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May 5, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) announced that he has asked a federal court to lift the injunctions that prevents the state from using the Congressional map that the Republican controlled state Legislature drew in a 2023 special session after the court threw out the Legislature's previous map. Marshall is asking that the court rule in Alabama's favor after the Supreme Court decision in Louisiana where a 6 to 3 majority of the court ruled that...
May 6, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature voted to pass controversial legislation that could potentially lead to a special election if the Supreme Court rules in the state's favor on Congressional Districting. House Bill one (HB1) is sponsored by State Representative Chris Pringle (R-Mobile). Governor Kay Ivey (R) called this first 2026 special legislative session following last week's U.S. Supreme Court landmark ruling in Louisiana v. Callais which ruled a congressional map in...
9% of small businesses say this is the key to AI visibility There is good news for every small business owner who’s been terrified of AI. The one thing most likely to make you show up in an AI search result is the same thing that’s always helped small businesses grow: your reputation. Global Payments recently surveyed 1,000 U.S. small business owners (SMBs) on how they’re thinking about AI. When the researchers asked what matters most for showing up when a customer uses an AI platform to find a...
How to talk with kids about inappropriate content online Parents often feel pressure to get conversations about inappropriate content exactly right. But Marilyn Evans, founder of Parents Aware, says waiting for the “perfect moment” can do more harm than good. Her work focuses on helping families navigate how children encounter and process explicit content online—and how to talk about it before it happens. Why? Studies show that 1 in 12 children can be exposed to inappropriate content onlin...
How to budget for home renovations Your house is more than just a place where you live—it’s your home, your sanctuary, a space where memories are made. It’s no wonder, then, that many homeowners invest time and resources to make it the best it can be. A survey of more than 30,000 U.S. homeowners found that 56% of them tackled a renovation project in 2023, with the median amount spent reaching $24,000—up $9,000 since 2020. Homeowners are undoubtedly pleased with all those updated kitchen...
Automation is coming for business admin, and that’s a good thing: Why entity management tech is becoming standard practice As businesses continue modernizing their operations in 2026, digital entity management platforms are replacing spreadsheets, paper records, and manual compliance tracking, signaling a broader shift toward automated business governance. Few conversations about business modernization begin with corporate recordkeeping. But they probably should. For decades, the a...
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 May 4. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.92 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.19 (+5.2%) - Year change: +$1.22 (+45.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.26 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.0%) - Year change: +$1.98 (+60.6%) - Historical...
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 May 4. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.97 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.21 (+5.5%) - Year change: +$1.23 (+45.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.14 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.3%) - Year change: +$1.86...
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 May 4. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.04 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.25 (+6.6%) - Year change: +$1.26 (+45.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.16 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.4%) - Year change: +$1.89 (+57.7%) -...
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 May 4. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.86 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.21 (+5.8%) - Year change: +$1.25 (+47.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.25 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: +$2.18 (+71.1%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 4. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.94 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.21 (+5.5%) - Year change: +$1.22 (+44.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.20 - Week change: +$0.04 (+0.8%) - Year change: +$1.91 (+57.8%) -...
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 May 4. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.95 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.22 (+5.8%) - Year change: +$1.21 (+44.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $5.25 - Week change: +$0.09 (+1.7%) - Year change: +$1.90 (+57.0%) - His...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 4. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.90 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.16 (+4.3%) - Year change: +$1.14 (+41.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $5.07 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: +$1.82 (+55.9%) -...
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 May 4. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.99 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.25 (+6.6%) - Year change: +$1.26 (+46.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.31 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: +$1.87 (+54.3%) - Historical...
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 May 4. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.97 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.17 (+4.4%) - Year change: +$1.23 (+45.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.26 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.3%) - Year change: +$1.94 (+58.5%) - His...
The affordability crisis is creating a generation of renters Until recently, the roadmap for buying a home seemed clear: Get a good job, save for a few years, and buy a starter home. But America’s ongoing housing affordability crisis has turned what was once a common milestone into something far less attainable for most would-be buyers. Record-high home prices, elevated mortgage rates, and increased debt are just a few of the many factors that have made homebuying a daunting prospect. With l...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 2026 - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R‑AL) has joined Senator Tim Scott (R‑SC) and a broad bipartisan coalition in introducing a resolution officially signifying April 2026 as Financial Literacy Month, continuing a national tradition that began in 2004. The annual observance highlights the importance of financial education and encourages Americans of all ages to build strong money‑management skills. Financial Literacy Month has long served as a nationwide effort to pr...
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Florence metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $365,545 in March, 0.8% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some...
scarp577 // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Huntsville metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $365,545 in March, 0.8% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some...
Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Mobile metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $365,545 in March, 0.8% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...
Where fuel costs are climbing fastest, and why shelf prices are next When pump prices dominate the news, the story almost always flows to the coasts. California clears $5.90 a gallon, Hawai‘i tops $6, and Washington pushes past $5.40. Those numbers are eye-catching, and they deserve the attention they get. But the pump is only the first hit. It's the immediate one — visible at every fill-up, felt in every weekly budget — and it's the one that dominates the news cycle. The longer, larger impact i...
As spending shifts to e-commerce, AI is reshaping the landscape Once a fringe business model, e-commerce has become a staple of purchasing in the U.S. and around the world. Estimates place e-commerce's share of the world's retail at over 23% in 2025, with this figure expected to reach one-quarter by 2030. Even business-to-business (B2B) purchases are increasingly done online. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a bigger role in the online shopping experience. From...
9 midsize 3-row SUVs tested side-by-side For many families, a two-row SUV is a tight squeeze. Yet a full-size behemoth like the Chevrolet Suburban or Jeep Wagoneer can feel like docking a ship in a suburban driveway. Enter the midsize three-row SUV, the sweet spot, the Goldilocks of family transport without the cumbersome bulk. The best of today's bunch, like the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride hybrids, blend luxury-like comfort with fuel economy of up to 35 mpg. Others, like the Nissan...
April 13, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed into law House Bill 95, the Alabama Post-Election Audit Act, a measure designed to strengthen voter confidence and ensure the accuracy and reliability of Alabama's election processes. This action by Governor Ivey further solidifies her commitment to election integrity in Alabama. "Alabama has long set the standard for free, fair and secure elections," said Governor Ivey. "And with this law, we are strengthening that f...
MONTGOMERY - State offices across Alabama are closed today in observance of Confederate Memorial Day, one of three Confederate‑related holidays recognized in state law. The annual observance, held on the fourth Monday in April, honors Confederate soldiers who died during the Civil War. Alabama is one of only a few states that still designate the day as an official state holiday, meaning most state employees receive the day off and government buildings are closed. County and municipal offices m...
