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October 24, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third week, Alabama families who rely on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) are facing growing uncertainty. While emergency funds have temporarily kept the program afloat, officials warn that without Congressional action, WIC could run out of money within days-jeopardizing food access for thousands of low-income mothers and children across the state. What's at...
The consequences of an unreported fender bender A fender bender can feel like a minor inconvenience, a brief, stressful disruption quickly resolved with a handshake and an agreement to “keep the insurance companies out of it.” Drivers often make this snap decision to avoid the immediate hassle of filing a claim or the feared increase in their car insurance rates. However, choosing to handle a car accident privately, regardless of how minor it appears at the scene, is a financially and leg...
President Donald Trump has nominated two prominent Alabama conservatives-Phil Williams and Thomas Govan Jr.-to serve as U.S. Attorneys for the Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama, respectively. The announcement, made on October 22, 2025, marks a significant reshaping of federal leadership in the state's justice system. Phil Williams: Northern District Nominee Williams, a former Republican state senator and longtime conservative radio host, has been tapped to lead the Northern District,...
In a bold pivot from football fame to political ambition, former University of Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron has officially announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in the 2026 election. The Mobile native, known for leading the Crimson Tide to back-to-back national championships in 2011 and 2012, is entering the political arena as a Republican outsider, pledging to challenge entrenched Montgomery insiders and defend what he calls Alabama's "conservative and cultural values....
October 23, 2025 – ATMORE, AL – The state of Alabama executed Anthony Boyd for the murder and kidnapping of Gregory Huguley after thirty years spent on death row. Earlier this evening, Governor Ivey informed Corrections Commissioner John Hamm that she would not exercise her clemency powers in this case and directed him to proceed with the execution of Anthony Todd Boyd for the 1993 kidnapping and murder of Huguley. Boyd and his accomplices burned Huguley alive for a $200 drug debt. "On the eve...
The AI data center boom is here. What will it mean for land, water and power in Canada? It was announced last December that a data center more than 32 times the size of the current largest data center in the world has its sights on a drought-stricken region in Alberta, The Narwhal reports. Chief Sheldon Sunshine of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation first heard about the $70-billion data center campus proposed right next door in a press release. Sunshine was surprised, as his nation had not been...
October 22, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a statement following an announcement by President Donald J. Trump (R) that he is increasing sanctions on Russia. "Ukraine has long agreed to President Trump's proposal to begin negotiations at the current line of control following an immediate ceasefire," said Rogers a...
In a sweeping show of grassroots engagement, thousands of Alabama families, faith leaders, and advocacy groups have rallied behind proposed changes to the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) code. The effort, led by Clean Up Alabama in partnership with Fairhope Faith Collective, Eagle Forum, Moms for Liberty, and churches across the state, culminated in the hand-delivery of nearly 5,500 public comment letters-just before the submission deadline. This surge of civic participation reflects growi...
More articles are now created by AI than humans Since ChatGPT launched in November 2022, many companies have explored publishing content generated by LLMs such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to grow their traffic across channels such as Google Search, social, and advertising. This is a cost-effective alternative to spending hundreds of dollars for humans to write content. The quality of AI content is rapidly improving. In many cases, AI-generated content is as good or better than content...
More homebuyers are ghosting sellers: 10 cities where it's happening most Americans are dealing with one of the slowest housing markets in history. Years of rising home prices and unpredictable mortgage rates have scared off many would-be buyers, and even when deals are made, more are falling apart before closing. In September, more than 53,000 deals nationwide were canceled, representing 15% of homes that went under contract that month. That’s up from 13.6% a year earlier. In other words, m...
BALDWIN COUNTY, AL. October 20, 2025 - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of local businessman Joe Freeman for House District 95 in Baldwin County. "Joe Freeman is a conservative businessman who understands the importance of agriculture and business in Baldwin County," said Hope Cassebaum, president of the Baldwin County Farmers Federation. "Joe will take the needs of farmers, business owners and all the people in House District 95 to Montgomery." Freeman, who attended...
TALLADEGA, Ala. - October 22, 2025 - Rodney Walker, Republican candidate for the United States Senate, has received a major endorsement from one of Alabama's most respected agricultural leaders. Chris Langley, the state's 2017 Farmer of the Year and a fifth-generation land steward from Chambers County, announced his support for Walker's campaign, citing the candidate's deep understanding of rural issues and commitment to defending Alabama's agricultural economy. Langley, who operates Langley...
