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NEW ORLEANS, La. - In a major development for ongoing church‑state litigation across the South, the full U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled 12–6 to allow Louisiana to move forward with displaying the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. The decision lifts a lower‑court injunction and revives Louisiana's 2024 law requiring the displays in every publicly funded classroom from kindergarten through college. The ruling in Roake v. Brumley came as a per curiam opinion, meani...
February 13, 2026 - PELL CITY, Ala. - Republican Attorney General candidate Katherine Robertson has secured a major endorsement from St. Clair County Sheriff Billy Murray, who also serves as President of the Alabama Sheriffs' Association. The announcement marks a significant boost for Robertson's campaign, reinforcing her deep ties to Alabama's law enforcement community. Sheriff Murray praised Robertson's decade of service as Chief Counsel in the Attorney General's Office, citing her commitment...
February 23, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R‑AL) has joined Senator Rick Scott (R‑FL) to introduce the SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act, a new bill aimed at strengthening federal oversight of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and curbing fraud, waste, and abuse in state-administered benefits. The legislation comes in response to reports that some states-including California-have refused to comply with federal enforcement efforts. The bil...
February 23, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that a former employee of a Tuscaloosa nursing home has been arrested for the theft of funds from the facility's residents. At the time of the crimes, Tameko H. Green, 52, a Tuscaloosa resident, had been employed as the facility's financial officer. In that capacity Green was responsible for maintaining the facility's patient trust fund, an account used for the residents' daily needs. Green had been employed...
February 23, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM - Before sunrise on Tuesday morning, dozens of Birmingham crime survivors and grieving family members gathered on Tuscaloosa Avenue, clutching framed photos of loved ones lost to violence as they prepared to board buses bound for the Alabama State Capitol. Their destination: the first‑ever Survivors Speak Alabama day of action - a statewide rally calling for stronger victim support, expanded compensation, and long‑overdue trauma recovery services. The 7 a.m. send‑o...
The AI scare trade moves from software to the entire economy Last week, AI disruption was a tech story. News broke about software stocks repricing rapidly as investors digested the implications of a new wave of AI tools that could replace tasks once handled by expensive enterprise platforms. The selloff was sharp, but contained. This week, Range explains, the market decided that AI disruption is not just a tech problem anymore. Target Practice AI fears tore through sector after sector of the eco...
The ‘Plan B Passport’ boom: How political uncertainty is driving a record surge in Americans seeking European residency Inquiries from wealthy Americans seeking alternative residency and citizenship abroad jumped 183% between the first quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, according to data from global advisory firm Henley & Partners. By the end of Q3 2025, applications from U.S. nationals were already 67% higher than the total for all of 2024, which itself was a record year. The tre...
Cities adding the most high-income households The number of high-income households in a community can have a large impact on local economics. High-income households — defined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as those earning $200,000 or more per year — generally contribute more dollars to the local and state tax bases and to surrounding businesses. At the same time, this relative economic strength may sway entities to cater more to the preferences of these households to earn their pat...
Unfiltered water, expensive problems: The cost of ignoring water quality Ever notice white spots on your dishes, soap that won’t lather, or your hair feeling dull no matter how much shampoo you use? These are common signs of hard water. The minerals in unfiltered water don’t just make cleaning harder; they gradually wear down appliances, clog pipes, stain fixtures, and drive up energy costs. Over time, these hidden costs can add up, leading to expensive repairs and replacements that hom...
Andriy Blokhin // Shutterstock How much does it cost to buy a house in Anniston in 2026? Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market. Redfin economists predict that affordability will begin to improve in 2026 and beyond. But how much does housing cost in Anniston, AL, right now? Whether you're a high-end...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock How much does it cost to buy a house in Auburn in 2026? Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market. Redfin economists predict that affordability will begin to improve in 2026 and beyond. But how much does housing cost in Auburn, AL, right now? Whether you're a high-end buye...
