<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Alabama - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Alabama with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Will America&amp;#039;s soccer boom last? What Google Trends says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will America's soccer boom last? What Google Trends says Google Trends, which measures relative search interest, hit an all-time high for the term &ldquo;soccer&rdquo; during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The upward climb had been building for nearly six months before kickoff and, so far, has shown little sign of slowing down. The question now is how long that momentum can last. Are people finally watching so...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/will-americaamp039s-soccer-boom-last-what-google-trends-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/will-americaamp039s-soccer-boom-last-what-google-trends-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires are no longer just a Western US problem. Here&amp;#039;s what every American should know.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfires are no longer just a Western US problem. Here's what every American should know. Wildfires are evolving in the United States, becoming increasingly intense, frequent, and destructive in the built environment. For those who live outside wildfire-prone states, understanding the origins and impact of these blazes can be difficult. Yet, wildfire awareness is increasingly a national...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wildfires-are-no-longer-just-a-western-us-problem-hereamp039s-what-every-american-should-know/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wildfires-are-no-longer-just-a-western-us-problem-hereamp039s-what-every-american-should-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why kids refuse to go to school, and how to help them feel ready to return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why kids refuse to go to school, and how to help them feel ready to return It can be stressful when kids flat-out refuse to go to school. Your child might be complaining about stomachaches every day, begging to stay home. Or they may become increasingly emotional as the school day approaches. You may find yourself wondering: Why is this happening? What if they&rsquo;re never willing to go back to school...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-kids-refuse-to-go-to-school-and-how-to-help-them-feel-ready-to-return/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-kids-refuse-to-go-to-school-and-how-to-help-them-feel-ready-to-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why independent truck owners are feeling the pressure of rising repair costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why independent truck owners are feeling the pressure of rising repair costs Independent drivers and fleet owners alike are feeling the squeeze of rising truck repair costs in 2026. Inflation and supply chain disruptions are making both buying a new diesel truck and keeping an old one on the road increasingly more expensive. Without rates rising to match costs, small operators are being left with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-independent-truck-owners-are-feeling-the-pressure-of-rising-repair-costs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-independent-truck-owners-are-feeling-the-pressure-of-rising-repair-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are so many Senate battlegrounds running on out-of-state money?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why are so many Senate battlegrounds running on out-of-state money? Campaign fundraising in the 2026 Senate battlegrounds has become overwhelmingly nationalized, leaving most high-stakes candidates far more reliant on out-of-state donors than the voters they hope to represent. Continuing a decades-long retreat from locally sourced campaign money, an OpenSecrets analysis of 17 candidates across...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-are-so-many-senate-battlegrounds-running-on-out-of-state-money/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-are-so-many-senate-battlegrounds-running-on-out-of-state-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time of day is the sun most dangerous? UV exposure hour by hour]]></title><description><![CDATA[What time of day is the sun most dangerous? UV exposure hour by hour Not all hours of sunlight carry equal risk. The angle of the sun relative to Earth's surface determines how much atmosphere UV rays must travel through before reaching the skin. Early morning and late afternoon sun travel a longer path through the atmosphere, with more atmospheric particles absorbing and scattering...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-time-of-day-is-the-sun-most-dangerous-uv-exposure-hour-by-hour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-time-of-day-is-the-sun-most-dangerous-uv-exposure-hour-by-hour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the strongest 401(k) plans get right: 3 strategies for employers]]></title><description><![CDATA[What the strongest 401(k) plans get right: 3 strategies for employers Most business owners don&rsquo;t spend their days thinking about their 401(k) plan, and that&rsquo;s reasonable. Leaders are busy making time-sensitive decisions while trying to attract and retain talent, allocate capital, and manage competitive threats to their business. Against those demands, retirement benefits can feel secondary. But th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-the-strongest-401k-plans-get-right-3-strategies-for-employers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-the-strongest-401k-plans-get-right-3-strategies-for-employers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UAH enrollment grows for first time in six years, driven by gains in new students]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 25, 2026 - HUNTSVILLE, Ala. &ndash; There is new momentum at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) as more students choose to become Chargers. While official fall enrollment numbers will be announced later this fall, early indicators are encouraging, with strong gains among new undergraduate and graduate students. New first-year undergraduate enrollment is currently up 5%, while new gradu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/uah-enrollment-grows-for-first-time-in-six-years-driven-by-gains-in-new-students/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/uah-enrollment-grows-for-first-time-in-six-years-driven-by-gains-in-new-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UAH Director of CSPAR, Dr. Gary Zank, receives international COSPAR Space Science Award; minor planet named in his honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AUG. 26, 2026) &ndash; A lifetime of probing the invisible forces that shape our solar system has earned a University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) researcher one of the highest honors in international space science, as well as an enduring place among the stars. Dr. Gary Zank, director of the Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research (CSPAR) and a faculty member and former chair...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/uah-director-of-cspar-dr-gary-zank-receives-international-cospar-space-science-award-minor-planet-named-in-his-honor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/uah-director-of-cspar-dr-gary-zank-receives-international-cospar-space-science-award-minor-planet-named-in-his-honor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to check in: How are you doing on your yearly financial goals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Time to check in: How are you doing on your yearly financial goals? You probably kicked off 2026 with some big New Year&rsquo;s Resolutions: Maybe financial goals like saving more, spending less, paying down debt, or improving your credit score. It seems money is top-of-mind for many of us right now: Among 2026 resolutions, nearly everybody &mdash; 97% &mdash; had financial goals on that list, according to a Wells...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/time-to-check-in-how-are-you-doing-on-your-yearly-financial-goals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/time-to-check-in-how-are-you-doing-on-your-yearly-financial-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, Has Passed Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Known as "The Queen of Country", Dolly Parton, has passed away at the age of eighty. In a video announcing her passing today August 25th, 2026, her nephew, stated that, "She never saw a door she couldn't open." And that his aunt informed him that she wanted to rest on a "beautiful bed of plush cotton" because after wearing rhinestones all of her life, she wanted...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-queen-of-country-dolly-parton-has-passed-away/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-queen-of-country-dolly-parton-has-passed-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey: How health tracking is affecting Americans&amp;#039; sleep and mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Survey: How health tracking is affecting Americans' sleep and mental health From step counts and sleep scores to protein intake and microplastic exposure, Americans have more access to personal health data than ever before. But when does healthy self-awareness become unhealthy self-monitoring? To understand what that access is actually doing, Naturepedic partnered with North Star Inbound to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/survey-how-health-tracking-is-affecting-americansamp039-sleep-and-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/survey-how-health-tracking-is-affecting-americansamp039-sleep-and-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study: An inside look at how college students think about and use AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Study: An inside look at how college students think about and use AI There are plenty of hot-button issues on college campuses as students go back to school this fall, but perhaps the biggest of them all is artificial intelligence. Some reports claim that AI usage among undergrads is near-universal, with one study finding that over 80% of students at an elite university used AI during the course...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/study-an-inside-look-at-how-college-students-think-about-and-use-ai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/study-an-inside-look-at-how-college-students-think-about-and-use-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Stone of Destiny" - A Movie Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although, "Stone of Destiny" is a Scottish-Canadian film that was released in 2008, it is resurfacing online as a hidden gem for fans of period dramas. It is based on a true story and part of what makes the film fun to watch is that the historical events related in the film meet with success. It is set in 1950 in Scotland as Ian Hamilton, a college student who is filled with the fervor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/stone-of-destiny-a-movie-review/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/stone-of-destiny-a-movie-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Southern Gospel" &ndash; A Movie Based On An Alabama Native Now Available On Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[A redemption story, "Southern Gospel", is a PG &ndash; 13 film that is available now on streaming via Angel.com or also for free via Youtube. It is based on true events with those true events centering around the life of the director's father, Dr. Gary Smith, who was raised in Sayre, Alabama. With Sayre being a small community in Jefferson County. In the film, the lead character's na...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-gospel-ndash-a-movie-based-on-an-alabama-native-now-available-on-streaming/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-gospel-ndash-a-movie-based-on-an-alabama-native-now-available-on-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slain Alabama State Student's Boyfriend Charged With Murder After Off&#8209;Campus Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 25, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The death of 20&#8209;year&#8209;old Alabama State University student Ava Walters has shaken the Montgomery community and prompted a swift criminal investigation that now centers on her boyfriend, 22&#8209;year&#8209;old Jalil Bivens, who has been charged with murder. Walters, a second&#8209;year Health Information Management major from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was found dead Sunday at an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/slain-alabama-state-students-boyfriend-charged-with-murder-after-off8209campus-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/slain-alabama-state-students-boyfriend-charged-with-murder-after-off8209campus-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Superseding Indictment Adds Defendant and Charges in Southern Poverty Law Center Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On August 11, 2026, a federal grand jury in Montgomery returned a second superseding indictment adding a defendant and additional charges in the case involving the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). The second superseding indictment, which was unsealed today, charges Heidi L. Beirich, 59, of Palm Springs, California, along with the SPLC, with new...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/second-superseding-indictment-adds-defendant-and-charges-in-southern-poverty-law-center-case/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/second-superseding-indictment-adds-defendant-and-charges-in-southern-poverty-law-center-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Same flight, different logbook: Why a private jet crew&amp;#039;s experience looks bigger on paper in the US than in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same flight, different logbook: Why a private jet crew's experience looks bigger on paper in the US than in Europe Imagine for a moment two first officers who just finished identical careers. Exact same aircraft. Exact same number of years. Exact same routes. One trained and flew under the Federal Aviation Administration and the other under the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. When...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/same-flight-different-logbook-why-a-private-jet-crewamp039s-experience-looks-bigger-on-paper-in-the-us-than-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/same-flight-different-logbook-why-a-private-jet-crewamp039s-experience-looks-bigger-on-paper-in-the-us-than-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural America&amp;#039;s healthcare crisis: The 10 most vulnerable states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural America's healthcare crisis: The 10 most vulnerable states In Texas, fifty rural hospitals are at risk of closure. That is more than any other state in the country. Behind Texas, in descending order: Kansas (44), Tennessee (27), Georgia (25), and Mississippi (24). Behind those numbers is a typical Friday afternoon at a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) that takes patients from those...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rural-americaamp039s-healthcare-crisis-the-10-most-vulnerable-states/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rural-americaamp039s-healthcare-crisis-the-10-most-vulnerable-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ringleader of a Multi-State Bank Fraud Scheme Sentenced to Five Years in Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 24, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. &ndash; A Sumter County man has been sentenced for his role in a multi-state bank fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. U.S. District Judge Anna M. Manasco sentenced Eddarrius Tyjuan Wallace, 37, of York, Alabama, to 60 months in prison and a $25,000 fine. In May, Wallace pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and bank fraud. "Th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ringleader-of-a-multi-state-bank-fraud-scheme-sentenced-to-five-years-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ringleader-of-a-multi-state-bank-fraud-scheme-sentenced-to-five-years-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris Liberated: How August 25, 1944 Became One of World War II's Defining Victories]]></title><description><![CDATA[On August 25, 1944, the world witnessed one of the most stirring moments of World War II: the liberation of Paris. After four years under German occupation, the French capital-long a symbol of European culture, democracy, and resistance-was freed when Free French forces, backed by the Allies, entered the city and forced the German garrison to surrender. The event marked not only a military...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/paris-liberated-how-august-25-1944-became-one-of-world-war-iis-defining-victories/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/paris-liberated-how-august-25-1944-became-one-of-world-war-iis-defining-victories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAACP Mobile Branch #5044 to Unveil the Major General J. Gary Cooper Legacy Award Plaque]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOBILE, Ala. - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Mobile Branch #5044, will unveil the NAACP Major General J. Gary Cooper Legacy Award plaque on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. at Commonwealth National Bank, located at 2214 St. Stephens Road in Mobile, Alabama. The award honors the life, legacy, and enduring values of the late Major General J. Gary...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/naacp-mobile-branch-5044-to-unveil-the-major-general-j-gary-cooper-legacy-award-plaque/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/naacp-mobile-branch-5044-to-unveil-the-major-general-j-gary-cooper-legacy-award-plaque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Canadians want a pipeline. Nobody wants to pay for it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most Canadians want a pipeline. Nobody wants to pay for it Pipelines, pipelines, pipelines. No matter how you feel about them, it&rsquo;s hard to escape news of them lately. In July, the Alberta government announced it is formally proposing another pipeline to the West Coast. On the weekend, the federal government took another step towards designating the pipeline as a project in the national interest,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/most-canadians-want-a-pipeline-nobody-wants-to-pay-for-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/most-canadians-want-a-pipeline-nobody-wants-to-pay-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 1 in 3 Americans went into debt to pay for their latest move]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1 in 3 Americans went into debt to pay for their latest move Moving can mean a fresh start, but for many Americans, it comes with a financial hangover. A July 2026 survey from Intuit Credit Karma of 1,029 American adults found that more than a third of American adults (35%) who&rsquo;ve moved in the past five years took on debt to do so. The figure climbs to half of millennials (50%). Key take...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/more-than-1-in-3-americans-went-into-debt-to-pay-for-their-latest-move/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/more-than-1-in-3-americans-went-into-debt-to-pay-for-their-latest-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta to pay out $17 billion in settlement with states over children becoming addicted to social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta has reached an agreement with a bipartisan group of 52 U.S. attorneys general to implement new, stricter, and standardized safety measures for teenage users regarding time limits, night modes, and school-hour usage. While highlighting these new protections, Meta is calling on industry peers, specifically TikTok and YouTube, to adopt the same framework to ensure effectiveness across the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/meta-to-pay-out-17-billion-in-settlement-with-states-over-children-becoming-addicted-to-social-media/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/meta-to-pay-out-17-billion-in-settlement-with-states-over-children-becoming-addicted-to-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting A Witch In The City Of Judson]]></title><description><![CDATA[I visited Salem, Massachusetts, in 2011 when the college sent me to a conference at Harvard. I had a more extended visit lately when attending a hobby convention in nearby Danvers, north of Boston. Congregationalist preacher Adoniram Judson married Ann Hasseltine in Salem in 1812 and then sailed with her and the gospel to India. They were convinced en route of the propriety of immersion baptism...