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Saving grace: High interest rates benefit savers if they know where to look Pop quiz: Do you know how hard your money is working for you? It’s very possible you don’t — at least in the case of the interest rate on your savings account. Consider that in an era when many higher-yielding savings products are offering around 4% on your cash, the industry average for savings accounts is actually significantly lower — 0.59%, according to the latest figures from financial information site Bankrat...
What your first aid kit is missing that could make a big difference From half-used gauze rolls to expired antibiotic ointments, most American first aid kits have one thing in common: They’re woefully out of date. These kits are meant to be our go-to solution for minor injuries, whether it’s a scraped knee on the playground or a nasty cut during vacation, but they’re only as helpful as what they contain. It’s important to regularly check the supplies in a first aid kit and replenish when needed....
June 10, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL – Katherine Robertson officially announced her candidacy for Attorney General of Alabama, to a packed out room at Regions Field in Birmingham, pledging to continue her lifelong commitment to keeping Alabama families safe, defending conservative values, and supporting President Trump's agenda. Robertson is poised to lead from day one, having served as Chief Counsel to Attorney General Steve Marshall for nearly a decade and having previously worked at the U.S. D...
June 11, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) attended a Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing with National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya to discuss the President's Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget Request for the National Institutes of Health. Senator Britt, who has made maternal care a top legislative priority, began by highlighting America's maternal mortality crisis: "[F]ar t...
June 11, 2025 - HOOVER, AL - Rev. Will Boyd, a three-time Democratic candidate, has officially entered the race for Alabama governor, marking his latest bid for statewide office. "As a servant leader, I believe we need leaders who embody core values which include equality, fairness, and freedom as I envision a day in the near future when every American has an equal opportunity to realize "The American Dream," said Rev. Boyd on his website. Boyd, who previously ran for Congress in 2016,...
June 12, 2025 – MOBILE, AL – The "No Kings" protest movement in support of the L.A. protests are coming to Mobile. The Mobile Branch of the NAACP announced that it is deeply concerned about recent statements made by Mobile County Sheriff Burch (R), which, they claim if taken out of context, have the potential to incite violence within our communities. Mobile has had over 200 murders since 2020. Sheriff Burch remarked, "I wish we could put them all in an arena and let them kill the hell out of...
June 13, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to recognize Juneteenth and acknowledge the many celebrations occurring throughout Alabama's 7th Congressional District. She also recognized Major League Baseball as they prepare to return to Birmingham for the 2025 East-West Classic Game on Thursday, June 19 at 1:00 p.m. at Rickwood Field, and the opening of the newly refurbished Willie Mays Park in Fairfield. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell:...
5 ways to let AI do your financial heavy lifting Sick of carrying your financial burdens alone? Sifting through bank statements, navigating investment decisions and tackling your budget every month can be a pain. But in the age of robotic dogs and self-driving vehicles, artificial intelligence can help you cut through the slog and manage your finances easier than ever—and have fun doing it, Finder.com reports. Use budgeting and expense tracker apps The pen-and-paper method of tracking your m...
12% of small business owners struggle to hire: How companies are changing how they bring in new employees Many small business owners are ready to expand their teams. But a NEXT research study found that most expect hiring new employees to be a challenge. And many are successfully attracting new talent with new strategies that work. In April 2025, we asked 1,500 small business owners looking to hire in the next six months for their thoughts about finding and bringing on more workers. The data...
June 12, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) has filed a 19-state amicus brief supporting President Donald J. Trump's (R) deployment of the National Guard in response to the violent protesters in the streets of Los Angelas, California. The rioters oppose the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. Marshall said that their violence overwhelmed local authorities and endangered federal law enforcement and property. "We are unwavering defenders of the constitutional rig...
June 12,2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the appointment of Laurie Hoyt to serve on the Baldwin County Circuit Court. "A longtime resident of Baldwin County, Judge Hoyt is well versed in the law, both criminal and civil," said Governor Ivey. "She brings to the bench a broad range of legal experience spanning from private practice to representing the public's interests in a major state agency. I am confident she will honorably serve the people of Baldwin County a...
******UPDATED June 13,2025 ****** On June 13, the Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth campaign asked that we update this story with a statement from her campaign released to us on June 13. "Recent statements made by a former campaign staffer mischaracterized aspects of Nicole's background. In an effort to protect her, the staffer spoke without confirming key biographical details and shared inaccurate information. That individual has since departed the campaign, and his comments do not reflect the...
Montgomery-based community advocate George Childress has officially entered the race for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, joining a crowded field of Republican candidates vying for the position in the November 3, 2026 election. A Grassroots Approach to Leadership Childress, a lifelong Alabama resident, has emphasized his commitment to citizen engagement and public resource accessibility. His campaign focuses on opening citizen training and organizing resource centers, aiming to empower...
