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Twenty umbrellas. Two dozen cotton pillowcases. Two dozen hairbrushes. Twenty-eight mens' long sleeve T-shirts. Thirty boxes of mac and cheese. Fifty-six Oreo snack packs. These are among the essentials a librarian at a high school in Jamaica, Queens, is raising money to purchase for students in her school's multicultural club, most of whom are recent immigrants and lack enough money for food, personal care, and weather gear, Chalkbeat reports. Tens of thousands of migrant families and others...
People are flocking to Florida. Will there be enough water for them? While wading through wetlands in the headwaters of the Everglades, where tall, serrated grasses shelter alligators and water moccasins, agroecologist Elizabeth Boughton described one of Florida's biggest environmental problems: There's either too much water, or too little. An intensifying climate, overexploitation of groundwater, and a development boom have catalyzed a looming water supply shortage-something that once seemed...
When she taught third grade in Houston, Summer Robinson invited a friend, a female mechanical engineer at Chevron, to visit her class. She wanted to introduce students, especially girls, to a STEM practitioner who didn't conform to the socially awkward stereotype in popular culture, The 74 reports. "She communicates really well, and the kids just loved it so much," Robinson said. "I don't think they totally knew what an engineer was, but they understood that they help build things." Such...
February 13, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - In a significant legislative move, the Alabama Senate passed three anti-illegal immigration bills yesterday, marking a pivotal moment in the state's ongoing efforts to address illegal immigration. The passage of these bills underscores the state's commitment to enforcing federal immigration laws and enhancing the security of its borders. The new legislation has sparked both support and controversy, reflecting the complex and multifaceted nature of the...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
The first jobs report under the new Trump administration showed a stable job market, with the unemployment rate ticking down from 4.1% to 4% in January, the lowest since last May, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures released Feb. 7. The report marks 49 consecutive months of overall job growth, the second-longest recorded period since 1939. Job losses that did occur were concentrated in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction industries, which declined by 8,000 jobs over...
February 13, 2025 – President Donald J. Trump (R) cuts funding for the CFPB saving taxpayers over $700 million dollars a year moving forward. In 2010 President Barack H Obama (D) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) created the controversial Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) as part of the Democrats Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation following the 2010 Great Rection. Fearful that the Republicans would regain control of Congress, Warren and Obama crafted their f...
February 14, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a concerted effort to support family-run farms, ranches, and businesses, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined forces with U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD) to reintroduce the Death Tax Repeal Act. This legislation aims to permanently abolish the federal estate tax, widely referred to as the death tax. Senator Tuberville has been an advocate for this cause, having introduced similar legislation in the 117th and 118th Congresses. Senator T...
February 13, 2025 - "The Last Supper" by Leonardo Da Vinci is considered the most important mural painting in the world. And both religious and artistic enthusiasts around the world were horrified at how it was mocked in the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony last year. However, in a sign that modernity has not lost all of its sense of artistry, "The Chosen" series will be releasing its lavish and respectful three-part installment of "The Last Supper" in movie theaters across the country...
This Week: President Trump signs an Executive Order officially renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America; the Bureau of Land Management says the federal grazing fee for 2025 will remain the same as last year; cold temperatures off the coast of Florida send U.S. Geological Survey scientists and volunteers into rescue mode; The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service marks a milestone; this Monday is a "fee free" day at a public lands site near you; and we're showing a little Valentine's Day love...
February 15, 2015–The U.S. Army has effectively banned transgender individuals from enlisting or actively transitioning while in service. Friday afternoon, the official Army X account, @USArmy, posted the following: "The #USArmy will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members. "Effective immediately, all new accessions for individuals with a history of gender dysphoria a...
Excitement Builds as the Renowned Actor and Speaker Heads to the Heart of Alabama Gadsden, Alabama, is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to welcome Kirk Cameron, the renowned actor, producer, and speaker, for a special event that promises to be both inspirational and memorable. Known for his roles in hit television series like "Growing Pains" and films such as "Fireproof," Cameron has also made a significant impact through his work as a Christian speaker and author. His visit to Gadsden is...
