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• Election Interference: Tabitha Isner and the Alabama Democratic Party's Reckless Play

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Party registration first appeared on the legislative agenda last session; I held my reluctance and did not support such measures at the time. Even though I have never cast a ballot in a Democratic primary, my first thought: people should have the right to participate in whichever one they choose. A voter might support a friend running in a specific race, and that serves as reason enough to select...
  
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• Woodfin Investigation PART 3

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  In the classic mystery, The Dog That Wouldn’t Bark, the investigator cracks the case by observing a canine that remained silent—a stillness that spoke volumes. When it comes to Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin’s campaign finance irregularities, that pooch is none other than Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen. In the first two segments of this series, I outlined how public funds were funneled to...
  
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• What to do after getting a hypertension alert from your smartwatch

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  What to do after getting a hypertension alert from your smartwatch For years, smartwatches have helped us monitor our health. From tracking how many steps we take each day to measuring our heart rate, our watches have helped us stay healthy. More recently, many smartwatches can measure our blood pressure, letting the user take a reading as and when they need to. But now, thanks to FDA approval,...
  
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• Using home equity to pay off debt: Your options and how to decide

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Using home equity to pay off debt: Your options and how to decide High-interest debt can be difficult to get ahead of, especially when there are credit card balances involved. Federal Reserve data shows more than $1 trillion in revolving credit card debt is currently outstanding across U.S. households, so you’re far from alone if you’re looking for ways to manage large balances. If you own your ho...
  
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• Tuberville joins Sen. Schmitt's Anti-Fraud Task Force

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July 14, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) in launching an Anti-Fraud Task Force alongside seven of their Republican colleagues. The Anti-Fraud Task Force will examine fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs; identify vulnerabilities in existing systems; and strengthen government accountability to ensure the pr...
  
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• The quest to build a better AI tutor

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The quest to build a better AI tutor It’s easy to get swept up in the hype about artificial intelligence tutors. But the evidence so far suggests caution. Some studies have found that chatbot tutors can backfire because students lean on them too heavily, get spoonfed solutions, and fail to absorb the material. Even when AI tutors are designed not to give away answers, they haven’t consistently pro...
  
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• The craftsmanship cliff: Woodworking named the trade hardest hit by skills shortage

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The craftsmanship cliff: Woodworking named the trade hardest hit by skills shortage When construction and trades professionals are asked which single trade the skills shortage will hit hardest, they don't name electricians or plumbers first. They name the carpenters and woodworkers, and the consequence they point to most isn't a blown budget or a slipped schedule. It's a decline in...
  
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• Streaming sports: What TV technology makes for the best game day viewing

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Streaming sports: What TV technology makes for the best game day viewing Buying a television used to be relatively straightforward: Pick a screen size that fits the room, compare picture quality in the store, and choose a model that matched your budget. That’s no longer the case. In this article, electronics and technology company TCL breaks down which TV features matter most for streaming sports...
  
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• Southern Preparatory Academy Report: Bringing Cadet Moreland Home

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  My March SoPrep Report promised future dispatches I pray would do justice w.r.t. past graduates and former cadets of the Academy who served, sacrificed and died serving in our nation's military. This is the first on SFC James Leslie Moreland. Southern Preparatory Academy, one of a dozen remaining prep schools in the nation with a Corps of Cadets (military) program, sits at Camp Hill just off...
  
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• Semiquincentennial/250th: Death, Tyranny and the Pursuit of Largess

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  I'm compelled to begin with how dear I hold my country [Alabama] and the Constitution it voluntarily joined, as did my former countries [Maryland and South Carolina] after succeeding from the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union which followed our Declaration of Independence defying King George's asserted 'Divine Right.' I love what we were designed to be and evolving...
  
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• Republicans mourn the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July 12, 2026 – The nation woke up to the shocking news that Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) had passed away during the night. Graham had just returned from an official state visit to Ukraine and had briefed President Donald J. Trump (R) on this and other matters on a Saturday night phone call. That phone call with President Trump was the final act of a lifetime of service to this nation...
  
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• Public universities face escalating involvement from state lawmakers

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Public universities face escalating involvement from state lawmakers Jennifer Brooks, a history professor at Auburn University, had barely unpacked from a trip out of town in early June when the messages started blowing up her phone. Texts from colleagues and rumors on social media delivered the unsettling news: The Auburn Board of Trustees had voted to dissolve the school’s faculty senate and giv...
  
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• Postpartum nutrition: What your body needs for healing, hormones and milk production

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Postpartum nutrition: What your body needs for healing, hormones and milk production The early postpartum period—often called the fourth trimester—is a time of major transition. While you’re getting to know your baby and settling into a new rhythm, your body is also doing significant work behind-the-scenes. You’re healing from pregnancy and birth. Your hormones are shifting quickly. If you’re brea...
  
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• Platner's exit from Maine's Senate race leaves Democrats in a deep financial hole

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Platner’s exit from Maine’s Senate race leaves Democrats in a deep financial hole Maine Democrats have plenty of questions about who will replace Senate nominee Graham Platner on the ballot. But one thing is clear — his successor will start from a severe financial disadvantage, OpenSecrets reports. Platner’s withdrawal amid a sexual assault allegation has triggered a scramble over who will replace...
  
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• Pint-sized obsessions: America's favorite ice cream flavors and brands, according to Instacart data

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Pint-sized obsessions: America's favorite ice cream flavors and brands, according to Instacart data Just in time for National Ice Cream Day on July 19, Instacart dug into a year of ice cream orders to find the flavors and brands filling America's carts, along with the delightfully regional tastes that make every state unique. Ice cream occupies a rare sweet spot in the grocery aisle: It’...
  
