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• Why timeless fine jewelry is the most sustainable choice

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Why timeless fine jewelry is the most sustainable choice Fine jewelry has long symbolized commitment, personal milestones, and emotional significance. Today, it carries another layer of meaning: conscious, sustainable consumption. While the fashion industry increasingly pushes high-turnover accessories and trend-based purchasing, fine jewelry invites consumers to slow down, invest in lasting...
  
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• Why ‘clearance rates' don't tell the whole story about solving crimes

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Why ‘clearance rates’ don’t tell the whole story about solving crimes Police departments’ “clearance rates” — the percentage of cases they declare closed — are one of the most widely cited benchmarks for how effectively they combat crime. Lawmakers reference clearance rates in hearings, mayors cite them during police budget debates, and community members often use them to judge how well their loca...
  
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• Where to place QR Codes for maximum engagement

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Where to place QR Codes for maximum engagement In a hotel lobby, two QR Codes promote the same thing: a 10% discount on the breakfast buffet. One sits at eye level beside the elevator buttons, right where guests wait with their phones in hand. The other is printed near the entrance, where people are walking in and out, often in a hurry. Both are visible, but only one gets scanned. That difference...
  
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• What questions should you ask a caregiver?

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  What questions should you ask a caregiver? Hiring a caregiver is a decision that significantly impacts your elderly loved one and the wider family dynamic. On the one hand, you want someone who is competent and well-qualified. On the other hand, having someone who cares about your senior loved one is also vital. It’s like meeting a potential new family member who will instantly become an important...
  
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• What is the difference between arbitration and litigation in financial services?

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  What is the difference between arbitration and litigation in financial services? Arbitration and litigation are two ways to resolve legal disputes. Arbitration is a private process in which the parties present their cases to one or more arbitrators who make a final decision. It is often faster and less formal than litigation. In investment fraud cases, arbitration is required by brokerage firms...
  
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• What is an automated valuation model home appraisal?

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  What is an automated valuation model home appraisal? Whether you’re considering refinancing, taking out a home equity loan, or curious what your home may be worth, waiting weeks for an appraisal can feel painfully slow. That’s where automated valuation models (AVMs) come in. An AVM is an algorithm that estimates a property’s value by analyzing large datasets, including comparable sales, property c...
  
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• Upcoming Year will See the End of an Era for Long-Time Alabama State Leaders

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  With the first of December upon us, we are nearing year end and just weeks away from the start of 2026. The upcoming year will be significant in Alabama for a number of reasons. First and foremost, there will be a sea change of leadership at the top of the state. Governor Kay Ivey, Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth and Attorney General Steve Marshal are all term limited and thus will be leaving...
  
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• UAH CanSat and rover teams notch winning performances in 2025 national and international competitions

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (NOV. 25, 2025) – Three CanSat teams at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, placed first, second and sixth nationally in the 2025 International CanSat competition held in Monterey and Staunton, Va. UAH teams BlueStreak, Cosmos and Rotorstorm also placed sixth, eighth and fourteenth, respectively, in the international rankings...
  
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• UAB closes disappointing 2025 season with a win over Tulsa

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  November 29, 2025 - UAB closed its season with a thrilling 31–24 road win over Tulsa, powered by Jevon Jackson's two fourth-quarter touchdowns and a clutch performance from quarterback Jalen Kitna. In a game that saw momentum swing wildly, the UAB Blazers overcame a fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Skelly Field in Oklahoma. The win marked UAB's fourth of the s...
  
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• Turnovers and missed opportunities for Auburn allows Alabama to escape with an Iron Bowl win

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  November 29, 2025 – AUBURN – The University of Alabama got its sixth win in a row over Auburn University in the Iron Bowl as Alabama mustered the fourth quarter plays needed to defeat Auburn 27 to 20. Alabama appeared to be the far better team in the first quarter of play with a 17 to 0 early lead over the Tigers. Junior quarterback Ty Simpson found wide receiver Isaiah Horton on a six yard pass f...
  
