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September 24, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL. – Katherine Robertson, the Republican candidate running for Alabama Attorney General, has received a significant endorsement from Pell City Police Chief Clay Morris. Chief Morris, a well-respected figure in Alabama's law enforcement community, praised Robertson's steadfast commitment to public safety and her support for those who serve and protect across the state. Chief Morris Praises Robertson's Commitment to Public Safety In a public statement, Chief Morri...
OREM, UT - September 12, 2025 In a dramatic conclusion to a 33-hour manhunt, Utah law enforcement officials announced the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the suspected assassin in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The arrest followed a tip from a family member and capped a multi-agency investigation that included the FBI, Utah County Sheriff's Office, and campus police at Utah Valley University (UVU), where the shooting occurred. Governor Spencer Cox confirmed the...
How Proposed Legislation Could Shape the Future of Broadband Expansion in Alabama Introduction Alabama is on the cusp of a transformative moment for its digital infrastructure. The prefiled legislation known as HB4, formally titled the "Broadband Investment Maximization Act," is poised to address one of the state's most persistent challenges: expanding reliable, high-speed internet access to every corner of Alabama. As digital connectivity becomes increasingly essential for education, commerce,...
:MONTGOMERY, AL - September 20, 2025 - Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter have intensified their legal challenge against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), filing an amended complaint and a preliminary-injunction motion aimed at permanently blocking enforcement of rules that restrict athletic participation for students transferring under the CHOOSE Act. The filings, submitted Friday in Montgomery County Circuit Court, come just two weeks after the...
Policeman and police car in the background. ALDECA studio // Shutterstock Most dangerous cities in America Many American cities have long been known for crime, but while White House rhetoric reinforces this lingering image, recent data often show that these reputations are outdated. Homicide rates did increase across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, but in 2025, rates receded 15% compared to 2024—one of the largest declines in American history. Despite this, in the summer of 2025, P...
Cleveland, Mississippi - September 19, 2025 - In a move that underscores his continued commitment to justice and transparency, former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick has stepped forward to fund an independent autopsy for De'Martravion "Trey" Reed, a 21-year-old Delta State University student who was found hanging from a tree near campus on September 15. Reed's death, initially ruled a suicide by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office, has sparked grief,...
How ecommerce brands are preparing for the toughest peak season yet Based on a survey of 200 senior ecommerce leaders across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, Passport shares how tariffs, fulfillment pressures, and rising customer expectations are reshaping peak season 2025 — and the strategies brands are using to stay competitive. Peak season 2025 is shaping up to be the most complex yet for ecommerce. Rising tariffs, the end of de minimis, and higher customer expectations are pushing brands to r...
September 19, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a pointed rebuke of House Republicans' latest budget proposal, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL-07) voted against what she described as a "partisan spending bill" that prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy over essential services for working families. Her vote underscores growing Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump's fiscal agenda, which critics say jeopardizes health care access and economic stability for millions of Americans-includ...
September 21, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today filed two 28-state amicus briefs urging the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve states' authority to enact laws that protect girls' sports by ensuring that all participants are biological females. Idaho and West Virginia enacted such laws but had them invalidated by the Ninth and Fourth Circuit Courts of Appeals, respectively. Both courts held that the state laws likely violate the Equal Protection Clause of the F...
Best counties to raise a family in Alabama For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wish lists. Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Alabama using 2025 data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care,...
MONTGOMERY, AL. - A recent analysis of CDC data has placed Alabama among the top ten states with the most dramatic rise in adult vaping rates between 2016 and 2022. According to the study, conducted by online retailer Huff and Puffers using the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), Alabama saw a 103.9% increase in e-cigarette use among adults-jumping from 5.1% in 2016 to 10.4% in 2022. This surge places Alabama sixth nationally, just behind Hawaii and ahead of Mississippi,...
US rolls toward a ‘terrible’ government shutdown, no exit ramp in sight Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill have entered a stalemate over whether to fund the government for seven weeks or begin a shutdown that could last considerably longer, amid high partisan tensions. Lawmakers, it seems, did not learn from two earlier shutdowns that produced zero results for Republicans who tried to force their policy preferences on Democrats. The 2013 shutdown that lasted 16 days began with GOP dem...
Dousing the fire of GERD If you have an esophagus, you’ve almost certainly experienced the occasional bout of heartburn — that painful sensation that occurs when highly acidic stomach juices splash up into the tube that connects your mouth and stomach. It’s no fun, but the discomfort quickly passes. But if you have frequent heartburn — called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD — you know it can be a life-altering misery. People with GERD can experience such sharp pain it’s like they’re bei...
