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March 26, 2026 - CHILDERSBURGH, Ala. - When Domtar announced it would indefinitely idle its Coosa Pines fluff pulp mill in Talladega County in May 2026, the news landed like a thunderclap across central Alabama. The 75‑year‑old facility-one of the region's most recognizable industrial anchors-will halt operations due to challenging market conditions, high operating costs, and aging infrastructure. The decision affects 285 employees directly, but the impact stretches far beyond the mill gat...
March 26, 2016 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with U.S. Space Command Commander, General Stephen Whiting, and U.S. Strategic Command Commander, Admiral Richard Correll during a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing. During the hearing, they spoke about the plans to move Space Command to Huntsville, Alabama, and the need to build more submarines for America's nuclear capabilities. TUBERVILLE: "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. [Good] morning. General Whiting, just a cou...
Affordable luxury cars for 2026 Although "affordable luxury car" may seem like an oxymoron, the reality is that there are several appealing vehicles from prestige brands that come in under the average cost of a new vehicle. These are eight of Edmunds’ highly rated affordable cars from luxury brands, each with a starting price of less than $45,000 and each offering a blend of comfort, technology and performance to suit the badges on their hoods. Affordable luxury cars can be found in a variety o...
A woman at a bingo parlor and a kid holding a Kiss birthday cake texanwill/Wander_Globe // Reddit 33 Photos That Show What Life Looked Like in 1979 1979 had a lot going on. The Iran hostage crisis. Three Mile Island. The Soviets moving into Afghanistan. But most people weren't living inside the headlines. They were loading the coal furnace before school, sitting on the stoop with the cousins, and trying to talk their mom into a Kiss cake for their birthday. This is that 1979. The one that lived...
How outdated tech is draining billions in American small business profits Somewhere in America, a dentist's office is paying $200 a month for a phone line that exists for one reason: to send and receive faxes. The office manager knows it is expensive. She has mentioned it more than once. But the insurance companies they work with still require faxed claims, and the oral surgeons they refer patients to still send records by fax, and nobody has had time to figure out what the alternative would...
6+ social media marketing FAQs, answered by experts You’re Googling social media marketing questions at 10 p.m. because your boss asked about ROI and you didn’t have an answer. Or maybe you’re a business owner staring at flatlined engagement, wondering if any of this actually works. Either way, you need answers. Not “it depends.” Real answers you can actually use. Well, without further ado, WebFX compiled 60+ social media marketing FAQs about strategy, platforms, content, paid ads, costs, an...
What Senator Britt Emphasized 1. Border Security as a National Priority "Well, first off, we're not leaving if this doesn't get done," Sen. Britt said. ":I mean, lawmakers need to get ready to actually do their job. I mean, we've had 40, 41 days of a Democrat led shutdown. This is the second one of the fiscal year. When you're looking at people who have stepped forward to say, hey, we want to serve our homeland, we want to protect American citizens from coast to coast, Democrats are finding a...
Each March, communities across the country observe Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, encouraging support, and strengthening hope for those living with this challenging disease. It is an opportunity to look out for our neighbors and learn more about a condition that affects thousands of American families. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. In people with MS, the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks myelin, the p...
Alabama lost a great man this month—a man whose leadership, convictions, and Christian faith helped shape the moral and political landscape of our state for decades. To know John was to witness a man of purpose and discipline, anchored in Scripture and committed to serving God, his family, and the people of Alabama. His voice carried influence not because it was loud, but because it was principled—rooted in wisdom, humility, and charity. A Life Chosen for Service, Not Wealth John Giles pos...
February 28 - RAINBOW CITY, Ala. – Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth spoke to the Etowah County Republican Breakfast group about her campaign. Wadsworth is a commercial realtor and professional economic developer. She is a native of Huntsville, Ala. "If you know anything about the Lieutenant Governor's office the legislature stripped it much of its powers by the Legislature in 2003," said Dr. Wadsworth. She said that in addition to performing the duties o...
March 5, 2026 – IRAN - "And you shall hear of wars and rumours of wars. See that ye be not troubled. For these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet." (Matthew 24:6 Douay–Rheims) The United States and Israel launched massive air and naval strikes on the brutal Iranian regime, which has attacked Americans, Israel, and international shipping for 47 years. Iran has retaliated by launching missiles at U.S. bases. As of press time, six U.S. service members have been killed since the war...
Traveling to Mexico this spring? Here’s what to know about current advisories For some travelers counting down to spring break, recent headlines about violence in parts of Mexico have sparked a new question: Should I cancel my trip? Travel advisors say they are seeing a surge in calls and emails from clients trying to determine whether developments in one region affect major resort areas elsewhere. The questions follow several days of unrest in parts of Mexico after security operations targeting...