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• Tuberville Speaks the Truth Alabama Will Not Bow to Sharia-Aligned Ideology

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  There comes a time when leaders must stop worrying about who they might offend and start worrying about who they are sworn to protect. Senator Tommy Tuberville stepped into that role with unmistakable clarity when he responded to the proposed creation of the Islamic Academy of Alabama. His words were plain, direct, and from the heart. He said, "I will be damned if we are going to do...
  
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• Troy improves to 8 and 4 with win over Southern Miss

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  November 22, 2025 - HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI - Troy closed its regular season with a gritty 28–18 road win over Southern Miss, powered by quarterback Goose Crowder's late-game heroics and a resilient defensive effort that sealed an 8–4 finish for the Trojans. In a game with postseason implications and pride on the line, the Troy Trojans delivered a clutch performance in Hattiesburg, Mississip...
  
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• There are Plenty of Blessings in Alabama this Year for Thanksgiving

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  November 25, 2025 - HOMEWOOD - With Thanksgiving this week, it is a good time to reflect on Alabama’s blessings. The state has seen so many good and bad days over its 205 years. Yet, Alabama is seeing a renaissance across the board that is drawing both individuals and job creators to the state. Despite the pandemic, Alabama has become an economic juggernaut with manufacturing leading the way. The...
  
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• The Tehran Conference - November 28, 1943

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  On November 28, 1943, the Tehran Conference brought together U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin for the first time in person. Held in Tehran, Iran, this pivotal World War II summit shaped the Allied strategy for defeating Nazi Germany and laid the groundwork for the postwar world. The First Meeting of the "Big...
  
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• The Leadership Auburn Needed and the Direction Auburn Deserves

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Auburn University has taken a bold and confident step forward, and every Auburn fan ought to be proud of the leadership shown by Athletic Director John Cohen and President Christopher Roberts. They made a hire that reflects strength, vision, and a commitment to bringing Auburn football back to the national stage where it belongs. Alex Golesh is exactly the kind of coach Auburn needs. He is tough,...
  
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• The 6 security mistakes businesses need to fix before 2026

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The 6 security mistakes businesses need to fix before 2026 As the year winds down, many U.S. organizations turn their attention to payroll, inventory, and holiday staffing — while security quietly slips down the priority list and under the radar. Yet this is precisely when businesses are most vulnerable. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce warns that “crime continues to be a major problem for businesses...
  
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• The 20 cheapest places in the Northern Hemisphere to ski this winter

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The 20 cheapest places in the Northern Hemisphere to ski this winter As snowflakes start to settle on mountain peaks, ski enthusiasts eagerly anticipate another season of powdery trails, cozy lodges, and the thrill of the descent. Yet, in recent years, the allure of skiing has been shadowed by an undeniable reality: The rising cost of hitting the slopes in the United States and Canada. Looking at...
  
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• Thanksgiving Greetings from Gary Palmer

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  As people around our nation gather around dinner tables with friends, family, and loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, I am reminded of President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation. In 1863, the United States was in the middle of the Civil War. Even when division was at an all-time high, President Lincoln called upon the nation to celebrate a day of thanksgiving, praise, and...
  
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• Students want schools to incorporate AI in learning, but express some fears

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Students want schools to incorporate AI in learning, but express some fears As more students utilize artificial intelligence inside and outside the classroom, they are outpacing schools in the adoption of generative AI tools for learning, according to a new survey by Project Tomorrow, a national nonprofit that researches technology and innovations in education. The report, published Oct. 23, was...
  
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• Stacy George is running for Governor as an independent

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Former GOP Alabama gubernatorial candidate Stacy George joined the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast recently. George is running for Governor again.....this time he says as an independent. George previously ran in 2022 and 2014, losing to incumbent Governor Kay Ivey (R) and then incumbent Gov. Robert Bentley (R). George is a former Morgan County Commissioner and previously ran in a special...
  
