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September 3, 2025 - SHELBY COUNTY, AL., - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Rep. Kenneth Paschal for House District 73 in Shelby County. The district covers portions of Pelham, Alabaster, Helena and Montevallo. "Kenneth Paschal represents his district with unwavering dedication to the values of God and country," said John Deloach, president of the Shelby County Farmers Federation. "Growing up working on his grandparent's farm gives him firsthand knowledge of the...
CENTREVILLE, AL. - On Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, several cities throughout Alabama held their elections for mayor and other city positions. With various candidates celebrating their victories during their watch parties later that same day. However, in Centreville, the county seat of Bibb County, neither candidate for mayor could lay claim to the sweets of victory. For both the incumbent, Mayor Mike Oakley, and his challenger, Barry Cooner, ended up in a tie. As they both garnered 326 of the...
The right to refuse service to rude customers: Is it legal for a business? We’ve all seen the signs in businesses, retail shops and elsewhere that read, “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.” But is that really true? Do business owners have the legal right to refuse service to a rude customer? The answer is complicated. And while you, your business, and your employees may have the right to refuse service to anyone, that right may be limited under local, state, and federal laws, NEXT...
What to do if you're subject to wage garnishment for student loan debt In 2020, the federal government paused collections efforts on defaulted federal student loans, part of pandemic relief efforts. While Congress said payments would start again in 2023, the pause remained in effect. This pause has now ended. The Trump Administration announced on April 21, 2025, that the Department of Education would start trying to collect on unpaid debt on May 5. Unfortunately for the approximately 5 million b...
Inside the race for copper: Can we mine enough to power the green revolution? Copper is a metal of the past. Its time has come and gone. Right? Not so fast. Many modern technologies have thrust copper back into the spotlight. EVs are just one of many examples. EV copper demand hit 1 million tons in 2024. By 2028? That number is projected to skyrocket to 2 million tons, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence estimates. As green technologies increasingly turn to electrification, copper has...
September 2, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a landmark decision with sweeping implications for presidential authority and immigration enforcement, a federal appellate panel on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump unlawfully invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelan migrants. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the administration failed to demonstrate an "invasion" or "predatory incursion"-the legal threshold required to activate the centuries-old wartime statute....
September 3, 2025 - MONTGOMMERY, AL. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today announced major improvements to the Attorney General's Opinions Division, including the release of a modernized online search database and, for the first time in Alabama history, the digitization and online access to historic Attorney General opinions dating back more than a century. In May 2024, after hearing concerns from public officials about longstanding difficulties with the Attorney General's online o...
September 3, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced Trump judicial nominees Edmund LaCour, Hal Mooty, and Bill Lewis, at their confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Sen. Tuberville recently joined Sen. Katie Britt (R-Alabama) in recommending these three individuals to President Trump to serve as federal district court judges in the State of Alabama. Tuberville has been highly critical of left aligned federal judges abuse their lif...
September 3, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a bipartisan effort to address the growing concerns over student loan debt and the rising cost of college, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Jon Husted (R-OH) have introduced the Debt, Earnings, and Cost Information Disclosure for Education (DECIDE) Act. The legislation aims to provide students and families with clearer, more comprehensive financial data before committing to a four-year university. Purpose of the DECIDE Act The DECIDE Act seeks...
FAYETTE COUNTY, AL. - A storm of public outrage has erupted in Fayette County following Circuit Judge Samuel W. Junkin's decision to release convicted sex offender Timothy Vess Benton from prison and place him under house arrest through the county's Community Corrections Program. The move has ignited protests, raised questions about judicial discretion, and prompted calls for greater transparency and accountability in Alabama's criminal justice system. The Decision That Sparked a Firestorm On...
The pros and cons of using AI to manage your finances Managing your finances can feel like a full-time job. Thankfully, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), managing your finances is faster and easier than ever—from setting goals and tracking expenses, to building better saving plans. Artificial intelligence is the engine powering many of the financial tools on the market. Wealth Enhancement explores how AI in finance works, the benefits it may bring, and the risks to watch out for. W...
The future of marketing isn’t humans vs. AI — it’s humans with AI Small business owners are all saying the same thing: “My website traffic is tanking, and the stuff that used to work just doesn't anymore.” And they're right. A 2024 study by SparkToro CEO Rand Fishkin found that nearly 60% of searches in the U.S. don’t end in a click — people are getting answers from AI and never visiting your site. But here's what's crazy: The same AI that's killing your traffic? It's also your best opportunity...
Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ era sparks major sales for brands Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, the highest-grossing concert tour of all time, surpassed $2 billion in ticket sales and reached an estimated total global economic footprint of $28 billion. Now, just weeks after announcing her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Aug. 12, the ripple effects are once again reaching far beyond the stage. Swift’s eras often orbit a central theme, and this one appears rooted in vintage sensuality, c...
September 4, 2025 - MOINTGOMERY, AL - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Teenya Dashawn Heard, 47, of Oxford, for murder. Heard was convicted in the Calhoun County Circuit Court on February 15, 2024. The evidence at trial showed that on the evening of July 24, 2020, Heard attended a birthday party and left her children at home with her husband. Heard's husband joined her later at the birthday party and subsequently got...
August 27, 2025 - SPRINGVILLE, AL - In a decisive and historic outcome, the city of Springville, Alabama, has elected Austin Phillips as its new mayor, marking a significant shift in local leadership and signaling a fresh direction for the community. Phillips, a first-term city council member, unseated incumbent mayor Dave Thomas in a three-way race that also included career law enforcement officer Russell Starnes. The election results, though unofficial until canvassed on September 2, show...
August 23, 2025 - ENTOERPISE, AL -State Representative Rhett Marques has officially entered the race for Alabama's 1st Congressional District, pledging to bring his "Wiregrass-to-Coast" experience and conservative record to Washington. Marques, a Republican from Enterprise, announced his candidacy following Congressman Barry Moore's decision to seek the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Tommy Tuberville. "I'm a proven conservative fighter with a strong record of putting Alabama's families first...
Istvan Csak // 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 August 22. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.78 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.06 (-2.1%) - Year change: -$0.25 (-8.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.41 - Week change: -$0.07 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.05 (-1.5%...
Istvan Csak // 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 August 22. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.7%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Historical...
Istvan Csak // 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 August 22. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.72 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-10.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.30 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change: -$0.10...
Istvan Csak // 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 August 22. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.70 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.30 (-10.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.38 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.12 (-3.4%)...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 22. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.73 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.06 (-2.1%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.39 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.1%) - Year change: -$0.06 (-1.7%) -...
Istvan Csak // 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 August 22. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.25 (-8.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.43 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.6%) - Year change: -$0.05 (-1.4%)...
Daniel Avram // 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 August 22. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.65 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.2%) - Year change: -$0.22 (-7.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.1%) - Year change: -$0.16 (-4.7%) -...
Christian Mueller // 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 August 22. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.73 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.5%) - Year change: -$0.30 (-10.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.47 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 August 22. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.66 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.34 (-11.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.4%) - Year change:...