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/meeting-a-witch-in-the-city-of-judson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/meeting-a-witch-in-the-city-of-judson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Improvements Coming to Walker County Public Fishing Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will temporarily close Walker County Public Fishing Lake for a major improvement project starting Monday, September 7, 2026. The last day to fish at the lake before the project begins will be Sunday, September 6. The improvements will include upgrades to the entrance road...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/major-improvements-coming-to-walker-county-public-fishing-lake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/major-improvements-coming-to-walker-county-public-fishing-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keelon Russell Named Alabama's Starting Quarterback for 2026 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama has made its decision at the most scrutinized position in college football: sophomore Keelon Russell has been named the Crimson Tide&rsquo;s starting quarterback, signaling a new era in Tuscaloosa and a major vote of confidence in one of the nation&rsquo;s most gifted young passers. For months, the battle between Russell and fellow sophomore Austin Mack dominated offseason conversation. Both were elit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/keelon-russell-named-alabamas-starting-quarterback-for-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/keelon-russell-named-alabamas-starting-quarterback-for-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jefferson County Man Charged with Preparing False Tax Returns and Filing False Tax Returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 19, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. &ndash; A federal grand jury has returned an indictment today charging a Jefferson County man with preparing false and fraudulent tax returns for others and filing false and fraudulent tax returns for himself. "As alleged, Mr. Shine orchestrated a sweeping tax fraud scheme that exploited federal energy&#8209;credit programs and siphoned tens of millions of dollars from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jefferson-county-man-charged-with-preparing-false-tax-returns-and-filing-false-tax-returns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jefferson-county-man-charged-with-preparing-false-tax-returns-and-filing-false-tax-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huntsville voters go to the polls today to select City Council and school board members]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 25, 2026 &ndash; HUNTSVILLE, Ala. &ndash; Huntsville voters go to the polls to elect members of the city council and the board of education. In City Council District 2 Thomas Casez faces David Little. In City Council District 3 Liliana Peinder, Jennie Robinson, and John Stuart are all on the ballot. In City Council District 4 the candidates are Nick Frevold, Bill Kling, and Will Pylant. Unlike many Ala...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/huntsville-voters-go-to-the-polls-today-to-select-city-council-and-school-board-members/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/huntsville-voters-go-to-the-polls-today-to-select-city-council-and-school-board-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home care and family caregiving: What makes home care work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home care and family caregiving: What makes home care work Families often begin searching for home care because a loved one needs help with daily activities. Yet the decision to hire home care is rarely driven by practical needs alone, according to a 2026 survey commissioned by A Place for Mom. Using proprietary survey data from 708 family caregivers who were searching for, using, or had...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/home-care-and-family-caregiving-what-makes-home-care-work/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/home-care-and-family-caregiving-what-makes-home-care-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Announces First Grants in Major New Rural Healthcare Program Totaling More than $144 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the awarding of 138 grants worth a total of more than $144 million to healthcare providers and institutions throughout the state as part of the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP). The funds awarded today will support projects covering rural areas in each Alabama county to improve healthcare access, quality and outcomes. "Alab...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-first-grants-in-major-new-rural-healthcare-program-totaling-more-than-144-million/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-first-grants-in-major-new-rural-healthcare-program-totaling-more-than-144-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Announces Activation of Statewide Notification System]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 25, 2026 - MONTGOMERY &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the activation of a statewide notification system to more quickly alert the public in the event of floods and other disasters. The action follows the governor's January 13, 2026, state of the state address during which she revealed $1.2 million in funding had been set aside to launch the new emergency notification system th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-activation-of-statewide-notification-system/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-activation-of-statewide-notification-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gadsden mayoral election is closely watched]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 25, 2026 - Gadsden voters are heading to the polls to choose between incumbent Mayor Craig Ford and challenger Thomas Worthy. This direct, head-to-head matchup follows the withdrawal of activist Robert Avery from the race. Residents will cast ballots that shape the city's governance, economic trajectory, and neighborhood services for the coming term. Please check official resources...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gadsden-mayoral-election-is-closely-watched/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gadsden-mayoral-election-is-closely-watched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From sick care to self care: Why prevention is becoming the new health care model]]></title><description><![CDATA[From sick care to self care: Why prevention is becoming the new health care model As health care costs rise and consumers take greater ownership of their well-being, prevention is emerging as a defining force in modern health. Shifting Attitudes Toward Health Care Interest in preventive health care is steadily increasing. Many Americans today find themselves without insurance or access to quality...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/from-sick-care-to-self-care-why-prevention-is-becoming-the-new-health-care-model/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/from-sick-care-to-self-care-why-prevention-is-becoming-the-new-health-care-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 11, 2026 - MOBILE, AL &ndash; Bradford Simmons, 51, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of possession of child pornography. Simmons entered his guilty plea on April 27, 2026. According to court documents, from March 2023 through March 2024, law enforcement identified Simmons as a possible distributor of child pornography. Investigators obtained a search warran...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/former-coast-guard-rescue-swimmer-sentenced-to-5-years-in-prison-for-possessing-child-pornography/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/former-coast-guard-rescue-swimmer-sentenced-to-5-years-in-prison-for-possessing-child-pornography/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fear The Bow" As Phenix City Wins Again In The Little League Baseball World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Phenix City 12U All Stars will play again the Little League Baseball World Series today, Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, at 6 PM Central Time. For they won their game yesterday against the Tacoma, Washington team 4 to 2. With the star player for the Phenix City All Stars, Kinley Rasmus, breaking a record in the series with her fifth hit. Kinley now has the most hits of any girl playing in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fear-the-bow-as-phenix-city-wins-again-in-the-little-league-baseball-world-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fear-the-bow-as-phenix-city-wins-again-in-the-little-league-baseball-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estate planning is becoming a key part of protecting family real estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Estate planning is becoming a key part of protecting family real estate Property owners who skip estate planning are walking into a financial trap. Tangled titles pile up. Fractional ownership disputes multiply. Forced partition auctions drain equity. Family assets fragment across generations, and there's no easy way back. Without clear documentation&mdash;without wills, without trusts, without wri...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/estate-planning-is-becoming-a-key-part-of-protecting-family-real-estate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/estate-planning-is-becoming-a-key-part-of-protecting-family-real-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Bennett Sr. unseats incumbent Albert Turner Jr. in disputed Perry County Democratic Primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 25, 2026 &ndash; MARION, Ala. &ndash; Perry County Probate Judge Carlton L. Hogue ruled that businessman Donald Bennett Sr. is the winner of the Democratic primary for Perry County Commission District 1 &ndash; defeated longtime incumbent Commissioner Albert Turner Jr. This has become one of Alabama's most dramatic and closely scrutinized local election battles of 2026. A five member committee of the Al...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/donald-bennett-sr-unseats-incumbent-albert-turner-jr-in-disputed-perry-county-democratic-primary/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/donald-bennett-sr-unseats-incumbent-albert-turner-jr-in-disputed-perry-county-democratic-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democratic congressional candidate will join a salsa dance outside of an ICE detention facility demanding that the illegal immigrants be released]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 26, 2026 - BURLINGTON, MA &ndash; Democratic Congressional candidate Jonathan Paz will join immigrant rights organizers and activists today to "Dance for Liberation." Paz and the protestors will hold a salsa dance competition outside the ICE facility in Burlington, as part of the Burlington Witness standouts. Hundreds are expected to attend. After the Burlington Witness speaking program...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/democratic-congressional-candidate-will-join-a-salsa-dance-outside-of-an-ice-detention-facility-demanding-that-the-illegal-immigrants-be-released/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/democratic-congressional-candidate-will-join-a-salsa-dance-outside-of-an-ice-detention-facility-demanding-that-the-illegal-immigrants-be-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democratic candidate in House District 4 responds to attacks on his ethnicity]]></title><description><![CDATA[August `8, 2026 &ndash; MADISON, Ala. = Hanu Karlapalem came out out swinging against what he feels are attacks on naturalized citizens. Karlapalem is the Democratic nominee in House District 4 challenging Republican incumbent Parker Moore. "I am a U.S. citizen - full stop, no asterisk. My record with the Limestone County NAACP speaks for itself. No one gets to demand that I disavow who I am to pro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/democratic-candidate-in-house-district-4-responds-to-attacks-on-his-ethnicity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/democratic-candidate-in-house-district-4-responds-to-attacks-on-his-ethnicity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curfews, drones, and criminal charges: Cities differ on approaches to &amp;lsquo;teen takeovers']]></title><description><![CDATA[Curfews, drones, and criminal charges: Cities differ on approaches to &lsquo;teen takeovers&rsquo; In Raleigh, North Carolina, local officials are weighing an emergency youth curfew. In St. Augustine Beach, Florida, police say real-time social media monitoring helped them stop a planned youth gathering before it began. And in Washington, D.C., U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has threatened to criminally charge pa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/curfews-drones-and-criminal-charges-cities-differ-on-approaches-to-amplsquoteen-takeovers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/curfews-drones-and-criminal-charges-cities-differ-on-approaches-to-amplsquoteen-takeovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congressman Aderholt Mourns the Loss of Cullman Businessman, Oldest Living Marine, Roy Drinkard at 106]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 24, 2026 - Cullman, AL -Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement on the passing of Roy Drinkard of Cullman, a World War II veteran, businessman and longtime community leader. Drinkard was 106 years old. "Caroline and I were so sad to learn of the passing of our friend, Mr. Roy Drinkard. Roy lived 106 remarkable years, and it would be difficult to measure...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/congressman-aderholt-mourns-the-loss-of-cullman-businessman-oldest-living-marine-roy-drinkard-at-106/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/congressman-aderholt-mourns-the-loss-of-cullman-businessman-oldest-living-marine-roy-drinkard-at-106/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese-Owned Company to Pay More Than $11M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Paycheck Protection Program Loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - MOBILE, AL - Continental Aerospace Technologies Inc. has agreed to pay $11,772,680.14 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to obtain a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for which it was not eligible. "This settlement demonstrates our office's steadfast commitment to relentlessly investigating and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/chinese-owned-company-to-pay-more-than-11m-to-resolve-false-claims-act-allegations-relating-to-paycheck-protection-program-loan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/chinese-owned-company-to-pay-more-than-11m-to-resolve-false-claims-act-allegations-relating-to-paycheck-protection-program-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can brain fog actually be a sleep problem?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can brain fog actually be a sleep problem? Few things are more frustrating than sitting down to a familiar task and realizing the mind is no longer keeping up with what is going on. People call it brain fog, and growing concern about trouble thinking clearly has drawn closer attention from researchers. Researchers led by Yale School of Medicine examined more than 4.5 million American Academy of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/can-brain-fog-actually-be-a-sleep-problem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/can-brain-fog-actually-be-a-sleep-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can bed bugs live in your car?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can bed bugs live in your car? In most cases, insects aren&rsquo;t too unsettling to find roaming your vehicle. Whether it is a trapped fly buzzing through the interior or a sleepy honeybee hitching a ride on a windshield wiper, most automotive insect sightings aren&rsquo;t a cause for concern. However, catching a bed bug scurrying between the upholstery of your seats doesn&rsquo;t fall into the same unalarming cat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/can-bed-bugs-live-in-your-car/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/can-bed-bugs-live-in-your-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blount County Republicans select David Thompson to be their next Sheriff]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 24, 2026 &ndash; BLOUNT COUNTY &ndash; The Blount County Republican Party Executive Committee met on Sunday to interview and consider the qualified candidates who have expressed interest in running for Sheriff of Blount County. They selected former Jefferson County Sheriff's Department Commander David Thompson. Incumbent Sheriff Mark Moon had been the Republican nominee on the November 3, 2026 bal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/blount-county-republicans-select-david-thompson-to-be-their-next-sheriff/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/blount-county-republicans-select-david-thompson-to-be-their-next-sheriff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bessemer Municipal elections are today]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 25, 2026 &ndash; BESSEMER, Ala. &ndash; Bessemer voters go to the polls today to elect their mayor, city council, and board of education. Incumbent Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley faces three challengers: Louise Alexander, Darral Lerone Bethel, and Brenita Lewis. City Council &ndash; Dist. 1 Jarvis Collier &ndash; the Incumbent &ndash; is being challenged by Michael Knight. City Council &ndash; Dist. 2 Incumbent Chester W. Porter &ndash; t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/bessemer-municipal-elections-are-today/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/bessemer-municipal-elections-are-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before Vision 2040, Montgomery Must Make Public Safety the Priority]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montgomery has every right to dream big about its future. We should want a stronger downtown, thriving neighborhoods, new businesses, better schools, more young families choosing to stay, and a capital city worthy of leading Alabama into the next generation. But before Montgomery asks its citizens to embrace an ambitious vision for 2040, city leaders must confront a much more immediate question:...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/before-vision-2040-montgomery-must-make-public-safety-the-priority/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/before-vision-2040-montgomery-must-make-public-safety-the-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-to-school shopping expected to cost parents $863.86 in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back-to-school shopping expected to cost parents $863.86 in 2026 Parents always brace themselves for the list of required school supplies, new shoes, clothing, electronics and boxes of tissues that come knocking on their door. Finder examined how back-to-school spending is predicted to hit a new record high this year. Back-to-school spending estimates for 2026 are in Parents with kids in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/back-to-school-shopping-expected-to-cost-parents-86386-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/back-to-school-shopping-expected-to-cost-parents-86386-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-to-school costs don't end in August: What families are paying in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back-to-school costs don&rsquo;t end in August: What families are paying in 2026 As the summer season comes to a close, families with school-aged children start to think about upcoming back-to-school expenses: laptops, notebooks, clothing and shoes, water bottles, backpacks, and all of the other classics. While most families consider initial purchases, many fail to include the various other costs that u...