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• Cities with the most UFO sightings in Alabama

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  ssbooklet // Shutterstock Cities with the most UFO sightings in Alabama When pilot Kenneth Arnold took off from Chehalis, Washington, in his single-engine airplane one afternoon in June 1947, he was looking for a lost military aircraft that had crashed. But what he found was something completely different—something that would set off a cultural obsession in the U.S. that persists today. While flyi...
  
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• "Young Washington" Exceeds Box Office Expectations So A Sequel Is Planned

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  "Young Washington", the full-length feature film about the early days of George Washington, opened in movie theaters over the Fourth of July weekend. It was predicted to bring in $15 million at the box office, however, it brought in a third more than was predicted and took in $20 million at the box office. An impressive accomplishment since the movie debuted over the weekend in just...
  
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• You placed the QR Code right. What next?

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  You placed the QR Code right. What next? Travel brands can spend significant time debating QR Code placement: the lobby, hotel rooms, airport gates, or café counters. When they get placement right, the next step is ensuring the scan actually performs. However, if you stop at placement, you’ll lose valuable data and conversions. A traveler can scan the same QR Code in two different moments and beha...
  
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• Why concerns about tap water quality are getting harder to ignore

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Why concerns about tap water quality are getting harder to ignore Most people assume their tap water has already been tested for anything that could affect their health. Public water systems do test and treat drinking water to meet current standards, but research is moving quickly, and scientists continue to discover potentially harmful substances that may be in drinking water before regulations...
  
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• Where it pays to be in nursing in 2026

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Where it pays to be in nursing in 2026 Nursing is a calling, but it’s also a paycheck, and location can have a major impact on that paycheck’s true value. While demand for nurses exists across the U.S., compensation does not factor evenly from state to state. After accounting for differences in local costs, some states offer nurses materially stronger earning power than others, making geography an...
  
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• U.S. hammers Iranian targets after ceasefire fails: Iran retaliates with strikes on Bahrain

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July 9, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US military has carried out a series of fresh strikes on Iran after Iran once again attacked three cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. Iran has responded to the U.S. strikes with attacks of its own on Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. President Donald Trump has declared that the ceasefire with Iran is "over." "I think it's over&quot...
  
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• Tuscaloosa Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Centreville Main Street to Unveil Historic Mural

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  CENTREVILLE, Ala. (July 7, 2026) – Tuscaloosa Coca-Cola Bottling Company, a sales center of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. (UNITED), in proud partnership with Centreville Main Street, unveiled a newly restored Coca-Cola mural on Tuesday, July 7, at 10 a.m. at 1100 Walnut St. on Centreville Town Square. The restored 1940s mural is a tribute to Coca-Cola's longtime presence in Southern...
  
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• Tuberville Honors Leo Finn of Cullman as July "Veteran of the Month"

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Leo Finn as the July "Veteran of the Month." Excerpts of Sen. Tuberville's remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here. "The Book of Proverbs tells us that 'without a vision, people perish.' For Sergeant Leo Finn of Cullman, Alabama-he&apos...
  
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• The summer concert state rankings: Which states pack more festivals, shows, and tours in 2026

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The summer concert state rankings: Which states pack more festivals, shows, and tours in 2026 Summer 2026 is shaping up to be one of the densest live music seasons in recent years. From packed festival calendars to a resurgent touring industry, a handful of breakout U.S. states are finally getting the traffic they deserve. Not all states are created equal when it comes to live music density,...
  
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• The states with the highest rates of uninsured drivers and what it costs everyone else

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The states with the highest rates of uninsured drivers and what it costs everyone else Nearly every state requires drivers to carry auto liability insurance, yet millions of motorists are still on the road without it. In 2023, 15.4% of U.S. drivers were uninsured, according to the Insurance Research Council, meaning more than 1 in 7 motorists lacked coverage that could pay for injuries or damage...
  
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• The states where flood risk is rising fastest, and how many homes aren't insured for it

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The states where flood risk is rising fastest, and how many homes aren't insured for it Floods are the costliest and most common natural disaster in the U.S., causing more than $8 billion in damage in 2024, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. $3.8 billion happened in areas not considered high risk. Fathom’s U.S. Flood Risk Index [2026] estimates that the average annual expos...
  
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• The majority of CFOs require human oversight of agentic AI. Here are the 4 governance frameworks finance teams are actually using.

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The majority of CFOs require human oversight of agentic AI. Here are the 4 governance frameworks finance teams are actually using. For most enterprise finance teams, agentic AI is already up and running. For some businesses, it’s reconciling accounts, flagging anomalies, and classifying transactions. In others, it’s autonomously preparing the key components needed for indirect tax filings. The ven...
  
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• The hidden work behind every "overnight" AI startup

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The hidden work behind every ‘overnight’ AI startup The myth of the overnight AI startup is an easy sell. It’s inspirational. It’s dripping with genius. One day, no one has ever heard of the company, and the next day, it’s plastered across every media channel and about to turn into a unicorn. The thing is, every “overnight” success has a long backstory you don’t see: the months’ or years’ worth of...
  
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• The hidden costs causing monthly housing payments to rise

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The hidden costs causing monthly housing payments to rise When people think about buying a home, the focus is on price, down payments, and the interest rate. But a growing share of today’s housing payment isn’t going toward building equity at all. In many U.S. metros, property taxes and homeowners insurance can consume more than one-third of the average monthly mortgage payment — and in some cases...
  
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• The Declaration of Independence-the Blueprint for Secession

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  WHEN in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the Earth, the separate and equal Station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the Separ...
  
