The people's voice of reason
The people's voice of reason
Sorted by date Results 76 - 100 of 6005
August 31, 2026 – HOOVER, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party confirmed today to the Alabama Gazette that Shannon Whitt has stepped down from her position as Chief of Staff. The Alabama Gazette was told that Whitt left to pursue a new career in ministry alongside her husband working with UniteUS ministry. It is a ministry run by Chad and Tanya Prewett. Chad is a former assistant basketball coach at Auburn University. Whitt has played a critical role within ALGOP operations for years in i...
BIRMINGHAM, AL - A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the community of Birmingham, Alabama, as family members and law enforcement continue their urgent search for 40-year-old Amanda Lee Williams. Officially reported missing after months of agonizing silence, her disappearance has sparked a renewed public push for information, with loved ones emphasizing that her prolonged absence is completely out of character.According to investigative updates released by the Birmingham Police Department,...
A side hustle is a real business: How to protect your part-time job Your side hustle may not be your full-time job, but it's still a real business — and vulnerable to real business risks and unexpected costs. Whether you sell on Etsy, run a Shopify store, freelance after work or book clients on weekends, you're taking on many of the same risks as any other business owner. Here’s the thing: You don't have to wait until your side hustle becomes your main source of income to start protecting it....
August 31, 2026 - DOTHAN, Ala. - Today, United States Attorney Thomas Govan announced that a federal jury in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, sitting in Dothan, Alabama, convicted 37-year-old Pravin Dewayne Simpson of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possessing a firearm after having previously been convicted of a felony. The jury returned its verdict on August 27, 2026. According to evidence presented at trial, in July 2024, officers with the...
August 26, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Four Talladega men have been held accountable in federal court for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. The four men were initially indicted together, but two previously pleaded guilty. The remaining two were set for trial last week before Chief U.S. District Court Judge Madeline H. Haikala. The jury found Tramarcus Fomby also known as "Slacc," 31, guilty after five days of testimony. Fomby was c...
August 28, 2026 - MOBILE, AL – Horatio Tremaine Washington was sentenced on August 18, 2026, by United States District Court Judge Terry F. Moorer to 60 months in prison for trafficking fentanyl. Court documents show that on September 9, 2022, Mobile Police Department officers executed a search warrant at the defendant's residence in Mobile. The search warrant resulted in the seizure of items to include a large quantity of Marijuana, Fentanyl pills, Oxycodone pills, THC gummies, Cocaine, M...
Airplane etiquette survey: Americans say passenger behavior is getting worse Many people in the U.S. believe airplane etiquette has gone downhill, and they mostly blame fellow passengers for the drop in civility. It's just one of the fascinating findings from a new survey by YouGov, commissioned by The Points Guy, on everything travel. If you've paid any attention to social media, you know passenger plane etiquette is a hot topic. Debates rage about who should get the armrest, whether you...
What is the difference between a home equity loan and a HELOC? Today, homeowners have more financial opportunities than ever before. Rising property values are creating a powerful source—home equity. Tapping into that value, you're likely to find two options—a home equity loan and a home equity line of credit (HELOC). You can use both to borrow against your home, but they work in different ways. This guide from Members 1st Federal Credit Union helps homeowners confidently choose between a hom...
August 30, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump (R) has announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth have negotiated a deal with the Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez to supply the U.S. with oil allowing the USA to replenish its dangerously depleted strategic oil reserve. The President announced on Truth Social: "REAKING NEWS: The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIG...
One of East Coast’s largest data centers accused of ‘violating federal laws’ The largest planned AI data center in New Jersey is being accused of violating federal law after a Floodlight visual investigation found the site running dozens of unpermitted gas-powered generators. Thermal drone footage the organization captured in mid-August showed the partly completed DataOne facility in Vineland was operating at least 45 of the site's 62 generators at the time. DataOne has stirred contr...