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/back-to-school-costs-dont-end-in-august-what-families-are-paying-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/back-to-school-costs-dont-end-in-august-what-families-are-paying-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[August Vegetable Garden Tasks in Alabama: Managing Heat, Harvests, and the Transition to Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[August in Alabama is a month defined by heat, humidity, afternoon thunderstorms, and some of the most intense growing conditions of the year. For vegetable gardeners, it's a period of both abundance and challenge - a time when summer crops peak, pests surge, and preparations for fall planting begin. Across the state's diverse climate zones, from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/august-vegetable-garden-tasks-in-alabama-managing-heat-harvests-and-the-transition-to-fall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/august-vegetable-garden-tasks-in-alabama-managing-heat-harvests-and-the-transition-to-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auburn voters to decide between Anders and Wilkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auburn residents are participating in the city's mayoral election featuring incumbent Mayor Ron Anders Jr. and challenger Robert Wilkins. This contest centers on the future trajectory of the city, with both candidates presenting contrasting backgrounds, community experiences, and administrative philosophies for the upcoming term. Residents seeking localized polling details, ward maps, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/auburn-voters-to-decide-between-anders-and-wilkins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/auburn-voters-to-decide-between-anders-and-wilkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Capital Murder Conviction in Mobile County]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 25, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala.) - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the capital murder conviction of Breore Alferi Williams, 28, of Mobile. Williams was convicted in the Mobile County Circuit Court on August 15, 2025. The evidence at trial showed that on the morning of December 14, 2021, Mobile police discovered the body of Robert Ragona...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-steve-marshall-announces-court-of-criminal-appeals-upholds-capital-murder-conviction-in-mobile-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-steve-marshall-announces-court-of-criminal-appeals-upholds-capital-murder-conviction-in-mobile-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General Marshall Launches Investigation Into OpenAI and Sam Altman for Massive Artificial Intelligence Data Breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Montgomery, Ala) &ndash; Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the issuance of a subpoena demanding that OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, respond to an investigation into the company's complete lack of oversight and adequate safeguards in the hacking of Hugging Face, another artificial intelligence (AI) company. The investigation comes after Alabama was part of a multi-state coalition letter...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-marshall-launches-investigation-into-openai-and-sam-altman-for-massive-artificial-intelligence-data-breach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-marshall-launches-investigation-into-openai-and-sam-altman-for-massive-artificial-intelligence-data-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General Marshall Announces Historic Settlement with Meta Platforms Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 26, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala) &ndash; Attorney General Steve Marshall today announced a landmark $117,345,409 settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. In addition to the payment, Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook. The agreement resolves claims by 47 States and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-marshall-announces-historic-settlement-with-meta-platforms-inc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-marshall-announces-historic-settlement-with-meta-platforms-inc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Murder and First-Degree Burglary Convictions in Covington County]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 27, 2026 - (Montgomery, Ala.) - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the murder and first-degree burglary convictions of Tyquise Jamal Jenkins, 27, of Evergreen. Jenkins was convicted in the Covington County Circuit Court April 3, 2025. The evidence at trial showed that in November 2020 the victim, Micah Coon, went to a local...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-marshall-announces-court-of-criminal-appeals-upholds-murder-and-first-degree-burglary-convictions-in-covington-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-marshall-announces-court-of-criminal-appeals-upholds-murder-and-first-degree-burglary-convictions-in-covington-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspirin vs. ibuprofen: Which should you take for a headache, fever, or muscle pain?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aspirin vs. ibuprofen: Which should you take for a headache, fever, or muscle pain? When you're standing in the pharmacy aisle faced with rows of pain relievers, the choice between aspirin and ibuprofen can feel overwhelming. Both are trusted medications that have been helping people manage pain for decades, but they work differently in your body and are better suited for different...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/aspirin-vs-ibuprofen-which-should-you-take-for-a-headache-fever-or-muscle-pain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/aspirin-vs-ibuprofen-which-should-you-take-for-a-headache-fever-or-muscle-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Team Beats California And Advances In The Little League World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[California is the state with the most Little League World Series Championships. With California boasting 8 Little League Baseball World Series to its credit. However, this year, California won't get its ninth championship. For the Phenix City 12U All Stars from Alabama beat the Sweetwater Valley team from California to advance to the next round in the Little League World Series. With Phenix...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-team-beats-california-and-advances-in-the-little-league-world-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-team-beats-california-and-advances-in-the-little-league-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aderholt Highlights Local Partnerships, Federal Investments During Remarks to Fourth District Municipal Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 20, 2026 - GUNTESVILLE, AL - Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) spoke Thursday in Guntersville to municipal leaders from across Alabama's Fourth Congressional District, highlighting his work in Congress to strengthen local communities, support rural healthcare and workforce development, invest in critical infrastructure, and ensure the federal government remains a strong partner to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/aderholt-highlights-local-partnerships-federal-investments-during-remarks-to-fourth-district-municipal-leaders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/aderholt-highlights-local-partnerships-federal-investments-during-remarks-to-fourth-district-municipal-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 ways to treat ADHD that aren't medication]]></title><description><![CDATA[8 ways to treat ADHD that aren't medication Treating ADHD isn&rsquo;t a &ldquo;one size fits all&rdquo; journey &mdash; there&rsquo;s no one treatment that works for everyone. Medication remains one of the most effective options for kids and adults. Stimulants are the most common type of medicine for ADHD. Research shows that about 70% of children and adults taking stimulants notice an improvement in ADHD symptoms. But so...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/8-ways-to-treat-adhd-that-arent-medication/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/8-ways-to-treat-adhd-that-arent-medication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 in 3 older adults feel lonely. Here&amp;#039;s how pickleball may be helping]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 in 3 older adults feel lonely. Here's how pickleball may be helping Pickleball has become America's fastest-growing sport, drawing millions of new players over the past few years, with a particularly devoted following among older adults. It&rsquo;s also the subject of &ldquo;The Dink,&rdquo; the new Apple TV+ comedy about a sidelined tennis pro who trades his racquet for a paddle and finds himself taken...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/1-in-3-older-adults-feel-lonely-hereamp039s-how-pickleball-may-be-helping/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/1-in-3-older-adults-feel-lonely-hereamp039s-how-pickleball-may-be-helping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Young Washinton" &ndash; The Movie Is Now Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those who didn't make it to the movie theater or for those who did and wish to see it again, the recently released movie, "Young Washington" is now available for streaming via Amazon Prime and Angel.com. "Young Washington" is also available to purchase on Amazon on Blue-Ray or DVD. The well done film has grossed around close to $47 million in the movie theater box...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/young-washinton-ndash-the-movie-is-now-streaming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/young-washinton-ndash-the-movie-is-now-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is compound interest and how does it work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is compound interest and how does it work? Whether you&rsquo;re adding money to a savings vehicle such as a high-yield savings account or a certificate of deposit, you&rsquo;re probably hoping it will grow over time. That&rsquo;s where compound interest comes in &mdash; it&rsquo;s a simple yet powerful tool for making your dollars and cents add up faster. What is compound interest? Interest can either be the price you pay...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-is-compound-interest-and-how-does-it-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-is-compound-interest-and-how-does-it-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voters in Congressional Districts 1,2,6, and 7 go to the polls today for special congressional primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala - Voters in four of Alabama's congressional districts go the polls Tuesday to pick their nominees for the Congress for November ballot. There is a Democratic Primary in Congressional District 6. There are Republican Primaries in Congressional District 6, 7, 1, and 2. The congressional maps changed after the U.S. Supreme Court found in favor of the state of Alabama and allowed...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/voters-in-congressional-districts-126-and-7-go-to-the-polls-today-for-special-congressional-primaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/voters-in-congressional-districts-126-and-7-go-to-the-polls-today-for-special-congressional-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veterans benefits seminar coming to Dothan]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 13, 2026 - ERLANGER, KY. &ndash; DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year. One of the various services DAV provides at no cost to veterans is our Information Seminar program. These seminars are available across the co...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/veterans-benefits-seminar-coming-to-dothan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/veterans-benefits-seminar-coming-to-dothan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Senators Katie Britt, James Lankford, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Protecting Military Chaplains]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 12, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) and colleagues in introducing the Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026 (MCMA) to codify the purpose, role, duties, and professional qualifications of military chaplains and to protect chaplains from being forced to violate their sincerely held religious beliefs. "Military...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-senators-katie-britt-james-lankford-colleagues-introduce-legislation-protecting-military-chaplains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-senators-katie-britt-james-lankford-colleagues-introduce-legislation-protecting-military-chaplains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UAB Announces Leadership Transition in Athletics Department]]></title><description><![CDATA[BIRMINGHAM, Ala. &ndash; The University of Alabama at Birmingham today announced a leadership transition within UAB Athletics. After 11 years of service, Mark Ingram and UAB have agreed to part ways. "Mark has played an important role in the growth and evolution of UAB Athletics," said UAB President Ray L. Watts. "During his tenure, UAB Athletics achieved significant milestones, including...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/uab-announces-leadership-transition-in-athletics-department/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/uab-announces-leadership-transition-in-athletics-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville, Wicker Honor Gold Star Children's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &ndash; U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and 22 of their colleagues in celebrating the passage of a Senate resolution designating August 1, 2026, as Gold Star Children's Day, which recognizes children of fallen service members. America's Gold Star tradition began in World War I. When a service member deployed, his or her family would often...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-wicker-honor-gold-star-childrens-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-wicker-honor-gold-star-childrens-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville Praises Manufacturing Growth at Epsilon Industries Expansion in Tuscaloosa]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville highlighted the importance of domestic manufacturing, workforce development, and Alabama's industrial competitiveness during remarks at the ribbon&#8209;cutting ceremony for the newly expanded Epsilon Industries facility two weeks ago. The event marked a major milestone for the Tuscaloosa&#8209;based manufacturer, which has added new production lines and incr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-praises-manufacturing-growth-at-epsilon-industries-expansion-in-tuscaloosa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-praises-manufacturing-growth-at-epsilon-industries-expansion-in-tuscaloosa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville, Lee Introduce Bill to Combat Child Trafficking]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 12, 2026 - WASHINGTON &ndash; U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) in introducing the Stopping Border Surges Act which would disincentivize child trafficking and combat bad-faith asylum fraud. "Thankfully, President Trump has locked down our borders after Joe Biden let millions of illegals invade our country," said Sen. Tuberville. "But unfortuna...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-lee-introduce-bill-to-combat-child-trafficking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-lee-introduce-bill-to-combat-child-trafficking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trust vs. will: Which is better for your estate plan?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trust vs. will: Which is better for your estate plan? If you&rsquo;ve been thinking about estate planning, you may be wondering whether a trust or a will is better. For many families, however, this isn&rsquo;t an either/or decision. A will often acts as the foundation of a solid estate plan, while trusts can help you accomplish specific goals. To help you make informed decisions, this guide from Wealth Enhanc...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/trust-vs-will-which-is-better-for-your-estate-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/trust-vs-will-which-is-better-for-your-estate-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump endorsed candidates win big in special Republican primary election]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala &ndash; Republican voters in four of Alabama's seven congressional districts went to the polls Tuesday to pick their nominees for the Congress for the November ballot and Trump endorsed candidates: Jerry Carl, Rhett Marques, and Gary Palmer were all big winners. Alabama Gazette columnist former State Representative Perry O. Hooper Jr. told the Alabama Gazette, "The Trump endors...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/trump-endorsed-candidates-win-big-in-special-republican-primary-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/trump-endorsed-candidates-win-big-in-special-republican-primary-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today is the last day to apply to be the GOP candidate for Sheriff of Blount County]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 17, 2026 &ndash; Today (August 17) is the deadline to apply to the Blount County Republican Party to be the next sheriff of Blount County. The Blount County Republican Party is accepting applications from persons interested in being the Republican nominee for sheriff on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. This came after incumbent Sheriff Mark Moon told the Republican Party that he wil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/today-is-the-last-day-to-apply-to-be-the-gop-candidate-for-sheriff-of-blount-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/today-is-the-last-day-to-apply-to-be-the-gop-candidate-for-sheriff-of-blount-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The "Music of Mancini" Is Coming To The Bama Theater In Tuscaloosa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra has performed at the historic Bama Theater in Tuscaloosa, Alabama upon numerous occasions over the years. With the orchestra returning this Fall in the form of the "Jukebox Saturday Night" which will be performing the music of Henry Mancini. An American composer of Italian heritage who won four Academy Awards for his film scores. While many people...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-music-of-mancini-is-coming-to-the-bama-theater-in-tuscaloosa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-music-of-mancini-is-coming-to-the-bama-theater-in-tuscaloosa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The forward-deployed engineer model: What&amp;#039;s working so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[The forward-deployed engineer model: What's working so far A year into the forward-deployed engineer model, Superhuman, Infor and Leaping AI agree on the upside: Deployments that once took months now take weeks. They are also learning what it takes to sustain. Thomas Baucom&rsquo;s calendar perpetually looks like &ldquo;a bad game of Tetris.&rdquo; Working as a forward-deployed engineer (FDE) at productivity p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-forward-deployed-engineer-model-whatamp039s-working-so-far/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-forward-deployed-engineer-model-whatamp039s-working-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["The Brink of War" &ndash; A Movie Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the latest installment in the Spider Man movie franchise, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is still topping the box office charts over three weeks after its initial release, for those who have an interest in history or possess a more intellectual inclination, "The Brink of War" is currently showing in movie theaters nationwide. With "The Brink of War" coming in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-brink-of-war-ndash-a-movie-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-brink-of-war-ndash-a-movie-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI governance confidence gap: Why trust in AI is running ahead of the capacity to govern it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI governance confidence gap: Why trust in AI is running ahead of the capacity to govern it Last year, Vanta's AI Governance Survey found that 92% of leaders trust vendors that use AI. However, new hiring data suggests that confidence rests on a thin foundation. &zwj;Consider this: Axipro's 2026 State of AI Governance Hiring in Europe study found that for every governance job listing, co...