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November 23, 2025 – MOUNTAIN BROOK – Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones announced that he will soon file paperwork with the Alabama Secretary of State's Office to run for Governor of Alabama as a Democrat. Jones is a former U.S. Attorney for President William J. Clinton (D). He was elected in a special election in 2017 defeating former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) in 2017. He served just three years in the Senate before losing in a landslide to former Auburn Coach Tommy Tub...
Canva Coat drives near Florence For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Mobile For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Daphne For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Gadsden For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and employe...
Canva Coat drives near Birmingham For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Dothan For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Decatur For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and employe...
Canva Coat drives near Anniston For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Tuscaloosa For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - November 20, 2025 - Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones is reportedly weighing a run for governor of Alabama in 2026, setting the stage for a potential rematch with Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville and a high-stakes test of Democratic viability in one of the nation's most conservative states. A Familiar Face in a New Fight Jones, a Democrat from Mountain Brook, made national headlines in 2017 when he won a special election to the U.S. Senate, becoming the first Democrat to...
How urban farms can make cities more livable and help feed America If you’ve spent any time on a roof, you know that it’s not especially pleasant up there — blazing in the summer, frigid and windy in the winter. Slap some solar panels up there, though, and the calculus changes: Shaded from gusts and excessive sunlight, crops can proliferate, a technique known as rooftop agrivoltaics. And because that hardware provides shade, evaporation is reduced, resulting in big water savings. Plus, all t...
Startup equity is not dead: Why startup founders still believe in shared ownership Even as equity skepticism is growing among startup teams, founders continue to see ownership as the foundation of trust, motivation, and shared success. Cake Equity reports that despite rising skepticism, founders still consider ownership an important part of startup culture. Is equity entering a difficult era? It’s been hard not to notice a wave of equity skepticism emerging across the startup world. After y...
The 10 recognition ideas employees actually value in 2025 (inclusive, remote-friendly, and under $20) In the modern age of automation and alerts, a powerful motivator in the workplace remains remarkably human: recognition. It’s rare to find someone who doesn’t appreciate a compliment every now and then on their work, and employee recognition in particular can potentially help with retention. WorkTango put together a list of 10 cost-smart employee recognition moves and compiled from data fro...
HOUSTON COUNTY -, November 21 - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Rep. Rick Rehm for Alabama House District 85, which encompasses portions of Houston and Henry counties. "Rep. Rehm is a veteran and a conservative who has served us well in Montgomery. We know he will continue his good work when reelected," said George Jeffcoat, president of the Houston County Farmers Federation. "We support his reelection efforts and look forward to his service in working with our...
November 20, 2025 – MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board of Directors passed a code change that proponents says is designed to protect children and uphold parental authority in Alabama's publicly funded libraries. The new amendment restricts materials that pushes dangerous transgender propaganda on kids. Specifically the code change bars libraries from placing books that promote procedures or the idea of more than two biological genders from being placed in youth s...
November 20, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) today reintroduced the NIH IMPROVE Act, the Senate companion to Representative Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) and Brian Fitzpatrick's (R-Pa.) House bill, which would ensure consistent funding for research on maternal care and mortality. In 2019, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) launched the Implementing a Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) Initiative. The...
Internet users top 6 billion, with 2 in 3 people on social media and 1 billion using AI Social media has officially hit supermajority status. New data shows there are now 5.66 billion social media user identities worldwide—equivalent to 68.7% of the global population. That means social media users now outnumber non-users two to one. The milestone, released in Digital 2026 from Meltwater and We Are Social, comes as digital behaviors evolve rapidly, with more people spending their time online in n...
The new balancing act: Midlife adults are now caring for their kids and aging parents By 7 a.m., the house is already in overdrive. Lunches are packed, emails are waiting, and between drop-offs and deadlines, there’s another call to make, this one for Mom’s doctor. For millions of Americans in their 40s and 50s, this is daily life as part of the Sandwich Generation, balancing kids, careers and caregiving. And now, with Medicare open enrollment underway through Dec. 7, that balancing act is eve...
Rethinking the role of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve The United States’ Strategic Petroleum Reserve hit a four-decade low in mid-2023—at 347 million barrels, or less than half the reserve’s capacity—and today stands at 410 million barrels or 57% of the SPR’s 714 million barrel authorized capacity. This pool of presidentially controlled crude oil is a strategic asset, but also an internationally agreed-upon reserve squirreled away in case of emergency. At current prices, it would cost the...
How your credit score really affects your car insurance rate CheapInsurance.com examines how an applicant’s financial profile intersects with their driving profile in determining auto insurance rates. Most drivers know that factors like driving record, vehicle type, and residential ZIP code influence an auto policy. However, the credit-based insurance score often plays a significant role as well. This article explains the relationship between credit and insurance, outlines scenarios where c...
LLC vs. S-corp vs. C-corp: Which is best for you in 2025? More than 5 million new business applications were filed across the United States last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That pace set a record and continues to carry into 2025. The Small Business Administration reports that more than 21 million business applications have been submitted since 2021, far above pre-pandemic levels. That surge reflects a permanent shift in how many Americans think about work and ownership....
Connected or left behind? How digital access varies across US states in 2025 In 2025, connectivity to the internet is nearly as important to life as electricity. People rely on it for their social identity, communication, information, and economic opportunity. However, despite its importance, there are still many who are left behind and face barriers to achieving connectivity. Some states have substantially higher rates of internet connectivity than others. This can be linked to a range of...
How to build customer loyalty and relationships that drive repeat business Many e-commerce businesses adopt complex loyalty programs to keep customers around, but these strategies don’t always perform as well in today’s market. Instead, making authentic connections is now the best way to create true customer loyalty. E-commerce businesses must shift their focus from driving transactions to fostering relationships based on positive interactions. This new approach should stretch across your ent...
4 PM production // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Anniston metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But s...