March 5, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced two judicial appointments in Cullman and Escambia counties. Cullman County District Judge Heath Edward Meherg Governor Ivey has appointed Heath Edward Meherg of Cullman to serve as District Judge in the 32nd Judicial Circuit in Cullman County. A graduate of The University of Alabama at Birmingham, the Birmingham School of Law and The University of Alabama School of Law, Meherg succeeds District Judge J. Chad Floyd who was appoi...
March 5, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Subcommittee, attended a Senate Judiciary hearing with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. As the lead Senate negotiator throughout the Democrat-led DHS funding lapse, Senator Britt discussed the importance of this funding, specifically to clean up the mess left behind by the Biden-Harris Administration's open border policies and to secure our homeland and...
The former Birmingham‑Southern College campus will soon take on a new national mission. Federal leaders announced that the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has officially selected the shuttered campus as the site of its next major training center-an investment that Alabama's congressional delegation says will strengthen homeland security while giving new life to one of Birmingham's most historic properties. The announcement came in Washington, where U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville and R...
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March 6, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, praises the Alabama Legislature for passing HB 214 – a ban on foreign national influence in Alabama elections. The bill bans foreign nationals and foreign corporations from directly or indirectly donating to political candidates or political action committees for any election for candidates, constitutional amendments, or referendums. Secretary Allen thanks Representative James Lomax (R-Huntsville) and Senator Dan Rob...
March 5, 2026 - WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor in support of President Trump's actions to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities and eliminate the terrorist Ayatollah. In his speech, Sen. Tuberville also called for anyone who practices Sharia Law to be deported immediately. Read excerpts from Sen. Tuberville's remarks below or watch on YouTube or Rumble. "I've come to the floor several times over the past few months to sound the alarm about t...
March 5, 2026 - Washington, D.C. - President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem will leave her post at the end of the month, ending a tenure marked by sweeping immigration crackdowns, the dismantling of FEMA, and persistent controversy over the direction of the Department of Homeland Security. Trump said Noem will be replaced by Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R‑Okla.), a first‑term senator and longtime ally of the administration. The transition will take eff...
March 5, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a sweeping package of Career and Technical Education (CTE) legislation designed to expand opportunities for students, bolster the state's workforce, and keep Alabama competitive in fast‑growing industries. The package includes a resolution urging a $150 million statewide investment to expand and modernize career tech programs. Lawmakers described the effort as one of the most significant CTE expansions in r...
With St. Patrick's Day taking place on March 17th, March was first designated as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991 by Congress. And the President of The United States has continued to recognize the proclamation each year since 1991. While many Irish are a bit puzzled as to the USA's fascination with Ireland come St. Patrick's Day every year, it is a holiday that was first recognized early on in American history by none other than General George Washington in 1780. As The Continental Army...
March 3, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate passed a bill designed to protect rural ambulance services and make sure that rural Alabamians can continue to receive medical service. Senate Bill 269 (SB269) is sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) who represents a very rural district. "This bill is about a matter of life and death," said Sen. Singleton. "In the rural areas it becomes a matter of life especially when you have hospitals closing on a daily bas...
March 4, 2026 - TEHRAN, Iran - Iran is entering a volatile and unprecedented leadership transition as multiple reports indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has exerted heavy pressure on the 88‑member Assembly of Experts to select Mojtaba Khamenei, age 56, as the country's next Supreme Leader. The move comes amid intense political uncertainty and widespread debate over Mojtaba's limited clerical credentials and the growing dominance of Iran's security establishment. A S...
The U.S. beef cattle herd has shrunk dramatically over the past 15 years, falling from 31.7 million beef cows in 2010 to roughly 27.9 million in 2025 - a decline of about 12%. This contraction is part of a broader national trend: total cattle and calves in the U.S. have fallen to 86–87 million head, the lowest levels since the early 1950s. Why the Herd Has Declined 🌡️ Prolonged Drought and Weather Stress Drought has been the single most powerful driver of herd liquidation. Many major cattle...
Starter home hotspots: These metros are best for first-time buyers The American “starter home” is slipping out of reach, except in the South and Midwest, where the dream remains mostly intact. These modest boxes on hillsides once supported young families waiting for the next baby to launch them into bigger and better things. They represented not only adulthood and stability, but the promise of a lifetime of building equity. Today, the share of first-time buyers is at a record low, with 21% of ho...
