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Colton Lynn Dorough, 36, is being held on a $200,000 bond after allegedly shooting two automated Flock Safety surveillance cameras near his home. He was arrested on July 30, 2026, by the Talladega County Sheriff's Office following an investigation into the targeted destruction of the license plate readers. Investigators revealed that Dorough allegedly shot each individual camera exactly five times. Felony Charges and Severe Penalties Dorough faces significant legal repercussions for the...
August 4, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A federal judge in Montgomery has sentenced the final defendant in a drug‑trafficking conspiracy that funneled narcotics and other contraband into a correctional facility in Elmore, Alabama. In total, five defendants have now been sentenced for their roles in the scheme. On July 30, 2026, Lilbrian Rondarrius Ladd, 28, a former inmate at the Elmore Correctional Facility, was sentenced to 215 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute c...
August 3, 2026 - MOBILE, AL – A Mobile man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a multi-convicted felon. According to court documents, Artez Martre Williams, 24, was arrested on November 20, 2025, by Mobile Police Department narcotics investigators who executed a search warrant at Williams's house in Mobile. During the search, police seized a loaded Glock 9mm pistol from Williams's bedroom closet. The pistol was lying near paperwork with Williams's name on i...
August 7, 2026 - ATTALLA, Ala. - Former Republican Jesse Battles is continuing his campaign for Alabama District 10 which includes Etowah, Cherokee, and part of Dekalb County as an independent. Battles had qualified to run in the May Republican primary along with incumbent Senator Andrew Jones (R-Centre) and Alabama Library Board member Amy Minton, but was removed from the GOP ballot by the 21-member Alabama Republican Steering Committee. Undaunted, Battles qualified to run for SD10 as an indepe...
August 7, 2026 - Geneva, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that Ashley Powell, the Circuit Clerk of Geneva County, has been arrested and charged with violating the state's ethics laws after allegedly using her public office for personal financial benefit. Powell, 52, is accused of illegally paying herself more than $93,000 in public funds while serving as circuit clerk. According to the indictment, Powell used her official position to authorize and receive payments...
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville discussed hyperscale data centers during his weekly media call. Tuberville acknowledged during the call that, "Well, it has been a hot topic, and people in Alabama. And they are obviously concerned about data centers causing their energy bills to go up. And I completely agree with them." Yet, while acknowledging the concerns of Alabamians with regards to hyperscale data centers, Tuberville maintained that "further development of data centers across the state" is...
August 3, 2026 - HOOVER, Ala. – The Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee (SEC) convened Saturday, August 1, 2026, for its Summer Meeting in Montgomery. During the meeting, committee members conducted official party business, adopted resolutions, and approved an addition to the Alabama Republican Party Platform. The Committee overwhelmingly approved adding the following statement to the Party Platform: "We support legislation restricting members of other political parties from v...
August 6, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Randy Kelly, Chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party, announced that the State Democratic Executive Committee will meet in Montgomery, AL on August 8, 2026, at the Renaissance Hotel located at 201 Tallapoosa Street in Montgomery, AL. The purpose of the meeting is to reorganize the SDEC for the next 4 years. The first order of business is to fill vacancies which include 11 District Vacancies that were not filled during the May 19 Democratic Primary Election....
A massive, four-month-long collaborative law enforcement investigation culminated in a series of simultaneous raids across East Gadsden, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of trafficking-level illicit drugs. Federal, state, and local law enforcement leaders gathered Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Etowah County Sheriff's Office to announce the successful execution of a multi-agency sweep aimed at removing high-level criminals from local neighborhoods. Operation Overview The...
The most efficient way to run your window unit Window air conditioners can be lifesavers during the hot summer months, especially in older homes or apartments without central air. But while they offer targeted cooling, they can also drive up your energy bill fast if they’re not used efficiently. The good news is a few smart strategies can keep your space cool and your costs low. HomeServe broke down the best ways to run your window air conditioner efficiently. Start With the Right-Sized Unit E...
Survey: Retirement still feels achievable for Millennials and Gen Z Despite living in a time of economic turbulence, Gen Z and Millennials feel positive about retirement, according to a new survey by SoFi. Gen Z is particularly bullish on retirement. Fifty-seven percent say it’s achievable with a plan in place, compared to just 45% of Millennials who feel the same. To find out how Gen Z (ages 18 to 29) and Millennials (ages 30 to 45) are thinking about retirement in the current economic l...
Best and worst states for drivers: 2026 study Car ownership consumes a major share of many household budgets. Between loan payments, maintenance, fuel, and auto insurance, the cost of owning and operating a vehicle now averages more than $11,000 per year. Even as U.S. cities and counties increase investment in public transportation, more than 90% of American households own or lease at least one vehicle. SmartAsset set out to determine which states are best for drivers and which are most...
