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On Saturday, UAB picked up its first loss of the season when the Blazers traveled to play ULM at Malone Stadium. The Warhawks crushed the Blazers in a 32 to 6 rout. UAB could not stop the ULM run game. The Warhawks rushed the ball 48 times for 205 yards and 2 touchdowns. ULM's Car'lin Vigers returned an interception 30 yards for another touchdown. UAB also turned it over twice on fumbles. ULM added three field goals and a safety. UAB scored on one field goal in the first quarter and a field...
September 13, 2024 – Montgomery – Republican National Committee (RNC) Co-Chair Lara Trump was in Montgomery to address Alabama Republicans at the Alabama Republican Party's annual summer dinner. Trump urged Alabama Republicans to vote for her father-in-law former President Donald J. Trump (R) and to work hard for her campaign. Co-Chair Trump urged Alabamians to go to Georgia to work for Trump – where his campaign is struggling to overcome former a late charge from Vice President Kamala Harris ...
I showered and dressed on a recent Saturday and drove to nearby Hoover for a Christian fest event. However, the parking lot was sparse when I arrived a few minutes before the scheduled hour. The nice reception lady searched the calendar and told me the event was the following Saturday. I suppose in my eagerness to attend I neglected the important detail of verifying the date. But I’m not the only one who’s been dressed and ready and missed an appointment. History is replete with those who...
Separation of Church and State and ending religious "superstition" form the basis of State Senator Kane's campaign for U.S. Congress in "God's Not Dead In God We Trust", the fifth installment in the "God Is Not Dead" movie series. Superbly portrayed by Ray Wise, an American actor originally from Ohio, State Senator Kane receives good news for his campaign when six weeks before the election, his sole opponent passes away. This news is not well received by Senator Smith, portrayed by a former...
September 15, 2024 the FBI announced that it is investigating what appears to be a second assassination attempt on the life of former President Donald J. Trump (R). For the second time in just nine weeks gunshots were fired in his vicinity. The Trump campaign says that the former President is safe. The FBI says that it is taking the lead in the investigation of the incident. No details have been released; but the Associated Press is reporting that the Secret Service has fired shots at a...
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl released a statement following Sunday's assassination attempt on the life of former President Donald J. Trump (R) at Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach. "Today marks an incredibly sad and heartbreaking day in the history of our nation," said Chairman Wahl. "It is tragic beyond words that anyone could believe that taking another person's life could further a political agenda. We must all remember that the individuals we see on...
(September 16, 2024) Another day, another Trump assassination attempt. Are you surprised? If you are, why? Because many of us certainly weren’t surprised to hear about what happened Sunday afternoon. President Trump posted “0-2” on his Truth Social account shortly after reassuring us he was okay—and they wonder why we love him! The former (and future) President then posted the following: “FEAR NOT! I am safe and well, and no one was hurt. Thank God! But, there are people in this world who would...
Connecting with friends, family, co-workers, and even acquaintances does more than boost our mental health. It's a vital part of maintaining our physical wellness, too. The absence of regular social interaction can directly weaken the body's response to viruses and pathogens, impact metabolic regulation, and damage other immune system functionality. Isolation can also lead to increased anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Poor social relationships were even found to increase a person's...
In an era in which convenience is king and car buyers seek more seamless connections linking home, car and the outside world, keyless ignition has become a nearly ubiquitous automotive feature. Also called keyless start, push-button start, intelligent key, smart key or digital key, this feature allows you to fire up your car's engine without fumbling for a key in your pocket or purse. Keyless ignition was initially only available on luxury cars starting in the late 1990s, but it has become...
Every U.S. presidential election cycle seems to rekindle a debate about the electoral process itself and whether it needs improving. The confusion and frustration is understandable. America isn't a direct democracy when it comes to picking presidents. Rather, the nation uses the Electoral College process. Here's how it works: Instead of voting directly for president, American citizens cast ballots for their state's electors, who then vote for the president. Each state gets assigned a number of...
September 13, 2024 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas admonishing him for what Tuberville called abusing immigration laws to permanently change the landscape of the United States. In the letter, Tuberville expresses his grave concerns about the unprecedented amount of foreign nationals flooding into rural communities, putting Americans' lives and property at risk. "Throughout your tenure as Secretary of...
Stacker created the forecast for Auburn, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 90 °F on Thursday, while the low is 65 °F on Tuesday. There are expected to be 3 sunny days and rain on 6 days this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, September 16 - High of 81 °F, low of 66 °F (66% humidity) - Mostly cloudy with a 0% chance of rain - Very high risk of harm from sun exposure (8 UV index) - Gentle breeze (11 mph wind) - Sunrise at 6:26 AM, sunset at 6:46 PM You may...
Stacker created the forecast for Mobile, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 92 °F on Friday, while the low is 68 °F on Sunday. There are expected to be 5 sunny days and rain on 4 days this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, September 16 - High of 86 °F, low of 71 °F (66% humidity) - Partly cloudy with a 100% chance of rain (12 mm of rain) - Very high risk of harm from sun exposure (8 UV index) - Light breeze (6 mph wind) - Sunrise at 6:37 AM, sunset at...
