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March 5, 2025 – MOBILE, AL – The Mobile community was rocked by the news that VT Aerospace was closing its operations at Mobile's Brookley Aeroplex costing the city of Mobile 290 jobs. Mobile Mayor Stephen Nodine blamed the lack of leadership for the company moving those jobs elsewhere. Nodine was formerly the Chairman of the Mobile County Commission. At that time Airbus was attempting to obtain a tanker contract from the Air Force – a contract they ultimately lost despite problems with the B...
Gasoline prices have remained relatively flat compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by more than 25 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.11, with Mississippi seeing the cheapest state-level prices at $2.65 and California with the most expensive at $4.75. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded this week to impose 25% tariffs on the two neighboring...
Gasoline prices have remained relatively flat compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by more than 25 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.11, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.41 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.17. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded this week to impose 25% tariffs on...
Gasoline prices have remained relatively flat compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by more than 25 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.11, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.41 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.17. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded this week to impose 25% tariffs on...
Gasoline prices have remained relatively flat compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by more than 25 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.11, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.41 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.17. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded this week to impose 25% tariffs on...
March 6, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today commended the Alabama Senate for its swift approval of Senate Bill 178, also known as the Speedy Trial Act. This critical legislation is designed to expedite trials for violent criminal cases, reduce court backlogs, and ensure swift justice for victims. Sponsored by Senate Judiciary Chairman Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), the bill now moves to the Alabama House for consideration. "Today's action by the Senate sends a s...
MARCH 5, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee voted to reject legislation that would have charged $5 a year on every car license plate in the state to fund public transportation. Senate Bill 11 (SB11) is sponsored by state Senator Linda Coleman Madison (D-Birmingham). "Alabama has let billions of dollars go back to the federal government because we do not have a dedicated funding source for public transportation," said Sen. Coleman Madison. Sen. Col...
As winter's last shadows recede and the first hints of spring emerge, a time-honored tradition begins to take shape across American homes: spring cleaning. While it may involve scrubbing corners, organizing closets, and clearing the accumulation of winter's dust and clutter from your home, Blueprint, a therapist-enablement technology platform, explains how research has revealed that your physical environment is deeply connected to your mental state, and that this annual ritual is doing more...
March 4, 1025 - BALDWIN COUNTY, AL – Christina Woerner McInnis, a fifth-generation farmer, entrepreneur, and advocate for sustainable agriculture, has announced her candidacy for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries. With deep roots in Alabama farming and a track record of innovation, McInnis aims to strengthen the state's agricultural industry and expand opportunities for farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities. "As a lifelong farmer and businesswoman, I know the c...
March 3, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – There are reports circulating that the U.S. may be cutting off military aid to Ukraine. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) recently spoke to members of the Alabama press corps about the Ukraine war with Russia. Tuberville said that President Donald J. Trump "wants to get this (the war) over with." "Over the last three years. unfortunately, we have spent way too much money and got way too many killed people on both sides," said Senator Tuberville. The...
Almost 2.4 million Americans wear continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, to track their blood sugar—and not all of them have diabetes. More and more healthy people are wearing them to understand how food, exercise, and other factors impact blood sugar levels—and, by extension, the rest of their bodies. But are they worth the cost, or just another trendy health gadget? Hone Health investigates. A randomized controlled trial published recently in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition fou...
As Southern California still reels from January's catastrophic wildfires, the economic damage has surged to $250 billion, far exceeding initial estimates. But that figure doesn't account for damage incurred by residents whose homes and businesses were reduced to rubble and ash. The Palisades and Eaton fires alone will result in up to $45 billion in insurance payouts to homeowners and businesses, according to data analytics firm CoreLogic. Of course, that only applies to residents who had...
February 28, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Attorney General's office was taken aback by Governor Kay Ivey's (R) decision to commute the death sentence of convicted murderer Robin "Rocky" Myers. Alabama Attorney General Marshall (R) releases a statement on Governor Ivey's decision to commute the death sentence of Rocky Myers for the 1990 slaying of Ludie Mae Tucker. Marshall said that he was "astonished" and "bewildered" by the Governor's decision and said that the surprise move "...
