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A college education can be a costly undertaking. College Board data shows that four-year college students spent around $35,000 a year in tuition, housing, and other expenses at private nonprofit institutions and $20,000 at public ones, taking into account grants and financial aid. Although those numbers are much lower than the $60,000 per year price tag that private nonprofit colleges typically post, it still amounts to a lot of money. However, because of the daunting cost (not to mention...
On April 6, 1199, King of England Richard the Lionheart died from an infection after a crossbow bolt was removed from his shoulder. Old kings die and new kings take their place; but few successions had such a dramatic impact on history and the map of Europe as the death of Richard and his replacement by his brother John. When the 41-year-old Richard I died he was not just the King of England he was also the Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Poitiers, Duke of Normandy, Count of Anjou, and Lord of Irelan...
As spring kicks into high gear, people across the country are preparing for family gatherings and festive meals for Passover (April 12-20) and Easter (April 20). To help bring these traditions to life, Instacart has unearthed some egg-citing data showcasing the food, candy, and seasonal items that will have consumers springing for joy this season. Through a nationwide survey of adults conducted online by The Harris Poll from March 13-17, 2025, Instacart found a whopping 76% of Americans plan to...
Jesus Christ died on the cross in 32 A.D. According to the Bible, he rose on the third day and spent weeks with his Apostles before ascending into Heaven. His Apostles took over where he left off and started the early Church. Marty Matulia spoke to the Adult lecture series at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Shelby County about the early Church fathers who spread the Gospel in the decades after Jesus and the generations that came after the Apostles passed on. Matulia is with Guadalupe...
April 7, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL. – Get ready for a sizzling day of mouth-watering chicken wings! The 16th-annual "Battle of the Buffalo" will take place Saturday, April 12, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville. The event is open to the public. The Battle of the Buffalo serves as largest chicken wing festival in the southeast, with all proceeds going to cancer research. For just a single ticket, you will receive 12 chicken wings and a drink. The wings will be cooked by...
March 30, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – Guadalupe Radio Director Marty Matulia completed his lecture series at St. Mark the Evangelist Con the Early Church Fathers who collectively defined Christianity and helped establish our current understanding of the nature of Jesus Christ and our faith. The Guadalupe Radio Network operates several EWTN affiliated radio station in Texas, Alabama, and Florida. https://www.grnonline.com/home?station=GRN Matulia explained that the first age of Christian Fathers was...
If you take a stroll through a Pittsburgh city park, you might come across Hobo the donkey and his crew of 12 goats scrambling up an embankment or chowing down on poison ivy. Keep your dog on a leash, though, because Hobo doesn't like canines, and he takes his job as protector of the herd very seriously. If he senses danger, he will round everyone up, then stomp, kick and bite to deter any predator that he deems a threat to his pals and the job they've been commissioned to do. As Reasons to be C...
On March 15, three planes carrying approximately 200 Venezuelan migrants left the U.S., bound for a mega-prison in El Salvador. The Trump administration justified the deportation by saying most of the men on the planes were members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) criminal gang. Lawyers for some of the men say their clients were misidentified as gang members, in many cases, because of tattoos unrelated to TdA. In one case, a lawyer says the tattoo may have been a reference to the logo for the...
HUNTSVILLE, AL. – From B-17 bombing runs over Europe in World War II to scientific discoveries aboard NASA space shuttle missions, former astronaut Dr. Jan Davis chronicles two transformative eras in American aviation history from a personal perspective in her book "Air Born: Two Generations in Flight." Davis will share "Air Born" stories during an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) super bonus program on Friday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to noon in Room 112 of the Student Services B...
The Alabama Legislature is back from their last break before they start the final days of their 2025 session. The Alabama House of Representatives has passed several pieces of legislation that will benefit taxpayers. One of the first bills would reduce the grocery tax by one cent. Currently shoppers pay three cents to the state for food. The new law would also allow local governments to cut their taxes on groceries as well. This is a smart move for lawmakers as the majority of states do not...
April 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is joining forces with law enforcement agencies and crime victims’ organizations across the state to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed this year from April 6-12, 2025. This annual observance serves as a time to honor victims of crime, support their families, and raise awareness about the critical resources available to help them heal. The 2025 theme, “Kinship, Connecting & Healing,” highlight...
Aprill 5, 2025 – San Antonio, Texas - The 2024/2025 Auburn men's basketball team made it to the school's second Final Fours; but on Saturday, Auburn lost to the Florida Gators 73 to 79 in the semifinal game of the NCAA tournament. Auburn dominated the first half 46 to 38. Auburn was thoroughly dominated in the second half 27 to 41. Bruce Peal is the winningest coach in Auburn basketball history; but he had no answers for what Florida was able to do defensively in the second half that so s...
