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Most livable small cities in the US The density, noise, and expense of large cities may not always be optimal for each American household. Still, trading in the convenience of a large city often means a multi-person household may be split on what factors go into making a location a best-fit. In some cases, but not others, families may be willing to make cost tradeoffs for the sake of convenience. For instance, shorter commute times to spend more time at home, or more available facilities for ext...
August 26, 2025 - Cullman and Blount Counties, AL. - Voters in portions of Cullman and Blount Counties cast their ballots Tuesday in the Special General Election for Alabama House District 11, selecting a new representative to fill the seat vacated earlier this year by Randall Shedd. Republican nominee Heath Allbright secured a decisive victory, earning 88.38% of the vote and defeating Democratic challenger Alex Braswell, who received 11.15%. A small number of write-in votes-15 total-accounted...
Istvan Csak // 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 August 29. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.06 (+2.1%) - Year change: -$0.15 (-5.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change: -$0.03 (-0.9%) -...
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 29. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.11 (+4.0%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-6.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.32 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: -$0.13...
jittawit21 // 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 August 29. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.80 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.5%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-6.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.38 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: -$0.13 (-3.7%) -...
Elen Nika // 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 August 29. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.85 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.8%) - Year change: -$0.15 (-4.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.57 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change: -$0.06 (-1.7%) - Historical...
Elen Nika // 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 29. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.81 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.08 (+3.0%) - Year change: -$0.14 (-4.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.50 - Week change: +$0.03 (+1.0%) - Year change: -$0.03 (-0.8%) -...
Elen Nika // 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 29. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.84 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.11 (+4.0%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-3.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.48 - Week change: +$0.09 (+2.7%) - Year change: +$0.06 (+1.9%) - 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 29. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.82 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.10 (+3.8%) - Year change: -$0.15 (-5.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.30 - Week change: $0.00 (0.0%) - Year change: -$0.06...
Elen Nika // 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 29. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.79 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.5%) - Year change: -$0.11 (-3.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.39 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.4%) - Year change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Historical...
jittawit21 // 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 29. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.84 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.07 (+2.6%) - Year change: -$0.11 (-3.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.46 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.0%) - Year change: +$0.03 (+1.0%) -...
Christian Mueller // 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 29. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.88 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.10 (+3.8%) - Year change: -$0.08 (-2.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.46 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.4%) - Year change: +$0.06...
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 29. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.79 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.10 (+3.6%) - Year change: -$0.13 (-4.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.43 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.2%) - Year change: -$0.06 (-1.7%) -...
Istvan Csak // 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 29. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.12 (+4.7%) - Year change: -$0.07 (-2.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.2%) - Year change: -$0.11 (-3.2%) -...
EgolenaHK // Shutterstock Most popular diamond shapes in the South While the classic Round Brilliant continues to reign supreme as the most sought-after diamond shape for engagement rings nationwide, shifting tastes are giving rise to new favorites. Across the U.S., couples are expressing individuality through fancy and unique diamond shapes that add a personal touch to their ring choices. Whether it's the geometric boldness of a Hexagon, the romance of a Heart cut, or the clean brilliance of a...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Tuscaloosa Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Montgomery Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Mobile Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of immigration...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Huntsville Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Gadsden Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of immigration...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Florence Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Dothan Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of immigration...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Decatur Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of immigration...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Daphne Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of immigration...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Birmingham Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of...