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-ai-governance-confidence-gap-why-trust-in-ai-is-running-ahead-of-the-capacity-to-govern-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-ai-governance-confidence-gap-why-trust-in-ai-is-running-ahead-of-the-capacity-to-govern-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbing Death Under Investigation After Overnight Killing in Montgomery]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was fatally stabbed late Monday night, marking the city's latest violent incident amid a summer already defined by rising assaults and domestic&#8209;related disturbances. Authorities say the killing occurred sometime between late evening and the early morning hours, though officials have not yet released the vi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/stabbing-death-under-investigation-after-overnight-killing-in-montgomery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/stabbing-death-under-investigation-after-overnight-killing-in-montgomery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Girls Playing Baseball In A League Of Their Own]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Girls Playing Baseball In A League Of Their Own While no players native to Alabama are listed on the rosters of the San Francisco Firebells, New York Heights, Los Angeles Queens, or the Boston Hunters, there is a former softball player from Auburn on the roster as well as several players from the South playing in the inaugural season of The Women's Pro-Baseball League. A league...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-girls-playing-baseball-in-a-league-of-their-own/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-girls-playing-baseball-in-a-league-of-their-own/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump Is Attending The Finale Of The Patriot Games Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The finale of the Patriot Games, a youth sporting competition featuring a male and a female high school athlete from every state in the nation, is tonight at 6PM Central Time. Since the Trump administration created the 2026 Patriot Games to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of The Declaration of Independence, President Trump is visiting Northeast Ohio this evening for the finale of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/president-trump-is-attending-the-finale-of-the-patriot-games-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/president-trump-is-attending-the-finale-of-the-patriot-games-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Just One, But Two Hyperscale Data Centers Planned For Brookwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not Just One, But Two Hyperscale Data Centers Planned For Brookwood Dozens of Brookwood residents protested outside of Brookwood City Hall yesterday as the Planning and Zoning Commission met at 6PM. The cause of their protest was the proposed two million square foot hyperscale data center that is proposed for construction directly across form and next to the Brookwood Middle School in Brookwood,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/not-just-one-but-two-hyperscale-data-centers-planned-for-brookwood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/not-just-one-but-two-hyperscale-data-centers-planned-for-brookwood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No AC? No sweat. How to make a DIY air conditioner and 3 other heat wave hacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[No AC? No sweat. How to make a DIY air conditioner and 3 other heat wave hacks&#8203; If your air conditioning goes out just as a heat wave or heat dome hits, the threat level while you&rsquo;re sweating it out &mdash; until the emergency HVAC tech arrives or the weather breaks, whichever comes first &mdash; can range from discomfort to danger. In a heat emergency, people without access to properly functioning AC need to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/no-ac-no-sweat-how-to-make-a-diy-air-conditioner-and-3-other-heat-wave-hacks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/no-ac-no-sweat-how-to-make-a-diy-air-conditioner-and-3-other-heat-wave-hacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New World Screwworm Expansion in Texas Raises Alarms for Livestock Producers Across the South]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN, Texas - Veterinary officials and livestock producers are sounding the alarm as confirmed cases of the New World screwworm continue to expand across parts of Texas, marking the most significant U.S. spread of the parasite in decades. The flesh&#8209;eating larvae, known scientifically as Cochliomyia hominivorax, pose a severe threat to cattle, horses, wildlife, and even pets, prompting state and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/new-world-screwworm-expansion-in-texas-raises-alarms-for-livestock-producers-across-the-south/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/new-world-screwworm-expansion-in-texas-raises-alarms-for-livestock-producers-across-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["My Home's In Alabama: The Randy Owen Story" Now Available Online At APTV]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film documentary about the lead singer for the country music group, "Alabama", is now available for viewing for free online at Alabama Public Television. The close to 57 minutes long documentary about Randy Owen features a lot of beautiful fall foliage scenes from on top of Lookout Mountain where Randy Owen grew up near Fort Payne, Alabama. With the documentary featuring snippets of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/my-homes-in-alabama-the-randy-owen-story-now-available-online-at-aptv/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/my-homes-in-alabama-the-randy-owen-story-now-available-online-at-aptv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McFeeters Appeals 22‑Hour Federal Dismissal to Eleventh Circuit, Citing Conflicts of Interest Tied to Tuberville and Marshall]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 15, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Plaintiff Ken McFeeters has appealed the abrupt, same&#8209;day dismissal of his federal lawsuit McFeeters v. Stadthagen, et al., No. 2:26&#8209;cv&#8209;01423&#8209;EGL, sending the case to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta. The appeal, filed August 14, follows Judge Edmund G. LaCour Jr.'s sua sponte dismissal of the action just 22 hours afte...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mcfeeters-appeals-22hour-federal-dismissal-to-eleventh-circuit-citing-conflicts-of-interest-tied-to-tuberville-and-marshall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mcfeeters-appeals-22hour-federal-dismissal-to-eleventh-circuit-citing-conflicts-of-interest-tied-to-tuberville-and-marshall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late-Summer Mosquito Activity Remains a Threat as World Mosquito Day Arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 20, 2026 &ndash; On World Mosquito Day, Cook's Pest Control is reminding homeowners that even though summer is coming to an end, mosquitoes still pose a serious public health threat. As of August 18, the CDC has recorded 222 human West Nile virus disease cases nationwide. The cases spread across 32 states, including five deaths. West Nile activity typically peaks in late summer and early fal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/late-summer-mosquito-activity-remains-a-threat-as-world-mosquito-day-arrives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/late-summer-mosquito-activity-remains-a-threat-as-world-mosquito-day-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jefferson County Circuit Judge Dismisses Ken McFeeters' Lawsuit Challenging Tuberville's Eligibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge has dismissed Ken McFeeters' lawsuit challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's eligibility to appear on Alabama's November gubernatorial ballot, marking yet another failed attempt by McFeeters to block Tuberville's candidacy. &#127963;&#65039; Background of the Case Ken McFeeters, a former Republican gubernatorial candidate who finished a distant second t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jefferson-county-circuit-judge-dismisses-ken-mcfeeters-lawsuit-challenging-tubervilles-eligibility/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jefferson-county-circuit-judge-dismisses-ken-mcfeeters-lawsuit-challenging-tubervilles-eligibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is God Male Or Female, Or Something More?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A colleague asked me to send a press release announcing a &ldquo;Ducks Unlimited&rdquo; meeting. I used my &ldquo;local distribution&rdquo; list ensuring adjacent communities would get the word. I began, &ldquo;Ducks Unlimited will have their meeting&rdquo; at such and such. An editor sent a one-word reply: &ldquo;its.&rdquo; Certainly, he was correct. The organization is singular, though I could&rsquo;ve written, &ldquo;Members of Ducks Unlimited will hav...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/is-god-male-or-female-or-something-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/is-god-male-or-female-or-something-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In November, Alabama Conservatives Must Stand Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[The primary elections are behind us. The debates, disagreements, endorsements and hard-fought contests within our Republican family have had their day. Now comes something far more important. November is not about which Republican we supported in a primary. It is about whether conservatives in Alabama will stand together when the principles we have spent decades defending are being challenged as...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/in-november-alabama-conservatives-must-stand-together/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/in-november-alabama-conservatives-must-stand-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humans First To Stop In Bessemer, Alabama On Their Nationwide Bus Tour On September 13th]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human First, a grassroots conservative organization that organized the hyperscale data center National Day of Protest that was held on July 18th, is trying to ensure that every day Americans have a say in how AI technology develops rather than, "a handful of unelected tech elites in Silicon Valley". They've recently announced that they will be stopping in Bessemer, Alabama on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/humans-first-to-stop-in-bessemer-alabama-on-their-nationwide-bus-tour-on-september-13th/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/humans-first-to-stop-in-bessemer-alabama-on-their-nationwide-bus-tour-on-september-13th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to write an accounts payable policy your team will use]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to write an accounts payable policy your team will use If you're a controller inheriting a policy from the last finance lead, the cost of leaving it untouched shows up fast. Invoices might get approved in chat tools. Vendors may send bills to whoever they have an email address for. The document may still sit in a shared drive, but it no longer reflects how the team works after enterprise...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-write-an-accounts-payable-policy-your-team-will-use/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-write-an-accounts-payable-policy-your-team-will-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much does assisted living cost in Alabama?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fsendek // Shutterstock How much does assisted living cost in Alabama? The national average cost of assisted living is $5,830 per month, but what families actually pay depends on location, apartment size, and care needs. Some communities charge one all-inclusive monthly rate, while others use tiered or a la carte pricing that adjusts as needs change. Understanding how assisted living costs are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-much-does-assisted-living-cost-in-alabama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-much-does-assisted-living-cost-in-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Welcomes Alabama Students Back for New School Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey on Friday released a video message welcoming Alabama students back to school and encouraging them to embrace the opportunities a new academic year brings. In her message, Governor Ivey also expressed her gratitude for Alabama's teachers, school leaders and parents, thanking them for the important role they play in preparing the next generation for success. &amp;quot...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-welcomes-alabama-students-back-for-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-welcomes-alabama-students-back-for-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Encourages 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th Congressional District Alabamians to Head to the Polls for Special Primary Election]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey on Monday encouraged Alabamians in the state's 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th congressional districts to vote in the upcoming Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Special Congressional Primary Election. "The strength and success of the United States Congress begins with an engaged electorate. If you live in Alabama's 1st, 2nd, 6th or 7th congressional districts, I encoura...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-encourages-1st-2nd-6th-and-7th-congressional-district-alabamians-to-head-to-the-polls-for-special-primary-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-encourages-1st-2nd-6th-and-7th-congressional-district-alabamians-to-head-to-the-polls-for-special-primary-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock camera and data center opponents rally in Indian Springs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flock Cameras and Hyperscale Data Centers Are "We The People Versus The Oligarchs and The Big Mules &ndash; A Community Discussion at Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church A community discussion before an audience of half of a hundred was held yesterday at the New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The topic of discussion was "Flock Cameras and Data Centers, what is the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/flock-camera-and-data-center-opponents-rally-in-indian-springs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/flock-camera-and-data-center-opponents-rally-in-indian-springs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Grants Supporting Surveillance Cameras &amp;amp; ALPR Systems in Alabama A detailed breakdown for Alabama agencies, 2024&ndash;2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal public&#8209;safety grants are flowing into Alabama - especially through DOJ programs administered by ADECA and through direct DOJ awards - have increasingly been used to purchase surveillance cameras, ALPR systems (including Flock Safety), real&#8209;time crime center technology, and IT/cybersecurity upgrades. The most concrete Alabama&#8209;specific figures come from: ADECA&#8209;administered DOJ grants (equipm...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/federal-grants-supporting-surveillance-cameras-ampamp-alpr-systems-in-alabama-a-detailed-breakdown-for-alabama-agencies-2024ndash2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/federal-grants-supporting-surveillance-cameras-ampamp-alpr-systems-in-alabama-a-detailed-breakdown-for-alabama-agencies-2024ndash2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government spends Billions of dollars helping local governments expand flock camera systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 15, 2026 - Federal public&#8209;safety grants tied to surveillance systems - including Flock Safety ALPR cameras, Motorola Vigilant systems, and similar technologies - typically range from tens of millions to hundreds of millions of dollars nationally each year, depending on the grant program. The most concrete, documented federal figure directly connected to ALPR access is the FBI's $36 mil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/federal-government-spends-billions-of-dollars-helping-local-governments-expand-flock-camera-systems/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/federal-government-spends-billions-of-dollars-helping-local-governments-expand-flock-camera-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm Action Fund Urging People To Sign Their Petition To Break Up The Big Meat Monopoly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyday the average American is feeling their wallet get thinner and thinner as they purchase gasoline at over three dollars a gallon and the price of meat at the grocery store goes up every single week. However, the average American is not alone in experiencing higher meat prices, for even McDonald's reached the point of frustration in having to pay high prices for meat. With...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/farm-action-fund-urging-people-to-sign-their-petition-to-break-up-the-big-meat-monopoly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/farm-action-fund-urging-people-to-sign-their-petition-to-break-up-the-big-meat-monopoly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every major stock market correction since 1950 and how long recovery took]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every major stock market correction since 1950 and how long recovery took Since the S&amp;P 500 was introduced in its modern form, US equities have experienced dozens of corrections, crashes, and bear markets. Some declines lasted only a few weeks before markets rebounded, while others erased years of gains and required nearly a decade to fully recover. Yet despite the differences in their...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/every-major-stock-market-correction-since-1950-and-how-long-recovery-took/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/every-major-stock-market-correction-since-1950-and-how-long-recovery-took/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enterprise Native Heim Joins Farmers Federation External Affairs Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed Enterprise native Grace Heim to its External Affairs Department lobbying team Aug. 17. As a director of state legislative programs, Heim will work on policy issues that impact farmers and rural Alabama while taking an active role in the Alabama State House during the legislative session. "I care about making sure Alabama's farmers have a voice in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/enterprise-native-heim-joins-farmers-federation-external-affairs-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/enterprise-native-heim-joins-farmers-federation-external-affairs-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embattled Blount County Sheriff won't run for re-election says he will leave office as soon as possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 13, 2026 &ndash; BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon (R) announced on Tuesday that he will not seek a third term. In a letter to the Blount County Commission, Moon said that he would leave office as soon as he can find another job. Moon has asked the Republican Party to replace him on the ballot with a new candidate in the November 3 general election. Moon cited the responsibili...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/embattled-blount-county-sheriff-wont-run-for-re-election-says-he-will-leave-office-as-soon-as-possible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/embattled-blount-county-sheriff-wont-run-for-re-election-says-he-will-leave-office-as-soon-as-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ground Picture // Shutterstock Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Alabama Many people choose not to leave the state they were raised in for reasons ranging from wanting to be close to family, to not having the resources to leave, to sticking with a lower cost of living. In order to determine where people stay put in your home state, Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/counties-with-the-most-born-and-bred-residents-in-alabama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/counties-with-the-most-born-and-bred-residents-in-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best places to live in America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little bear lake located in Vernon Hills. Gregory C Sanders // Shutterstock Best places to live in America What makes somewhere an ideal hometown? The answer has changed throughout the decades. In recent years, southern states have welcomed an influx of new residents, but a significant amount of would-be movers are now looking elsewhere. In fact, many American citizens have set their sights...