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August 2, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL - The phrase, "Make America Great Again", has become the rallying cry for Trump supporters who interpret it to mean the three key elements of the psyche of the American voting populace: Providence, Prosperity, and Patriotism. The enduring popularity of the phrase during President Trump's campaigns for higher office has led to it being shortened into simply "MAGA" and has become a common logo worn on hats and t-shirts for Trump voters. However, every political...
August 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the appointment of John Young as Chairman of the Marshall County Commission. “A 50-year resident of Marshall County, John Young is highly respected by local officials and citizens alike for his 30-years’ public service,” said Governor Ivey. “Young possesses a unique knowledge base from his business experience as president of a software development company, to serving as Chief Investigator of the Marshall County District...
How AI can make infectious disease surveillance smarter, faster, and more useful Public health agencies are under pressure to move faster, detect threats earlier, and make better decisions, even as their funding is cut and their authority reduced. While most public health agencies will have to do less with less, artificial intelligence systems provide an opportunity to maintain and possibly improve performance in one critical area: infectious disease surveillance. Healthbeat reports that even...
August 9, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL - The race for Alabama House District 63 is shaping up to be a compelling contest between two deeply rooted Tuscaloosa leaders: Republican Norman Crow and Democrat Judith Taylor. With the general election set for January 13, 2026, voters will choose between two candidates who offer sharply contrasting visions for the district, which includes much of downtown Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama. Norman Crow: Conservative Leadership Grounded in Business and...
Transpacific shipping rates hold steady as tariff uncertainty keeps importers on the sidelines Reciprocal tariffs are back, rates are back to 2024 levels — for now — and more. Last week, global trade policy was dominated by sharp escalation in U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration. On July 31, a sweeping executive order set new reciprocal tariffs, ranging from 15 % baseline to as high as 50% on imports from countries like Canada, Brazil, India, Taiwan, and Switzerland, scheduled to take...
Chatty Cathy is a nine-month old female, only about 40 lbs so not a big gal. She came to the Humane Society as an emaciated stray and her "LOVE ME" personality won over the staff there. She craves attention and will hug you to keep you close. Very playful, great with male and female dogs and cats and yes, can be talkative to get your attention. She can be a couch potato or have the zoomies - all happy dogs deserve to get to do zoomies as much as they want. The Our adoption fees are $100 for...
August 7, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) celebrated the accomplishments of his friend and political mentor President Donald J. Trump (R) in the first 200 days of his second term. "Here's what 200 days of WINNING looks like:" Tuberville said on his X social media account. "– Securing the border. – Kicking men OUT of women's sports. – Permanently extending the largest middle-class tax cut in history. – Unleashing American energy production. – Bringing Amer...
Ghosting: The modern dating dilemma You're staring at your phone screen. It's been hours, maybe days. The last message you sent sits unopened. There's no reply, no read receipt, just … silence. This is the experience of digital ghosting, when someone cuts off all communication suddenly with zero explanation, leaving the other person bewildered, anxious, and often hurt. These days, most conversations happen through texts, DMs, and dating apps, so it's no surprise that ghosting is everywhere. B...
How vacant marketing roles are costing businesses billions The modern economy runs on digital presence. From brand awareness to direct sales, marketing is the engine driving growth for countless businesses. Yet, an often-overlooked threat is quietly undermining this vital function: the prolonged vacancy of key digital marketing roles. These vacancies aren’t just human resources headaches; they are silent growth killers, with financial tolls compounding daily, impacting everything from revenue p...
Cities with the most available housing inventory Potential homebuyers are seeing a healthy increase in housing inventory after nearly unprecedented lows in late 2021 and early 2022. From fewer than 400,000 listings in January 2022 to more than one million today, the U.S. housing inventory is continuing its climb to pre-pandemic numbers. December 2019 was the last month prior to May 2025 with more than 1 million national listings. The recovery in inventory, however, has been disproportional...
Ellie is 6 1/2-years-old, female, about 40 lbs so not a big gal. She is very sweet, loves to give kisses and likes being brushed. She loves toys but is also quite laid back. Housetrained, good with dogs but can get a little bossy over food - which shows as she could stand to lose a few pounds. She knows sit and loves squeeky toys. The adoption fees are $100 (fee waived for Ellie) for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of...
In a dramatic escalation of U.S. pressure on Venezuela, the Trump administration has announced a record-breaking $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of being one of the world's most prolific narco-traffickers and a direct threat to American national security. Background: A Long Trail of Indictments Maduro was first indicted in March 2020 during Donald Trump's first term, facing federal charges in the Southern District of New York...
