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Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.52 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.2%) - Year change: -$0.24 (-8.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.24 - Week change: -$0.08 (-2.5%) - Year...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.48 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.5%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-10.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.20 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.6%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.42 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.38 (-13.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.18 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.7%) - Year change:...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.45 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.26 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.46 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.2%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.24 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.3%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.51 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.6%) - Year change: -$0.25 (-8.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.29 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change:...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.50 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.05 (-2.0%) - Year change: -$0.26 (-9.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.12...
January 13, 2026 – MONTGOMERY – At noob today both houses of the Alabama Legislature gaveled in opening the 2026 Alabama regular legislative session. New members of the Alabama House – elected in special election in 2025 were introduced to the members and officially joined the Former state Representative Matt Woods (R-Jasper( joined the Senate filling the vacancy created by the resignation of former Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) to accept a position from Governor Kay Ivey as Alabama Secret...
January 13, 2026 – MONTGOMERY – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) delivered her ninth and final State of the State address as the Alabama Legislature opens the 2026 regular session ahead of the 2026 Republican and Democratic primaries on May 19 to elect new leadership. "My fellow Alabamians! The momentum is in our sails in Alabama – and we are not done yet!" declared Governor Ivey. "Today marks my 10th Regular Session as governor," said Gov. Ivey. "Since then, we have seen investments total...
How policy is setting the stage for markets in 2026 As we step into 2026, the fundamental backdrop for markets appears more favorable than anything we’ve seen since 2021. It may be hard to remember after wrapping up a strong year for global markets, but investors climbed a significant wall of worry throughout 2025. Policy uncertainty dominated headlines: Would DOGE trigger a recession? Was the U.S. heading into a trade war? Would the Fed prioritize fighting inflation or supporting the m...
DHS is deputizing local and state police forces to enforce immigration law On Sept. 2, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a press release announcing a change that has the potential to transform law enforcement across the country, and especially in rural counties. A new promise to reimburse salaries, benefits, and overtime pay for county and municipal law enforcement officers who partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could prove a major incentive for...
On January 14, 1784, in the quiet winter capital of Annapolis, Maryland, the Confederation Congress gathered inside the Senate Chamber of the Maryland State House to take an action that would formally close one of the most consequential chapters in world history. With a unanimous vote, the delegates ratified the Treaty of Paris, the agreement that officially ended the American Revolutionary War and secured the independence of the United States of America. Though the fighting had ceased more...
Sectors to consider when investing in 2026 Investors who navigated 2025 with diversified portfolios didn’t just reduce risk—they enhanced returns. In 2026, the playbook for many investors remains balanced: Stay invested in large-cap AI leaders while broadening exposure beyond the narrowest part of the market. Range highlights three aspects of portfolio construction to pay attention to this year. Maintaining Exposure to AI and Big Tech Without Going All In Concerns of an AI bubble abound, and...
Motorcycle insurance and state helmet laws: A 50‑state overview Motorcycle insurance coverage protects riders and their bikes from financial loss due to liability, collision damage, theft, and other risks. State helmet laws intersect with insurance considerations because helmet use affects injury severity, safety statistics, and sometimes even premium cost factors. Cheap Insurance explores how each state approaches helmet requirements, helping to clarify differences in rider risk profiles and i...
Canada produces a lot of oil. So does Venezuela. How does it all fit together? Politicians in Alberta like to claim credit, or cast blame, when it comes to the price of a barrel of oil. Low prices are Ottawa’s fault, or the previous government’s — its regulations or policy or ideology or some mishmash of all three. High prices are the result of prudent governance, of course. In reality, Canada, and Alberta in particular, are at the mercy of global markets and global powers that are large...
Best home insurance companies for 2026 Methodology In late 2025, Insure.com surveyed more than 2,000 insurance consumers through an independent research firm, Dynata. Customers named their insurer and rated it on satisfaction, ease of service, policy options, claims handling, digital experience, discounts, bundling, rate increases, older homes and standard coverages. Survey respondents were also asked whether they planned to renew, would recommend their insurer and trusted their insurer....
January 13, 2026 – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) delivered her ninth and final State of the State address as the Alabama Legislature opens the 2026 regular session ahead of the 2026 Republican and Democratic primaries on May 19 to elect new leadership. “My fellow Alabamians! The momentum is in our sails in Alabama – and we are not done yet!” declared Governor Ivey. “Today marks my 10th Regular Session as governor,” said Gov. Ivey. “Since then, we have seen investments totaling $69 billion which...
MONTGOMERY, AL - Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System recently commemorated the 85th anniversary of its Montgomery Campus during a Dec. 15, 2025, observance honoring more than eight decades of service to Alabama's Veterans. The ceremony brought together community leaders, Veterans, and staff at the Montgomery Campus' West Campus to reflect on the facility's enduring legacy, which began when the hospital first opened its doors on Nov. 1, 1940. "This anniversary is not just about a...
January 17, 2026 - Alabama awoke this week to the heartbreaking news that John Giles, a longtime conservative leader, advocate, and man of deep Christian faith, passed away after a lifetime devoted to service. His death leaves a profound emptiness in the communities he touched, the causes he championed, and the countless people who drew strength from his unwavering commitment to faith and country. For decades, Giles stood as one of Alabama's most recognizable voices in the world of Christian...
A Turning Point in the Opioid Crisis After years of devastating loss, the United States is seeing a dramatic and unexpected decline in overdose deaths. According to CDC data, fatalities dropped by nearly 25% from 2023 to 2024, with some states reporting even steeper declines. For Alabama families, this shift offers a glimmer of hope - but also a reminder that progress remains fragile. What's Driving the Decline? Experts point to a mix of public health interventions, drug market changes, and...
COLUMBIA - A new video released by Colombian guerrilla commander Néstor Gregorio Vera Fernández, better known as "Iván Mordisco," is drawing international attention after he urged Latin American rebel groups to unite against the United States in the wake of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces. The message, first reported by Reuters and carried by multiple outlets including Fox News, marks one of the most aggressive public calls for regional insurgent coo...
What you need to know about the codes healthcare providers use to classify slip-and-fall accidents When you get treatment after a slip-and-fall accident, your healthcare providers will classify your injury using an ICD-10 code. Healthcare providers use ICD-10 codes to identify the external cause of a patient’s injury or health condition, facilitate data collection and research, and improve consistency in injury classification. ICD-10 codes also advise insurance companies of the reasons for a p...
A senior militant leader directly linked to a December ambush that killed two American service members and an interpreter has been eliminated in a U.S. airstrike in northwest Syria, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Saturday. The precision operation marks the latest escalation in Washington's campaign to dismantle extremist networks responsible for targeting American forces in the region. The strike, conducted on Friday, Jan. 16, targeted Bilal Hasan al‑Jasim, an Al‑Qa...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments tomorrow in two closely watched cases that could reshape the future of women's sports nationwide. The consolidated cases - Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. - will determine whether Idaho and West Virginia may enforce laws restricting participation in female sports to biological females. A ruling is expected by June 2026. At least 27 states have enacted similar laws, meaning the Court's decision could have sweeping...
US auto manufacturing heads into 2026 with less margin for error U.S. auto manufacturing is entering 2026 leaner than it was a year ago and with less room for disruption. Federal labor data shows employment in motor vehicles and parts manufacturing fell by roughly 29,000 workers in 2025, even as production expectations largely held. The result is an industry operating with fewer people and less slack than in prior years. While payrolls shrank, the pace of work did not slow in the same way....
