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April 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey has signed several bills into law this session to improve the availability and delivery of healthcare services for all Alabamians. She also signed a bill to encourage people using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to make healthier choices in their food purchases. "In December, I announced Alabama's participation in a new Trump Administration program funded by the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' passed by Congress to expand r...
April 17, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey has signed into law legislation passed this session to expand benefits for Alabama Guard personnel, veterans and their families. These new laws will improve education and workforce training assistance for Guardsmen, offer temporary teaching certification for veterans and expand employment opportunities for military and veteran spouses. "Alabamians are among the most patriotic Americans and their dedication to protect our country and s...
The campus of Judson College, an historic private Christian college for women in Marion, Alabama that closed its doors to instruction and students in 2021, has officially been sold to Monarch Property Management, LLC. The announcement was made in an e-mail that was sent to all of the alumnae of Judson College by Daphne R. Robinson on behalf of The Judson College Foundation Board on Thursday evening. The e-mail stated that the property consisting of 150 to 151 acres located at 302 Bibb Street,...
April 18, 2026 - HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A 19‑year‑old Alabama A&M University student was shot and killed inside a Huntsville apartment earlier this month, prompting an hours‑long manhunt that ended with the arrest of the suspected gunman. Police have identified the victim as Nadiya Dayana Elise Perkins, a freshman criminal justice major from Montgomery. The Shooting Huntsville Police responded to Candlewood Apartments off Julia Street around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, after receiving repor...
Currency and commodity hedging for middle markets More than five years of cross‑current volatility in currencies, commodities and interest rates has middle market companies thinking longer and acting faster about hedging risk. Markets moved hard in 2025: The dollar sold off roughly 10% in the first half, then settled into a tighter range, reminding treasurers that timing and tenor matter. "We’ve seen all kinds of things happen. What we’ve mainly seen is a real push to look at longe...
Wedding travel trends and honeymoon ideas 2026 Weddings used to be all about The Big Day. But a major shift is underway. Instead of focusing on a single event and all its accompanying details, weddings have become a full-blown era that includes destination proposals, multi-day nuptials, and honeymoons that span multiple stops. Travel is increasingly central to how couples plan and experience this chapter of their lives. Rather than sticking to traditional rules and formats, they’re crafting i...
April 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 342, the Let the Kids Play! Act, into law, legislation designed to reinforce existing state law and prevent discrimination against students participating in athletics while benefiting from the CHOOSE Act. "The Let the Kids Play Act stands up for students and families who followed the law and played by the rules," said Governor Ivey. "The CHOOSE Act was designed to expand educational opportunities for all A...
Dr. Matthew J. Memoli, an infectious disease physician‑scientist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), emerged as one of the most prominent internal critics of COVID‑19 vaccine mandates during the pandemic. His position-rare inside a federal research agency that strongly supported mass vaccination-placed him in a politically and professionally precarious position. According to publicly available reporting and documentation, Memoli feared that his dissent could cost him his job, damage his...
April 10, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday marked nine years since being sworn in as the 54th Governor of the State of Alabama, a milestone that cements her as the longest consecutively serving governor in state history. Her tenure, which began on April 10, 2017, has been defined by major policy initiatives, economic expansion, and a series of reforms that have reshaped multiple sectors of state government. Over the past nine years, Alabama has experienced record‑setting e...
Why direct mail is making a comeback: Small businesses turn to mailboxes to beat digital fatigue The economics of digital attention are reaching a breaking point for small business owners. According to the WordStream 2025 Google Ads Benchmarks, cost-per-click (CPC) increased for 87% of industries last year. For a lean enterprise, this inflation represents a significant drain on working capital. While the digital-first giants are chasing clicks, the mailbox is quietly becoming the most reliable...
How to save money on any budget When you’re already living paycheck to paycheck, learning how to budget to save money can feel out of reach. Rent, groceries, gas—it all adds up quickly. In fact, about one-third of U.S. adults say they’re living paycheck to paycheck, and more than 40% spend their paycheck within the first three days of receiving it. But don’t despair. Even if your budget is stretched thin, you can still start saving. "The most common thing I hear from people I work with is, ‘I...
April 17, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons will be leaving the Department of Homeland Security at the end of May. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced the move on Thursday, praising Lyons' service and confirming that he will transition to the private sector. Lyons sent an emailed statement to ICE employees. ".Transition and Gratitude as the Mission Continues," Lyons began. "I want to share with you directly t...
April 18, 2026 - HUEYTOWN, Ala. - Congressional candidate Case Dixon sharply criticized Rep. Gary Palmer after Palmer voted Thursday night in favor of H. Res. 1175, the procedural rule governing debate on H.R. 8035, legislation to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Dixon argued that the vote signaled support for extending what he described as unconstitutional surveillance powers. "Last night, my opponent voted for H. Res. 1175-the rule for considering...