Alena Mozhjer // Shutterstock How much does it cost to buy a house in Birmingham in 2026? Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market. Redfin economists predict that affordability will begin to improve in 2026 and beyond. But how much does housing cost in Birmingham, AL, right now? Whether you're a high-end...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock How much does it cost to buy a house in Daphne in 2026? Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market. Redfin economists predict that affordability will begin to improve in 2026 and beyond. But how much does housing cost in Daphne, AL, right now? Whether you're a high-end buye...
Andriy Blokhin // Shutterstock How much does it cost to buy a house in Decatur in 2026? Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market. Redfin economists predict that affordability will begin to improve in 2026 and beyond. But how much does housing cost in Decatur, AL, right now? Whether you're a high-end buyer...
Andriy Blokhin // Shutterstock How much does it cost to buy a house in Dothan in 2026? Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market. Redfin economists predict that affordability will begin to improve in 2026 and beyond. But how much does housing cost in Dothan, AL, right now? Whether you're a high-end buyer...
Artazum // Shutterstock How much does it cost to buy a house in Florence in 2026? Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market. Redfin economists predict that affordability will begin to improve in 2026 and beyond. But how much does housing cost in Florence, AL, right now? Whether you're a high-end buyer or...
Artazum // Shutterstock How much does it cost to buy a house in Gadsden in 2026? Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market. Redfin economists predict that affordability will begin to improve in 2026 and beyond. But how much does housing cost in Gadsden, AL, right now? Whether you're a high-end buyer or...
Alena Mozhjer // Shutterstock How much does it cost to buy a house in Huntsville in 2026? Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market. Redfin economists predict that affordability will begin to improve in 2026 and beyond. But how much does housing cost in Huntsville, AL, right now? Whether you're a high-end...
Artazum // Shutterstock How much does it cost to buy a house in Mobile in 2026? Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market. Redfin economists predict that affordability will begin to improve in 2026 and beyond. But how much does housing cost in Mobile, AL, right now? Whether you're a high-end buyer or just...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock How much does it cost to buy a house in Montgomery in 2026? Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market. Redfin economists predict that affordability will begin to improve in 2026 and beyond. But how much does housing cost in Montgomery, AL, right now? Whether you're a...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock How much does it cost to buy a house in Tuscaloosa in 2026? Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market. Redfin economists predict that affordability will begin to improve in 2026 and beyond. But how much does housing cost in Tuscaloosa, AL, right now? Whether you're a...
February 24, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama House of Representatives passed controversial legislation to create a sales tax holiday three day weekend every October for gun, ammunition, archery, and hunting supplies. House Bill 360 (HB360) is sponsored by Rep. Chris Sells (R-Greenville). Representative Reed Ingram (R-Montgomery) said, "This is a good bill. I means more people will buy guns the right way (at stores rather than in person to person sales). It will keep the black-market gun...
February 24, 2026 – MONTGOMERY – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Will Boyd spoke to members of the Alabama Cannabis Coalition at the Alabama State House. The Cannabis Coalition was in Montgomery for their annual Lobby the Legislature Day. They are seeking the repeal of House Bill 445, passed last year, that outlawed smokeable hemp products and heavily regulated the remaining psychoactive cannabinoids derived from hemp that can be legally sold in Alabama. Boyd said, "The definition of a w...
The skilled trades need workers. So why are there still so few Black plumbers, electricians and HVAC techs? Demand for skilled workers in the trades is at a record high, as you might have heard. There’s a lack of workers currently employed in the trades — that is, welders, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, HVAC technicians and the like — and an increasing number of available jobs. Even so, Black and African American tradespeople are seriously underrepresented in these fields. Black...
What is the difference between a will and a trust? Inheritance refers to the assets, property, debts and obligations that an individual assigns to a set of predetermined heirs who gain access to them after the original owner passes. When it comes to inheritance planning, there’s more to consider than meets the eye. You can either create a will or a trust to allocate your assets when sanctioning off your estate. While the two solutions share a common goal of helping distribute your assets to y...
