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May 15, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Legislature has passed legislation to exempt nursing moms from having to perform jury duty service. Senate Bill 76 (SB76) was sponsored by State Senator April Weaver (R-Briarfield). State Representative Susan Dubose (R-Grandview) carried the bill in the House. On Wednesday, Weaver said that the bill had been amended in the House of Representatives to require the mother/prospective juror to produce documentation of the birth and that she is a nur...
Governor Ivey Signs "Powering Growth" Plan into Law to Secure Energy Dominance for Future Growth May 14, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed into law comprehensive legislation designed to solidify Alabama's energy dominance, accelerate economic development and address potential critical energy infrastructure supply chain vulnerabilities. "In order to keep Alabama's economy growing, we've got to make sure that we have the power to support it," said Gov. Ivey. "That's wha...
May 15, 2025 - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) annually updates fish consumption advisories based on data collected the preceding fall by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). ADEM, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) collected samples of specific fish species for analysis from various waterbodies throughout the state during the fall of 2024 (492 samples: 42 collection stations). ADPH...
May 14, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivy (R) signed legislation to tax and regulate THC products derived from hemp. The bill imposes strict regulations on the sale of psychoactive cannabinoids. House Bill 445 (HB445) was introduced in the House by Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) and carried in the Senate by Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence). The law will limit all psychoactive cannabinoids sold over the counter in Alabama to a maximum limit of 10 milligrams of THC – Tet...
May 14, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Legislature passed legislation to raise the age of medical consent from 14 years old to 16. Senate Bill 101 (SB 101) was sponsored by State Senator Larry Stutts (R-Sheffield). It was carried in the House by State Representative Susan Dubose (R-Greystone). The House had passed an amended version of SB101 by a vote of 85 to 0 on May 7. On Wednesday, Sen. Stutts asked the Senate to concur with that House version. The motion to concur passed the Sen...
May 14, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) spoke on the Senate floor on her Child Care Availability and Affordability Act, legislation that continues to build support in the Senate and across America. Her remarks come in light of new polling showing overwhelming support from voters for each of the tax credits Senator Britt's bill would update, and more broadly, strong support for policies and tax incentives that would strengthen our nation's child care system and support...
Most people jump in their car, turn up the music, and get going quickly. If you are listening to music, you may miss important sounds your car is making. Screeching. Pinging. Popping. These noises can be frightening, but they can also be important warning signals. Some noises may indicate a more serious problem, and lead to larger repairs if they are not dealt with quickly. Being vigilant to car noises can help you diagnose a potential problem before it becomes a serious emergency situation....
Finance departments across the business world are experiencing a major shift as accounting automation transforms how financial work gets done. While modern AI-powered solutions drive efficiency and accuracy, many companies still rely on manual processes that consume valuable time and introduce costly accounting errors. Financial professionals spend countless hours on repetitive tasks like data entry, transaction coding, and reconciliation—work that adds little strategic value but creates a s...
May 14, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Senate passed legislation giving law enforcement officers civil and criminal immunity as long as they are not acting "recklessly" and the behavior in question is related to their line of duty. House Bill 202 (HB202) was sponsored by State Representative Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville). It was carried in the Senate by State Senator Lance Bell (R-Pell City). Sen. Bell said that the immunity only applies to reasonable policy-compliant actions and that o...
May 15, 2025 - CULLMAN, AL. - The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Cindy Myrex for Alabama House of Representatives District 12 to fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope. Gov. Kay Ivey has set the special primary election for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Myrex is a lifelong resident of Cullman. She graduated from Cold Springs High School and attended Wallace Community College where she received her real estate license. Myrex is a sales agent for...
Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Montgomery metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students. You may also like: Highest-rated things to do in Montgomery, according to Tripadvisor #25. Jefferson Davis High School - Location: Montgomery County Sc...
Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Mobile metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students. You may also like: Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Mobile by diners #25. ACCEL Academy - Location: Maef Public Charter Schools, AL - Enrollment:...
Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Huntsville metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students. You may also like: Huntsville 7-day weather forecast #25. Lee High School - Location: Huntsville City Schools, AL - Enrollment: 840 (18:1 student to...
Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Birmingham metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students. You may also like: Where people in Birmingham are looking to buy homes #25. Fultondale High School - Location: Jefferson County Schools, AL -...
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect millions of people across the country. Yet stigma, misinformation, and outdated stereotypes continue to cloud public understanding of who develops eating disorders, when symptoms begin, and what recovery looks like. In reality, conditions like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder are life-threatening and often co-occur with other mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression. Recent data points to troubling trends....
As we reach the middle of the decade, home prices continue to increase—as do their attendant mortgages. In many cases, however, home prices have been increasing by larger amounts than mortgage balances, meaning that home equity has been growing for many mortgage payers. Improving FICO Scores over that time may also mean more homeowners may be able to take advantage of that equity. In this report, Experian compared the current median home prices as measured by online real estate marketplace Z...
May 10, 2025 – VESTAVIA HILLS, AL – Republican grassroots activists were updated on the 2025 Alabama regular legislative session by State Senator Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) and State Representative Mike Shaw (R-Hoover). One of the key pieces of legislation passed in this session was the replacement of the Birmingham Waterworks Board with a new regional board that will be more representative than the old board. That legislation was sponsored by Sen. Roberts and Representative Jim Carns (R-...
This summer, a wave of new graduates are embarking on finding their first jobs and entering the workforce. Amidst a competitive job landscape, it's also an exciting time that's marked by a flurry of hallmark learnings like navigating a new professional network and making a positive impression with colleagues. These young professionals are also grappling with an increasingly daunting consideration: How might generative AI affect their roles over the coming years? While there are many headlines...
A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when a violent blow or jolt hits the head and causes the brain to strike against the inside of the skull. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), concussions can damage brain cells and lead to dangerous chemical changes within the brain. But is there a difference between a concussion and a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Learn how to distinguish between this terminology below. And remember, if you have been injured in an...
Koda is a one-year-old, male, Australian Shepherd/Cattle Dog mix, about 45 lbs. Koda was surrendered to us for being destructive inside the home. He is housetrained, leash trained; loves treats and chasing balls and will benefit from exercise for his brain and his body. He is loving while also being a bit independent natured but also very smart so will need an owner who can stay ahead of his antics. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old...
May 15, 2025 - WASHINGTON, AL – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and 50 Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump regarding the administration's ongoing negotiations with Iran. The letter calls on the Trump administration to secure a deal that results in the full dismantlement of the Iranian nuclear program, including permanently ending the regime's capacity to enrich uranium. Sen. Tuberville has spoken numerous times in support o...
Insurance is an important part of financial planning. It can help you protect yourself from unexpected financial losses due to accidents, illnesses, or other events. However, insurance can also be expensive. This is where insurance discounts come in. Insurance discounts are offered by insurance companies to lower the cost of your insurance policy. There are many different types of insurance discounts available, depending on your individual circumstances. By taking advantage of insurance...
Just when activity began to normalize on the nation's car dealer lots, tariff uncertainty threatens to increase auto prices for Americans in 2025. But for now, we're taking a look at 2024 data, which shows car loan balances increased moderately last year. The average auto loan balance held by consumers in the United States increased 2.1% to $24,297 as of the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to Experian data. This increase broadly impacted all U.S. regions and consumers of all ages and...
More insurance coverage should mean more confidence for small business owners, right? Not exactly—at least, not yet. According to a NEXT nationwide survey of 500 small business owners, insurance adoption is up across the board but confidence hasn't caught up. Despite more business owners having small business insurance coverage, many still feel unprepared to face real-world risks, and a majority say they find insurance confusing. This year's survey, a follow-up to NEXT's 2023 industry pulse c...
May 1, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall led a 24-state brief supporting Ohio's law prohibiting experimental sex-change procedures for minors. The brief urged the Ohio Supreme Court to review a lower court decision that enjoined enforcement of Ohio's law based on its conclusion that the law conflicted with purported standards of care promulgated by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). In the brief, Attorney General Marshall argued t...