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/best-places-to-live-in-america/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/best-places-to-live-in-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best place to live in every state]]></title><description><![CDATA[Couple riding bikes in Santa Monica. Joshua Resnick // Shutterstock Best place to live in every state What do you look for in an ideal town? Proximity to trails, lakes, and beaches? How about top-ranking schools for your children? Would you prefer a professional or college sports team nearby, or do you prefer museums and art walks? While Americans opt to move for a variety of reasons, June 2026...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/best-place-to-live-in-every-state/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/best-place-to-live-in-every-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[August 31st Is The Deadline For The Alabama Writers Cooperative Writing Contests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alabama Writers Cooperative is one of the oldest continuing organizations for writers in the USA. It was founded in 1923 and over a hundred years later is still supporting writers in Alabama the Beautiful via writing workshops, conferences, and their popular annual writing contests. This year, the deadline for entries for their annual writing contest is Monday, August 31st, 2026. Originally...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/august-31st-is-the-deadline-for-the-alabama-writers-cooperative-writing-contests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/august-31st-is-the-deadline-for-the-alabama-writers-cooperative-writing-contests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auburn Lands Major Manufacturing Boost as Governor Ivey Announces 2A USA's $32 Million Expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama&rsquo;s advanced manufacturing sector is getting another major lift. Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that 2A USA &mdash; the North American division of Italian aluminum die&#8209;casting leader 2A S.p.A. &mdash; will invest $32 million to expand its Auburn facility, adding 50 new jobs and significantly increasing production capacity for the heavy&#8209;truck industry. A Strategic Win for Alabama Manufacturing Gov...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/auburn-lands-major-manufacturing-boost-as-governor-ivey-announces-2a-usas-32-million-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/auburn-lands-major-manufacturing-boost-as-governor-ivey-announces-2a-usas-32-million-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Murder and First-Degree Robbery Convictions in Mobile County]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Montgomery, Ala) &ndash; Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the murder and first-degree robbery convictions of Patrick Vashun Lewis, 26, of Mobile. Lewis was convicted in the Mobile County Circuit Court on February 20, 2025. The evidence at trial showed that on the afternoon of September 18, 2021, the victim, Bryan Maynard, Jr., was robbed by L...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-steve-marshall-announces-court-of-criminal-appeals-upholds-murder-and-first-degree-robbery-convictions-in-mobile-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-steve-marshall-announces-court-of-criminal-appeals-upholds-murder-and-first-degree-robbery-convictions-in-mobile-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attention Hunters! Barbour WMA Campgrounds Temporarily Close for Repaving Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 14, 2026 - The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces the temporary closure of the Barbour Wildlife Management Area (WMA) campgrounds. The temporary closure is due to the repaving of Christa Drive, one of the WMA&rsquo;s entrance roads. The repaving project is anticipated to be completed in late October 20...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attention-hunters-barbour-wma-campgrounds-temporarily-close-for-repaving-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attention-hunters-barbour-wma-campgrounds-temporarily-close-for-repaving-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ammie Akin wins Republican Nominee for Alabama's 7th Congressional District: Pivots to general election campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 11, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-Ammie Akin has secured the Republican nomination for Alabama's 7th Congressional District. Akin received 73.37% of the vote (9,312 votes) over David W. Perry with 26.63% (3,380 votes). Aikin now is transitioning to face incumbent Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) in November. "I'm excited to take this campaign directly to the people of the 7th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ammie-akin-wins-republican-nominee-for-alabamas-7th-congressional-district-pivots-to-general-election-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ammie-akin-wins-republican-nominee-for-alabamas-7th-congressional-district-pivots-to-general-election-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's frozen pizza trends, according to Instacart data]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s frozen pizza trends, according to Instacart data In honor of National Pi Day (March 13), Instacart looked into one of America&rsquo;s favorite pies by digging into its 2025 frozen pizza ordering data to uncover how consumers across the country are enjoying pizza night, from the most popular flavors nationwide to the states that stock their freezers the fullest. Key Takeaways: - Pepperoni is Am...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americas-frozen-pizza-trends-according-to-instacart-data/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americas-frozen-pizza-trends-according-to-instacart-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Team Headed To The Little League Baseball World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first Alabama team to appear in the Little League World Series was the Birmingham Southside Little League, which secured the world championship in 1953. Now, the Phenix City Little League team which hails from Phenix City, Alabama, is heading to the Little League World Series on August 19th. With the Phenix City Youth Baseball team set to play against the Northwest champion at 2:00 Central...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-team-headed-to-the-little-league-baseball-world-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-team-headed-to-the-little-league-baseball-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Daughters of the American Revolution Is The State With The Third Most Resolute Chapters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Daughters of the American Revolution, commonly known as the "DAR", has 3,000 local chapters worldwide. With over 190,000 members in the genealogical society for descendants of American Patriots who fought in America's war for independence, known as The American Revolution. Traditionally, the organization has been for ladies only, but in recent years the leadership of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-daughters-of-the-american-revolution-is-the-state-with-the-third-most-resolute-chapters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-daughters-of-the-american-revolution-is-the-state-with-the-third-most-resolute-chapters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Christian Conservative PAC Is Not Affiliated With the Christian Coalition of Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 11, 2026 - Statement of Dr. Randy Brinson, President, Christian Coalition of Alabama MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Many of our members have received a text political ad stating that the Alabama Christian Conservative PAC is being confused with the Christian Coalition of Alabama. The PAC is registered in Austin Texas and operated out of McLean VA They have no presence in Alabama. That PAC is making...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-christian-conservative-pac-is-not-affiliated-with-the-christian-coalition-of-alabama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-christian-conservative-pac-is-not-affiliated-with-the-christian-coalition-of-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Cannot Afford to Hit the Brakes on the Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are moments when leadership means listening, studying the facts and proceeding carefully. Then there are moments when the facts have been studied, the opportunity is staring you in the face and continued hesitation becomes its own form of risk. Alabama has reached that moment with artificial intelligence and data centers. Senator Tommy "Coach" Tuberville is right. We should not be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-cannot-afford-to-hit-the-brakes-on-the-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-cannot-afford-to-hit-the-brakes-on-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADHD's name has changed before. What could be next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[ADHD&rsquo;s name has changed before. What could be next? Today, we know ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, as the official name for the condition that causes symptoms like difficulty focusing, impulsivity, and paying attention. But before there was ADHD, there was attention-deficit disorder, or ADD. This was used from 1980 up until 1987, when it was renamed ADHD. And now, a new term is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/adhds-name-has-changed-before-what-could-be-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/adhds-name-has-changed-before-what-could-be-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADCNR's Outreach Prepares Public for Outdoor Adventures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although more dog days of late summer are still ahead, it won't be long before an abundant adventures will be available in Alabama's great outdoors. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division is providing a wealth of information and opportunities to help prepare everyone for the best experience possible...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/adcnrs-outreach-prepares-public-for-outdoor-adventures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/adcnrs-outreach-prepares-public-for-outdoor-adventures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Absurdities, Atrocities and Sin of Paying Attention at AU]]></title><description><![CDATA[I struggled with submitting this as a column or another AU Perspective after getting sound feedback from https://www.alabamagazette.com/story/2026/07/13/opinion/au-perspective-when-auburn-greed-gets-thirsty/11838.html reaffirming "Auburn Mafia" fears and Felon Hubbard thugs who are an integral part of decay rotting Auburn University. Much time and painful effort required to remove...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/absurdities-atrocities-and-sin-of-paying-attention-at-au/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/absurdities-atrocities-and-sin-of-paying-attention-at-au/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Day For Alabama Democrats: State Senator Bobby Singleton Elected As Party Chairman]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a decisive move aimed at reshaping the political landscape of the Deep South, the Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee elected State Senator and Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton as the new chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party. The high-stakes organizational vote, which took place in Montgomery, concluded with Singleton securing a commanding victory over incumbent chairman...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-new-day-for-alabama-democrats-state-senator-bobby-singleton-elected-as-party-chairman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-new-day-for-alabama-democrats-state-senator-bobby-singleton-elected-as-party-chairman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[45% of Alabama children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lordn // Shutterstock 45% of Alabama children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it If you're a parent of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you've probably thought a lot about how to help them navigate daily life. Medication may be one of the first things that comes to mind, but it's not the only option experts recommend....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/45-of-alabama-children-with-adhd-receive-behavior-treatment-why-experts-recommend-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/45-of-alabama-children-with-adhd-receive-behavior-treatment-why-experts-recommend-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 Black historical figures you probably didn&amp;#039;t learn about in class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane Bolin, the first Black American woman graduate of Yale Law School and the first Black American woman judge in the United States. Bettmann // Getty Images 19 Black historical figures you probably didn't learn about in class For many years, school curricula have limited their scope to the same Black figures throughout history. While lectures on the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/19-black-historical-figures-you-probably-didnamp039t-learn-about-in-class/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/19-black-historical-figures-you-probably-didnamp039t-learn-about-in-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why vacation rental investors are spending more time on market research before buying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why vacation rental investors are spending more time on market research before buying Short-term rental investors confront a dual threat: cooling returns and tightening regulations that squeeze profitability while raising loan qualification hurdles. Platforms like Airbnb have democratized vacation rental investing, but they've also triggered state and local crackdowns on tax compliance,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-vacation-rental-investors-are-spending-more-time-on-market-research-before-buying/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-vacation-rental-investors-are-spending-more-time-on-market-research-before-buying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Alabama's Major Public Officials Stand On Hyperscale AI Data Centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[With huge hyperscale data center projects being proposed in Alabama, such as "Project Red Clay" about six miles southwest of Montgomery, "Project Marvel" in Bessemer, and the two million square foot project in Brookwood, it is important to note what Alabama's public officials and political candidates are saying about hyperscale AI data centers. For Alabamians have held...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/where-alabamas-major-public-officials-stand-on-hyperscale-ai-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/where-alabamas-major-public-officials-stand-on-hyperscale-ai-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise Granted, the 10,000-step goal is often recited as if it is gospel, but whether you're clocking up the miles on your commute to work or walking around in circles in the kitchen last thing at night, the truth of the matter is, you might already be walking enough. For the record, hitting a daily step count is now one of the world's...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/think-you-need-10000-steps-a-day-science-says-otherwise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/think-you-need-10000-steps-a-day-science-says-otherwise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Usa vs the DSA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Democrat Party Has Left Traditional Democrats without a Party For those Democrats who worked in factories, served in the military, attended church on Sunday, joined labor unions, supported the police, stood with Israel and believed that an honest day's work deserved an honest day's pay; uhey were the Democrats of Harry Truman and John F. Kennedy. They loved America, defended freedom...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-usa-vs-the-dsa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-usa-vs-the-dsa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Turning Point in the Pacific: U.S. Marines Launch Operation Watchtower]]></title><description><![CDATA[On August 7, 1942, the United States military launched Operation Watchtower, initiating the Battle of Guadalcanal. This monumental operation marked the first major Allied amphibious offensive against the Empire of Japan during World War World II. Over 11,000 U.S. Marines from the 1st Marine Division stormed the beaches of Guadalcanal, Tulagi, and Gavutu-Tanambogo in the Solomon Islands,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-turning-point-in-the-pacific-us-marines-launch-operation-watchtower/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-turning-point-in-the-pacific-us-marines-launch-operation-watchtower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rebuild of Alabama's Tax Burden: Why Rhett Marques Belongs Nowhere Near Washington]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 08, 2026 - Benjamin Franklin famously wrote in his 1758 essay The Way to Wealth that it would be a hard government that should tax its people one-tenth. When examining the record of Republican-in-name-only House District 91 Representative Rhett Marques, Alabama citizens already know the sting of a hard government. Now, he asks the voters of Alabama&rsquo;s second congressional district to send hi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-rebuild-of-alabamas-tax-burden-why-rhett-marques-belongs-nowhere-near-washington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-rebuild-of-alabamas-tax-burden-why-rhett-marques-belongs-nowhere-near-washington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Protect College Sports Act Could Erode The Gains Made In Protecting Women's Sports For Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO for Alliance Defending Freedom, Kristen Waggoner, released a video message urging people to oppose the Protect College Sports Act in its current form. For according to the nonprofit Christian conservative legal advocacy group, the language of the popularly termed "Save College Sports Act" is imprecise. With the language of the bill being "ambiguous" to the point to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-protect-college-sports-act-could-erode-the-gains-made-in-protecting-womens-sports-for-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-protect-college-sports-act-could-erode-the-gains-made-in-protecting-womens-sports-for-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most efficient way to run your window unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most efficient way to run your window unit Window air conditioners can be lifesavers during the hot summer months, especially in older homes or apartments without central air. But while they offer targeted cooling, they can also drive up your energy bill fast if they&rsquo;re not used efficiently. The good news is a few smart strategies can keep your space cool and your costs low. HomeServe broke do...