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• Pharmaceutical marketplaces: How online platforms are changing drug purchasing

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Pharmaceutical marketplaces: How online platforms are changing drug purchasing Pharmacies have spent the better part of a decade absorbing pressure that other industries felt only briefly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the people inside each pharmacy responsible for ordering medications and tracking inventory have felt it most. Their daily work of finding the right drug at the right cost has...
  
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• On Singing 'The National Anthem' In Worship

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  I don’t remember why Harold, a deacon, was leading music that day many years ago. I suppose he was filling in during the holiday season. It was the Sunday before Thanksgiving. One hymn he selected was “America The Beautiful.” He introduced the hymn and said, “We thank God for our many blessings, including our country.” I’d not thought of the hymn in this way. Later we sang another familiar hymn of...
  
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• How homeowners can prepare before hurricane season peaks

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How homeowners can prepare before hurricane season peaks Live in a hurricane zone? The good news is that the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season (which spans June 1 to November 30) is anticipated to be milder than usual. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a 55% chance of below-normal activity, a 35% chance for a near-normal year, and a 70% probability of one to three...
  
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• How can you get help paying for your medications?

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How can you get help paying for your medications? Even with insurance, out-of-pocket costs for prescription medications can be surprisingly high. GoodRx research found that more than half of Americans have trouble paying for prescription medications, and nearly a third aren’t filling their prescriptions due to high costs. So how can you get help paying for your medications? Talking to your prescri...
  
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• Governor Ivey Reminds Families to Stock Up on School Supplies During Alabama's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday encouraged Alabamians to prepare for the upcoming school year during Alabama's annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, when certain school supplies and related items are free of state sales tax from Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19. "Quality education is essential to continuing the historic momentum that Alabama is experiencing," sai...
  
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• For the first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  For the first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal Solar energy just provided more electricity in the United States than coal for the first time on record — marking a milestone for the rise of renewables in America. While gas and nuclear plants still lead the country’s energy mix, solar contributed 12.8% of the nation’s electricity in May, according to an anal...
  
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• FBI seizes improperly stored sexual assault kits from Prichard Police Department

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July 13, 2026 – PRICHARD, Ala. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) took custody of 148 unprocessed and improperly stored sexual assault kits from the Prichard Police Department's storage. The Prichard Police Department's responsibilities have been handed over to the Mobile County Sheriff's Department following the arrest of Prichard Police Officer Emanuel Dotch on allegation...
  
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• Corruption and Misuse of Public Funds in the Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Administration-Part 2: The Architecture of Power

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  In my first report, I highlighted the foundation of a contracting pipeline through which the Magic City mayor's office funnels municipal revenue by outsourcing city projects to private firms. But how does this translate into political capital? The answer lies within a special-interest group called the North Alabama PAC. The Circular System We are not viewing isolated instances of...
  
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• Capital Murder Charges Filed Following Senseless Double Homicide in Irondale

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  IRONDALE, Ala. - A Birmingham suburb was rocked late Sunday evening by gunfire that claimed the lives of Alexis Josephine Coates and Andrew David Cole. The Irondale Police Department, in coordination with state and federal agencies, have apprehend a 23-year-old convicted felon from Birmingham-.Laderrick Landen Broadnax. Mr. Broadnax was recently released following an attempted murder conviction...
  
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• Can ADHD contribute to divorce? How ADHD symptoms affect marriage, child custody, and divorce

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Can ADHD contribute to divorce? How ADHD symptoms affect marriage, child custody, and divorce More American adults than ever have an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis. A 2024 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report found that, in 2023, roughly 15.5 million U.S. adults, about 6% of the adult population, had a current ADHD diagnosis, with about half diagnosed for the...
  
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• Beaverton Mayor Susan Chase has died

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July 15, 2026 – BEAVERTON, Ala. – The City of Beaverton announced on social media that sitting Mayor Susan Chae has passed away. "With a broken heart  i'm announcing the passing of Susan Chase , mayor of Beaverton, Alabama  has passed away at 10:15 this morning," the City of Beaverton announced on social media. "We want to thank everybody for their prayers and support in ou...
  
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• As cities abandon spy cameras, one company wants to add them to school buses

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  As cities abandon spy cameras, one company wants to add them to school buses Courts have upheld roadside plate readers for one reason: They stay put. But a plan to put them on school buses is testing that reason, BusesForSale reports. Depending on your location, your Instagram feed shows that more city councils are voting to pull their license plate cameras off the poles. Coralville, Iowa, pulled...
  
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• ALDOT's new plan for Mobile River bridge will cost $3.2 billion and cost motorists a $7.70 toll

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  June 9, 2026 – MOBILE, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation has resurrected its defunct Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. This has long been a favored project of the Kay Ivey administration and Alabama Port officials who claim that building the elevated bridge on I-10 connecting Mobile and Baldwin Counties is an essential piece of infrastructure. A previous version of the bridge –...
  
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• 5 clinician-backed techniques for managing stress and panic attacks

  13-07-2026 11:59 via alabamagazette.com
  
  5 clinician-backed techniques for managing stress and panic attacks Sometimes anxiety, depression, sleep problems, panic, and stress overtake people and cause them to struggle. Learning to cope is critical before these negative feelings become disruptive. Uncontrolled and unmanaged stress and anxiety also can contribute to health problems and upend the ability to consistently work, live life, and...
  
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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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