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July 12, 2026 – The nation woke up to the shocking news that Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) had passed away during the night. Graham had just returned from an official state visit to Ukraine and had briefed President Donald J. Trump (R) on this and other matters on a Saturday night phone call. That phone call with President Trump was the final act of a lifetime of service to this nation. Republicans across the nation are mourning the passing of South Carolina's senior Senator. The Ala...
Platner’s exit from Maine’s Senate race leaves Democrats in a deep financial hole Maine Democrats have plenty of questions about who will replace Senate nominee Graham Platner on the ballot. But one thing is clear — his successor will start from a severe financial disadvantage, OpenSecrets reports. Platner’s withdrawal amid a sexual assault allegation has triggered a scramble over who will replace him and exposed a deeper problem — a financial crater left behind in a pivotal race Democrats...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday encouraged Alabamians to prepare for the upcoming school year during Alabama's annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, when certain school supplies and related items are free of state sales tax from Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19. "Quality education is essential to continuing the historic momentum that Alabama is experiencing," said Governor Ivey. "Successful students need to be properly equipped for the classroom, and this tax-free weekend m...
The craftsmanship cliff: Woodworking named the trade hardest hit by skills shortage When construction and trades professionals are asked which single trade the skills shortage will hit hardest, they don't name electricians or plumbers first. They name the carpenters and woodworkers, and the consequence they point to most isn't a blown budget or a slipped schedule. It's a decline in the quality of the work itself. For this article, Eagle Woodworking surveyed 500 U.S. construction and trades...
July 13, 2026 – PRICHARD, Ala. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) took custody of 148 unprocessed and improperly stored sexual assault kits from the Prichard Police Department's storage. The Prichard Police Department's responsibilities have been handed over to the Mobile County Sheriff's Department following the arrest of Prichard Police Officer Emanuel Dotch on allegations of widespread misconduct and criminal activity committed under the color of law. Federal authorities claim tha...
For the first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal Solar energy just provided more electricity in the United States than coal for the first time on record — marking a milestone for the rise of renewables in America. While gas and nuclear plants still lead the country’s energy mix, solar contributed 12.8% of the nation’s electricity in May, according to an analysis of government data by Ember, an energy think tank. Coal, meanwhile, provided just 12.2%. Just...
As cities abandon spy cameras, one company wants to add them to school buses Courts have upheld roadside plate readers for one reason: They stay put. But a plan to put them on school buses is testing that reason, BusesForSale reports. Depending on your location, your Instagram feed shows that more city councils are voting to pull their license plate cameras off the poles. Coralville, Iowa, pulled its Flock cameras the morning after the council voted to end the contract. Lynnwood, Washington,...
How homeowners can prepare before hurricane season peaks Live in a hurricane zone? The good news is that the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season (which spans June 1 to November 30) is anticipated to be milder than usual. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a 55% chance of below-normal activity, a 35% chance for a near-normal year, and a 70% probability of one to three major hurricanes. But don’t let that create a false sense of security. Let’s not forget the dev...
June 9, 2026 – MOBILE, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation has resurrected its defunct Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. This has long been a favored project of the Kay Ivey administration and Alabama Port officials who claim that building the elevated bridge on I-10 connecting Mobile and Baldwin Counties is an essential piece of infrastructure. A previous version of the bridge – the tallest suspension bridge in the world – failed when residents revolted over the high cost of...
Power vs. progress: How canceled energy projects are threatening the AI boom One factor often missing from discussions of data center energy use is the number of planned energy projects that could provide the power required. Driven by the exponential growth of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the tech boom has ignited an unprecedented wave of capital allocation. Technology giants — including Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft — are projected to invest a staggering $650 bil...
Judge Yashiba Blanchard appeared before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary this week as her legal team prepares to defend her against a series of allegations accusing her of bullying, unprofessional conduct, and inappropriate behavior during her first term on the bench. Blanchard, who serves as a district judge, firmly denies all accusations and has signaled her intent to fight the charges. Background of the Case The Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) filed formal charges earlier this year...
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - Orange Beach is moving ahead with the next phase of its fire training campus after city leaders approved a $1.3 million burn tower to provide firefighters with more realistic, hands-on training for high-risk emergencies. The project will add a live-fire training structure to the Fire Station No. 1 campus behind City Hall, where Orange Beach Fire Rescue has already been expanding its training and surf rescue operations. Fire Chief Jeff Smith recommended awarding the burn...
