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PeopleImages // Shutterstock Stop doing everything: How small business leaders in Alabama can reclaim 75 workdays each year Leaders in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operate under constant pressure to deliver results with limited time, budgets, and staff. In a volatile market, they're expected to balance immediate execution with long-term strategy, often without the layers of support available to larger organizations. As a result, many leaders step in wherever the business needs...
Each March, communities across the country observe Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, encouraging support, and strengthening hope for those living with this challenging disease. It is an opportunity to look out for our neighbors and learn more about a condition that affects thousands of American families. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. In people with MS, the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks myelin, the p...
Alabama lost a great man this month—a man whose leadership, convictions, and Christian faith helped shape the moral and political landscape of our state for decades. To know John was to witness a man of purpose and discipline, anchored in Scripture and committed to serving God, his family, and the people of Alabama. His voice carried influence not because it was loud, but because it was principled—rooted in wisdom, humility, and charity. A Life Chosen for Service, Not Wealth John Giles pos...
February 28 - RAINBOW CITY, Ala. – Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth spoke to the Etowah County Republican Breakfast group about her campaign. Wadsworth is a commercial realtor and professional economic developer. She is a native of Huntsville, Ala. "If you know anything about the Lieutenant Governor's office the legislature stripped it much of its powers by the Legislature in 2003," said Dr. Wadsworth. She said that in addition to performing the duties o...
March 5, 2026 – IRAN - "And you shall hear of wars and rumours of wars. See that ye be not troubled. For these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet." (Matthew 24:6 Douay–Rheims) The United States and Israel launched massive air and naval strikes on the brutal Iranian regime, which has attacked Americans, Israel, and international shipping for 47 years. Iran has retaliated by launching missiles at U.S. bases. As of press time, six U.S. service members have been killed since the war...
Traveling to Mexico this spring? Here’s what to know about current advisories For some travelers counting down to spring break, recent headlines about violence in parts of Mexico have sparked a new question: Should I cancel my trip? Travel advisors say they are seeing a surge in calls and emails from clients trying to determine whether developments in one region affect major resort areas elsewhere. The questions follow several days of unrest in parts of Mexico after security operations targeting...
March 5, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced two judicial appointments in Cullman and Escambia counties. Cullman County District Judge Heath Edward Meherg Governor Ivey has appointed Heath Edward Meherg of Cullman to serve as District Judge in the 32nd Judicial Circuit in Cullman County. A graduate of The University of Alabama at Birmingham, the Birmingham School of Law and The University of Alabama School of Law, Meherg succeeds District Judge J. Chad Floyd who was appoi...
March 5, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Subcommittee, attended a Senate Judiciary hearing with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. As the lead Senate negotiator throughout the Democrat-led DHS funding lapse, Senator Britt discussed the importance of this funding, specifically to clean up the mess left behind by the Biden-Harris Administration's open border policies and to secure our homeland and...
The former Birmingham‑Southern College campus will soon take on a new national mission. Federal leaders announced that the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has officially selected the shuttered campus as the site of its next major training center-an investment that Alabama's congressional delegation says will strengthen homeland security while giving new life to one of Birmingham's most historic properties. The announcement came in Washington, where U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville and R...
Tinkerbell is a female, Terrier type mix, right at one-year-old and only about 30 lbs so the perfect size for most any home situation. She is a very sweet & loving little lady, playful but not hyper, great with children, other dogs & cats. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming,...
March 6, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, praises the Alabama Legislature for passing HB 214 – a ban on foreign national influence in Alabama elections. The bill bans foreign nationals and foreign corporations from directly or indirectly donating to political candidates or political action committees for any election for candidates, constitutional amendments, or referendums. Secretary Allen thanks Representative James Lomax (R-Huntsville) and Senator Dan Rob...
March 5, 2026 - WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor in support of President Trump's actions to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities and eliminate the terrorist Ayatollah. In his speech, Sen. Tuberville also called for anyone who practices Sharia Law to be deported immediately. Read excerpts from Sen. Tuberville's remarks below or watch on YouTube or Rumble. "I've come to the floor several times over the past few months to sound the alarm about t...
March 5, 2026 - Washington, D.C. - President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem will leave her post at the end of the month, ending a tenure marked by sweeping immigration crackdowns, the dismantling of FEMA, and persistent controversy over the direction of the Department of Homeland Security. Trump said Noem will be replaced by Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R‑Okla.), a first‑term senator and longtime ally of the administration. The transition will take eff...
