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March 10, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) spoke with American agriculture leaders at a U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry hearing titled "Increasing Domestic Consumption of U.S. Grown Agricultural Products." The witnesses that spoke before the committee include: Zippy Duvall, Scott Metzger, Cathy Burns, Jed Bower, Nathan Reed, and Matt Perdue. Tuberville asked them to share their recommendations for bolstering American farmers and producers. They a...
How the Collaborative Care Model is closing the mental health gap in rural America Nearly half of Americans live in an area without adequate mental health services. More than 85% of these so-called Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas are located in rural communities. This imbalance leaves over 150 million Americans without reliable access to psychiatric care. Rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse disorders, and suicide remain high, and even sometimes higher than in urban areas, so...
March 12, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a series of petitions with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit seeking to force long‑awaited rulings in four federal habeas corpus cases tied to capital murder convictions-some of which have been pending for more than a decade. Marshall argues that the federal district courts' inaction has created a "recurring-perhaps systemic-problem" that undermines the promise of timely justice for victims a...
MINNEAPOLIS, Min. - March 11, 2026 - Target Corporation announced Wednesday that it is lowering prices on more than 3,000 spring products, including apparel, home goods, baby essentials, and select food and beverage items, as part of a broad effort to deliver stronger value to customers heading into the new season. The reductions, which range from 5% to 20% off original prices, reflect Target's ongoing strategy to pair trend‑forward design with affordability while driving long‑term, sus...
March 10, 2026 - TAMPA, Ala - A new analysis circulating online claims that a coordinated U.S. bomber campaign-featuring B‑2 stealth bombers, B‑1 Lancers, and B‑52 Stratofortresses-has allegedly collapsed major sections of Iran's underground military tunnel network, long considered one of Tehran's most important strategic assets. A recent video, published by PPR Global, frames the strikes as part of a broader operation referred to as Epic Fury, describing it as one of the most conse...
March 12, 2026 - NORFOLK, Va. - Lt. Colonel Brandon Shah, a decorated Army officer known for his work in counterintelligence and campus‑based military education programs, was shot and killed Thursday afternoon on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. The brazen daylight attack stunned students, faculty, and military officials, triggering an intensive multi‑agency investigation that now stretches across several states. Authorities say Shah, 42, was gunned down outside the...
March 10, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate passes legislation that would allow state employees to purchase credits from the Retirement Systems of Alabama for their years of past federal service. Senate Bill 280 (SB280) is sponsored by state Senator Jame "Jabo" Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills). Waggoner explained in committee that the state already allows state employees to do this for their military service. The Senate adopted and passed a committee substitute for SB280. SB280 had rec...
March 11, 2026 – The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation to reform Alabama's pretrial detention and preliminary hearing procedures. House Bill 228 (HB228) is sponsored by state Representative Jim Hill (R-Odenville). Hill is the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. Aniah's Law is a constitutional amendment in Alabama that gives judges the authority to deny bail for a defined list of violent offenses when prosecutors can show that no release conditions would reasonably p...
Medicaid and CHIP reliance by state: 2026 study With some Medicaid funds to Minnesota currently halted due to fraud investigations led by Vice President JD Vance and the White House, many individuals may be wondering if their benefits could be at stake next. Statistics show that up to 33% of the population in each state, including children, may be receiving Medicaid or CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) benefits as of October 2025. Even the most independent states from the Medicaid p...
logoboom // Shutterstock Hottest Marches in Alabama since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The Earth's temperature has climbed each decade since 1880 by about .14...
The Tuscaloosa Action Group of Eagle Forum of Alabama has held informative meetings that are open to the public at The Tuscaloosa Public Library. Some of which have been covered by The Alabama Gazette. Now, the ability of the Tuscaloosa Eagle Forum to meet at The Tuscaloosa Public Library is the subject of a federal lawsuit filed by the Alliance Defending Freedom. Due to staff of the Tuscaloosa Public Library denying Eagle Forum access to its meeting space, solely due to its religious character...
March 10, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama House of Representatives passed a constitutional amendment that would impose a Pledge of Allegiance mandate and authorize school boards to allow voluntary school prayers. House Bill 511 (HB5111) is sponsored by state Representative Reed Ingram (R-Montgomery). Rep. Reed Ingram said, "I'm not trying to cram religion down anyone's throat or make it to where they're mandated to do anything. A lot of times, kids don't have the option to pray and the...
March 10, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) has firmly rejected President Donald J. Trump's (R) effort to change the Senate rules to require a "talking filibuster." Trump had previously asked Republican Senators to pass a rule change ending the filibuster rule altogether. That had little support so Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) proposed ending the 1974 rule that allows Senators to filibuster without actually standing on the floor of the Senate talking a...
March 12, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 242, legislation aimed at improving safety on Alabama's highways by ensuring commercial motor vehicle operators meet federal work authorization and communication standards. Surrounded by state troopers, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor and bill sponsors state Sen. Lance Bell and Rep. Steve Clouse, along with Alabama Trucking Association (ATA) President and CEO Mark Colson and board m...
What a complete stranger can take from you with just your name and city With how advanced technology has gotten, your personal information doesn’t only live on official documents or personal files—it all exists somewhere online. And most of the time, it’s easier for strangers to find than you’d expect. In fact, in 2025, a record 279 million people were affected by data compromises, according to a report by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Even with just your name and the city you’re...
7 things to know before opening a high-yield savings account To help you make an informed decision, CreditNinja laid out seven important things consumers need to know before opening a high-yield savings account, like taxes, fine print, what to look for, the truth about interest rates, and the top six accounts. That way, you’re prepared to open one without any nasty surprises. Key Takeaways - Important things to consider before opening a high-yield savings account include understanding that r...
Top global expansion ecommerce markets: Where US-based brands are growing next As cross-border ecommerce continues to outpace many domestic channels, U.S.-based brands are looking beyond their home market for their next phase of growth. Globally, 59% of shoppers purchase from retailers outside their home country, and 35% do so at least once a month, underscoring how mainstream international buying behavior has become. Certain international markets consistently provide the right mix of demand,...
ungvar // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Anniston 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 $358,968 in January, 0.2% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas...
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Auburn 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 $358,968 in January, 0.2% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some...
Arina P Habich // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Birmingham 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 $358,968 in January, 0.2% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...
Arina P Habich // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Daphne 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 $358,968 in January, 0.2% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...
4 PM production // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Decatur 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 $358,968 in January, 0.2% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...
scarp577 // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Dothan 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 $358,968 in January, 0.2% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some...
ungvar // 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 $358,968 in January, 0.2% 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 Gadsden 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 $358,968 in January, 0.2% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places....