Representative Rhett Marquis publicly projects himself as a staunch conservative Republican, yet a closer look at his campaign ledger reveals a troubling reliance on financial backing from liberal Democrats-most notably Tuscaloosa-based real estate agent Chase Adcox. Adcox boasts a long, well-documented history of bankrolling leftist political candidates. His partisan trail dates back to 2008, when he funneled funds into then-Illinois Senator Barack Obama's historic presidential campaign....
Can doctors from other countries practice in the US? Doctors from other countries can and do practice medicine in the United States. In fact, foreign-born physicians make up roughly 1 in 4 U.S. doctors, with an estimated 325,000 trained abroad and now working here as of late 2025. The challenge is that practicing legally in the U.S. requires two separate things: a state medical license and a visa that authorizes you to work in the country. For most internationally trained physicians, earning...
Why vacation rental investors are spending more time on market research before buying Short-term rental investors confront a dual threat: cooling returns and tightening regulations that squeeze profitability while raising loan qualification hurdles. Platforms like Airbnb have democratized vacation rental investing, but they've also triggered state and local crackdowns on tax compliance, licensing, and occupancy caps. For investors already holding properties or considering new purchases,...
Rachasie // Shutterstock Hottest Augusts 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...
Companies spend six figures on AI. A third of employees don't know what it costs Every year, someone in finance asks whether the company's AI spend is worth it. Every year, leadership says yes. And every year, the employees actually using the tools have no idea the question was even asked. Now, corporate America is starting to sweat over its AI bill. Microsoft canceled most of its Claude Code licenses, in part over costs. Uber's COO said AI expenses are getting harder to justify. One AI...
Farm-bots: Bringing AI into the fields “We do a lot of wonderful work with onions,” is a phrase you don’t hear often while reporting on artificial intelligence. But using algorithms to help farmers improve yields while reducing chemical usage is Swiss startup Ecorobotix’s bread and butter, according to Abbey Flury, global marketing and communications manager at the company. “Our onion algorithm is very strong. We have a lot of people using it,” she told The Infinite Loop. One of those peopl...
The Tuscaloosa County National Alumni Association of the University of Alabama held its annual Fall Kickoff event at the River Market in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday evening. A crowd of nearly 150 attended the event with several alumni proudly boasting of their long-time association with The University of Alabama, including Don Garner. A gentleman who is in his eighties and let people know that he was actually born in the university. As back when he was born, there was a small hospital on the campus of...
"Hyperscaled" is a short documentary film that focuses on the residents of Bessemer, Alabama and their struggle to oppose, "Project Marvel", a proposed hyperscale data center that involves a 1,600 acre campus operated by QTS Data Centers. With Quality Technology Services being a data center focused company that was started in Kansas. QTS currently operates at least 28 data centers in the USA, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. QTS Data Centers are also the ones responsible for a data...
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R‑AL) and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R‑TN) have introduced new federal legislation aimed at restricting membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to biological women, responding to recent changes within the historic organization that broadened its non‑discrimination policy. The bill - titled the Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act - would amend the DAR's federal charter to explicitly require that membe...
What are the first steps after discovering a roof leak? Whether your roof is dripping steadily during a heavy storm or you notice a water stain on your ceiling, a leak can cause immense stress. If not tackled properly and on time, water intrusion can have severe consequences, some of which can affect your home’s structural integrity and your insurance claim. While your first instinct may be to panic, your best bet is to act immediately to limit the damage, protect your home and minimize r...
Nearly 2 in 5 US workers have put company information into personal AI accounts, and most don't know it can be illegal The confidential company document has a new address: someone's personal chatbot history. In a July 2026 survey of 500 employed U.S. adults commissioned by Kolmogorov Law, a California business-litigation firm, and conducted through the Pollfish research platform, 38% admitted they have entered at least one type of work information into a personal AI account their employer does...
The patterns traffic fatality data reveal, and how you can stay safe on the road When was the last time you thought about the calendar before getting behind the wheel? For most drivers, the decision to drive on any given day comes down to necessity rather than risk assessment. But if traffic fatality data shows that some days may be riskier than others. For example, on the day with the most traffic fatalities in 2024, 161 people lost their lives in traffic crashes across the U.S. On the day...
10 startup business loan requirements by type and stage Founders, CEOs, and early finance leads looking for startup funding usually aren't comparing a long list of equally realistic loan options. They're trying to preserve runway, choose financing that fits their stage, and avoid wasting time on applications built for businesses with years of revenue and assets to pledge. Understanding your startup costs and early capital needs upfront is part of why product fit may matter before anything...