April 2, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Senate Tourism Committee gave a favorable report to legislation that would strictly regulate the sale of psychoactive cannabinoids in the state of Alabama. Senate Bill 256 is sponsored by Senator Rodger Smitherman (R-Birmingham). "This bill would prohibit any business that serves or sells alcoholic beverages from obtaining a novel cannabis license," explained Smitherman. Smitherman explained that it would also establish a 6% tax on the sell of all...
It's no secret that building wealth is hard work. But did you know that managing wealth can, at times, cost you more than many people expect? For high-income households with complex wealth, fees tied to your investment strategies, such as Assets Under Management (AUM) fees, can compound over time—draining substantial amounts from your portfolio. Here's the good news. A 0% AUM fee structure can keep more of your hard-earned money where it belongs—working for you. Stick with Range, and we'll s...
Young Americans are redefining the American dream, trading white picket fences for mental health and financial security, according to a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles. The study reveals while 86% of young people want to achieve the American dream, 60% doubt they will ever get there. It's not a lack of ambition but worries about money that stand in their way, LA Post reports. UCLA's Center for Scholars & Storytellers asked 1,500 people ages 14 to 27 about their hopes...
I was thinking lately about when phone calls were segregated by “local” and “long distance.” This segregation sometimes was strange, since I knew some who lived on different phone exchanges--when they talked, one paid a toll and the other didn’t. And then I remembered two incidents in churches when long distance charges became an issue. I served a church in Indiana while a student in Louisville, and we made the 75-mile trip every weekend. The nearest mid-sized town where the emergency clinic an...
April 3, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - You can never really be certain what the Alabama Legislature will do from one session to another. One thing that is always certain is that a dubious gambling bill creating a lottery and expanding the business of certain casinos will come up in the session and that eventually that piece of legislation will die at some point in the session. On Thursday it all happened within hours of each other. Alabama State Senator Greg Albritton (R-Range) released a public...
On this day in 1242, a dramatic and pivotal event unfolded on the frozen expanse of Lake Peipus, situated between modern-day Estonia and Russia. The Battle of the Ice saw the forces of the Novgorod Republic, led by the legendary Alexander Nevsky, face off against the Teutonic Knights in a fierce confrontation that would become a defining moment in Russian history. Prelude to the Battle The early 13th century was a period of incessant conflict and territorial disputes in the northeastern regions...
April 3, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM, AL - Donald Trump Jr. spoke to the Alabama Republican Party Thursday night in Birmingham; but all eyes were on U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) who introduced Don Jr. from a videotaped message played before Trump spoke to the 500 excited Alabama Republicans at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center. "Yesterday was Liberation Day and the liberals and rhino Republicans are in panic mode," said Senator Tuberville after President Trump hit 180 countries across t...
Every Friday at around 6 p.m., farmers in Greensboro, Vermont, descend on Tom Hill's barn to help out with the Friday evening milking session. As udders are emptied and beers popped open, they catch up on each other's families and talk about the joys and struggles of the vocation they share. The weekly gathering is a community tradition. The bonds between these farmers, formed over many decades and spanning multiple generations, have become even more precious as farms consolidate or close—farm n...
March 26, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Republican Party is deeply disappointed by the shocking dismissal of the election contest in the Conecuh County Sheriff's race. This ruling, which fails to fully examine the evidence of election irregularities, is a disservice to the people of Alabama and threatens public trust in the integrity of our elections. On election night, the race was initially reported as a one-vote lead for the Democratic candidate Randy Brock. After provisional ballots w...
Two hundred years ago, the Marquis de Lafayette spent nine days in Alabama traveling across the midwestern portion of the state from Georgia to Montgomery and then to Selma, the Capitol at Cahawba, and downriver to Mobile. Alabamians came out of the woodwork to see him; Lafayette drew crowds that any politician or public figure would envy. But what prompted his visit and why is it being commemorated with such veneration today? At age 19, Lafayette came to America to join the colonies in...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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 are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
Jessica Maier, an art history professor at Mount Holyoke College and mother of three, realized about three years ago that something was missing—even though her days were always busy and close to bursting with tasks and responsibilities. "I felt like all I was doing was being stressed all the time, thinking about other people, like my kids, or working," she told Stacker. Remembering a pottery class she took years ago in high school, "on a whim," Maier signed up for a new class. "From the m...
March 28, 2025 – FAYETTE, AL - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that the City of Fayette has received a $733,700 grant through the SEEDS program to allow local officials to purchase property for a prime industrial site. The hope is that this effort will accelerate economic growth in this rural West Alabama region. The Industrial Development Board of the City of Fayette (Fayette IDB) plans to purchase land to establish the North Fayette Industrial Site. The 76-acre site, with frontage o...