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-most-efficient-way-to-run-your-window-unit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-most-efficient-way-to-run-your-window-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fraud of Rhett Marques: Soft on Crime and Heavy on Your Wallet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Representative Rhett Marques Really Fit to Protect Our Communities? When examining the record of Representative Rhett Marques, one can easily see this R.I.N.O. as the fraud he is. His record of taxing the people pales in comparison when looking at his votes on public safety. This man is as soft on crime as the cream puff he is. Marques voted for House Bill 2 in 2021, which permitted the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-fraud-of-rhett-marques-soft-on-crime-and-heavy-on-your-wallet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-fraud-of-rhett-marques-soft-on-crime-and-heavy-on-your-wallet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Evolution of Religious Liberty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The First Amendment did not emerge fully formed from the minds of James Madison and our founding fathers. Like most great constitutional principles, religious liberty evolved over centuries through a series of political experiments, legal compromises, and the hard-earned, practical lessons of trial and error. Perhaps the most overlooked turning point occurred not in Philadelphia or Williamsburg,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-evolution-of-religious-liberty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-evolution-of-religious-liberty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax Relief, Technology, and Recruitment Define Tuberville's Vision at BCA Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 10, 2026 - POINT CLEAR, Ala. - Fresh off an all-night voting session in Washington, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) took the stage Saturday morning at the Grand Hotel to pitch a sweeping pro-growth agenda to the state's top business and political leaders. Tuberville is the Republican nominee for governor of Alabama. Speaking at the powerful Business Council of Alabama's...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tax-relief-technology-and-recruitment-define-tubervilles-vision-at-bca-conference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tax-relief-technology-and-recruitment-define-tubervilles-vision-at-bca-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talladega man arrested for shooting Flock cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colton Lynn Dorough, 36, is being held on a $200,000 bond after allegedly shooting two automated Flock Safety surveillance cameras near his home. He was arrested on July 30, 2026, by the Talladega County Sheriff's Office following an investigation into the targeted destruction of the license plate readers. Investigators revealed that Dorough allegedly shot each individual camera exactly five...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/talladega-man-arrested-for-shooting-flock-cameras/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/talladega-man-arrested-for-shooting-flock-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey: Retirement still feels achievable for Millennials and Gen Z]]></title><description><![CDATA[Survey: Retirement still feels achievable for Millennials and Gen Z Despite living in a time of economic turbulence, Gen Z and Millennials feel positive about retirement, according to a new survey by SoFi. Gen Z is particularly bullish on retirement. Fifty-seven percent say it&rsquo;s achievable with a plan in place, compared to just 45% of Millennials who feel the same. To find out how Gen Z (ages 18 t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/survey-retirement-still-feels-achievable-for-millennials-and-gen-z/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/survey-retirement-still-feels-achievable-for-millennials-and-gen-z/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Representative Rhett Marques Raises Your Taxes While Failing to Pay His]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Representative Rhett Marques voted to raise your taxes while failing to pay his. Documents given to the Alabama Political Contributor yesterday revealed a serious concern relating to Representative Marques paying his taxes. We are not talking about small amounts of money here; these represent substantial financial sums accrued through multiple years of liens. Tax liens were filed against...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/state-representative-rhett-marques-raises-your-taxes-while-failing-to-pay-his/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/state-representative-rhett-marques-raises-your-taxes-while-failing-to-pay-his/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sacred Moments Aren't Measured in Minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[I visit the National Institute for Standards and Technology website occasionally to reset my wristwatch. I&rsquo;ve resisted the current trend to wear a watch that monitors my heart, calories and what my neighbors are watching on TV. My current Seiko was a gift from my mother-in-law nearly 30 years ago. It&rsquo;s still serviceable, though gaining about 10 seconds every two weeks. Quite a record. It should la...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sacred-moments-arent-measured-in-minutes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sacred-moments-arent-measured-in-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recidivist Felon Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 3, 2026 - MOBILE, AL &ndash; A Mobile man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a multi-convicted felon. According to court documents, Artez Martre Williams, 24, was arrested on November 20, 2025, by Mobile Police Department narcotics investigators who executed a search warrant at Williams's house in Mobile. During the search, police seized a loaded Glock...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/recidivist-felon-sentenced-to-30-months-in-prison-for-illegally-possessing-a-firearm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/recidivist-felon-sentenced-to-30-months-in-prison-for-illegally-possessing-a-firearm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Privacy Advocates Sound the Alarm on Rising Police Surveillance State on Heart of Dixie Podcas]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a recent episode of the Heart of Dixie Podcast, co-hosts Brandon Moseley of The Alabama Gazette and Harry Still III sat down with prominent privacy advocates to confront the rapid expansion of domestic law enforcement technology. The panels featured John Sophocleus, a former Libertarian candidate for Governor and U.S. Senate, alongside Whitney Scapecchi of the Southern Freedom Press. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/privacy-advocates-sound-the-alarm-on-rising-police-surveillance-state-on-heart-of-dixie-podcas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/privacy-advocates-sound-the-alarm-on-rising-police-surveillance-state-on-heart-of-dixie-podcas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Announces New AI Vision, $1 Billion Community Investment Fund, and Expanded Commitment to Open-Source Innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala. Meta today announced a series of major artificial intelligence initiatives designed to ensure the benefits of AI are broadly shared, including a new $1 billion community investment fund, expanded open-source AI models, and a long-term vision centered on empowering individuals through artificial intelligence. In a new essay, The Future is for Everyone: The Path to a Positive AI...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/meta-announces-new-ai-vision-1-billion-community-investment-fund-and-expanded-commitment-to-open-source-innovation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/meta-announces-new-ai-vision-1-billion-community-investment-fund-and-expanded-commitment-to-open-source-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesse Battles is challenging Republican incumbent Andrew Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 7, 2026 - ATTALLA, Ala. - Former Republican Jesse Battles is continuing his campaign for Alabama District 10 which includes Etowah, Cherokee, and part of Dekalb County as an independent. Battles had qualified to run in the May Republican primary along with incumbent Senator Andrew Jones (R-Centre) and Alabama Library Board member Amy Minton, but was removed from the GOP ballot by the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jesse-battles-is-challenging-republican-incumbent-andrew-jones/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jesse-battles-is-challenging-republican-incumbent-andrew-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran begins publicly executing January protestors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The return of public executions to the streets of Iran marks a chilling escalation in the regime's campaign to crush internal opposition. Following months of devastating conflict with the United States and a massive wave of public protests in January, authorities have revived one of their most notorious tools of state terror. According to human rights organizations and distraught family...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/iran-begins-publicly-executing-january-protestors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/iran-begins-publicly-executing-january-protestors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyperscale Data Centers Have "Been Able To Do Whatever They Want To Do" - Tommy Tuberville]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville discussed hyperscale data centers during his weekly media call. Tuberville acknowledged during the call that, "Well, it has been a hot topic, and people in Alabama. And they are obviously concerned about data centers causing their energy bills to go up. And I completely agree with them." Yet, while acknowledging the concerns of Alabamians with regards to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hyperscale-data-centers-have-been-able-to-do-whatever-they-want-to-do-tommy-tuberville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hyperscale-data-centers-have-been-able-to-do-whatever-they-want-to-do-tommy-tuberville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How parents can help college students manage money and avoid mistakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[How parents can help college students manage money and avoid mistakes Sending your child off to college is a big milestone, and for many parents, it&rsquo;s the first time their teen will be managing money on their own. Talking about money is important in Louann Millar&rsquo;s family. Millar, who is leader of youth and student banking at Wells Fargo, has two teenagers who, as in many families, are very differ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-parents-can-help-college-students-manage-money-and-avoid-mistakes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-parents-can-help-college-students-manage-money-and-avoid-mistakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hottest Augusts in Alabama since 1895]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachasie // Shutterstock Hottest Augusts in Alabama since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hottest-augusts-in-alabama-since-1895/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hottest-augusts-in-alabama-since-1895/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampton Harris Outlines Faith-Forward Vision for Alabama's 2nd District on BCS Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a recent episode of the BCS State of Alabama Podcast, hosts Christopher M. Peeks and Brandon Moseley sat down with Republican congressional candidate Hampton Harris to discuss his ongoing campaign for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District (0:03). Harris, a 29-year-old real estate broker and Montgomery native, positioned himself as a high-energy, non-career politician aiming to bring a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-outlines-faith-forward-vision-for-alabamas-2nd-district-on-bcs-podcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-outlines-faith-forward-vision-for-alabamas-2nd-district-on-bcs-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graphing calculator: $100. Laptop: $800. Here&amp;#039;s how to cut every big back-to-school expense.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graphing calculator: $100. Laptop: $800. Here's how to cut every big back-to-school expense. A new laptop or tablet can take up a sizable share of your back-to-school budget. Achieve shares some of the best ways to stretch your money. - Big-ticket tech has the most savings options. - Swap or buy used. - Plan to save on small costs year-round by buying in bulk and using a rebate app. 1....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/graphing-calculator-100-laptop-800-hereamp039s-how-to-cut-every-big-back-to-school-expense/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/graphing-calculator-100-laptop-800-hereamp039s-how-to-cut-every-big-back-to-school-expense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Patton's Reverence for his Confederate Ancestry]]></title><description><![CDATA[General George Smith Patton, Jr. fought in both World Wars and is generally considered one of the most accomplished and courageous soldiers in American history. Despite his heroics, there remains some controversy surrounding Patton, including his unexpected 1945 death in Heidelberg, Germany at the age of sixty. Numerous conspiracies have arisen from his death including those based on his...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/george-pattons-reverence-for-his-confederate-ancestry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/george-pattons-reverence-for-his-confederate-ancestry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geneva County Circuit Clerk Arrested for Alleged Use of Office for Personal Gain]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 7, 2026 - Geneva, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that Ashley Powell, the Circuit Clerk of Geneva County, has been arrested and charged with violating the state's ethics laws after allegedly using her public office for personal financial benefit. Powell, 52, is accused of illegally paying herself more than $93,000 in public funds while serving as circuit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/geneva-county-circuit-clerk-arrested-for-alleged-use-of-office-for-personal-gain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/geneva-county-circuit-clerk-arrested-for-alleged-use-of-office-for-personal-gain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow the Money: Rep. Rhett Marquis Faces Scrutiny Over Liberal Donor Ties and Tax Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Representative Rhett Marquis publicly projects himself as a staunch conservative Republican, yet a closer look at his campaign ledger reveals a troubling reliance on financial backing from liberal Democrats-most notably Tuscaloosa-based real estate agent Chase Adcox. Adcox boasts a long, well-documented history of bankrolling leftist political candidates. His partisan trail dates back to 2008,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/follow-the-money-rep-rhett-marquis-faces-scrutiny-over-liberal-donor-ties-and-tax-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/follow-the-money-rep-rhett-marquis-faces-scrutiny-over-liberal-donor-ties-and-tax-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Sentencing Completed in Multi‑Defendant Scheme to Deliver Contraband into Alabama Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 4, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A federal judge in Montgomery has sentenced the final defendant in a drug&#8209;trafficking conspiracy that funneled narcotics and other contraband into a correctional facility in Elmore, Alabama. In total, five defendants have now been sentenced for their roles in the scheme. On July 30, 2026, Lilbrian Rondarrius Ladd, 28, a former inmate at the Elmore Correctional F...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/final-sentencing-completed-in-multidefendant-scheme-to-deliver-contraband-into-alabama-prison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/final-sentencing-completed-in-multidefendant-scheme-to-deliver-contraband-into-alabama-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Examining PPP Loan Integrity: The Case of Representative Rhett Marques]]></title><description><![CDATA[Examining PPP Loan Integrity: The Case of Representative Rhett Marques During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government established the Paycheck Protection Program to shield enterprises from collapse. While intended to help struggling operations survive unprecedented economic strain, subsequent investigations revealed widespread abuse, with numerous funds flowing to entities that did not face...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/examining-ppp-loan-integrity-the-case-of-representative-rhett-marques/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/examining-ppp-loan-integrity-the-case-of-representative-rhett-marques/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Matthews Lays Out Conservative Vision for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District on BCS PodcastIn]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a recent episode of the BCS State of Alabama Podcast, hosts Christopher M. Peeks and Brandon Moseley sat down with Republican congressional candidate David Matthews to discuss his campaign for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. A native of Ozark, Alabama, and a father of five, Matthews positioned himself as a fiscal conservative with deep policy experience, drawing on his background as...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/david-matthews-lays-out-conservative-vision-for-alabamas-2nd-congressional-district-on-bcs-podcastin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/david-matthews-lays-out-conservative-vision-for-alabamas-2nd-congressional-district-on-bcs-podcastin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coordinated Multi-Agency Raid Snaps Up Eight in Etowah County Drug and Gun Bust]]></title><description><![CDATA[A massive, four-month-long collaborative law enforcement investigation culminated in a series of simultaneous raids across East Gadsden, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of trafficking-level illicit drugs. Federal, state, and local law enforcement leaders gathered Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Etowah County Sheriff's Office to announce the successful execution of a multi-agency...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/coordinated-multi-agency-raid-snaps-up-eight-in-etowah-county-drug-and-gun-bust/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/coordinated-multi-agency-raid-snaps-up-eight-in-etowah-county-drug-and-gun-bust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coldest Augusts in Alabama since 1895]]></title><description><![CDATA[alisalipa // Shutterstock Coldest Augusts in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Augusts in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/coldest-augusts-in-alabama-since-1895/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/coldest-augusts-in-alabama-since-1895/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic Woman To Perform Their Christmas Show At The Oxford Performing Arts Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Irish music juggernaut, Celtic Woman, will be performing their Christmas themed program at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Friday, December 18th, 2026 as part of their Silver Bells Christmas Tour. While the heat of August may make it seem far too early to start thinking about tickets for Christmas themed concerts, Celtic Woman is an all-female Irish music ensemble that has sold more than...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/celtic-woman-to-perform-their-christmas-show-at-the-oxford-performing-arts-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/celtic-woman-to-perform-their-christmas-show-at-the-oxford-performing-arts-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can doctors from other countries practice in the US?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can doctors from other countries practice in the US? Doctors from other countries can and do practice medicine in the United States. In fact, foreign-born physicians make up roughly 1 in 4 U.S. doctors, with an estimated 325,000 trained abroad and now working here as of late 2025. The challenge is that practicing legally in the U.S. requires two separate things: a state medical license and a visa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/can-doctors-from-other-countries-practice-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/can-doctors-from-other-countries-practice-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best and worst states for drivers: 2026 study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Best and worst states for drivers: 2026 study Car ownership consumes a major share of many household budgets. Between loan payments, maintenance, fuel, and auto insurance, the cost of owning and operating a vehicle now averages more than $11,000 per year. Even as U.S. cities and counties increase investment in public transportation, more than 90% of American households own or lease at least one...