreign nationals Immigration scams could be becoming more prevalent since 2022, according to recent federal data. In 2024 alone, the Federal Trade Commission received 265,272 complaints about government impersonators, and that’s only documented cases. The agency estimates those incidents cost consumers $789 million. Across platforms, social media users have reported increasingly effective tactics from scammers. On LinkedIn, an international student p...
April 1, 2026 - The Alabama Senate has passed House Bill 95, a sweeping election‑integrity measure that would require every county in the state to conduct a post‑election audit following each general election. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn), and carried in the Senate by Senator Jay Hovey (R-Auburn). represents one of the most significant structural changes to Alabama's election procedures in years, creating a uniform statewide system for verifying the accuracy of ele...
April 2, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature is winding down the 2026 regular legislative session. This was a productive session that addressed a number of issues facing the state of Alabama. Passing the budgets are the primary constitutional purpose of the Alabama Legislative session. The Legislature is poised to pass a $10,479,207,990 education trust fund budget (ETF) – over a half a $billion more than the 2026 budget. 67.88% of the money will be spent on K-12 education. 25.89...
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month and no better time as warm temperatures begin. We just cannot stress enough the importance of keeping your dog(s) on heartworm prevention from your Veterinarian twelve months/year as we see far too many heartworm positive dogs in our Shelter. Heartworms are transferred through mosquito bites and here in the south, mosquitos are a threat year-round. Adult heartworms are found in the heart, pulmonary artery (one of the big blood vessels from the heart),...
No new measles cases in South Carolina for a week, but CDC outbreak models warn about underreporting For the first time since South Carolina’s record-breaking measles outbreak began last fall, the state has gone a full week without health officials learning of any new cases. It’s an encouraging sign that the outbreak — which has 997 documented cases — may be nearing its end. However, a report from outbreak modelers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, completed earlier this mo...
April 1, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate has passed legislation that adjusts the appointment calendar and term structure for members of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. House Bill 282 (HB282) was sponsored by Representative Jim Hill (R-Odenville). It was carried in the Senate by Senator Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road). HB282 focuses on tightening appointment timelines and shifting the official start date of board member terms. HB282 is a targeted administrative reform rather t...
March 31, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Legislation that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in Alabama public schools cleared the Senate on Tuesday, advancing a proposal that supporters say highlights the historical influence of Judeo‑Christian tradition on American civic life. Senate Bill 99 is sponsored by State Sen. Keith Kelley (R‑Anniston). It mandates that each local board of education place a display of the Ten Commandments-along with a context statement-in every history cla...
April 1, 2026 - VANCE, Ala. - Alabama's automotive sector marked a defining milestone this week as U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, Mercedes-Benz global leadership, and Senator Tommy Tuberville in celebrating the assembly of more than five million vehicles at the company's flagship Alabama plant. The event also featured the global unveiling of two new Mercedes models and the announcement of a sweeping $4 billion investment into the company's Alabama...
The hidden reason your appliances wear out faster and cost more to run A cloudy glass straight out of the dishwasher. A chalky ring around the faucet that keeps coming back. A showerhead that clogs faster than you can clean it. Many homeowners shrug these off as minor, if ongoing, annoyances. But they’re actually the initial signs of hard water, and they can point to something bigger happening behind the scenes—inside the appliances you rely on every day. The high mineral content that cau...
