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The Senate voted Sunday to advance the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R‑Okla.) to serve as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), moving him one step closer to succeeding outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem. The procedural vote signals that Mullin has secured enough bipartisan support to clear the chamber, though a final confirmation vote is expected later this week. If confirmed, Mullin would take over an agency facing a complex mix of national security challenges, i...
LEE COUNTY, Ala., March 20 - The Lee County Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Cam Hunt for Lee County sheriff. "We are excited about Cam Hunt's candidacy. He is qualified for the job and ready to accept the challenge of being our next sheriff," said Robert Walters, president of the Lee County Farmers Federation. "He will work hard and represent the people of this county with excellence." Hunt was born and raised in Lee County and graduated from Auburn High School. He attended...
Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock How many homes are for sale in Tuscaloosa right now? One of the primary reasons houses are so expensive today is that there aren't enough homes for sale for people who want them. Ever since the pandemic housing boom—when record-low mortgage rates prompted homebuyers to snap up a large share of housing supply—listings have been much harder to come by. It's even harder to find a home that a typical buyer can afford. However, housing supply varies widely acr...
Billion Photos // Shutterstock How many homes are for sale in Montgomery right now? One of the primary reasons houses are so expensive today is that there aren't enough homes for sale for people who want them. Ever since the pandemic housing boom—when record-low mortgage rates prompted homebuyers to snap up a large share of housing supply—listings have been much harder to come by. It's even harder to find a home that a typical buyer can afford. However, housing supply varies widely across the...
Aleksandrkozak // Shutterstock How many homes are for sale in Mobile right now? One of the primary reasons houses are so expensive today is that there aren't enough homes for sale for people who want them. Ever since the pandemic housing boom—when record-low mortgage rates prompted homebuyers to snap up a large share of housing supply—listings have been much harder to come by. It's even harder to find a home that a typical buyer can afford. However, housing supply varies widely across the cou...
Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock How many homes are for sale in Huntsville right now? One of the primary reasons houses are so expensive today is that there aren't enough homes for sale for people who want them. Ever since the pandemic housing boom—when record-low mortgage rates prompted homebuyers to snap up a large share of housing supply—listings have been much harder to come by. It's even harder to find a home that a typical buyer can afford. However, housing supply varies widely acr...
Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock How many homes are for sale in Daphne right now? One of the primary reasons houses are so expensive today is that there aren't enough homes for sale for people who want them. Ever since the pandemic housing boom—when record-low mortgage rates prompted homebuyers to snap up a large share of housing supply—listings have been much harder to come by. It's even harder to find a home that a typical buyer can afford. However, housing supply varies widely acr...
Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock How many homes are for sale in Birmingham right now? One of the primary reasons houses are so expensive today is that there aren't enough homes for sale for people who want them. Ever since the pandemic housing boom—when record-low mortgage rates prompted homebuyers to snap up a large share of housing supply—listings have been much harder to come by. It's even harder to find a home that a typical buyer can afford. However, housing supply varies widely acr...
Each March, communities across the country observe Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, encouraging support, and strengthening hope for those living with this challenging disease. It is an opportunity to look out for our neighbors and learn more about a condition that affects thousands of American families. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. In people with MS, the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks myelin, the p...
Alabama lost a great man this month—a man whose leadership, convictions, and Christian faith helped shape the moral and political landscape of our state for decades. To know John was to witness a man of purpose and discipline, anchored in Scripture and committed to serving God, his family, and the people of Alabama. His voice carried influence not because it was loud, but because it was principled—rooted in wisdom, humility, and charity. A Life Chosen for Service, Not Wealth John Giles pos...
February 28 - RAINBOW CITY, Ala. – Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth spoke to the Etowah County Republican Breakfast group about her campaign. Wadsworth is a commercial realtor and professional economic developer. She is a native of Huntsville, Ala. "If you know anything about the Lieutenant Governor's office the legislature stripped it much of its powers by the Legislature in 2003," said Dr. Wadsworth. She said that in addition to performing the duties o...
March 5, 2026 – IRAN - "And you shall hear of wars and rumours of wars. See that ye be not troubled. For these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet." (Matthew 24:6 Douay–Rheims) The United States and Israel launched massive air and naval strikes on the brutal Iranian regime, which has attacked Americans, Israel, and international shipping for 47 years. Iran has retaliated by launching missiles at U.S. bases. As of press time, six U.S. service members have been killed since the war...
