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The nation is mourning the loss of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders of the last century, whose voice, vision, and moral courage helped shape the modern struggle for equality. His passing marks the end of an era defined by unrelenting activism, deep spiritual conviction, and a steadfast belief in the transformative power of hope. Rev. Jackson, a protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., spent more than six decades on the front lines of the fight for v...
February 17, 2026 – SUMITON. Ala. - Dr. Stan Cooke, a longtime conservative activist and candidate for Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, is making internal party accountability a central pillar of his campaign. In a statement released to Republican executive committee voters and the media, Cooke pledged that one of his first actions, he will do if he is elected, will be to introduce a formal measure before both the ALGOP Steering Committee and the State Executive Committee to censure a...
LLC tax rates: Comprehensive guide for tax year 2025 If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur with a limited liability company (LLC), you have to understand your tax rate. The tax rate for LLCs depends on their structure, income level, and state of registration. This guide covers LLC tax rates for tax year 2025, which applies to returns filed in early 2026 (by March 15 for multi-member LLCs and April 15 for single-member LLCs). Ramp will explain how LLCs are taxed at both the federal and...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday concluded School Choice Week by introducing the Davis family who utilizes the CHOOSE Act, the governor's education savings account (ESA) program. Doug and Marinella Davis homeschool their four adopted children. Both Rikardo "Riko" (12) in 7th grade and Hanna (11) learning 3rd - 5th grade are supported by the CHOOSE Act. The two younger children, Benedict (9) and Bernadette (8) are biological siblings and studying at a 2nd grade level. "Although School C...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 23, 2026 - Congressman Robert Aderholt (R‑Ala.), Chairman of the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, celebrated a major legislative milestone Thursday as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the final four appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026. The votes complete Congress' work on all twelve annual spending bills, advancing a full-year funding package that now heads to the Senate. The final measures approved by...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2026 - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) announced a major funding victory for Alabama this week, securing more than $111.3 million in direct appropriations for state priorities as part of a sweeping Fiscal Year 2026 legislative package. The bills, passed by the Senate on Wednesday, now head to the U.S. House of Representatives before landing on President Trump's desk for final approval. As a member of the powerful Senate Committee on Appropriations, Britt played...
MINNEAPOLIS - What began as a tense confrontation between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and protesters in Minneapolis has escalated into a national political flashpoint after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz invoked one of the most consequential moments in American history: the firing on Fort Sumter, the spark that ignited the Civil War. Walz's comparison - delivered during an interview with The Atlantic - instantly reverberated through political circles, drawing sharp criticism...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the appointment of Christopher E. Connolly as Circuit Judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit in Lauderdale County. Connolly's appointment fills a vacancy on the court. A graduate of Auburn University and The University of Alabama School of Law, Connolly was a partner in the law firm of O'Bannon, O'Bannon and Connolly from 1988 to 2004 before serving as District Attorney for the 11th Judicial Circuit, including Lauderdale County, from 2005 to the p...
January 30, 2026 – The Alabama House of Representatives voted to end the requirement that the University of Alabama have a stand-alone school of social work. House Bill 152 (HB152) was sponsored by state Representative Danny Garrett (R-Trussville). Rep. Garrett explained that in their discussion with the University of Alabama about proposed outcome based funding for the university that University of officials brought up that they are required by law to have a stand alone school of social work. H...
Elena Babanova // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in Birmingham 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 Birmingham...
Elena Babanova // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in Huntsville 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 Huntsville...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Authorities are asking for the public's help locating a Jacksonville man who has been missing for more than a week. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Patrick Slade Boothe left the area of Parker Place SW in Jacksonville on January 23, 2026, and has not returned. Family members and investigators have been unable to contact him since his disappearance. Boothe may be traveling in a white 2007 Lexus GX with gold-colored wheels, bearing Alabama license...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in Mobile 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 Mobile using data...
Irene Miller // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in Daphne 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 Daphne using data f...
Elena Babanova // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in Auburn 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 Auburn using...
zedspider // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa using...
Restomod rising: How modern reliability upgrades are impacting classic car values The classic car market has changed significantly in the past two decades, with various forces exerted upon it from within and without, leaving it almost unrecognizable today compared with how things stood at the turn of the millennium. The most pronounced and widely covered shift in this period stems from older vehicles moving from money-losing passion projects to investment prospects. Along with other asset...
How single Americans are spending Valentine’s Day with their dogs Valentine’s Day is traditionally associated with candlelit dinners, heart-shaped chocolates, and romantic gestures between couples. But for a growing number of single Americans, Feb. 14 looks a little different — and a lot furrier. Instead of swiping for last-minute dates or stressing over dinner reservations, more people are choosing to spend Valentine’s Day with the one companion who always offers unconditional love: their d...
zedspider // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in Decatur 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 Decatur using data...
Elena Babanova // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in Gadsden 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 Gadsden using...
January 29, 2026 – MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that, if enacted, would make it illegal for any person to smoke or vape marijuana in any motor vehicle when a child under 19 is present. This applies whether the vehicle is moving or parked, and whether the car's windows are open or closed. House Bill 72 is sponsored by state Representative Patrick Sellers (D-Birmingham). Sellers explained that HB72 is a "Bill that deals with smoking marijuana with kids in...
AI for feedback without fear: A trust-and-compliance checklist for HR teams Artificial intelligence has slowly woven itself into the fabric of industries across the globe, and human resources is no exception. Engagement surveys and pulse feedback, recognition engines, performance scoring, and even general employee sentiment monitoring are ripe for AI to make waves. 2026 won’t be a free-for-all, though. HR teams are tasked with deploying AI in a responsible way. WorkTango has examined the key d...
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing focused on expanding school choice. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville asked the witnesses questions related to how school choice is preparing the next generation for the future. In addition, Sen. Tuberville joined his colleagues to introduce a resolution designating Jan. 25-31, 2026, as National School Choice Week. Read excerpts from the hearing b...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock The 30 cities in Alabama where homes are selling the fastest If you're buying or selling a home in Alabama in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause. Nationwide, housing markets are generally...
6 signs your dog is feeling lonely Our dogs might not play “Creep” by Radiohead while baking and then subsequently eat an entire boxed cake recipe when they’re lonely, but that doesn’t mean they don’t feel it. Like all of us, dogs require a certain level of socialization — both with their own kind and with their humans. And when those needs go unmet, they can start feeling agitated and, to borrow a label from Thom Yorke, act like total weirdos. Loneliness, as we understand it, is a bit of a hu...