August 14, 2025 – OXFORD, AL – Businessman and cattleman Rodney Walker launched his campaign for U.S. Senate with a barbecue at Hubbard's on Main restaurant in historic downtown Oxford. Walker announced that he was running as a Republican for the open U.S. Senate seat to a capacity crowd that enjoyed good food, fellowship, and live music from a country western band. "My name is Rodney Walker, and I'm a Republican businessman running for the United States Senate," said Walker. "I'm a hus...
August 15, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 38. This seat was previously held by Rep. Debbie Wood. Governor Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, October 21, 2025; the special primary runoff, if necessary, for Tuesday, November 18, 2025; and the special general election for Tuesday, February 3, 2026. "Representative Debbie Wood has been a dedicated leader for the people of House District 38...
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is calling on qualified organizations across the state to help shift social norms around tobacco use and protect young Alabamians from nicotine addiction and secondhand smoke exposure. Through a new grant initiative, ADPH aims to fund up to nine projects that promote healthier community environments and empower youth with knowledge and tools to resist tobacco industry influence. Program Goals Successful applicants will be tasked with: • Promoting sm...
How much car can I afford? As if car shopping weren't challenging enough already, figuring out how much to spend on a car is a moving target even among financial experts. Some believe that, all combined, automotive expenses, including gas, insurance, car payments and maintenance, should not exceed 20% of your pretax monthly income. Other experts say that a vehicle that costs less than half of your annual take-home pay may be affordable. Some frugal personal finance gurus say you should spend no...
Ace the test: How to boost credit scores Every American knows how critical their credit score is. Or at least, they should. A high score unlocks a whole host of financial opportunities: Lower car payments, cheaper mortgages, or even approval for that new rental apartment or job you’ve been eyeing. But here’s something you may not know: Some parts of the country are doing better than others when it comes to boosting credit scores, reports Current, a consumer fintech banking platform. The fin...
Unlocking the benefits of affordable insurance Insurance is one of those financial products that often feels like a burden until you need it. Whether you are protecting your car, home, or personal belongings, having the right coverage in place can make the difference between a manageable situation and a financial disaster. But the word “affordable” often raises eyebrows. Does affordable insurance actually offer enough protection? Or does it just mean cutting corners? The good news is that aff...
August 14, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, joined her colleagues in advancing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act through the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The bill will now be considered by the full Senate before heading to the U.S. House of Representatives. Senator Britt directly secured more than $28.63 million in Congressionally...
August 15, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the McDades, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor's education savings account (ESA) program. Breauna McDade has three sons who are 14, 11 and four years old. KaMarrion McDade is beginning sixth grade this school year and transferring from a public school to Valiant Cross Academy in Montgomery. KaMarrion's education is being supported by the newly established CHOOSE Act program. "The CHOOSE Act is s...
August 15, 2025 - HOOVER, AL - As Hoover, Alabama prepares for its municipal election on August 26, 2025, the city's mayoral race has emerged as one of the most closely watched contests in the region. Incumbent Mayor Frank Brocato is seeking a third term, facing off against challenger Nick Derzis, Hoover's longtime police chief. Both candidates bring decades of public service experience and deep ties to the community-but offer distinct visions for Hoover's future. The Candidates: Experience in...
Super-resolution microscopes showcase the inner lives of cells Using a tiny, spherical glass lens sandwiched between two brass plates, the 17th-century Dutch microscopist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was the first to officially describe red blood cells and sperm cells in human tissues, and observe “animalcules” — bacteria and protists — in the water of a lake. Increasingly powerful light microscopes followed, revealing cell organelles like the nucleus and energy-producing mitochondria. But by 1873...
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and we cannot stress enough how important it is to keep your pets up to date on their vaccinations. The best way to keep your pet(s) healthy is for them to regularly visit their Veterinarian who will ensure they receive the necessary vaccinations based on their activities, where you live and new & emerging diseases they may be aware of. There are some vaccinations that are considered CORE Vaccinations and absolutely should be done to provide...
August 12, 2025 - AUBURN, AL - Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), a former Auburn football coach turned lawmaker, is once again sounding the alarm over what he sees as the unraveling of college athletics in the wake of unregulated Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. In a recent post on X, Tuberville declared: "The lack of nationwide guidelines for NIL turned college sports into the Wild West. Thankfully, President Trump is taking action to save college sports. But we have more work to do." The...