March 1, 2025 – HOOVER, AL - The Alabama Republican Executive Committee met for its annual Winter Meeting at the Hyatt Hotel. The Committee was celebrating its dominance not just of Alabama politics; but also the inau Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) addressed the group about the changes brought by Trump's victorious return to D.C. "It is really a new day in Washington," Rep. Aderholt said. "A lot of people are talking about the executive orders – the Democrats can't stand that – b...
February 27, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Port Authority and CSX Railroad broke ground on the Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF). Governor Kay Ivey (R) and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) joined business, economic development, and local leaders at the site for the groundbreaking of this state-of-the-art facility that will enhance freight mobility and stimulate economic growth throughout the region. "Whether it's boosting freight t...
February 28, 2025 - HOOVER, AL - The Alabama Republican Party announces the opening of candidate qualifying for the special election in State House District 11. Qualifying will begin on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., and will close on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Individuals interested in running for the Republican nomination may qualify online at www.algop.org or in person at ALGOP Headquarters, located at 3505 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL 35216. House District 11, which covers port...
March 3, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) voted in favor of Linda McMahon to serve as President Trump's Secretary of Education. The nomination was confirmed by a vote of 51 to 45. "Linda McMahon will be a fierce advocate for putting parents back in the driver's seat and returning to the fundamentals of classroom learning" Senator Britt said in a statement. "She has a proven background to get government out of the way so e...
February 28, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ukraine is running out of men to place on its frontlines going into the fourth year of its war with Russia and it may also be running out of American arms as well after a shocking exchange at the White House that devolved into a shouting match between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Donald J. Trump (R), and Vice President J.D. Vance (R). U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) called Zelensky's outburst "an absolute disgrace" aft...
February 27, 2025 – JACKSONVILLE, AL – An advance screening of a documentary on the life of Alabama Governor Jim Folsom Jr. (D) was held. The documentary was produced by J Seth Johnson and Jacksonville State University's Longleaf Studios and will air on Alabama Public Television. Longleaf has also done documentaries on the Freedom Riders and the late Congressman Tom Bevil (D-AL04). JSU President Don Killingsworth Jr. said that Folsom, "Championed policies to lifted up all Alabamians." Fol...
Every new administration brings changes to the national economic landscape, and no one feels these changes more acutely than small businesses. In 2025's rapidly shifting economy, it's smart for entrepreneurs to be prepared so they can take advantage of favorable conditions—and avoid bad ones, as recent changes to business law may increase legal risks and create a more competitive business environment, LegalZoom notes. Forming an LLC in 2025 shields your house, car, and other personal assets agai...
March 11, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), U.S. Representative Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL-04) and 63 other Republican colleagues in writing an amicus brief to the U.S Supreme Court in Mahmoud v. Taylor. The brief supports parents' constitutional right to be notified of and able to opt their children out of a school's teaching of radical gender ideology that violates their religious beliefs. Daily Caller first reported on the a...
March 11, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL04) voted in favor of a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fully fund the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025, avoiding a crippling government shutdown. "While this is not a perfect bill, it was necessary to keep the government functioning, ensure our military is fully funded, and provide certainty for the American people," said Congressman Aderholt. "Reckless spending and bloated budgets have no place i...
March 11, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL07) voted against President Donald J Trump's (R) and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's (R-Louisiana) continuing resolution to keep the government funded through the end of the current fiscal year. Sewell said that the bill would deprive Alabama's 7th Congressional District of $14.1 million worth of community project funding and inflicts devastating cuts on the programs that Alabama families rely on. "I came back to W...
March 12, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, has partnered with Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson to cross-check the states' voter files, making Texas the eighth partner state of the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID). Alabama has entered into Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with all four border states, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Kentucky. These MOUs facilitate the comparison of state voter files for the purpose of identifying individuals registered to...
With their potential for love, conflict, and vulnerability, it's no surprise that romantic relationships and mental health are deeply connected. A growing body of research shows that healthy relationships can provide emotional support and resilience, while relationship distress can be a strong predictor of mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. The link between relationships and mental health is bidirectional as well. Data shows that whether or not someone has a mental health cond...