MONTGOMERY, AL - Attorney General Steve Marshall today hosted the 26th Annual Alabama Attorney General's Law Enforcement Summit. The Summit, held at the Church of the Highlands, provided continuing education training for law enforcement and attorneys from across the state. Participants heard from experts on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Alabama, efforts to combat human trafficking, and modern-day policing. The event also included a memorial ceremony honoring...
More and better patient care: An AI platform CEO predicts the future of healthcare After Sam De Brouwer's AI company, doc.ai, was acquired by Atlanta-based Sharecare in February 2023, it went IPO at a valuation of $3.9 billion. She then founded healthcare startup XY.AI Labs, offering AI automation for revenue cycle management (RCM), data entry, document processing, and scheduling, empowering providers to focus on care, not clicks. De Brouwer also curates and produces TEDAI, the first-of-its-kind...
Women-owned business certification: Benefits, options, and how to get started Many buyers want to support women-owned businesses. The sticking points are always the same: Where do we find them? How do we verify? How fast can we onboard? If those are the questions, certification is the answer. It places women-owned businesses in searchable directories buyers already use, provides recognized verification of ownership and control, and streamlines compliance and vendor onboarding with standardized...
Think before you ink: What you need to know about tattoo safety from a dermatologist Tattoos are generally safe, but they aren't risk-free. Here's what to consider before going under the needle. Practicing dermatology doesn’t just involve treating rashes and sunburns and administering cosmetic injectables. With 32% of Americans having a tattoo, including 22% who have more than one, it’s common to see another type of condition: regret. That feeling isn’t just about a tattoo artist making an er...
What property records reveal about the most renovated neighborhoods In today’s real estate market, identifying where to invest often comes down to understanding where capital is already being deployed. While price trends and transaction volume tell part of the story, property records — particularly building permits — offer a clearer view into neighborhood-level investment activity. Permit filings reveal which areas are undergoing the most renovation, modernization, and reinvestment. For real est...
Think you met the one? How to tell if they’re for real You matched. You clicked. The messages are flowing, and the chemistry feels real — maybe too real. But before you start daydreaming about meet-the-parents season, it’s worth pausing for a quick reality check. Because in the digital age, not everyone online is who they claim to be. Between AI-generated photos, fake profiles, and embellished bios, catfishing has evolved from the occasional MTV storyline into a real-world dating concern, People...
October 27, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), alongside Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), has introduced the Chloe Cole Act, a bill aimed at banning gender transition surgeries and related medical interventions for minors. The legislation, named after Chloe Cole-a young woman who underwent gender transition procedures as a teenager and later detransitioned-seeks to prohibit what its sponsors describe as "chemical and surgical mutilation" of children. Senator...
October 27,2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 24 states urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold President Donald Trump's executive order redefining birthright citizenship. The legal brief, co-led by Tennessee and Iowa, supports the administration's position that the Fourteenth Amendment does not automatically confer citizenship on children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants or temporary visitors. President Trump issued the...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 27, 2025 - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) in co-sponsoring the Keep SNAP Funded Act, a bill aimed at ensuring uninterrupted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during a federal government shutdown. The legislation would appropriate emergency funding to continue SNAP operations retroactively from the start of the shutdown. The move comes as the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) warns that...
Financial planning for women: A guide to growing and protecting wealth Women are earning, owning and managing more wealth than ever. But they’re also working with less room for error. To discuss what this means, Comerica offers practical steps to help women grow and protect their financial future. Unique financial challenges for women It’s easy to assume financial planning is the same for everyone, but women face a distinct set of financial headwinds. Some are rooted in long-standing eco...
Protecting your business from credit card fraud If you’re watching the headlines, it’s tempting to assume business credit card fraud is only a big-company problem. In reality, it’s also a growing threat for startups, small businesses, and even everyday consumers. Scammers increasingly target smaller companies because these businesses often lack the fraud prevention resources that larger enterprises can afford. The fallout from even one instance of small business credit card fraud can rippl...
Where people in Anniston are looking to buy homes Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing potential homeowners to expand their searches outside costly urban cores, especially when they can work from home. Stacker examined da...
Where people in Huntsville are looking to buy homes Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing potential homeowners to expand their searches outside costly urban cores, especially when they can work from home. Stacker examined...