Traveling to Mexico this spring? Here’s what to know about current advisories For some travelers counting down to spring break, recent headlines about violence in parts of Mexico have sparked a new question: Should I cancel my trip? Travel advisors say they are seeing a surge in calls and emails from clients trying to determine whether developments in one region affect major resort areas elsewhere. The questions follow several days of unrest in parts of Mexico after security operations targeting...
March 5, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced two judicial appointments in Cullman and Escambia counties. Cullman County District Judge Heath Edward Meherg Governor Ivey has appointed Heath Edward Meherg of Cullman to serve as District Judge in the 32nd Judicial Circuit in Cullman County. A graduate of The University of Alabama at Birmingham, the Birmingham School of Law and The University of Alabama School of Law, Meherg succeeds District Judge J. Chad Floyd who was appoi...
March 5, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Subcommittee, attended a Senate Judiciary hearing with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. As the lead Senate negotiator throughout the Democrat-led DHS funding lapse, Senator Britt discussed the importance of this funding, specifically to clean up the mess left behind by the Biden-Harris Administration's open border policies and to secure our homeland and...
The former Birmingham‑Southern College campus will soon take on a new national mission. Federal leaders announced that the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has officially selected the shuttered campus as the site of its next major training center-an investment that Alabama's congressional delegation says will strengthen homeland security while giving new life to one of Birmingham's most historic properties. The announcement came in Washington, where U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville and R...
Tinkerbell is a female, Terrier type mix, right at one-year-old and only about 30 lbs so the perfect size for most any home situation. She is a very sweet & loving little lady, playful but not hyper, great with children, other dogs & cats. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming,...
March 6, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, praises the Alabama Legislature for passing HB 214 – a ban on foreign national influence in Alabama elections. The bill bans foreign nationals and foreign corporations from directly or indirectly donating to political candidates or political action committees for any election for candidates, constitutional amendments, or referendums. Secretary Allen thanks Representative James Lomax (R-Huntsville) and Senator Dan Rob...
March 5, 2026 - WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor in support of President Trump's actions to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities and eliminate the terrorist Ayatollah. In his speech, Sen. Tuberville also called for anyone who practices Sharia Law to be deported immediately. Read excerpts from Sen. Tuberville's remarks below or watch on YouTube or Rumble. "I've come to the floor several times over the past few months to sound the alarm about t...
March 5, 2026 - Washington, D.C. - President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem will leave her post at the end of the month, ending a tenure marked by sweeping immigration crackdowns, the dismantling of FEMA, and persistent controversy over the direction of the Department of Homeland Security. Trump said Noem will be replaced by Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R‑Okla.), a first‑term senator and longtime ally of the administration. The transition will take eff...
March 5, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a sweeping package of Career and Technical Education (CTE) legislation designed to expand opportunities for students, bolster the state's workforce, and keep Alabama competitive in fast‑growing industries. The package includes a resolution urging a $150 million statewide investment to expand and modernize career tech programs. Lawmakers described the effort as one of the most significant CTE expansions in r...
With St. Patrick's Day taking place on March 17th, March was first designated as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991 by Congress. And the President of The United States has continued to recognize the proclamation each year since 1991. While many Irish are a bit puzzled as to the USA's fascination with Ireland come St. Patrick's Day every year, it is a holiday that was first recognized early on in American history by none other than General George Washington in 1780. As The Continental Army...
March 3, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate passed a bill designed to protect rural ambulance services and make sure that rural Alabamians can continue to receive medical service. Senate Bill 269 (SB269) is sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) who represents a very rural district. "This bill is about a matter of life and death," said Sen. Singleton. "In the rural areas it becomes a matter of life especially when you have hospitals closing on a daily bas...
March 4, 2026 - TEHRAN, Iran - Iran is entering a volatile and unprecedented leadership transition as multiple reports indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has exerted heavy pressure on the 88‑member Assembly of Experts to select Mojtaba Khamenei, age 56, as the country's next Supreme Leader. The move comes amid intense political uncertainty and widespread debate over Mojtaba's limited clerical credentials and the growing dominance of Iran's security establishment. A S...
The U.S. beef cattle herd has shrunk dramatically over the past 15 years, falling from 31.7 million beef cows in 2010 to roughly 27.9 million in 2025 - a decline of about 12%. This contraction is part of a broader national trend: total cattle and calves in the U.S. have fallen to 86–87 million head, the lowest levels since the early 1950s. Why the Herd Has Declined 🌡️ Prolonged Drought and Weather Stress Drought has been the single most powerful driver of herd liquidation. Many major cattle...