June 12, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL - Ted H. Halley was the featured speaker at the Tuscaloosa Action Group of Eagle Forum of Alabama on this sunny Thursday afternoon. As a former "MTF Transgender", that is to say a male who transitioned to a female and lived as a transgender for 12 years under the name of "Teresa", Mr. Halley feels compelled to share his journey back from transgenderism. For his testimony is about exposing the transgender agenda for the primary purpose of "saving peoples' lives and...
June 12, 2025, TEHRAN, Iran – The Israeli Air Force rained bombs down on Iran. Israel is seeking to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities before they can develop nuclear weapons. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that the U.S. is not involved in the attack. Alabama leaders expressed their support for the daring Israeli war effort. "Alabama will always proudly stand with Israel!" said Governor Kay Ivey (R) on X. "Please join me in praying for Israel," said U.S. Senator Katie B...
June 12, 2025 - A federal judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, ruling that the mobilization violated federal law and state sovereignty. The decision marks a significant legal setback for the administration, which had justified the deployment as necessary to quell protests over immigration enforcement. The Court's Ruling U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled that Trump exceeded his statutory authority and violated the Tenth...
June 13, 2025 – A federal appeals court has sided with President Donald J. Trump (R) over control of the National Guard in California. Late on Thursday a federal district judge blocked President Trump's deployment of 2,000 National Guard to defend federal buildings and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents(ICE) agents against violent rioters. That order has been subsequently blocked. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked District Judge Charles Breyer's order that P...
Study from math learning platform shows difficulty in motivating teachers to change behaviors Like an online retailer trying to woo a customer back by offering a 10% discount on the boots they’ve been eyeing, education researcher Angela Duckworth wanted to understand how to incentivize teachers to log in regularly to an online math platform that aims to help them improve their students’ academic performance. “Today is perfect for checking your Pace Report!” “Keep Zearning!” “By opening this emai...
A villager works in the rice field near the Chaohu Lake in the town of Huailin, Chaohu City in China. Zhang Duan // Xinhua via Getty Images The 'king of poisons' is building up in rice Throughout the Yangtze River Delta, a region in southern China famed for its widespread rice production, farmers grow belts of slender green stalks. Before they reach several feet tall and turn golden brown, the grassy plants soak in muddy, waterlogged fields for months. Along the rows of submerged plants, levees...
How one state reduced its overdose death rate by 32% in a year Overdose deaths in New York state declined 32% last year, a significant drop that officials and experts attribute to the state’s efforts to expand harm reduction and addiction treatment services. An estimated 4,567 New Yorkers died of a drug overdose in 2024, compared to 6,688 in 2023, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 77% of those deaths involved an opioid like fentanyl or h...
A 3d render illustration of beta blockers inhibiting beta receptors. aipicte // Shutterstock How stress shapes cancer's course About two millennia ago, the Greek physicians Hippocrates and Galen suggested that melancholia—depression brought on by an excess of "black bile" in the body—contributed to cancer. Since then, scores of researchers have investigated the association between cancer and the mind, with some going as far as to suggest that some people have a cancer-prone or "Type C" per...
June 13, 2025 – President Donald J. Trump (R) will turn 79 on Saturday. To announce their displeasure with the President and to protest raids by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers on illegal aliens protest rallies are being held across the country – including here in Alabama. There are anti-Trump rallies planned for Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Dothan, Auburn, Guntersville, Scottsboro, Jacksonville, Dadeville, and Selma. The group organizing this nat...
A new parent’s guide to keeping baby cool in summer Summertime brings warmer weather, longer days, and, for many new parents, loads of anxiety. Keeping a new baby from overheating is a major concern. The health risks are real, and your tiny one is unable to tell you when they're too warm. Naturepedic shares a quick guide to the potential health risks of baby overheating, as well as tips for keeping baby comfortable during this summer’s sun-soaked days and warm, muggy nights — because a good...
The "No Kings" protest in Tuscaloosa opened with a moment of silence for the democratic legislator who was tragically killed in her home, recently. The protest then proceeded with chants that were modified from "The Occupy Wallstreet" movement over a decade ago. Such as "Hey hey! Ho ho! Donald Trump has got to go!". Which during the Occupy movement was "Hey hey! Ho ho! This corporate greed has got to go." While the protestors had a permit for their event in front of the Richard Shelby Federal...
June 12, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) criticized fellow Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) following an altercation between Padilla and the Secret Service. Sen. Padilla forced himself into a press conference with Homeland Security Secretary Krisit Noem in which he charged Noem. The Secret Service responded by forcing Sen. Padilla to the ground and then handcuffing him. "You can't show up without your pin, refuse to announce yourself, and lunge at a cab...