July 9, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US military has carried out a series of fresh strikes on Iran after Iran once again attacked three cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. Iran has responded to the U.S. strikes with attacks of its own on Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. President Donald Trump has declared that the ceasefire with Iran is "over." "I think it's over" said President Trump of the preliminary Memorandum of Understanding signed in June. He said that negotiations at this poi...
Why concerns about tap water quality are getting harder to ignore Most people assume their tap water has already been tested for anything that could affect their health. Public water systems do test and treat drinking water to meet current standards, but research is moving quickly, and scientists continue to discover potentially harmful substances that may be in drinking water before regulations are updated to address them. That gap is putting tap water under closer scrutiny. Case in point:...
(Montgomery, Ala) – Attorney General Marshall today announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of Cash App, failed to protect users from fraud on the platform, and didn't provide the fraud protection and resolution that it promised and that was required by law. In short, the company failed to help people when things went w...
July 9, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Montgomery County Circuit Judge Brooke E. Reid has granted Senator Tommy Tuberville's (R) motion to dismiss the lawsuit against him seeking to prevent him from being the Republican nominee for Governor. The swift court victory frees the Tuberville campaign and the Alabama Republican Party to focus on winning the general election on November 3 and not waste time and resources in lengthy court hearings and appeals. Tuberville's residency was initially cha...
MONTGOMERY, AL - A proposed change to federal coal ash regulations could affect how utilities monitor and clean up waste stored at Alabama power plant sites, including facilities near rivers and groundwater. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced April 9 that it is proposing amendments to federal rules governing coal combustion residuals, commonly known as coal ash. EPA says the proposal would allow more site-specific decisions by permit authorities, encourage beneficial reuse of...
July 4, 2026 – Today is the Fourth of July - the holiday that commemorates the day that our nation's Founding Fathers formally declared this nation's independence from Great Britain. This is the 250th anniversary of the formal ratification of the Declaration by the Continental Congress. There are massive celebrations around the country, especially in Washington D.C. Alabama's sesquicentennial celebration will be at American Village in Montevallo. Since millions of Americans are traveling, e...
Maxim Grohotov // Shutterstock Hottest Julys 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 a...
Birmingham, United Kingdom, Wednesday 1st July 2026: UK regulators should review canine screening regulations for aerospace cargo, as current policy is creating unnecessary costs, additional emissions, and inefficiencies across the supply chain, Global K9's (GK9) Chief Commercial Officer, Chris Daniels, told delegates at the Multimodal 2026 exhibition in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK). Speaking on air cargo security, Daniels explained that aircraft engines cannot currently be screened by...
Where business aviation is climbing: The metros drawing more corporate jet traffic and high-income movers When it comes to measuring American wealth, tax return data and home-sales records are the usual go-to indicators. But by the time this information lands, it’s already a year or more after the migration trends have shifted. The growth of business aviation in specific areas offers a more unconventional and timely view. Private and corporate flying is discretionary, tracks closely to c...
A series of death cases raises questions about safety and oversight at detox centers Trust is the first thing families hand over when they walk a loved one through the doors of a detox or residential treatment center, and the decision is almost never made calmly. It tends to come within hours of an overdose or a phone call no family ever wants to take, with parents and spouses operating on the belief that medical oversight is already built into what is being provided. And the country is leaning...
MONTGOMERY - In observance of National "Made in the USA" Day on July 2, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation honoring Alabama's manufacturing companies and workers for their stellar contributions to economic growth in the Yellowhammer State. "On 'Made in the USA' Day, we honor the hundreds of thousands of hardworking Alabamians from the Shoals to the Shore who drive our state's growing economy while delivering 'Made in Alabama' products across the nation and around the world," said...
July 2, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala. – The U.S. Supreme Court in a 6 to 3 ruling voted to overturn President Donald J. Trump's (R) controversial executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants (both legally in the country and illegally). Second Congressional District candidate Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) joined President Trump's disappointment at the majority's ruling. In response Marques called for even more deportations of criminal illegal aliens following this w...
In a major shift for campaign finance law, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with their own candidates. The 6–3 conservative majority ruled that these restrictions violate the First Amendment, explicitly overruling the court's 2001 precedent established in Federal Election Commission v. Colorado Republican Federal Campaign Committee (Colorado Republican II). The Core Ruling The Supreme Court determined that political p...