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• Teen Arrested, Charged With Capital Murder In Shooting Death Of 6-Year-Old Montgomery Girl

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  MONTGOMERY, Ala. - An 18-year-old suspect is facing three counts of capital murder following a deadly drive-by shooting that claimed the life of a 6-year-old girl in Montgomery, Alabama. The Montgomery Police Department arrested Malik Demetrius Millender, 18, less than 24 hours after the shooting. Millender was booked into the Montgomery County Detention Facility late Monday night and is being...
  
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• Suspect Captured In Attic Crawlspace After University Of Alabama Student, Friend, And Dog Found Shot To Death In Brookwood

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  BROOKWOOD, Ala. - A 24-year-old man faces capital murder charges after a University of Alabama student, her friend, and a family pet were found shot to death inside a Brookwood home on Monday, July 6, 2026. The Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit arrested De'Kendrick Crawford, 24, on a capital murder warrant on Tuesday after a tense, hours-long tactical standoff in Northport. Crawford is...
  
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• Summer is officially here!

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Summer is officially here, and with it comes longer days, outdoor gatherings, and the kind of warmth that draws people outside. But as temperatures climb, so do the risks to our health. Whether you’re a seasoned adult managing chronic conditions or simply someone who loves a backyard barbecue, understanding how heat affects the body can be the difference between a great summer and a dangerous one....
  
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• Savings accounts for kids: A guide for parents

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Savings accounts for kids: A guide for parents Whether your child’s piggy bank is stuffed, or you want to be proactive about teaching them smart money habits, a kids savings account can be a great tool to kick off building your child’s financial literacy. What is a kids savings account? Parents can open a savings account and designate it for a child, even when minors can’t open an account by thems...
  
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• Research on watching sports suggests World Cup fans may get a well-being boost

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Research on watching sports suggests World Cup fans may get a well-being boost With 2026 FIFA World Cup matches taking place across the U.S., millions of fans are crowding into living rooms, sports bars and stadiums to cheer and groan in unison. It's the same energy that takes over during the Super Bowl, March Madness, the NBA Finals and the World Series, when a city or a whole country...
  
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• Republican Runoff Results Revealing

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The June 16 Republican runoff yielded the final revelation of the 2026 election year. Winning the GOP Primary nomination is tantamount to election in the Heart of Dixie. Several of the most important and prominent political posts in the state were decided in the first primary on May 19. Tommy Tuberville prevailed in the Governor’s race, garnering an amazing 85% of the vote. Caroleene Dobson won th...
  
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• Preliminary Hearing in the Charlie Kirk Assassination Case: What Happened and Why It Matters

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the 23‑year‑old accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025 at Utah Valley University, has unfolded over several days of intense testimony, legal disputes, and emotional courtroom moments. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, and the hearing's purpose is to convince State District Judge Tony Graf that enou...
  
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• Power vs. progress: How canceled energy projects are threatening the AI boom

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Power vs. progress: How canceled energy projects are threatening the AI boom One factor often missing from discussions of data center energy use is the number of planned energy projects that could provide the power required. Driven by the exponential growth of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the tech boom has ignited an unprecedented wave of capital allocation. Technology giants — in...
  
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• Orange Beach approves $1.3 million burn tower for fire training facility

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - Orange Beach is moving ahead with the next phase of its fire training campus after city leaders approved a $1.3 million burn tower to provide firefighters with more realistic, hands-on training for high-risk emergencies. The project will add a live-fire training structure to the Fire Station No. 1 campus behind City Hall, where Orange Beach Fire Rescue has already been...
  
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• Musk's Lunar Obligations

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Today, just about everybody understands that Elon Musk’s greatest dream is to establish a permanent human colony on the planet Mars. Obviously, it is a gargantuan proposal, and many people are claiming that it is utterly impossible. For starters, Musk can’t just jump in and attempt it immediately. Right now, we are in an intense race with China to send American astronauts to the Moon’s south pole...
  
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• Mobile County Mourns the Passing of Former Sheriff Sam Cochran

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The Mobile County Sheriff's Office joins the Cochran family, friends, members of the law enforcement community, and the citizens of Mobile County in mourning the passing of former Sheriff Sam Cochran, whose lifetime of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to public safety left an indelible mark on our community and the State of Alabama. Sheriff Cochran dedicated 48 years of his...
  
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• Man Shot by Police in Carbon Hill; SBI Launches Investigation

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July 8, 2026 - CARBON HILL, Ala. - A man was shot and killed by a Carbon Hill police officer earlier today during an encounter that state investigators are now working to piece together, according to preliminary information released by authorities. The incident occurred late Wednesday morning in a residential area near downtown Carbon Hill. Police say officers were responding to a call involving...
  
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• Magnolia Springs: A Small Town Fourth

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  In Magnolia Springs, the Fourth of July does not need grandstands, barricades, or a big-city production to feel important. It happens under the shade of old oak trees, along a two-lane road lined with folding chairs, strollers, hand-held flags, and families who arrived early to claim a patch of grass. Children ride decorated bicycles down the yellow lines. Neighbors wave from trucks and golf...
  
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• "Love, Liberty & Freedom"

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Happy 250th Birthday, USA!!! As we commemorate this historic milestone, it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the values that unite us as Americans. Our nation’s journey has been shaped by the courage, resilience, and hope of generations who have come before us. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the freedoms we cherish and remember the importance of coming together as a community, not just in...
  
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• Katie Britt is Emerging as a Very Effective U.S. Senator

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  When Katie Britt assumed her role on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, she did so as the most junior Senator of the entire body, ranking last in seniority. She was low on the totem pole, and she had big shoes to fill taking over legendary Senator Richard Shelby’s seat. He ranked fourth in overall seniority and was probably one of the five most powerful elected officials in the country...
  
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