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• Stacy George: From Correctional Officer to Independent Gubernatorial Candidate

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Stacy George's name has become increasingly familiar across Alabama's political landscape. Once a local official and now a prominent figure in state politics, George's trajectory is marked by persistence, transformation, and a refusal to be defined by party lines. His latest bid for Alabama Governor is unique-not only is he running as an independent, but he is also leveraging his...
  
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• Specialist Sarah Beckstrom dies defending the nation's Capitol

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  November 27, 205 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old member of the West Virginia National Guard, died from her wounds after in a targeted shooting on patrol near the White House on November 27, 2025. She was on patrol as part of a federal deployment to Washington, D.C., when she and a fellow Guardsman were ambushed in what the FBI is investigation as a terrorist attack....
  
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• Siege at Ladysmith begins: December 2, 1899 during the Second Boer War

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  On December 2, 1899, the dusty hills of Natal, South Africa, echoed with the thunder of Boer artillery as the 118-day Siege of Ladysmith began-a pivotal moment in the Second Boer War that would test the endurance of British troops and reshape imperial strategy. The Backdrop: Empire, Gold, and Resistance The Second Boer War (1899–1902) was not just a colonial skirmish-it was a clash of empires and...
  
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• Should you choose a high-deductible health plan? What to know about the pros and cons

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Should you choose a high-deductible health plan? What to know about the pros and cons With the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits set to expire soon, many people could see their marketplace plan premiums rise in 2026. As a result, some may consider switching to a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) to keep monthly costs manageable. An HDHP keeps your monthly premiums low while...
  
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• Senator Tommy Tuberville Calls for End to Senate Filibuster to Advance 'America First' Agenda

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 1, 2025 - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has reignited a longstanding debate in Washington by calling for the elimination of the Senate filibuster. In a recent op-ed published by Breitbart, Tuberville argued that dismantling the procedural rule is essential for Republicans to enact the "America First" agenda championed by President Donald Trump and...
  
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• Rosa Parks' Stand on a Montgomery bus still echoes across Alabama and beyond

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  MONTGOMERY - Seventy years ago, on December 1, 1955, a quiet but resolute seamstress named Rosa Parks boarded a Montgomery city bus and changed the course of American history. Her refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger became the spark that ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a 381-day protest that launched the modern Civil Rights Movement and elevated a young Rev. Dr. Martin Luther...
  
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• Rep. Napoleon Bracy, Jr. Introduces Bill to Safeguard Alabama's Professional Workforce

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  November 25, 2025 - MONTGOMERY - In a move to defend Alabama's high-skill workforce, State Representative Napoleon Bracy, Jr. announced the introduction of the Alabama Professional Workforce Protection Act, a bill designed to formally recognize and protect a range of licensed, workforce-critical occupations that the federal government may soon exclude from its definition of...
  
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• Regulations can create the monopolies they're meant to prevent

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Regulations can create the monopolies they’re meant to prevent Why do large companies sometimes lobby for regulation in their own industries? When major crypto exchanges advocate for licensing or tech companies urge regulation of artificial intelligence, the explanation may be simpler than it appears: These companies understand how regulatory costs affect market structure. In this article, The Dis...
  
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• Private jet bookings increased during the government shutdown as commercial flights were cut back

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Private jet bookings increased during the government shutdown as commercial flights were cut back The recent U.S. government shutdown left tens of thousands of planes grounded and travelers scrambling to find last-minute solutions to reach their destinations. Some chose other modes of transportation, such as trains and cars, while the ones who could afford it splurged on private flights. The...
  
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• "Patriots in the Park" Event At Disneyland Planned for February

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  A conservative group based out of Central California known as the 805 Patriots, due to the area code for their region being "805", is organizing an event termed, "Patriots in the Park" on February 28th, 2026. The event is to encourage likeminded MAGA supporters who want a "return to American roots and classic values" to spend a day in Disneyland in Anaheim California...
  
