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Now rural communities are connecting, rather than just preserving, wildlife habitats One of the best things about rural living is sharing the landscape with wildlife. Peering out the window and seeing a moose in the yard. Walking in the woods and catching a fleeting glimpse of a bobcat. Prowling ponds after dark to view the spring salamander migration. Sometimes their presence is taken for granted, but keeping wildlife as visitors, especially for a developing area, can require knowledge and...
What is the difference between credit unions and traditional financial institutions? When you're choosing where to keep your money, the options can feel overwhelming. Should you go with a traditional financial institution or a credit union? At first glance, they seem nearly identical. Both offer checking accounts, savings accounts, loans and credit cards. But there's one fundamental difference that impacts everything from the rates you pay to the service you receive, and it's worth...
Just graduated with debt? Here's what you need to know before you consolidate If you’ve just finished school and find yourself in debt, take a deep breath—you’re in good company. So many people start this chapter the same way. It’s a season of transition, and that debt is often part of the bigger picture of investing in yourself, building your career, and stepping into adult life. Paying off that debt can definitely feel overwhelming. Fortunately, debt consolidation could make the process...
How many Americans own stock? The top 1% own more than the bottom 90% combined Roughly 156 million U.S. adults, or 58% of the population, owned stock as of April 2026, according to Gallup — down from 62% a year earlier and the first decline since 2016. The Federal Reserve's 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decision-making found that only 37% of adults hold stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds, or mutual funds outside a retirement account, meaning most stock owners hold them through a 4...
The ultimate dog food ingredient guide: How much do ingredients actually matter? You know the feeling. You’re standing in the pet food aisle, or endlessly scrolling online, staring at a dog food label that reads more like a chemistry textbook than a recipe. You just want what’s best for your pup. Deciphering dog food labels, navigating marketing buzzwords, and figuring out what the top three ingredients actually mean can feel overwhelming. So, how much do ingredients really matter in dog foo...
Rising costs are moving buyers to used vehicles, and public fleets are feeling it first When money gets tight at home, people get predictable. They buy the used car instead of the new one, they keep the old one running another year or two, and they trade down to whatever covers the daily drive and skip the extras. No one needs a degree in economics to understand when a monthly payment no longer fits the budget. But you may be surprised that school districts do the same thing. So do transit...
How government fines of over $1M are increasingly targeting immigrants First came the fines: Last year, the Trump administration began aggressively fining immigrants who allegedly stayed in the country past a deportation order. The law allowing these fines had been on the books since 1996, but was rarely used before 2025 — and the original fines were much lower. The Marshall Project dug into how the federal government is imposing steep fines on immigrants while pushing for them to s...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 22. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.58 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.7%) - Year change: +$0.73 (+25.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $4.71 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.0%) - Year change: +$1.25 (+36.0%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 22. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.60 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.8%) - Year change: +$0.73 (+25.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.53 - Week change: -$0.19 (-3.9%) - Year change: +$1.08 (+31.5%) - H...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 22. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.54 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.7%) - Year change: +$0.72 (+25.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.73 - Week change: -$0.18 (-3.7%) - Year change: +$1.38 (+41.3%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 22. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.40 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.13 (-3.7%) - Year change: +$0.51 (+17.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.53 - Week change: -$0.20 (-4.2%) - Year change: +$1.15 (+34.0%)...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 22. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.42 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.8%) - Year change: +$0.57 (+20.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.45 - Week change: -$0.17 (-3.7%) - Year change: +$1.01 (+29.4%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 22. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.48 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.15 (-4.0%) - Year change: +$0.60 (+20.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.63 - Week change: -$0.17 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$1.20 (+34.9%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 22. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.45 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.11 (-3.2%) - Year change: +$0.65 (+23.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.61 - Week change: -$0.21 (-4.3%) - Year change: +$1.29 (+38.8%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 22. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.54 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.7%) - Year change: +$0.65 (+22.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.70 - Week change: -$0.17 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$1.18 (+33.6%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 22. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.43 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.16 (-4.6%) - Year change: +$0.57 (+19.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.68 - Week change: -$0.14 (-2.9%) - Year change: +$1.34...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 22. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.47 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.9%) - Year change: +$0.62 (+21.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.46 - Week change: -$0.18 (-3.9%) - Year change: +$1.11 (+33.2%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 22. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.49 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.9%) - Year change: +$0.70 (+25.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.52 - Week change: -$0.24 (-5.1%) - Year change: +$1.20 (+36.0%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 22. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.45 --- Alabama average: $3.54 - Week change: -$0.18 (-5.1%) - Year change: +$0.63 (+22.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $4.52 - Week change: -$0.17 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$1.15 (+34.2%) -...
America’s self-employment boom is creating a new class of real estate investors Self-employed investors are reshaping the real estate market, fueling rental property investment at record levels through alternative financing options and portfolio expansion. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that nearly 524,000 new business applications were filed in May 2026. The vast majority of these, over 70%, were classified as “other than high-propensity,” a category overwhelmingly composed of no...
What are the most spacious third-row SUVs? Not all SUVs with a third row of seats are equal. Three-row SUVs, which seat six to eight passengers, are some of the most versatile vehicles on the market, but choosing one isn't easy. Despite the long list of three-rowers to choose from, not all models have large third rows, and some provide very little cargo space behind the third row. Here, Edmunds rounds up 10 models with third-row seating and enough space for your family. The SUVs are divided into...
Midyear housing market report: What property records reveal about 2026 The first half of 2026 was not the barnburner for home sellers that many real estate experts expected, but the market started picking up in March and April. After falling for a few months, mortgage rates remain in the mid-six-percent range as buyers monitor inflation and Federal Reserve actions. It’s mostly fair to call 2026 a mixed bag for real estate investors, and a lot is happening under the hood that warrants a...
Rats, insects and mold: How bad food leaves prisoners hungry and sick The food on the trays doesn’t even look like food. In photos smuggled out of Georgia’s prisons, what passes for a meal is either grossly inadequate for a grown man, unrecognizable sludge, or both. “There's no possible way you could survive off what they feed you,” said Bailey, who is currently incarcerated in Georgia and asked The Marshall Project to withhold his full name for fear of retaliation from staff. He and other peopl...
Media_Photos // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV sh...
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Mobile The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows...
