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HOOVER - Ken McFeeters officially qualified this morning to run for Governor of Alabama as a Republican, entering the 2026 race with a platform he describes as rooted in "freedom, virtue, and truth" and aimed squarely at challenging what he calls "growing oppression, division, and fear" perpetuated by government and media institutions. McFeeters, a political outsider with a grassroots message, says the Republican primary will offer voters a clear choice about the future of Alabama. His campaign...
MONTGOMERY - Dakarai Larriett officially qualified this week to run for the United States Senate in Alabama as a Democrat, joining a growing field of candidates seeking to challenge Republican dominance in the state's federal delegation. Larriett's campaign emphasizes economic justice, civil rights, and restoring trust in government institutions. His entry into the race sets the stage for a competitive Democratic primary, with Larriett positioning himself as a voice for working families, rural...
MONTGOMERY - Dr. Stewart Hill Tankersley officially qualified today to run for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, joining a crowded and competitive Republican field ahead of the May 19, 2026 primary. His entry adds another high‑profile name to a race already drawing significant statewide attention. Tankersley, a physician and longtime conservative advocate, is positioning himself as a candidate focused on integrity, constitutional governance, and strengthening Alabama's future. His campaign is e...
Federal transportation funding, CDL enforcement, and capacity signals are reshaping the freight market for 2026 While many supply chain leaders focused on the peak shopping season, holiday sales, and returns, transportation policy and freight market dynamics continued to move quickly. Over the past month, a series of announcements from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), along with emerging capacity signals in the trucking market, point to a more regulated, infrastructure-heavy, and...
SFIO CRACHO // Shutterstock Alabama has 1 billionaire, see who they are Stacker compiled the richest billionaires in Alabama using data from Forbes. Net worth is as of Jan. 22, 2025. The first billionaire is generally considered to be John D. Rockefeller in 1916, though some argue it was Henry Ford in 1925. Fast-forward over 100 years and there are now around 3,000 billionaires around the world. Read on to see which billionaires live in your area and the richest across the country. Richest billi...
HOOVER - Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl officially qualified to run for Lieutenant Governor today, adding one of the state's most recognizable GOP figures to an already crowded 2026 Republican primary. His entry reshapes the dynamics of the race and brings a high‑profile party leader directly onto the ballot. Wahl, who has served as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party since 2021, is widely known for his organizational work, grassroots outreach, and role in shaping the p...
MONTGOMERY - Qualifying is over and Democrats have one of the largest fields of candidates in years in Alabama. Five Democrats qualified for U.S. Senate, five qualified for Governor, and ten Democrats qualified for the seven congressional races. The Democratic U.S. Senate candidates include: Dakarai Larriett, Lamont Lavender, Sweetser, Everett Wess, and Mark S. Wheeler II US Representative, 1st District - Clyde W. Jones, Jr. US Representative, 2nd District - Shomari C. Figures US...
HOOVER – With Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl stepping aside, Alabama Republican Party Vice Chairman Joan Reynolds will assume the role of Chairman, effective immediately. The Alabama Republican Party remains focused and fully operational as it prepares for a pivotal 2026 election cycle. With a seasoned leader like Joan Reynolds at the helm-backed by an experienced and battle-tested staff-Republicans across Alabama can rest assured that the Party won't skip a beat. Chairman Rey...
January 23, 2026 – Retired Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) considered another run for U.S. Senate (he ran in 2022 and 2017) but decided against it. He considered a run for the Alabama House of Representatives, but told the Alabama Political Contributor's Christopher Peeks that for the his family he was not going to run for anything – and there was speculation that Brooks could run for everything from U.S. Senate, to attorney general, to state house to state senate. Ultimately Brooks dec...
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Irene Miller // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in Montgomery Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget. Cheap Insurance explored some of the reasons behind major changes in gas prices, and compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Montgomery...
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December 26, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald J. Trump (R) used Christmas night to deliver one of the most consequential foreign‑policy announcements of his second term, revealing that U.S. forces had carried out what he described as "powerful and deadly" airstrikes against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria. The strikes, conducted in coordination with the Nigerian government, marked a dramatic escalation in U.S. military involvement in West Africa and immediately reshaped the p...
Getting the most value from post-holiday sales: 4 key categories worth buying now As the holiday season winds down, the days between Christmas and New Year’s have become a key moment for shoppers to recharge and enjoy their new holiday presents, including one of the most gifted items of the season: gift cards. According to the National Retail Federation, gift cards rank as the second-most popular gift for the 2025 holiday season, with total spending estimated to reach $29 billion. Whether s...
Capital gains tax: 2025-2026 rates, brackets and state guide Investors who sell an investment at a profit in a taxable account incur a capital gain that they must report on their tax returns. For investments held longer than one year, the long-term capital gains tax applies. In both the 2025 and 2026 tax years, federal tax laws impose three different rates on long-term capital gains based on income. The major tax changes enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act earlier in 2025 had no...
