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  • Santa Claus (Bryan Taunton) makes emergency landing in Sylacauga, AL with the help of Alabama LifeSaver

    Guest Writer, Jaxon Phillips

    December 16, 2024 - SYLACAUGA, AL - Christmas magic is arriving early this year at Indian Valley Elementary School! On Tuesday, December 17, Bryan Taunton, Sylacauga's own "Santa Claus", will make a special emergency landing via LifeSaver helicopter to pick up letters to Santa. Santa's sleigh is temporarily grounded due to some technical issues, but with the help of LifeSaver, Santa will still ensure the children's Christmas wishes make it to the North Pole. The festive fly-in is set to take...

  • Katie Britt says: 'I love my state, I believe in my state, I love this nation – every bit of that is worth fighting for'

    Staff Writer|Dec 1, 2024

    December 16, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) said that she loves Alabama and the nation and that is worth fighting for. Sen. Britt made the comments on the 13th & Park podcast with host Adam Goodman. Britt was discussing her priorities in the upcoming Trump Administration, her bipartisan legislation to address our youth mental health crisis, and how she plans to continue to fight for Alabamians in the United States Senate. "I love my state, I believe in my s...

  • Attorney General Marshall Urges White House to Not Add Long-Expired Equal Rights Amendment to Constitution

    Alabama Attorney General's Office, Jaxson Phillips|Dec 1, 2024

    December 16, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, urging them to uphold the rule of law by adhering to constitutional procedures regarding the expired Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and honoring the litigation agreement the Archivist reached with Alabama, Louisiana, and South Dakota related to the ERA. The letter comes in response to reports of a pressure campaign seeking to have...

  • Auburn chaplain Chette Williams passes away

    Brandon Moseley|Dec 1, 2024

    December 16, 2024 – AUBURN, AL – Auburn athletics chaplain and former standout linebacker Chette Williams passed away suddenly Saturday after he fell into the water on Lake Martin while attempting to bridge the gap between the dock and his boat. Williams went under the water and his companion was unsuccessful in pulling him out of the water. ALEA recovered his body that evening and pronounced Williams dead. Auburn coaches, players, staff, and fans were all shocked by Rev. Williams' passing of...

  • Rogers praises creation of Space Force

    Brandon Moseley|Dec 1, 2024

    December 17, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks at a CSIS Aerospace Security Project event reflecting on the Space Force's accomplishments and mission five years after its creation.. "It's hard to believe five years have passed since we created the Space Force," said Chairman Rogers. "That period of time around its creation was certainly unique. Complete with a Netflix series to poke fun at it...

  • States seeing the largest increase in spending on food as prices skyrocket 25% in four years

    Stacker, Dom DiFurio|Dec 1, 2024

    For the first time in several decades, Americans are seeing a significant increase in the portion of their budgets dedicated to buying food. That's according to a recent study from the Department of Agriculture's research arm, a finding that bucks a long-term trend in which advancements in food processing and production have kept food prices low enough to be a relatively minimal expense in household budgets over the decades. New variables including climate change, war, disease, a rapidly rising...

  • Power prices are expected to spike: What you really need to know

    Stacker, Natalie Rizk|Dec 1, 2024

    PJM Interconnection, which manages the power grid across 13 states, reported earlier this year that there was an unprecedented increase in electricity prices. Their main job is to make sure there's always enough electricity available, especially when everyone's using a lot of it, like during a heatwave. To do this, they run auctions where power plants bid to supply electricity. The winning plants get paid to be on standby, ready to deliver power when needed. During the latest auction, power...

  • FBI kills Baldwin County militia leader

    Brandon Moseley|Dec 1, 2024

    December 17, 2024 – GULF SHORES, AL – a self-proclaimed local militia leader was shot and killed by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) who were conducting a search warrant of his home. Randles had posted a manifesto, he entitled as the Paul evere Report, in which he accused the Baldwin County Sheriff's Department, the District Attorney's office, the Foley Police Department, and other courts and government entities in Baldwin, Mobile, and Ohio of exceeding their con...