Gen Z is least likely to believe cancer can be prevented. Many don't know basic screenings exist. Gen Z adults are at the stage when lifelong habits start to take shape. They’re launching careers, reflecting on their values, and building relationships and routines. They’re also navigating messages about beauty standards that sometimes oppose the needs of their long-term health. Case in point: the “tanmaxxing” trend found on social media. “Ain’t no way I’m letting my job stop me from soaking...
What businesses need to know about shipping, from parcel and freight to LTL and FTL Every shipment has one job: get to the customer. It doesn’t matter how it gets there—whatever mode gets the job done is the right one. Most business owners aren’t trying to become shipping experts. They just want shipping to work because a shipment that doesn’t reach the customer isn’t just a logistics problem; it’s a broken promise. For many businesses, “shipping” once meant choosing a carrier and printing a...
The hidden pitfalls of the $1,000 ‘Trump Account’ for newborns Everyone is talking about the “Trump Account” that starts with a free $1,000 and could potentially be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars by the time your kid retires. But that's only if you understand exactly what it is and how it works. Trump Accounts officially launched in July 2026, and while there are some very real benefits, there are also significant catches that many families may be overlooking. CreditNinja broke down ex...
Applied Digital Corporation based out of Dallas, Texas recently donated $25,000 to Tommy Tuberville's campaign for Governor of the State of Alabama. Applied Digital through its various companies owns land in the amount of 1,300 acres in Brookwood, Alabama and has been mindbogglingly given an environmental permit from the State of Alabama for a proposed hyperscale data center to be built on its property. With the construction runoff from Applied Digital's proposed hyperscale data center set to...
August 31,2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has formally established the execution window for death‑row inmate Michael Shannon Taylor, marking the latest development in a decades‑long capital case that has moved through the state's courts since the early 1990s. According to the governor's announcement, the execution is scheduled to occur beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026, and expiring at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026, providing a 30‑hour perio...
pan demin // 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 31. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.73 --- Alabama average: $3.70 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.0%) - Year change: +$0.90 (+31.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.34 - Week change: -$0.04 (-0.7%) - Year change: +$1.90 (+55.0%)...
pan demin // 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 31. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.67 --- Alabama average: $3.70 - Week change: -$0.08 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$0.86 (+30.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.28 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.4%) - Year change: +$1.99...
pan demin // 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 31. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.75 --- Alabama average: $3.70 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: +$0.93 (+32.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.42 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.5%) - Year change: +$1.86 (+52.2%) - Historical...
pan demin // 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 31. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.67 --- Alabama average: $3.70 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: +$0.90 (+32.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.26 - Week change: -$0.04 (-0.7%) - Year change: +$1.93 (+58.1%) -...
pan demin // 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 31. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.65 --- Alabama average: $3.70 - Week change: -$0.07 (-1.9%) - Year change: +$0.90 (+32.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.20 - Week change: -$0.04 (-0.8%) - Year change: +$1.90 (+57.9%) -...
pan demin // 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 31. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.68 --- Alabama average: $3.70 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.9%) - Year change: +$0.90 (+32.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.32 - Week change: -$0.05 (-0.9%) - Year change: +$1.92 (+56.7%)...
pan demin // 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 31. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.69 --- Alabama average: $3.70 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.4%) - Year change: +$0.91 (+32.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $5.31 - Week change: -$0.09 (-1.6%) - Year change: +$1.98 (+59.3%) - Historical...
pan demin // 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 31. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.64 --- Alabama average: $3.70 - Week change: -$0.07 (-1.8%) - Year change: +$0.79 (+27.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $5.34 - Week change: -$0.07 (-1.3%) - Year change: +$1.91...
pan demin // 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 31. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.70 --- Alabama average: $3.70 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: +$0.90 (+32.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.28 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.1%) - Year change: +$1.93 (+57.5%)...
pan demin // 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 31. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.66 --- Alabama average: $3.70 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.4%) - Year change: +$0.85 (+30.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.36 - Week change: -$0.10 (-1.7%) - Year change: +$1.89 (+54.3%) - Historical...