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/best-and-worst-states-for-drivers-2026-study/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/best-and-worst-states-for-drivers-2026-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry's next growth strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry&rsquo;s next growth strategy For the past two years, more than a dozen major banks have been not only reneging on their climate commitments, they&rsquo;ve been actively making the crisis worse, Grist reports. In 2024 and 2025, during the leadup to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s second inauguration, all six of the nation&rsquo;s largest banks abandoned the Net-Zero Banking Alli...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/banks-are-financing-the-fossil-fuel-industrys-next-growth-strategy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/banks-are-financing-the-fossil-fuel-industrys-next-growth-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's new boomtowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s new boomtowns Economic growth can change a city quickly. An influx of new residents and expanding business activity creates visible momentum, even as rapid change brings new strains. In recent years, some American cities stand out for attracting people, investment and development at a pace that sets them apart. Boomtown status does not mean growth benefits everyone equally, but it does r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americas-new-boomtowns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americas-new-boomtowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALGOP State Executive Committee Approves Closed Primary Platform Addition, Passes Resolutions at 2026 Summer Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 3, 2026 - HOOVER, Ala. &ndash; The Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee (SEC) convened Saturday, August 1, 2026, for its Summer Meeting in Montgomery. During the meeting, committee members conducted official party business, adopted resolutions, and approved an addition to the Alabama Republican Party Platform. The Committee overwhelmingly approved adding the following statement to t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-state-executive-committee-approves-closed-primary-platform-addition-passes-resolutions-at-2026-summer-meeting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-state-executive-committee-approves-closed-primary-platform-addition-passes-resolutions-at-2026-summer-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama's Oyster Restoration Efforts Continue with Additional Help]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) was recently awarded $7.1 million in Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) funds for the project: Improving Resilience for Oysters by Linking Brood Reefs and Sink Reefs. The project aims to increase oyster abundance and restore resilience to oyster populations by increasing reef connectivity through larval transport and the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabamas-oyster-restoration-efforts-continue-with-additional-help/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabamas-oyster-restoration-efforts-continue-with-additional-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Hunter Education Classes Prepare New Hunters for the Upcoming Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[With hunting season approaching, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) encourages new hunters to complete their hunter education requirement early. Demand for courses increases prior to and during hunting season, so participants interested in attending an in-person class should register as soon as possible. Alabama offers two ways to earn hunter education...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-hunter-education-classes-prepare-new-hunters-for-the-upcoming-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-hunter-education-classes-prepare-new-hunters-for-the-upcoming-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Democratic Party Convenes to Reorganize August 8, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 6, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Randy Kelly, Chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party, announced that the State Democratic Executive Committee will meet in Montgomery, AL on August 8, 2026, at the Renaissance Hotel located at 201 Tallapoosa Street in Montgomery, AL. The purpose of the meeting is to reorganize the SDEC for the next 4 years. The first order of business is to fill vacancies...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-democratic-party-convenes-to-reorganize-august-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-democratic-party-convenes-to-reorganize-august-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Conservatives Strategize to "Take Back" 2nd Congressional District on BCS Podcas]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a recent episode of the BCS State of Alabama Podcast, political analysts Christopher M. Peeks and Brandon Moseley welcomed former Alabama State Representative and Republican National Committee executive member Perry O. Hooper Jr. (0:02). The discussion centered on the critical upcoming August 11th primary elections (0:11). It focused deeply on the Republican field vying to reclaim...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-conservatives-strategize-to-take-back-2nd-congressional-district-on-bcs-podcas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-conservatives-strategize-to-take-back-2nd-congressional-district-on-bcs-podcas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup fever has changed American attitudes toward soccer]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup fever has changed American attitudes toward soccer A new survey has highlighted the growing appeal of soccer across the United States following the 2026 World Cup. Respondents revealed their desire to own Lionel Messi&rsquo;s Argentina jersey, their preference for watching soccer over the NFL, and even their hopes to travel to Europe to enjoy the Premier League. The 2026 World Cup, played out...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/world-cup-fever-has-changed-american-attitudes-toward-soccer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/world-cup-fever-has-changed-american-attitudes-toward-soccer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodfin Investigation PART SIX]]></title><description><![CDATA[PART SIX: The Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Apparatus &amp; The Political Network: Next Generation PAC, Blueprint Alabama PAC, &amp; Iron City Communications When public accountability rules are enforced as written, money moving through municipal politics leaves a clear paper trail. But under the Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin apparatus, when campaign operations merge with official city...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/woodfin-investigation-part-six/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/woodfin-investigation-part-six/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why used-car scams are harder to spot today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why used-car scams are harder to spot today In the market to purchase a used vehicle? You have more options for finding the right car today than ever before, thanks to increased opportunities via online marketplaces, private listings and car dealerships. But buyer beware: It&rsquo;s easier than ever to be swindled by fraudsters who hide vehicle histories and move damaged cars across state lines. Conside...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-used-car-scams-are-harder-to-spot-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-used-car-scams-are-harder-to-spot-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Fed picked 2% as an inflation target]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why the Fed picked 2% as an inflation target In mid-July, new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testified before two congressional committees and pledged to restore annual inflation to the central bank&rsquo;s stated target of 2%. Given that inflation, as measured by the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, has been above that mark for 63 consecutive months, Warsh has some work ahead of him. T...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-the-fed-picked-2-as-an-inflation-target/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-the-fed-picked-2-as-an-inflation-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do mosquito bites itch? The science and how to stop it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do mosquito bites itch? The science and how to stop it That familiar, maddening itch after a mosquito bite is one of summer's most annoying experiences. The science behind why mosquito bites itch involves a complex interaction between mosquito saliva and the human immune system. Understanding this process helps explain why some people react more severely than others and what actually...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-do-mosquito-bites-itch-the-science-and-how-to-stop-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-do-mosquito-bites-itch-the-science-and-how-to-stop-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Americans feel poorer in 2026: Key economic factors explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Americans feel poorer in 2026: Key economic factors explained According to CNN, 76% of Americans say cost of living is their biggest economic problem. Despite having the largest economy in the world, many Americans report feeling financially strained. In recent years, rising living costs, increasing debt, and limited savings have contributed to widespread economic pressure across households....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-americans-feel-poorer-in-2026-key-economic-factors-explained/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-americans-feel-poorer-in-2026-key-economic-factors-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is the best time to buy a used car?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When is the best time to buy a used car? The best time to buy a used car is in October and November, according to Edmunds sales data and our analysts. That's the simple answer, but what if you can't wait until then? Are there other good times to buy a used car? Are prices trending high or low now? There are many factors that determine when it's a good time to buy a used car,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-is-the-best-time-to-buy-a-used-car/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-is-the-best-time-to-buy-a-used-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What financial advisors are saying about the risks of concentrated stock]]></title><description><![CDATA[What financial advisors are saying about the risks of concentrated stock A concentrated stock position can often represent success. It typically comes from owning company stock or equity compensation, a successful business exit, an early investment, an inheritance, or simply years of loyalty to one company. However proud you may be of your stock position, it brings up some questions for your...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-financial-advisors-are-saying-about-the-risks-of-concentrated-stock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-financial-advisors-are-saying-about-the-risks-of-concentrated-stock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the first steps after discovering a roof leak?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the first steps after discovering a roof leak? Whether your roof is dripping steadily during a heavy storm or you notice a water stain on your ceiling, a leak can cause immense stress. If not tackled properly and on time, water intrusion can have severe consequences, some of which can affect your home&rsquo;s structural integrity and your insurance claim. While your first instinct may be to pan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-are-the-first-steps-after-discovering-a-roof-leak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-are-the-first-steps-after-discovering-a-roof-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Didn't Build Alabama. Alabamians Did.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday night at the Alabama Republican Party Summer Dinner, I was reminded that some moments are bigger than the event itself. The speeches, the applause, and the fellowship were important, but they were not the real story. The real story was the unmistakable optimism in the room as Coach Tommy Tuberville, Senator Katie Britt, and Republican leaders from every corner of our state spoke not about...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/washington-didnt-build-alabama-alabamians-did/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/washington-didnt-build-alabama-alabamians-did/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville Introduce Legislation to Ensure Postmaster General Bonuses Accurately Reflect Postal Service Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) today introduced the Postal Executive Responsibility, Fiscal Oversight, and Results-based Management (PERFORM) Act. The legislation would ensure the Postmaster General's performance pay reflects actual performance by prohibiting bonuses when the United States Postal Service (USPS) fails to meet basic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-senators-katie-britt-tommy-tuberville-introduce-legislation-to-ensure-postmaster-general-bonuses-accurately-reflect-postal-service-performance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-senators-katie-britt-tommy-tuberville-introduce-legislation-to-ensure-postmaster-general-bonuses-accurately-reflect-postal-service-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Casualties in July: Four Soldiers Killed and Hundreds Wounded Amid Renewed Fighting With Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 1, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Renewed clashes between U.S. forces and Iranian-backed militants in July 2026 resulted in the deaths of four U.S. Army soldiers and injuries to more than 200 service members, marking one of the most intense periods of the conflict since hostilities resumed earlier that month. The losses have prompted scrutiny of the Pentagon's casualty reporting practices...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-casualties-in-july-four-soldiers-killed-and-hundreds-wounded-amid-renewed-fighting-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-casualties-in-july-four-soldiers-killed-and-hundreds-wounded-amid-renewed-fighting-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. Joins the Department of Justice to Announce Unprecedented Fraud Enforcement Actions Across the Southeast]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 3, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. &ndash; U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. joined Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald of the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division, other Department of Justice leaders, and federal and state law enforcement partners for a press conference announcing a series of significant fraud enforcement actions across the Southeastern United States....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-attorney-phillip-w-williams-jr-joins-the-department-of-justice-to-announce-unprecedented-fraud-enforcement-actions-across-the-southeast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-attorney-phillip-w-williams-jr-joins-the-department-of-justice-to-announce-unprecedented-fraud-enforcement-actions-across-the-southeast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Men Charged in Alleged $1.7 Million Counterfeit Postage Scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Two men have been charged in federal court for their alleged roles in a scheme to acquire and sell counterfeit United States postage stamps. On April 21, 2026, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging John Patrick Best, 55, of Hoschton, Georgia, and Kevin Douglas Padgett, 48, of Phenix City, Alabama, with conspiracy to commit money laundering related to the purchase...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/two-men-charged-in-alleged-17-million-counterfeit-postage-scheme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/two-men-charged-in-alleged-17-million-counterfeit-postage-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuscaloosa mid-year housing market review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sundry Photography // Shutterstock Tuscaloosa mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuscaloosa-mid-year-housing-market-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuscaloosa-mid-year-housing-market-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Rural Hospitals]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 4, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R&#8209;AL) and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R&#8209;KS) have introduced new bipartisan legislation aimed at bolstering rural hospitals and expanding access to federal support for facilities at risk of closure. The Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act (REH 2.0) seeks to strengthen the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Medicare design...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-moran-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-strengthen-rural-hospitals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-moran-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-strengthen-rural-hospitals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville Honors David Bedford of Wilmer as August "Veteran of the Month"]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &ndash; U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David Bedford as the August "Veteran of the Month." "When it comes to the military, there is no such thing as working 9 to 5. You are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David Bedford of Wilmer, he still has this mentality about serving...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-honors-david-bedford-of-wilmer-as-august-veteran-of-the-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-honors-david-bedford-of-wilmer-as-august-veteran-of-the-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville, Blackburn Push Legislation to Block Biological Men from Joining Daughters of the American Revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R&#8209;AL) and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R&#8209;TN) have introduced new federal legislation aimed at restricting membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to biological women, responding to recent changes within the historic organization that broadened its non&#8209;discrimination policy. The bill - titled the Daughters of the American Revolution...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-blackburn-push-legislation-to-block-biological-men-from-joining-daughters-of-the-american-revolution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-blackburn-push-legislation-to-block-biological-men-from-joining-daughters-of-the-american-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump accounts: Why they're not your typical college fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump accounts: Why they&rsquo;re not your typical college fund The Trump account, a new tax-deferred vehicle aimed at helping families save for children, poses a fundamental question: How is this tool best used? Last year&rsquo;s tax legislation (known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act) introduced a new vehicle to the tax-deferred savings landscape: the &ldquo;Trump account.&rdquo; Like 529 college savings plans and c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/trump-accounts-why-theyre-not-your-typical-college-fund/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/trump-accounts-why-theyre-not-your-typical-college-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips for growing on Instagram with hashtags]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tips for growing on Instagram with hashtags Every day, hundreds of millions of posts go live on Instagram, and hashtags are still one of the most dependable ways to be found by people who don&rsquo;t already follow you. An Instagram hashtag generator removes the guesswork: Instead of recycling the same tired tags, hoping something sticks, or juggling a stack of third-party apps, you get a relevant, read...