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Border wall plans threaten rural infrastructure and cross-border life in Big Bend Federal plans to build a steel border wall across remote stretches of West Texas are now taking shape in the Big Bend region, despite a lack of federal transparency surrounding the project. Even as officials originally confirmed that no physical border wall will be built through Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park, construction is advancing just west of the parks, threatening rural border...
How to spot and get rid of fleas on your dog Did you know that “flea” is the common name for the order Siphonaptera, which includes 2,500 species of small flightless insects? While you might not care to learn about all 2,500, what is important is how they can impact your dog, and the rest of your household. Here’s what you should know about this pesky parasite and how you can keep your pup safe, Ollie reports. What are fleas? Fleas are flightless insects that live as external parasites on both...
The portfolio moves that pay off when markets get weird When every headline suggests analysts don’t know which way the market is going, it may feel like the right thing to do is immediately react to the latest trend reports of a volatile market, but it might be wiser to just wait it out. Intuit TurboTax shares what’s worth your attention to protect your portfolio. The goal of this article is to show you where individual investors commonly look during uncertain markets, explain the tra...
Montgomery, Ala. - The long‑running dispute over U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's Alabama residency is set to reach a critical moment today as the Montgomery County Circuit Court holds its first hearing in a lawsuit challenging the senator's eligibility to run for governor. Both the Tuberville campaign and Secretary of State Wes Allen are expected to ask the court to dismiss the case outright, setting up an early legal showdown over jurisdiction, election law, and the limits of judicial i...
(Montgomery, Ala) – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Northern District of Alabama's denial of habeas corpus relief for double murderer Mohammad Sharifi on June 23, 2026. Sharifi was convicted of capital murder in the Madison County Circuit Court and sentenced to death on March 11, 2005. Sharifi, an Iranian national, came to the United States in December 1998 on a six-month tourist visa. Before that visa expired, he married Sarah K...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The lawsuit challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's eligibility to run for governor remains active in Montgomery County Circuit Court, with a judge declining to dismiss the case and instead setting a hearing to consider competing motions from the parties. The decision keeps alive a high‑stakes legal battle over Alabama's constitutional residency requirements and the authority of courts to intervene in candidate disputes. The case, brought by Alabama veterans Brooke Dorgan a...
(Montgomery, Ala) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed an amicus brief in in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado urging the court to dismiss Colorado's lawsuit challenging President Trump's lawful decision to permanently locate U.S. Space Command headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama. "Colorado is asking a federal court to override the Commander in Chief on a national security decision because they don't like the outcome. That's not a legal argument, its sore loser p...
How the freedom to pick your electricity supplier can help you save money You pick your phone plan, your car insurance, and where you bank. So why would you expect to have to let the government decide who sells you electricity? In millions of American homes, people don’t have to let the government decide what company they buy electricity from. That freedom, one that many people don’t even know they have, has been quietly saving money for households and businesses for nearly 30 years. As Ame...
AI education is creating new opportunities outside traditional tech hubs Tech talent and startup activity are no longer geographically concentrated. AI's rapid adoption has dismantled the monopoly that regions like Silicon Valley once held, disrupting the traditional pipeline of opportunity and forcing regional economies to adapt. New data reveals the scale of this shift and what it means for careers, investments, and business models in the years ahead. The geographic concentration of tech...
The hidden boom behind used cars: Why preventive maintenance is now a billion-dollar industry Repair shops across America are booked out weeks in advance, and it has nothing to do with a wave of unexpected breakdowns. Drivers have run the numbers and decided it makes far more financial sense to maintain what they already own than to take on a monthly car payment that now averages over $700 for a new vehicle. The mechanics answering those calls say they are busier with preventive work than they...
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...
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...
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...
ATTALLA, AL – State Senate candidate Jesse Battles announced today that the Alabama Secretary of State has officially certified his place on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election for Alabama State Senate District 10. The confirmation ends weeks of anxious waiting and caps months of grassroots organizing across Etowah, Cherokee, and DeKalb counties. To earn the spot, the Battles campaign gathered and submitted well over 3,000 signatures from registered voters across the district -...
June 23, 2026 - Montgomery, Ala. - President Donald J. Trump has formally endorsed Rhett Marques in the race for Alabama's Second Congressional District, giving the Republican candidate a major boost as the campaign enters its next phase. In his endorsement, President Trump praised Marques as a "strong conservative fighter" who will defend Alabama values in Washington. Trump highlighted Marques' record on public safety, economic development, and support for law enforcement, calling him the type...
Reminds Members To Vote Aug. 11 MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 18 - Alabama Farmers Federation today announced its endorsement of Rhett Marques for Alabama Congressional District (CD) 2. "We are pleased to endorse Rhett Marques for the U.S. House of Representatives," said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. "As a former small business owner and state representative since 2018, he understands the challenges facing farmers, families and businesses in the Wiregrass and surrounding area. Rhett shares many...
AI's expanding role in cybersecurity: Opportunity, risk and the new reality for businesses Artificial intelligence has taken over many conversations about the future of business, but none has grown more urgent than the one now centered on cybersecurity. When Anthropic unveiled Claude Mythos Preview earlier this year, the rollout did not follow the usual path of other public product releases. The model's ability to find and exploit software vulnerabilities was powerful enough to warrant...
The flesh-eating pest that once cost ranchers millions is back It’s back: For the first time since 1982, the New World screwworm has been found in U.S. cattle. The flesh-eating parasitic fly, which was eradicated from American cattle herds almost 50 years ago, has been detected in three cows, one dog and a goat, prompting Canada to restrict cattle imports from the United States and raising the specter of a wider outbreak. The New World screwworm was a massive problem in U.S. cattle herds for m...
Roth IRA vs. traditional IRA: Which is right for you? Individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, can be an important part of your financial strategy when preparing for retirement. The most common types of IRAs are traditional and Roth. How do they differ, and which one is right for you? Below, Ally Financial walks through both choices, so you can make the best decision for your financial future. What is a traditional IRA? A traditional IRA is an investment account in which your taxes are deferred...
13% of people consuming online content are spotting misleading info from AI, according to a new survey AI-written content is everywhere today, from news sites to social media to classrooms. And it's not always easy to tell what's written by AI and what's written by humans. AI-generated content can be dangerous when it's used to spread misinformation, like hyperrealistic videos of events that didn't happen or social media posts presenting false information as real news. To understand how often...
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 15. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.53 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.13 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$0.72 (+25.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.72 - Week change: -$0.13 (-2.6%) - Year change: +$1.47 (+45.3%)...
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 15. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.60 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.15 (-4.0%) - Year change: +$0.85 (+31.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.82 - Week change: -$0.08 (-1.6%) - Year change: +$1.62...
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 15. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.61 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.13 (-3.4%) - Year change: +$0.85 (+30.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.64 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.4%) - Year change: +$1.43 (+44.7%) - 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 15. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.59 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.12 (-3.3%) - Year change: +$0.90 (+33.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.76 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.1%) - Year change: +$1.56 (+48.7%) -...
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 15. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.70 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.7%) - Year change: +$0.89 (+31.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.71 - Week change: -$0.09 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$1.43 (+43.5%) - H...
