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Where people in Tuscaloosa are looking to buy homes Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing potential homeowners to expand their searches outside costly urban cores, especially when they can work from home. Stacker examined...
Where people in Montgomery are looking to buy homes Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing potential homeowners to expand their searches outside costly urban cores, especially when they can work from home. Stacker examined...
Where people in Birmingham are looking to buy homes Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing potential homeowners to expand their searches outside costly urban cores, especially when they can work from home. Stacker examined...
Where people in Auburn are looking to buy homes Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing potential homeowners to expand their searches outside costly urban cores, especially when they can work from home. Stacker examined...
MONTGOMERY, AL - October 28, 2025 - Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth, has officially launched her first major statewide advertising campaign, marking a significant milestone in the 2026 election cycle. The ad, titled "Alabama First," began airing this week across television and digital platforms, introducing voters to Wadsworth's personal and professional background while outlining her vision for the state. The ad positions Wadsworth as a...
October 28, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jim Justice (R-WV) in introducing the No Alipay Act to stop the use of Alipay, a Chinese digital payment platform, in the United States. Alipay collects sensitive personal and financial data from more than a billion users worldwide, posing a serious risk to American national security. "Two years ago, Joe Biden sat on his hands while China sent a spy balloon over our e...
October 28, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 18 states in filing a legal brief defending Oklahoma's right to restrict the teaching of certain race- and sex-based concepts in public schools. The amicus brief, submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, supports Oklahoma's law that prohibits instruction of ideas deemed racially or sexually divisive in K-12 classrooms. The lawsuit at the center of the case was brought by th...
MONTGOMERY, AL - Four suspects have now been arrested in connection with the October 4 mass shooting in Montgomery that left two people dead and 12 others injured. The arrests have intensified scrutiny of Alabama's gun laws, particularly the 2022 constitutional carry legislation that lowered the age for permitless handgun possession from 21 to 19. Montgomery Police Chief Jim Graboys confirmed the arrests during a series of press briefings, noting that investigators believe multiple shooters...
October 28, 2025 – ENTERPRISE, AL - Chad "Chig" Martin a Democratic candidate for Governor of Alabama reached a social media milestone by obtaining over 34,000 members on Facebook making him the largest social media on this platform among other active Democratic candidates. https://www.facebook.com/chadchigmartin "This is a very important indicator for the campaign," Martin said in a statement. "As most know, Democratic candidates do not receive the donations that the Republicans do and F...
October 28, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - A federal court has released three proposed Alabama Senate redistricting maps to address Voting Rights Act violations in Montgomery-area districts, potentially reshaping political representation ahead of the 2026 elections. In a major development for Alabama's legislative landscape, a federal court has unveiled three proposed redistricting maps for the state Senate following a ruling that found the current district boundaries violated Section 2 of the c...
October 29, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL03), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a joint the following statement expressing concern with the Pentagon's announcement that it will discontinue the rotational U.S. brigade in Romania, which appears uncoordinated and directly at odds with the President's strategy: "We strongly oppose the decision not to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 28, 2025 - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) once again took to the Senate floor to advocate for the Sunshine Protection Act, his bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide. Joined by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and other colleagues, Tuberville forced a vote on the measure-but the bill failed to pass the Senate. Tuberville's speech underscored the widespread frustration among Alabamians and Americans over the biannual time change, which he called...
Are inheritance advances taxable? The grieving process is always challenging. But for many families, the slow legal process of distributing an inheritance compounds emotional pain with financial uncertainty. When pressing needs for money arise long before the estate is settled, an inheritance advance can be a lifeline. If you are considering an inheritance advance, it’s important to understand the tax implications. This guide from Inheritance Funding explains inheritance advances and the f...
Who is checking your credit? More people than you realize When Jason Craine went into a local music store to rent violins for his twin boys, he wasn’t expecting anything out of the ordinary. What he got instead: a credit check. “I was caught off-guard,” says Craine, a financial advisor in Wichita, Kansas. “I understood why, but I just wasn’t expecting it.” Ultimately, he decided to buy the violins outright, and his boys are now making good progress in fifth-grade orchestra. But Craine is not alo...
Keep the heat on: Why your insurer cites negligence to deny frozen pipe claims The nightmare scenario for any homeowner during the bitter chill of winter isn’t a power outage; it’s coming home to a flood. That sudden, devastating rush of water from a burst pipe, frozen solid by the deep cold, can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage, instantly soaking walls, flooring, and all your treasured possessions. Naturally, your first thought may be, “Thank goodness for homeowners insurance!” But...
October 29, 2029 - Colorado has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama - a move reinstated by President Trump in September 2025. The legal battle pits two states against each other over national defense strategy, constitutional authority, and political motivations. Colorado's Legal Challenge Filed October 29 by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, the lawsuit seeks to halt the transfer and declare it...
HoneyBun is a two-year old female, about 50 lbs, looks like a possible Heeler/Lab type mix. She is a sweet gal, happy to get attention but also happy to do her own thing. Saying no to young children as she takes treats from us like a hungry piranha so have to watch your fingers. Good with other dogs, will do best with room to hang out outside when she wants to do her own thing. Active gal. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopte...
October 30, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general urging the U.S. Senate to take swift action to protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from disruption as federal budget negotiations stall. In a letter addressed to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the bipartisan group-led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost-calls for the passage of a clean continuing resolution to reopen the federal...
October 24, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – A diplomatic delegation from Taiwan led by Director General Jared (Chu-en) Lin visited Montgomery on Thursday and Friday to meet with Governor Kay Ivey (R), Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair, and other state leaders. Lin is the new Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta. Lin and his team also spoke at length with the Alabama Gazette editorial staff while he was in Montgomery on Friday, October 24. Lin told the Gazette that Tai...
How to choose the right financing for your business property Every growing business eventually faces the same question: Should we keep leasing, or buy our own space? Leasing offers flexibility and lowers upfront costs, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to preserve capital or avoid long-term commitments. But over time, those monthly payments add up, building someone else’s equity instead of your own. That’s why, for many business owners, buying the space they operate in become...
When renters insurance steps in to cover stolen motorcycle gear For those who ride, a motorcycle is more than just transportation; it’s an extension of their spirit. Riders invest not just in the bike, but in the gear that keeps them safe and comfortable: the high-impact helmet, the abrasion-resistant jacket, the armored gloves, and the reinforced boots. This gear is essential, and often, it carries a hefty price tag. But what happens when that essential gear is suddenly gone? Not from a c...
October 31, 2025 – Today is October 31. This means far too many people will go to work or school wearing tacky costumes and most of us will consume insanely high levels of sugar and chocolate today. It also means that Children dressed in costumes will go door-to-door asking for free candy and that teens and even many adults will go to costume parties tonight. When you are out on the roads this evening please be aware that children will be out and about (in many cases in dark costumes) walking u...
October 30, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama League of Municipalities hosted its annual graduation and awards ceremonies on October 30, 2025, at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel. Over 50 municipal officials graduated and received awards from participating in the Certified Municipal Official (CMO) program. In accordance with the Alabama Municipal Official Training Act, which took effect on January 1, 2025, all mayors and councilmembers are required to complete 10 hours of training annually d...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of November 3. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.59 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-6.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.26 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.8%) - Year...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of November 3. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.64 --- Alabama average: $2.65 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.0%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.53 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%) - Year change: +$0.02 (+0.5%) -...