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• Passport to the pitch: How the 2026 World Cup will send millions into and across North America

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Passport to the pitch: How the 2026 World Cup will send millions into and across North America Foreign travel to the United States has slumped this year, but 2026 is poised to flip that story almost overnight. Early projections suggest that the FIFA World Cup could bring over a million international visitors to U.S. cities alone, with some forecasts predicting 1 million to 6 million international...
  
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• Palmer Introduces Legislation to Streamline Air Permitting for National Security Industries

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, has introduced the Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act, a bill aimed at modernizing the Clean Air Act to better support America's critical manufacturing and mineral sectors. The legislation seeks to address what Palmer describes as...
  
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• Oregon State Names Tide Assistant JaMarcus Shephard as Next Head Football Coach

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  November 28, 2025 - CORVALLIS, Oregon - Oregon State University has officially named Alabama co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard as the next head coach of the Beavers football program, the school announced Friday. The agreement is a five-year deal, according to ESPN sources. Shephard, who also served as Alabama's assistant head coach and wide receivers coach, brings a wealth of...
  
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• One glitch away: Why digital trust defines retail success this holiday season

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  One glitch away: Why digital trust defines retail success this holiday season As U.S. consumers feel their wallets tighten and retailers brace for more cautious spending this holiday season, every single online sale matters. According to new data from Rocket Software’s Consumer Insight Survey, retailers can’t afford even a moment of friction: a slow-loading page, a failed payment, or a confusing c...
  
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• November 29, 1947: The UN votes to partition Palestine

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  On the evening of November 29, 1947, the United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt Resolution 181 (II), a landmark decision that proposed the partition of Mandatory Palestine into two independent states-one Jewish and one Arab-with Jerusalem designated as a special international zone due to its religious significance. The resolution passed with 33 votes in favor, 13 against, and 10...
  
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• November 27, 1965 the Pentagon told Johnson that it would take 400,000 U.S. troops to win the Vietnam War

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  On November 27, 1965, the Pentagon advised President Lyndon B. Johnson that the Vietnam War would require a dramatic escalation-from 120,000 to 400,000 American troops-to achieve its strategic objectives. This moment marked a turning point in U.S. involvement, setting the stage for full-scale military commitment and deepening national debate. A Pivotal Moment in the Vietnam War By late 1965, the...
  
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• No Mercy for Child Predators

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  Ask any parent in Alabama what they fear most, and they will give the same answer. They fear the nightmare of someone harming their child. They fear the kind of evil that destroys innocence before a child even has a chance to grow. Every mother and father understands this instinctively, and that is why this moment in Alabama is so important. Our state stands at a moral crossroads, and our...
  
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• JaMel Brown Discusses Gubernatorial Bid and Democratic Party Challenges on Podcast

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  November 20, 2025 – MONTGOMERY – Democratic gubernatorial candidate JaMel Brown appeared on the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast, where he addressed his campaign for governor, his stance on major issues, and the internal challenges he faces within the Alabama Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 primary. Speaking with Brandon Moseley, Lead Reporter and Content Manager for the Alabama Gazette, an...
  
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• How to review your renters policy for 5 hidden coverage gaps

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How to review your renters policy for 5 hidden coverage gaps Renters insurance is a necessity, but simply paying the premium doesn’t guarantee full protection. The uncomfortable truth is that most policies have hidden coverage gaps, financial sinkholes that appear when you need coverage most. Your life changes, but your policy doesn’t. That outdated policy is likely an ineffective security blanket...
  
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• How to DIY a holiday card photoshoot

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How to DIY a holiday card photoshoot Hiring a professional photographer is a great idea for holiday cards, but sometimes it can be costly and time-consuming to coordinate. For an easier and faster approach, consider doing a holiday photoshoot yourself — it can be a more personal and memorable experience. Grand Canyon Gas Logs shares tips on how to plan a DIY holiday photoshoot for holiday cards. C...
  
