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September 20, 2024 – Winfield – State Representative Tracy Estes (R-Winfield) presentative had a protection order filed against him accusing him of making violent threats. Estes was booked for a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence. The charges were made by his wife – Christina Estes. Christina Estes, said in a legal filing that Rep. Estes cursed her during an argument at their home on Friday. She then locked herself in her room. He then spent two hours beating on the dorr and threa...
(September 23, 2024) Why is not letting non-citizens vote even an issue? Not a citizen? You don’t get a say in how the country’s run. Want to vote? Either become a citizen, or go home. And yet, for Democrats and a few alleged Republicans, it’s not only an issue, it’s something they regard as absolutely essential. That’s why they recently voted to kill a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government funded for the next six months at current spending levels, because the CR included the SAVE...
You can’t hide from the truth forever, Kamala. The Border Czar, or should I say the “Absent Border Czar,” Kamala has done nothing but dodge, deflect, and deceive the American public about the chaos she and the Biden administration have unleashed at the border. This isn’t just mismanagement; this is a coverup of epic proportions. Testimony after testimony reveals the shocking scale of what Harris and her team have been hiding—terror-linked migrants pouring across our borders and a nearly 30...
September 22, 2024 – Birmingham - 21 people were shot – four of them fatally – in a mass shooting at a night club at Birmingham's Five Points South. Congresswoman Terri A Sewell (D-AL07) released a statement following Saturday night's shooting. "I am heartbroken by last night's horrific mass shooting in Five Points South," said Rep. Sewell. "I join in extending my sincere condolences to the families whose loved ones were lost, and I pray for a full and speedy recovery for those injured." "We a...
September 19, 2024 – Washinton, D.C. - Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL02) released a statement after voting in support of a continuing resolution that would have kept the government funded for six months and includes the SAVE Act. The SAVE Act amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office. Rep. Moore is a co-sponsor of this legislation. Since the beginning of the Biden-Harris A...
Numerous new election laws have been passed across the nation since the 2020 presidential election. Advocates have had close to four years to push for reforms to make elections safer, more transparent, and more secure. Now, with less than two months until the general election, it's essential that we work together to build confidence in our election systems rather than perpetuating unrest, disharmony, and potential failure by continuing to make changes to the election process. Election security...
Audiences know them from long-running TV series, big-time movie openings, and indelible stage performances. They've made viewers laugh, cry, and jump from their seats in fright. The best actors in the world have the power to move audiences in ways that few others can—which is why making a list of the absolute best is never an easy task. To determine American audiences' 50 favorite actors who are men, Stacker analyzed data from YouGov, current as of June 2024. The list was ranked by the p...
Where college students went in 2024 It's that time of year again: back to school. Once college students are done unpacking their Target wares into their tiny, tiny dorm rooms, they're ready to get out and around campus—increasingly, via rideshare. Over the past two academic years, rides going to/from colleges/universities increased by 32%. But not all students go to the same places. Some love to hit the gym; others, fast food joints. Some spend their time admiring art; others, getting a pint. Ly...
Secretary of State Wes Allen is making Alabamians aware that the sample ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election are now available on the Secretary of State's website: www.AlabamaVotes.gov. "Sample ballots for all 67 counties have been made publicly available on our website, www.AlabamaVotes.gov. I would encourage all Alabamians to review these sample ballots as they get ready to head to the polls on November 5." Allen said. The Secretary of State's website has several features for...
Home costs are at record highs, with mortgages costing double what they did in 2020. Building new housing could help minimize the price crunch that's ballooned median home prices to $419,300 and make housing accessible to more Americans. Where is it already happening? It's a simple case of supply versus demand: if you want affordable home prices, you want more housing supply. With added competition, buyers win. To discover which US cities are doing the best to build new homes, moveBuddha...
September 23, 2024 - MONTGOMERY – This week, the Alabama League of Municipalities is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Certified Municipal Official (CMO) program. In 1994, the League launched its voluntary CMO program under the leadership of its former executive director, Perry Roquemore Jr., making it the second oldest elected municipal official training program in the country. The first session of the CMO program was held at the Adams Mark Hotel in Mobile on September 22, 1994. Nearly 2...
With nosebleed tickets selling for around $300 and mid-level seats selling for around $1,100, those who are waiting for October's direct deposit to appear in their bank accounts, might want to enter the "Best Seats In The House" drawing sponsored by Baumhower's Victory Grille in collaboration with 95.3 "The Bear" in Tuscaloosa in order to get tickets to the Alabama v. Georgia football game this weekend. The drawing offers a meet and greet picture taking opportunity with Coach Kalen DeBoer as wel...
Where veterans are buying the most homes Through their service, veterans earn certain benefits for home buying not available to the general population, including special loans facilitated by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). These VA loans can enable prior service members to purchase homes more easily than with a conventional or even FHA loan—often with a 0% down payment. With these benefits in mind, SmartAsset ranked the 40 largest metro areas based on demand among veteran homebuyers, u...
Student debt is taxing young people's mental health As the first person in her family to go college, Catherine fought hard to get her bachelor's. After transferring from community college to a four-year university, she worked as a barista and a line cook, trapped in a cycle where she'd take on extra hours to cover her bills, then feel too tired to study. But it still wasn't enough. She regularly felt desperate for money. She put books and necessities, like hygiene supplies and food, on credit...
September 23, 2024 - MONTGOMERY – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that she is appointing Chris Beeker, III, to serve on the Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2. Beeker will finish the unexpired term of his father, Chris "Chip" Beeker, Jr., who announced his decision to step down from his seat on the Public Service Commission due to health challenges. The junior Beeker served for four years as USDA Rural Development Director for the state of Alabama under President Donald J. Trump...
September 23, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), Katie Britt (R-Alabama), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), Tim Kaine (D-Virginia.), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) introduced the Defending American Property Abroad Act in retaliation to efforts on the part of the Mexican government to seize a port owned by Alabama based Vulcan Materials. The Defending American Property Abroad Act would impose retaliatory prohibitions against the Government...
After peaking in June 2023, homeschooling rates remain higher than they were four years ago. The sudden increase in homeschooling coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic between 2020 and 2021, when many parents began homeschooling their children as schools shut their doors. Along with the uptick in homeschooling, pervasive teacher shortages in public schools have contributed to frustrations. Difficulties in hiring new teachers were reported in roughly 9 out of 10 public school districts, with low...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
September 24, 2024 - Montgomery - Pursuant to Section 9-12-28, Code of Alabama 1975 as stated by Rule 220-3-.02, the Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will open certain areas of public oyster bottoms for weekday harvest beginning on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Harvesters can view their locations and the open harvest areas with Alabama's Oyster Management Station (OMS) Oyster Grid Map (see attached graphic)....
September 24, 2024 – Moody, Alabama – The Moody Police Department (MPD) announced that they have made an arrest of an individual for making threats to Moody Schools. "We are aware of the screenshots being shared about a threat to Moody Middle School and the schools in general," the MPD announced in a statement released to Facebook on Monday. "We want the public to know that we are already investigating these threats currently. We will also have an increased presence at all schools this wee...
Agreement will bolster North Alabama talent pipeline for defense, aerospace and industrial trades HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (SEPT. 24, 2024) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Integration Center (AMIIC), a Huntsville nonprofit and subsidiary of the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM). AMIIC is committed to d...