Do red light tickets affect insurance? The complexities of a red light violation can be confusing, especially when considering the potential impact on your car insurance rates. CheapInsurance.com breaks down what constitutes running a red light, the consequences, and how it can affect your driving record and insurance premiums. What Is a Red Light Violation? A red light violation, or “running a red light,” occurs when a driver fails to comply with traffic signals at an intersection. This is a t...
Founders are rethinking startup funding, and VC isn’t the default Venture capital may still dominate Silicon Valley headlines, but most early-stage founders aren’t relying on it to fund their businesses. A May 2025 Mercury survey of 1,500 U.S. entrepreneurs running companies less than six years old found that VC investment ranked only fifth among top funding sources, behind self-funding, business loans, revenue-based financing, and support from friends and family. In fact, Mercury reports tha...
September 10, 2025 – OREM, UTAH - Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative voice, was shot and killed today while speaking at Utah Valley University during the kickoff of his "American Comeback Tour." The incident occurred just after noon local time, sending shockwaves through political and campus communities nationwide. President Donald J. Trump (R) announced on Truth Social: "The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one u...
The state of AI in sales in 2025 The strange thing about revolutions is that you often don't notice when you're in the middle of them. Consider the iPhone. When it first came out, many consumers thought it wasn't that big of a deal. (Investors felt the same — one even called it "dead on arrival.") But within weeks, that sleek little gadget stopped being a novelty and became a default. Most users now think in "iOS" — calendars, maps, messages, ideas — all neatly organized in their pockets. Apoll...
September 19, 2025 - CULLMAN COUNTY, AL. - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Sen. Garlan Gudger for Alabama Senate District 4 which covers Cullman, Marion and Winston counties. "Sen. Gudger is a conservative leader in the Alabama Senate," said Lee Haynes, president of the Cullman County Farmers Federation. "He has worked hard to see that our interests are met in Montgomery and at home." "Sen. Gudger is an outstanding public servant and one we can depend on to watch...
September 20,2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a decisive move to break a months-long stalemate in the U.S. Senate, Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) announced the successful confirmation of 48 civilian nominees put forward by President Donald Trump. The confirmations mark a turning point in the 119th Congress, following what Britt and other Republicans have described as "unprecedented obstruction" by Senate Democrats. The nominees-ranging from midlevel executive branch officials to ambassadors-were...
6 early crypto giveaways and what they're worth now With no real markets or user base, the first wave of cryptocurrencies needed a way to spread. The answer was simple: give the coins away. Faucets, airdrops and oddball promotions put tokens into people’s hands for free. Now, many of those giveaways rank among some of the most valuable windfalls in financial history. 6 incredible crypto giveaways From gaming tournaments to email signups, early crypto projects found creative ways to distribute t...
The political world is preparing to bid farewell to Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, whose assassination on September 10 sent shockwaves across the nation. Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University, a tragedy that has sparked widespread mourning and tributes from across the political spectrum. Turning Point USA has announced that a public memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the home of the NFL's...
What is shadow AI? And how to move to strategic AI Shadow AI is the use of any AI tools without official approval, oversight, or governance. If your workplace culture (or even just some of your employees) operates under an "ask for forgiveness, not permission" model, that could mean people are trying things leadership doesn't know about. That instinct—to just go for it and deal with the fallout later—is fine when the stakes are relatively low. But when the stakes are high, that same ins...
September 18, 2025 – PELL CITY, AL – Lieutenant Governor candidate Patrick Bishop addressed the St. Clair County Republican Party at their regularly scheduled meeting. Bishop is a retired U.S. Army Major and is currently a Cullman County Sheriff's deputy. Bishop is also a Christian preacher. "I am blessed to be here with you," said Major Bishop. Bishop said that he would like "To serve you as Lieutenant Governor." "My family has served this country for generations," said Bishop. "My father ser...
September 20, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) brought his decades of experience as an educator and coach to the forefront during a recent Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing focused on the state of K–12 education in America. With Alabama's education system facing persistent challenges despite billions in annual spending, Tuberville used the hearing to seek practical solutions and elevate the voices of national experts. "Our n...
PRATTVILLE, AL - Edward Paul Packard, a pioneering figure in Alabama's election administration and a lifelong public servant, passed away in the early morning hours of September 14, 2025, at the age of 57. Known for his integrity, intellect, and unwavering commitment to the democratic process, Packard leaves behind a legacy that shaped how elections are conducted across Alabama and beyond. Born on February 16, 1968, at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, Ed was the son of James and...