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• How much will your airplane ticket cost this holiday season?

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How much will your airplane ticket cost this holiday season? A record 81.8 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, according to AAA, with 6 million traveling by plane. AAA projected that nearly 8 million travelers flew for Christmas last year. Those are some of the highest holiday air travel counts ever recorded, and it comes as airfare remains higher than...
  
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• How Google organized opposition to a California privacy proposal

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How Google organized opposition to a California privacy proposal In April, Rhode Island resident Navah Hopkins received a plea for her help to defeat legislation thousands of miles away in California. The ask came from Google, maker of the world’s most used web browser, Chrome. The tech giant sent a message to an email list that Hopkins and other small business owners were subscribed to. Google’s...
  
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• How AI rocketships redefine finance with automation

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How AI rocketships redefine finance with automation How do finance teams at AI-led companies leverage automation today to operate at unprecedented speed? During an OnRamp San Francisco panel, leaders from AI companies, Cursor and Notion, and industry leaders, Airbnb and Poshmark, joined Ramp’s Megan Lin Gibbons to share the strategies they’re deploying to optimize productivity and hiring. AI is yo...
  
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• How AI is helping companies sell to Millennials who hate sales calls

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How AI is helping companies sell to Millennials who hate sales calls The Generational Shift in B2B Buying The B2B sales playbook that worked for decades is colliding with a fundamental shift in buyer demographics—and losing. For this reason, ZoomInfo examined how companies are adapting to the preferences of Millennial buyers as part of its new Go-to-Market Intelligence report. Millennials now repr...
  
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• How AI can support doctors in diagnosing patients

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How AI can support doctors in diagnosing patients Artificial intelligence is transforming the way people approach medicine, from diagnosis to treatment planning. The comparison between AI and human doctors raises essential questions about accuracy, speed, empathy, and safety. In this article, Doctronic explores the evidence, the trade-offs, and how emerging services fit into the evolving...
  
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• Honking in the Heartland: Goose Hunting in Alabama

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  As the crisp air of December settles over Alabama's fields and waterways, a familiar sound echoes across the landscape-the distant honk of migrating geese. For generations of Alabama hunters, this seasonal chorus signals more than just the arrival of winter. It marks the beginning of one of the state's most rewarding and time-honored outdoor traditions: goose hunting. A Southern Flyway...
  
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• Harry Still faces trial on Bay Minette assault charge

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  December 1, 2025 – BAY MINETTE – Prominent Baldwin County Attorney Harry Still III faces trial in the Bay Minette municipal court this afternoon for assault. The case has stirred political and legal tensions in Baldwin County. Still is an attorney, former political candidate, and prominent podcaster. He finds himself at the center of a contentious legal storm. Still was indicted on charges of assa...
  
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• Governor Ivey Marks Literacy Milestone as Alabama Reaches 2 Million Books Mailed Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  December 1, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced Alabama will reach a major early-literacy milestone this December as Dolly Parton's Imagination Library surpasses two million books mailed to children across the state since its statewide rollout. "Alabama is putting our children first. Our parents are our first teachers, and by supporting early learning at home, we ar...
  
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• Governor Ivey Cracks Down on Illegal Trucking Operators

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced significant results from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) recent coordinated efforts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through ALEA's Motor Carrier Safety Unit (MCSU). This partnership, initiated October 27, has yielded substantial operational successes and strengthened public safety along Alabama's ma...
  
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• Gearing Up: How Turtle Excluder Devices Are Saving Sea Turtles and Supporting Shrimpers

  02-12-2025 21:00 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Since 1987, a quiet revolution has been unfolding beneath the surface of the Gulf of Mexico and the southeastern U.S. coast. It's not a new law or a flashy invention-it's a simple metal grid called a Turtle Excluder Device, or TED. Designed to prevent sea turtles from becoming accidental victims of shrimp trawling, TEDs have become a cornerstone of marine conservation and a symbol of...
  
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