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April 15, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Gazette spoke with Jim Higdon, who is the owner/operator of Cornbread Hemp – a Kentucky based online make and marketeer of various hemp products. Higdon has recently testified before different state legislatures – including Texas and Kentucky – about why cannabis products derived from hemp should not be banned or regulated more strictly than alcoholic beverages are. "My father was a legislator in Kentucky, so I had a basic knowledge of the political...
Tickets for the Fall touring production of "The Thorn" open for sale to the general public on Ticketmaster, today. The Fall tour of "The Thorn" includes two performances in Huntsville, Alabama at the Von Braun Center on November 15th at 7PM and November 16th at 1PM. A stage production of the story of Christ told from the perspective of the Disciple John, "The Thorn", blends the gospel story with theatrical elements reminiscent of Cirque du Soleil. "The Thorn" opens with the Disciple John being...
April 18, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today that Alabama's labor force participation rate for March increased to 57.8%, up from 57.7% last month and 57.4% in March 2024. The percentage of prime-age workers held steady at 78.8%. Prime-age workers are those aged 25-54 years. "We continue to show improvement in our labor force participation numbers," said Reed. "We are working continuously to bring in new segments of the population and i...
The Trump administration announced on March 26 a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts, aiming to bolster U.S. manufacturing and protect national security. Unsurprisingly, it sent shockwaves through the automotive industry and financial markets—consumers rushed to buy cars ahead of potential price hikes, and investors scrambled to assess the fallout. According to Finder data, there was plenty of fallout. To add to the uncertainty, on April 14, President Donald T...
On Dec. 6, 2024, Connecticut State Police arrested a 35-year-old man who had allegedly failed to report several of his guns as stolen. It wasn't a mundane arrest: His case appeared to be a classic example of gun trafficking fueled by straw purchasing, a term for when a person buys a gun with the intent of giving or selling it to someone prohibited from possessing it, like a person convicted of a felony. In all, the man had allegedly purchased more than 30 guns, including 16 in 2020 alone. Some...
In a small recording studio near Nashville, Tennessee, conservative activist Kelly Schenkoske urged an online audience of parents to scour school district websites for contracts that mention social and emotional learning. "Social-emotional learning is far more than just kindness," Schenkoske said. "It is a bait and switch." The bait, according to Schenkoske and other panelists at the recent Moms for Liberty training event, is small shifts in the school day to introduce students to lessons about...
The Alabama Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is excited to improve the experience for its participants by introducing the WICShopper app for smartphones and other devices. This new app has taken the place of the former Alabama WIC app, providing a valuable resource for participants to build and maintain healthy eating habits. The WICShopper app makes it easy for Alabama WIC participants to keep track of their benefits in real-time, helping them stay updated on eligibility and monthly...
A generous donation of 13 lots is enabling the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) to protect additional ecologically sensitive property on the Fort Morgan Peninsula. The Alabama Coastal Heritage Trust donated the Fort Morgan lots to Alabama State Parks to join previous acquisitions to preserve the sand dunes and maritime forests on Alabama's beautiful Gulf Coast. ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship said the donation from the Trust continues the effort to conserve...
As we gather this Easter season, let us lift our hearts in celebration of the cornerstone of our faith: the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a time to rejoice in the miracle of new life, the triumph of hope over despair, and the eternal promise that through Christ, all things are made new. Easter reminds us that even in our darkest hours, light breaks through. The stone was rolled away. The tomb was found empty. Death was defeated. And with it, every believer was given a...
In the treatment of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed as first-line treatments. Among the most popular SSRIs are Zoloft (sertraline) and Lexapro (escitalopram)—each with its own strengths, side effect profiles, and clinical indications. While both drugs are designed to regulate serotonin levels in the brain, understanding their nuanced differences can help patients and clinicians make informed treatment decis...
The Trump administration announced on March 26 a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts, aiming to bolster U.S. manufacturing and protect national security. Unsurprisingly, it sent shockwaves through the automotive industry and financial markets—consumers rushed to buy cars ahead of potential price hikes, and investors scrambled to assess the fallout. According to Finder data, there was plenty of fallout. To add to the uncertainty, on April 14, President Donald T...
As we welcome the beautiful season of Spring, we also celebrate the most important moment in our faith – the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. First Peter Chapter 1: Verse 3 reads, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” This verse reminds us that while Easter brings about tradition and even celebration, at its core, it is about...
Since A&W Root Beer became the first American restaurant to franchise in 1925, the U.S.—not to mention the rest of the world—has been dominated by chains. Iconic establishments like the now-defunct Howard Johnson's trained customers to look toward its distinctive orange roofs for consistency and comfort, while McDonald's revolutionized the industry with its focus on speed and affordability. Over the years, chains have had a tremendous influence on American culture, from Little Caesars mak...
Former Alabama Lieutenant Governor George D. H. McMillan Jr. (D), a prominent figure in Alabama's political and social scene, passed away, leaving a legacy that will be remembered for generations. His death marks the end of an era characterized by significant contributions to the state and its people. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) shared the following comment upon learning of the passing of former Alabama Lieutenant Governor George McMillan: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our...
As news gathering evolves with new technology the Alabama Gazette is committed to bringing our readers podcasts in addition to the finest written journalism available in the state of Alabama. We are sharing our conversations with Alabama newsmakers from across the state in the form of podcasts with our podcast partners. State Representative Mark Gidley spoke with the Alabama Gazette's Leader Reporter and Content Manager Brandon Moseley along with Harry Still III on the Heart of Dixie Podcast...
SearchGPT is a search engine created by OpenAI. It differs from search engines like Google and Bing because, at the foundational level, they are looking for specific words that match the search terms. Instead, SearchGPT uses AI to understand the intent behind a user's query and delivers direct answers, not just a list of relevant websites with possible answers to the query that require the user to visit and search each listed site for the answer, Consultwebs explains. SearchGPT also cites its...
New Jersey's Democratic state government trifecta is somewhat vulnerable in 2025, and a new Democratic trifecta in Virginia is a moderate possibility according to Ballotpedia's 2025 trifecta vulnerability ratings. A state government trifecta occurs when one party holds the governorship and majorities in both state legislative chambers. Ballotpedia's annual trifecta vulnerability ratings estimate the chances of trifectas breaking and forming. Our assessment of gubernatorial races is based on race...
It has been 3 months since President Trump has entered the White House. In less than 100 days, President Trump and his administration have already identified more than $155 billion in government waste, fraud, and abuse that has gone unchecked for decades. One of the most shocking discoveries to-date has been the corruption within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Biden administration. Thanks to the great work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the...