  • For Americans with ADHD, inflation is taking a financial toll. These money management tips can help.

    Stacker, Elena Cox|Dec 1, 2024

    Inflation has started to cool but prices remain high, and that's taking a toll on Americans' budgets. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, food costs have been particularly impacted (up 2.2% from the year before in July), causing people to rethink their grocery lists and shopping habits. Companies say customers are searching for savings anywhere they can, which has spurred big names like Amazon, Best Buy, and Nordstrom to offer more generous discounts to help boost...

  • College enrollment is declining. Is the botched FAFSA rollout to blame?

    Stacker, Aine Givens, Data Work By Elena Cox|Dec 1, 2024

    A new federal financial aid application rollout was supposed to streamline a complex college application process for students and families. Instead, it created chaos. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA forms, which historically launched on Oct. 1, weren't released until Dec. 30, 2023, and had numerous technical difficulties. This delay meant some students were unable to start or complete their applications, schools lacked the information needed to put together timely...

  • How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week

    Stacker|Dec 1, 2024

    Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...

  • How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week

    Stacker|Dec 1, 2024

    Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...

  • How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week

    Stacker|Dec 1, 2024

    Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...

  • How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week

    Stacker|Dec 1, 2024

    Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...

  • How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week

    Stacker|Dec 1, 2024

    Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...

  • How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week

    Stacker|Dec 1, 2024

    Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...

  • How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week

    Stacker|Dec 1, 2024

    Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...

  • How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week

    Stacker|Dec 1, 2024

    Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...

  • How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week

    Stacker|Dec 1, 2024

    Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...

  • How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week

    Stacker|Dec 1, 2024

    Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...

  • Oyster Season Closes on December 31

    AL Dept of Conservation and Natural Resources|Dec 1, 2024

    December 17, 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) announces that all public water bottoms will close to the harvest of oysters at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Summary of Alabama's Oyster Harvest Alabama's public oyster reefs opened for harvest on October 7, 2024, and will close for the season at the end of the harvest...

  • Chairman Rogers and Ranking member Smith reflect on the passing of former Congressman John Pratt

    Staff Writer|Dec 1, 2024

    December 17, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL03) and Adam Smith (D-Washington), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in remembrance of former U.S. Congressman and HASC Member John Spratt of South Carolina, who died over the weekend at the age of 82. "John was a true public servant who took his responsibilities as an elected official to heart. His gift for finding common ground-no matter how contested...

  • Tuberville says that we need federal legislation to address the issues with college athletics

    Brandon Moseley|Dec 1, 2024

    December 17, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C.. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) recently spoke with Alabama reporters about his ongoing efforts to reform college athletics. Sens. Tuberville and Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) introduced legislation in this Congress to address issues with athletic collectives, name image and likeness, and the ballooning gaps between the haves and have nots in college athletics. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) effectively blocked that bill fro...

  • 156 people (and climbing) murdered in the City of Birmingham in 2024

    Brandon Moseley|Dec 1, 2024

    December 18, 2024 – BIRMINGHAM, AL - On Saturday, Randolph Taylor Jr, age 48, was shot to death during an argument with another man on the West End Walking Trail in West End. Jhontaye Dior Cobb was arrested and charged with capital murder in the case. Most of the deaths are from gunplay. At least 139 of the killings were with guns. Gun violence has just become engrained as part of the culture. Sadly, the newsworthy part of this is not that a murder occurred in Alabama or even in the City of B...

  • These airlines are getting worse at baggage handling

    Stacker, Fionna Agomuoh, Data Work By Paxtyn Merten|Dec 1, 2024

    Air travel can be exciting for many and stressful for some—but one thing no one wants to experience is losing track of luggage while trying to reach a final destination. Many airlines are making efforts to improve luggage service. However, travelers can do several things to ensure their bags arrive at their location without incident or help recover misplaced luggage. Tile used Department of Transportation data to identify the airlines mishandling more luggage than they did a year ago, comparing...

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