February 15, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – New legislation has been introduced before the Alabama Legislature that would ensure that judges in Alabama domestic relations cases consider that having a relationship with both of their biological parents (in most circumstances) is in the best interests of the child in custodial cases. House Bill 229 - The Best Interest of the Child Protection Act 2025 - is sponsored by State Representative Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham). Sponsors say that the Best Int...
February 15, 2025 – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke with the Alabama Gazette about the situation in the Middle East during a press call with Alabama reporters and journalists. "I think it is very, very important that we all understand that this is an absolute mess in the Middle East," said Senator Tuberville. "Joe Biden and his cronies they just made it worse every day by playing both sides. They allowed Iran to continue to pump gas and oil and sell it all over the world m...
February 15, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reopened Riverview Public Boat Ramp on the Warrior River near Tuscaloosa after the completion of a major facility upgrade. During the closure, the facility's damaged launching slab was replaced. WFF and the City of Tuscaloosa have partnered to repave the existing parking lot and install a new access pier in the coming months. The...
On February 15, 2025, the historic rivalry between the number 2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the number one ranked Auburn Tigers takes center stage on the basketball court. Each team has just one loss in conference and arguably each team faces their strongest opponent yet today. Fans from both sides are eagerly anticipating this highly charged matchup, which promises to be a thrilling display of athleticism, strategy, and fierce competition. The Build-Up to the Game In the days leading up to...
February 15, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) spoke on the floor of the Senate regarding the impact of social media on our nation's youth mental health crisis and her bipartisan legislation, the Kids Off Social Media Act, to address this epidemic. "The Kids of Social Media Act would also prevent platforms from feeding targeted content picked by an algorithm to users under the age of 17," said Senator Britt. "For anyone who's curious about why that's in the bill, all y...
February 12, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic leadership has announced that Rep. Shomari C. Figures (D-AL02) will serve as the Vice Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. Figures will be the number two Democrat on the subcommittee that will be at the center of addressing key nutritional issues in the United States, including in Alabama, and defending funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that many District 2 res...
My cousin laughingly told me about attending a product demonstration event years ago in Nashville. Reba Rambo, daughter of well-known Christian artist, Dottie Rambo, sang some of the new music along with the recordings the company offered. One of the numbers was quite lively, and Ms. Rambo began to clap to the music and asked the assembled ministers to clap with her. Someone in the front row refused and sat stone faced. Ms. Rambo stopped the tape and peered down at him from atop the stage....
February 17, 2025–President Trump has signed an Executive Order (EO) designed to end COVID “vaccine” mandates in schools and universities. The Order, “Keeping Education Accessible and Ending COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools,” was signed February 14, 2025. “That solves that problem,” the President said at the signing. Here’s the kicker: “It is the policy of my Administration that discretionary Federal funds should not be used to directly or indirectly support or subsidize an educational se...
February 17, 2025 – New legislation seeks to move medical marijuana out of the courts and into the real world. In May 2021 the Alabama Legislature passed and Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed the Compassion Act which allowed patients with a demonstrable medical need and a doctor's recommendation to get legal, Alabama grown medical marijuana in a non-smokable form. Nearly four years later, the state and would be medical marijuana producers have spent $millions of dollars in the courts in litigation a...
February 17, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama legislature has introduced new legislation that which, if passed and signed into law, would ban a number of psychoactive products commonly sold in convenience stores and CBD stores across the state. Senate Bill 132 is sponsored by Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence). According to the synopsis: "Existing law lists tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as a Schedule I controlled substance, but explicitly exempts THC found in hemp." "Delta-8 THC, Delta-9 THC, and...
February 17m 2025 - Every year, on the third Monday of February, the United States celebrates Presidents Day. This federal holiday, originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, has since evolved to honor all individuals who have served as President of the United States. Today, it stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of American leadership and the guiding principles of democracy. The Origins of Presidents Day Presidents Day was initially known as...
