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August 26, 2025 - TRUSSVILLE, AL. - Today, August 26, residents of Trussville head to the polls to elect their next mayor and five city council members in a quadrennial municipal election that could reshape the city's leadership and priorities for the next four years. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and voters must bring a valid Alabama photo ID-such as a driver's license or non-driver ID-to cast their ballot. Voting takes place at five locations: Trussville City Hall, Trussville...
August 26, 2025 - PELHAM, AL. - Today, August 26, residents of Pelham head to the polls to elect a new mayor and five city council members in a pivotal municipal election that will shape the city's leadership for the next four years. With longtime Mayor Gary Waters retiring, the race for the city's top office is wide open-and the council contests are equally competitive. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena, the city's sole polling location for...
August 26, 2025 - SPRINGVILLE, AL - Springville, Alabama heads to the polls today, August 26, 2025, to decide its next mayor in a race that has drawn both seasoned public servants and fresh challengers. With the city's population steadily growing and its civic identity evolving, this election marks a pivotal moment for residents weighing priorities like infrastructure, public safety, and economic development. The Candidates Three candidates qualified for the mayoral ballot, each bringing...
How to take your business from $0 to $10M ARR Only half of small businesses make it to see year five. Why? Lack of market demand, heavy competition, pricing issues — the list goes on and on. But here's the thing: companies that nail their go-to-market strategy have a massive advantage. They know exactly who they're selling to, how to reach them, and what message will resonate. They turn market chaos into a repeatable system for growth. While no one knows the exact recipe for startup success, M...
Wellness, subscriptions, and nostalgia: How millennials are spending their money Millennials—individuals born between 1981 and 1996—now make up 29% of the worldwide population. In the United States, they are the largest adult group, totaling more than 74 million people. Given the generation’s size, it makes sense that millennials comprise a large share of purchasing power. Despite having come of age during the 2008 Great Recession, millennials are now in their prime spending years, with 16% o...
How a dog helped a Utah man survive an 11-hour night crawl through the mountains Jake Schmitt looked up, droplets from the cool stream dribbling down his chin, and locked eyes with his best friend, Buddy. The 6-year-old German shorthaired pointer also had water dripping from his black snout. Schmitt, 34, has been a hunter for most of his life and a hunting guide in Utah for almost a decade. He knew he shouldn’t be drinking from a stream, that his stomach could violently cramp from giardia o...
Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Alabama In the first year of the pandemic, migration out of densely populated, expensive cities like New York and San Francisco was especially notable. Many moved to Sun Belt states where the weather is warmer and the cost of living significantly lower. But by the second year of the pandemic, it became clear that not everyone who was moving wanted to go far. A 2024 analysis of movement out of crowded cities from the U.S. Census Bureau showed...
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more...
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Auburn metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly...
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Anniston metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly...
Konstantin L // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Birmingham metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making...
ungvar // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Dothan metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments...
Arina P Habich // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Daphne metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly p...
ungvar // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Decatur metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly...
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Gadsden metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly...
Konstantin L // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Florence metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly...
August 26, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that a former employee of the Alabama Medicaid Agency has been convicted for the theft of over $100,000 in public funds. Natalie Colette Lewis, 60, of Montgomery, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Theft of Property before Montgomery County Circuit Judge Brooke Reid. Sentencing is set for October 2nd. Lewis faces up to 30 years imprisonment, a $60,000 fine, and forfeiture of her state retirement benefits. Lewis had...
August 26, 2025 - Cullman County residents are casting ballots today, August 26, 2025, in a special election that could reshape representation in Alabama's House District 11. The race was triggered by the resignation of longtime Republican Rep. Randall Shedd, who stepped down earlier this year citing personal reasons and a desire to spend more time with family. His departure opened the door for a rare competitive contest in a district that has been reliably Republican for decades. The special...
How brands have shifted digital spend in 2025 Midway through 2025, it’s clear that brands are redirecting their advertising budgets at an unprecedented pace. The move toward digital isn’t new, but this year’s strategies highlight a deeper recalibration — one defined by AI adoption, measurement precision, and the diminishing relevance of traditional media. These shifts are not just reshaping the marketing world; they’re quietly altering how consumers discover, evaluate, and buy products every day...
How to choose your first bank account As we say goodbye to summer, many parents across America will soon be saying another kind of farewell: to their teens, as high school grads begin their first year of college. It’s an exciting time of new independence — and all the responsibilities that come with that. With finances, especially, it is often the first time that teens are truly in charge of the numbers: opening bank accounts, applying for credit cards, setting a budget, and building up the...
As of June 2025, government employment in Alabama accounts for approximately 17.7% of the state's civilian workforce, underscoring the public sector's significant role in the state's labor market and economic stability. By the Numbers According to the latest data from the Alabama Department of Labor: • Total civilian labor force: 2,386,000 • Government-employed workers: 421,400 • Share of workforce: 17.7% This figure includes employees across federal, state, and local government agencies, rangi...
5 industries that are ripe for AI disruption Artificial intelligence has already transformed how major companies operate across multiple sectors. AI systems now handle critical business processes that once required extensive human oversight, such as automated fraud detection in banking and predictive maintenance in factories. This article highlights the five industries most likely to experience AI disruption. StayModern analyzes how these technologies deliver measurable business value and...
August 13, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) told Newsmax earlier this week that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "Not even in the game," in negotiations to end the Ukraine/Russia War that has raged for 3 and a half years. President Donald J. Trump (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Thursday in Anchorage, Alaska. Tuberville said that President's Trump and Putin will decide Ukraine's fate. Tuberville claimed that Zelenskyy has been "brain...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - August 15, 2025 will mark a historic moment in U.S.–Russia relations as President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet face-to-face for the first time since Trump's reelection. The summit, set to take place at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, is billed by the White House as a "listening exercise," but its implications stretch far beyond diplomatic pleasantries. At the heart of the meeting is the ongoing war in Ukraine-now in its fourth year and...
August 7, 2025 - BALDWIN COUNTY, AL. - In a major step toward strengthening Alabama's recycling infrastructure, America's leading beverage companies have invested $202,000 in Baldwin County to upgrade local recycling centers and expand public education on sustainable waste practices. The grant, awarded through the Every Bottle Back initiative in partnership with The Recycling Partnership, will benefit more than 110,000 households across the southern coastal region. Upgrades That Matter The...