March 5, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a sweeping package of Career and Technical Education (CTE) legislation designed to expand opportunities for students, bolster the state's workforce, and keep Alabama competitive in fast‑growing industries. The package includes a resolution urging a $150 million statewide investment to expand and modernize career tech programs. Lawmakers described the effort as one of the most significant CTE expansions in r...
With St. Patrick's Day taking place on March 17th, March was first designated as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991 by Congress. And the President of The United States has continued to recognize the proclamation each year since 1991. While many Irish are a bit puzzled as to the USA's fascination with Ireland come St. Patrick's Day every year, it is a holiday that was first recognized early on in American history by none other than General George Washington in 1780. As The Continental Army...
March 3, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate passed a bill designed to protect rural ambulance services and make sure that rural Alabamians can continue to receive medical service. Senate Bill 269 (SB269) is sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) who represents a very rural district. "This bill is about a matter of life and death," said Sen. Singleton. "In the rural areas it becomes a matter of life especially when you have hospitals closing on a daily bas...
March 4, 2026 - TEHRAN, Iran - Iran is entering a volatile and unprecedented leadership transition as multiple reports indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has exerted heavy pressure on the 88‑member Assembly of Experts to select Mojtaba Khamenei, age 56, as the country's next Supreme Leader. The move comes amid intense political uncertainty and widespread debate over Mojtaba's limited clerical credentials and the growing dominance of Iran's security establishment. A S...
The U.S. beef cattle herd has shrunk dramatically over the past 15 years, falling from 31.7 million beef cows in 2010 to roughly 27.9 million in 2025 - a decline of about 12%. This contraction is part of a broader national trend: total cattle and calves in the U.S. have fallen to 86–87 million head, the lowest levels since the early 1950s. Why the Herd Has Declined 🌡️ Prolonged Drought and Weather Stress Drought has been the single most powerful driver of herd liquidation. Many major cattle...
Starter home hotspots: These metros are best for first-time buyers The American “starter home” is slipping out of reach, except in the South and Midwest, where the dream remains mostly intact. These modest boxes on hillsides once supported young families waiting for the next baby to launch them into bigger and better things. They represented not only adulthood and stability, but the promise of a lifetime of building equity. Today, the share of first-time buyers is at a record low, with 21% of ho...
March 3, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama House of Representatives votes to pass a constitutional amendment that would allow county school systems to be folded into a multi-county system. House Bill 380 (HB380) is sponsored by State Representative Terri Collins (R-Decatur). HB380 is a statewide constitutional amendment. "Currently under existing law every county is required to have a school system," Collins explained. "In some of our counties there are less than a thousand students. Wha...
Homelessness is rising fast among a surprising group: Infants and toddlers For months, Karian had tried to make it on her own in New York. After the birth of her second daughter, she was diagnosed with postpartum depression, major depressive disorder and anxiety. A single mother who had moved from Boston to New York about 13 years ago, she often spent days at a time on the couch, unable to do more than handle the basics for her daughters. “I wasn’t taking care of myself,” she said softly on a...
March 3, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama veterans will soon have a new opportunity to continue their service in the state's classrooms. Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 149 into law, creating a temporary teaching certificate designed specifically for former service members and marking one of her key legislative priorities for the 2026 session. The new law establishes the Military Veteran Temporary Teaching Certificate, a credential that allows eligible veterans to teach in Alaba...
The hidden math of Portugal Golden Visa fund fees: Why ‘1.5%’ rarely means 1.5% If you're shopping for Portugal Golden Visa-eligible investment funds, you'll hear plenty about minimums, strategy, and timelines. You'll hear far less about the thing that silently compounds in the background: fees. Most investors can quote a management fee. Fewer can answer basic questions like: - Is there a subscription fee on entry? - Is there an exit fee on redemption? - What operating costs are charged to the...
March 3, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate Committee on County and Municipal Government voted to give a favorable report to legislation to protect worship services from disruption by protestors. House Bill 363 (HB363) is sponsored by State Representative Greg Barnes (R-Jasper). Rep. Barnes explained that the bill would serve as a deterrent to serve notice to persons who might do this In the state. The bill was motivated after a shocking protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Min...
The Alabama Department of Public Health's (ADPH) mission is to promote, protect, and improve Alabama's health and provide the people of Alabama with the highest quality service possible. To reach this goal, ADPH would like to hear from its residents! The 2026 Community Health Opinion Survey is part of the State Health Assessment that ADPH utilizes to identify health issues and challenges at the community level. Based on this information, the department can better serve Alabama residents by...