Stacker created the forecast for Birmingham, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 89 °F on Wednesday, while the low is 64 °F on Sunday. There are expected to be 4 sunny days and precipitation on 1 day this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, September 16 - High of 85 °F, low of 69 °F (50% humidity) - Mostly cloudy with a 0% chance of rain - Very high risk of harm from sun exposure (8 UV index) - Gentle breeze (11 mph wind) - Sunrise at 6:31 AM, sunset at 6:52...
Stacker created the forecast for Montgomery, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 91 °F on Thursday, while the low is 65 °F on Sunday. There are expected to be 3 sunny days and rain on 4 days this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, September 16 - High of 80 °F, low of 69 °F (67% humidity) - Overcast with a 100% chance of rain (1 mm of rain) - High risk of harm from sun exposure (7 UV index) - Gentle breeze (12 mph wind) - Sunrise at 6:29 AM, sunset at 6:4...
Stacker created the forecast for Huntsville, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 87 °F on Friday, while the low is 62 °F on Sunday. There are expected to be 5 sunny days and rain on 1 day this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, September 16 - High of 86 °F, low of 69 °F (46% humidity) - Sunny with a 0% chance of rain - Very high risk of harm from sun exposure (7 UV index) - Moderate breeze (13 mph wind) - Sunrise at 6:30 AM, sunset at 6:51 PM You may als...
Once again, we see the devastating consequences of the reckless and irresponsible rhetoric perpetuated by our mainstream media. For years, they've painted conservatives, Republicans, and especially President Trump, as existential threats to democracy. Is it any wonder, then, that radicalized individuals are taking matters into their own hands and resorting to violence? These repeated attempts on President Trump's life aren't happening in a vacuum. They're fueled by a media apparatus that...
Since the pandemic, the Alabama economy has had its ups and downs. However, the good news is that the business climate in Alabama has outperformed other states. One sector of the Alabama business community that has really increased is the construction industry. A recent study by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama showed that between 2015 to 2021 there was a 97 percent increase in commercial construction output to the tune of $9.4 billion. When you look at the direct impacts on al...
(September 17, 2024) Today, I intended to write about the fallout one week out from the Trump/Harris debate, but things didn’t work out that way. I’m not going to write about how the backlash against ABC and the Harris campaign has completely overwhelmed any advantage Kamala may have gotten for her debate performance. I’m not going to mention the polls that showed a clear debate advantage to Trump, including a 2:1 advantage among independents. I’m not going to mention Kamala’s many flip flop...
The 2025 Alabama Legislative session n does not begin until early February; but already the wheels are in motion for the next session and legislators are already prefiling dozens of bills. Legislators have already filed four bills restricting firearms. House Bill 26 (HB26) by State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery), HB23 by Rep. Kenyatta Hassell (D-Montgomery), HB13 by Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham), and HB12 – also by Givan. HB26, the Glock switch bill, by Ensler is likely to pass in s...
To Alabama's students and families: welcome back to school! September rings in a new school year for our state's over 821,000 school-age population. Families are back into their routines-setting early alarms, packing lunches, riding the bus, waiting in the car line, attending pep rallies and after-school sports, and so much more. The majority of my professional career was spent in the education sphere where I saw first-hand the impact schools have on students. I told my students then what I stil...
Between mortgages, loans, and credit cards the average American has around $104,215 in debt, including $6,501 in credit card debt, according to recent Experian data. When you know you have big, outstanding debt, you might be tempted to use your savings to pay off what you owe. In most cases, using your savings to cover outstanding debt isn't a good idea. While it is important to pay down your debt and make regular payments, maintaining some sort of savings is crucial for financial security....
This year, the disastrous rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has derailed the college plans of many low-income students, in some cases possibly killing their college dreams forever, Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Teen Vogue reveal. "Oh God, this is really bad," Zenia Henderson, chief program officer at the National College Attainment Network, said as she reviewed the most recent data tracking FAFSA completion rates. "These numbers are not good. And now...
There isn't a specific amount of credit card debt that's considered too much. Instead, it depends on your individual financial situation and how you're using your credit cards, Experian reports. U.S. consumers had an average total credit card balance of $6,501 as of the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, a 10% increase from the previous year. But again, having more or less than that isn't necessarily bad or good. How Much Credit Card Debt Is Too Much? How much credit card debt is too much depends on...
U.S. gasoline prices continue their descent this week as demand for oil remains weak worldwide. The average price for a gallon of gas fell 6 cents from last week after several straight weeks of declines. This trend could continue for longer if hurricane activity remains subdued and conflict in the Middle East doesn't spill over into oil markets. In its monthly report, the International Energy Agency said the slowdown in demand was heavily influenced by a slowing economy in China. The agency...