April 12, 2026 – OPELIKA, Ala. – Controversial pastor and schoolmaster Dean Odle has endorsed Terri LaPoint in the Republican primary in Alabama Congressional District 3. "I give my wholehearted endorsement to Terri LaPoint for U.S. Congress District 3 in the Republican Primary on May 19, 2026," LaPoint said in a statement. "I have been able to get to know Terri since 2020 and her heart to bless and protect the children and families of Alabama is unmatched. She has been in the fight against cor...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and several of their Senate colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution to designate March 21, 2026, as “National Women in Agriculture Day” to honor the critical contributions of women in agriculture. “Across Alabama and our nation, women in agriculture are the backbone of our communities, working tirelessly to feed and clothe America’s families,” said Senator Britt. “On National Women in Agri...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) in introducing a resolution honoring the sacrifice and service of six American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft over western Iraq while supporting Operation Epic Fury. This resolution unanimously passed the Senate last night. The resolution honors three members of the 99th Air Refueling Squadron part of the 6TH Air Refueling Wing (MacDill AFB) based at S...
Governor Kay Ivey has returned back to the Governor's Mansion following her successful procedure at Baptist Medical Center South. The fluid that previously pressed against her lung has been 100% percent removed and cleared, and she will have no short or long-term challenges related to this issue. As mentioned in the original update, the governor remained at Baptist South following her short procedure. Throughout her two-night stay, she remained engaged in the ongoing legislative process, as...
US traffic fatalities: Where speeding and impaired driving pose the biggest risks When American roads are safest, a mix of enforcement, behavior change, and public awareness often gets the credit, but risky driving behaviors remain central drivers of deadly crashes. To better understand the human behaviors linked to traffic deaths nationwide, Recovery Law Center, a personal injury law firm, analyzed the latest available federal data on speeding‑ and impaired‑driving‑related fatalities to pinpo...
How immigration scams affect thousands of foreign nationals Immigration scams could be becoming more prevalent since 2022, according to recent federal data. In 2024 alone, the Federal Trade Commission received 265,272 complaints about government impersonators, and that’s only documented cases. The agency estimates those incidents cost consumers $789 million. Across platforms, social media users have reported increasingly effective tactics from scammers. On LinkedIn, an international student p...
April 1, 2026 - The Alabama Senate has passed House Bill 95, a sweeping election‑integrity measure that would require every county in the state to conduct a post‑election audit following each general election. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn), and carried in the Senate by Senator Jay Hovey (R-Auburn). represents one of the most significant structural changes to Alabama's election procedures in years, creating a uniform statewide system for verifying the accuracy of ele...
April 2, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature is winding down the 2026 regular legislative session. This was a productive session that addressed a number of issues facing the state of Alabama. Passing the budgets are the primary constitutional purpose of the Alabama Legislative session. The Legislature is poised to pass a $10,479,207,990 education trust fund budget (ETF) – over a half a $billion more than the 2026 budget. 67.88% of the money will be spent on K-12 education. 25.89...
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month and no better time as warm temperatures begin. We just cannot stress enough the importance of keeping your dog(s) on heartworm prevention from your Veterinarian twelve months/year as we see far too many heartworm positive dogs in our Shelter. Heartworms are transferred through mosquito bites and here in the south, mosquitos are a threat year-round. Adult heartworms are found in the heart, pulmonary artery (one of the big blood vessels from the heart),...
No new measles cases in South Carolina for a week, but CDC outbreak models warn about underreporting For the first time since South Carolina’s record-breaking measles outbreak began last fall, the state has gone a full week without health officials learning of any new cases. It’s an encouraging sign that the outbreak — which has 997 documented cases — may be nearing its end. However, a report from outbreak modelers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, completed earlier this mo...
April 1, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate has passed legislation that adjusts the appointment calendar and term structure for members of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. House Bill 282 (HB282) was sponsored by Representative Jim Hill (R-Odenville). It was carried in the Senate by Senator Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road). HB282 focuses on tightening appointment timelines and shifting the official start date of board member terms. HB282 is a targeted administrative reform rather t...
March 31, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Legislation that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in Alabama public schools cleared the Senate on Tuesday, advancing a proposal that supporters say highlights the historical influence of Judeo‑Christian tradition on American civic life. Senate Bill 99 is sponsored by State Sen. Keith Kelley (R‑Anniston). It mandates that each local board of education place a display of the Ten Commandments-along with a context statement-in every history cla...