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tips-for-growing-on-instagram-with-hashtags/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tips-for-growing-on-instagram-with-hashtags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of journalists are leaving newsrooms and taking marketing jobs. Here&amp;#039;s why.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of journalists are leaving newsrooms and taking marketing jobs. Here's why. Former liberal arts majors, journalists, and other lovers of the written word are flocking to a new career path: brand journalism. This type of role involves much of the same research and writing work that journalists are accustomed to, but within a business setting instead of a newsroom. Depending on their...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/thousands-of-journalists-are-leaving-newsrooms-and-taking-marketing-jobs-hereamp039s-why/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/thousands-of-journalists-are-leaving-newsrooms-and-taking-marketing-jobs-hereamp039s-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 4 companies cash in every summer, and their stocks have followed]]></title><description><![CDATA[These 4 companies cash in every summer, and their stocks have followed Every summer, warm weather drives predictable shifts in consumer behavior: Families travel, airports fill up, and buildings crank up their cooling systems. The Motley Fool tested whether that seasonal pattern actually translates into stock market gains. Thirty-six publicly traded companies with a genuine reason to do more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/these-4-companies-cash-in-every-summer-and-their-stocks-have-followed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/these-4-companies-cash-in-every-summer-and-their-stocks-have-followed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["The University of Alabama Is The University FOR Alabama" &ndash; Dr. Mohler at the UA Alumni Fall Kickoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tuscaloosa County National Alumni Association of the University of Alabama held its annual Fall Kickoff event at the River Market in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday evening. A crowd of nearly 150 attended the event with several alumni proudly boasting of their long-time association with The University of Alabama, including Don Garner. A gentleman who is in his eighties and let people know that he was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-university-of-alabama-is-the-university-for-alabama-ndash-dr-mohler-at-the-ua-alumni-fall-kickoff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-university-of-alabama-is-the-university-for-alabama-ndash-dr-mohler-at-the-ua-alumni-fall-kickoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Treaty of Greenville: How August 3, 1795 Reshaped the Future of the Ohio Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[On August 3, 1795, representatives of the United States and leaders from a dozen Indigenous nations gathered at Fort Greenville in present&#8209;day Ohio to sign a treaty that would permanently alter the balance of power in the Northwest Territory. Known as the Treaty of Greenville, this agreement formally ended the Northwest Indian War-a years&#8209;long conflict between the United States and a coalition of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-treaty-of-greenville-how-august-3-1795-reshaped-the-future-of-the-ohio-valley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-treaty-of-greenville-how-august-3-1795-reshaped-the-future-of-the-ohio-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The states where vacation rental returns are holding and where they&amp;#039;re falling apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[The states where vacation rental returns are holding and where they're falling apart Short-term vacation rentals remain a solid investment for many landlords and property managers&mdash;as long as you know where to buy. As the market has matured and become saturated in some places, owners have also had to contend with more statewide and municipal-level regulations. These conditions have forced STR...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-states-where-vacation-rental-returns-are-holding-and-where-theyamp039re-falling-apart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-states-where-vacation-rental-returns-are-holding-and-where-theyamp039re-falling-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The pros and cons of owning a golden retriever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pros and cons of owning a golden retriever If you&rsquo;ve ever met a golden retriever, odds are you were won over fast. They have a way of greeting the world, and everyone in it, like a long-lost friend, and that easy warmth is a big part of why they remain one of the country&rsquo;s most popular dogs. Still, choosing one deserves more than a gut feeling. Goldens ask real things of their owners, from ste...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-pros-and-cons-of-owning-a-golden-retriever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-pros-and-cons-of-owning-a-golden-retriever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pentagon poured $151 million into technology most Americans have never heard of. Does that make it a good investment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pentagon poured $151 million into technology most Americans have never heard of. Does that make it a good investment? Quantum computing occupies a strange place in the investing universe. The technology promises to revolutionize everything from drug discovery to cryptography, and it overlaps with artificial intelligence in ways that could accelerate both fields. While traditional computers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-pentagon-poured-151-million-into-technology-most-americans-have-never-heard-of-does-that-make-it-a-good-investment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-pentagon-poured-151-million-into-technology-most-americans-have-never-heard-of-does-that-make-it-a-good-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The patterns traffic fatality data reveal, and how you can stay safe on the road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The patterns traffic fatality data reveal, and how you can stay safe on the road When was the last time you thought about the calendar before getting behind the wheel? For most drivers, the decision to drive on any given day comes down to necessity rather than risk assessment. But if traffic fatality data shows that some days may be riskier than others. For example, on the day with the most...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-patterns-traffic-fatality-data-reveal-and-how-you-can-stay-safe-on-the-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-patterns-traffic-fatality-data-reveal-and-how-you-can-stay-safe-on-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The income you need to buy a home in America's biggest metros]]></title><description><![CDATA[The income you need to buy a home in America&rsquo;s biggest metros Buying a home in San Jose, California, requires nearly $200,000 in annual income. In Pittsburgh, it's under $65,000. These aren't minor differences&mdash;they reveal a market fracturing along geographic lines, where location increasingly determines whether homeownership remains accessible. The housing market generates extensive data...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-income-you-need-to-buy-a-home-in-americas-biggest-metros/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-income-you-need-to-buy-a-home-in-americas-biggest-metros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hidden health risks lurking inside overcrowded homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hidden health risks lurking inside overcrowded homes For multigenerational families and roommates navigating escalating housing costs, consolidating into a single shared home is increasingly a financial necessity. But pushing a property's capacity past its intended structural limits introduces severe, often overlooked physical hazards. Rather than just a loss of privacy, occupying a home...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-hidden-health-risks-lurking-inside-overcrowded-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-hidden-health-risks-lurking-inside-overcrowded-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Expanding Eye: Micah Messer Discusses Civil Liberties and Flock Cameras on the BCS Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a recent episode of the BCS State of Alabama Podcast, hosts Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks sat down with Micah Messer to examine a growing concern across Alabama and the nation: the rapid spread of AI&#8209;driven automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), commonly known through the popular vendor Flock Safety. Their conversation explored the tension between public safety, technological convenie...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-expanding-eye-micah-messer-discusses-civil-liberties-and-flock-cameras-on-the-bcs-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-expanding-eye-micah-messer-discusses-civil-liberties-and-flock-cameras-on-the-bcs-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cost of home care and how to pay for it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost of home care and how to pay for it When a senior loved one needs help at home, one of the first questions families ask is "How are we going to pay for this?" The emotional weight of seeing someone you love struggle with daily tasks collides with the financial pressure of affording care. You're not alone in feeling that tension. A 2025 Pew survey found that of all the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-cost-of-home-care-and-how-to-pay-for-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-cost-of-home-care-and-how-to-pay-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Battle of Cannae: Hannibal's Masterpiece of Battlefield Tactics]]></title><description><![CDATA[On August 2, 216 BC, the fields near the small Apulian town of Cannae became the stage for one of the most devastating military defeats in Roman history-and one of the most celebrated tactical triumphs ever recorded. The Battle of Cannae, fought during the Second Punic War, remains a defining example of how strategic brilliance can overcome overwhelming numerical disadvantage. Hannibal Barca,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-battle-of-cannae-hannibals-masterpiece-of-battlefield-tactics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-battle-of-cannae-hannibals-masterpiece-of-battlefield-tactics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The American Family Association Forewarns People About The Democratic Socialists of America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Wildmon, the president of the American Family Association, sent out an e-mail today under the heading of "A Personal Note From Tim" forewarning people about the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America, commonly known as "DSA". For the co-chair of the DSA recently appeared on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream to discuss some of the major platforms of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-american-family-association-forewarns-people-about-the-democratic-socialists-of-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-american-family-association-forewarns-people-about-the-democratic-socialists-of-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Country Music Stars Speak Out About Hyperscale Data Centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willie Nelson and Tanya Tucker, both of whom are big names in country music and both of whom hail from Texas, have come out publicly against the massive construction of hyperscale data centers. As Texas is experiencing a massive surge in the construction of the water consuming and energy sapping hyperscale data centers due to a similar reason that Alabama is experiencing an upsurge in hyperscale...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/texas-country-music-stars-speak-out-about-hyperscale-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/texas-country-music-stars-speak-out-about-hyperscale-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teachers save time with AI. Their students may pay the price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teachers save time with AI. Their students may pay the price Artificial intelligence is often promoted as a way to make teachers more effective by helping them write lesson plans, generate classroom materials and provide feedback to students in seconds. But one of the first randomized trials testing AI in real classrooms found that it can also undermine learning, The Hechinger Report reveals....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/teachers-save-time-with-ai-their-students-may-pay-the-price/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/teachers-save-time-with-ai-their-students-may-pay-the-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunburn relief: Dermatologist-approved methods that actually work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunburn relief: Dermatologist-approved methods that actually work That painful red glow after a day outdoors is more than just discomfort. It signals real cellular damage happening beneath the skin's surface. The good news is that dermatologist-approved treatments can significantly reduce pain, speed healing, and prevent long-term damage when applied correctly. Many people reach for whatever...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sunburn-relief-dermatologist-approved-methods-that-actually-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sunburn-relief-dermatologist-approved-methods-that-actually-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Punishing the Player Who Saved the League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional sports have always depended on stars. The NBA had Michael Jordan. Golf had Tiger Woods. Tennis had Serena Williams. NASCAR had Dale Earnhardt. Today, the WNBA has Caitlin Clark. The remarkable thing is that Caitlin Clark never asked to become the face of the league. She simply showed up, worked harder than almost anyone else, treated fans with respect, elevated her teammates, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/stop-punishing-the-player-who-saved-the-league/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/stop-punishing-the-player-who-saved-the-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[States are rushing to regulate AI chatbots]]></title><description><![CDATA[States are rushing to regulate AI chatbots Adults and children alike are turning to chatbots with some of their most personal questions, despite a confusing mix of fast-moving safety rules and legal protections that vary depending on where they live and when they use the chatbot. In March 2026, KFF found that one in six U.S. adults had used an AI tool or chatbot for information or advice about...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/states-are-rushing-to-regulate-ai-chatbots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/states-are-rushing-to-regulate-ai-chatbots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soft tissue damage after an accident could be permanent and may be eligible for a personal injury claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soft tissue damage after an accident could be permanent and may be eligible for a personal injury claim Most people think of soft tissue injuries as minor inconveniences causing temporary aches, quickly healed by time and an ice pack. However, soft tissue damage after an accident can be permanent depending on the severity of the injury, its location, and the effectiveness of the medical care....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/soft-tissue-damage-after-an-accident-could-be-permanent-and-may-be-eligible-for-a-personal-injury-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/soft-tissue-damage-after-an-accident-could-be-permanent-and-may-be-eligible-for-a-personal-injury-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seniors Facing Relocation Decisions As Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa Has New Owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 3, 2026 - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham is a Birmingham senior living community that upon its recent sale in May of this year featured 38 independent living, 24 assisted living, and 25 memory care residences. The Regency Retirement Village of Tuscaloosa upon its purchase in May consisted of 26 independent living residences and 81 assisted living and memory...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/seniors-facing-relocation-decisions-as-regency-retirement-village-of-birmingham-and-tuscaloosa-has-new-owners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/seniors-facing-relocation-decisions-as-regency-retirement-village-of-birmingham-and-tuscaloosa-has-new-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School cameras may protect students. But who protects the footage?]]></title><description><![CDATA[School cameras may protect students. But who protects the footage? Look around you at any school, and the chances are you&rsquo;re going to see a security camera. Entrances, parking lots, hallways, reception areas, bus lanes and playgrounds all need visibility. When an incident occurs, footage can help staff work out what took place and why. But recently, the risk around student images has changed. AI h...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/school-cameras-may-protect-students-but-who-protects-the-footage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/school-cameras-may-protect-students-but-who-protects-the-footage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saving for children: A goal-based guide to Trump Accounts, 529s, Roth IRAs and custodial accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saving for children: A goal-based guide to Trump Accounts, 529s, Roth IRAs and custodial accounts Someone seeing an ad for Trump Accounts might wonder: How is this different from the 529 plan and custodial account I already set up? Why would I open a retirement account for my 5-year-old? Those questions get to the real issue: These accounts aren&rsquo;t interchangeable, and the right choice depends on w...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/saving-for-children-a-goal-based-guide-to-trump-accounts-529s-roth-iras-and-custodial-accounts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/saving-for-children-a-goal-based-guide-to-trump-accounts-529s-roth-iras-and-custodial-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot Dogs Are Used To Guard Hyperscale Data Centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns about hyperscale data centers being built in Alabama range from the environmental consequences, the light pollution from the data centers, the literally deafening noise pollution from such data centers, the enormous water consumption of the hyperscale data centers, the huge power consumption of the AI hyperscale data centers, and the secrecy of public officials surrounding the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/robot-dogs-are-used-to-guard-hyperscale-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/robot-dogs-are-used-to-guard-hyperscale-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rental property cash flow checklist: 15 ways to increase profit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rental property cash flow checklist: 15 ways to increase profit If your rental property is generating income but still feels like it&rsquo;s costing more than it should, you&rsquo;re not alone. Many landlords focus on collecting rent without regularly reviewing the dozens of smaller decisions that affect long-term profitability. The good news? Improving rental property cash flow usually isn&rsquo;t about making one...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rental-property-cash-flow-checklist-15-ways-to-increase-profit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rental-property-cash-flow-checklist-15-ways-to-increase-profit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Raising The Roof For Jesus" Pro Rodeo Is This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cedar Creek Cowboy Church in Childersburg, Alabama is hosting the "Raising The Roof For Jesus" pro rodeo this weekend. With the gates opening at six o'clock in the evening on Friday, July 31st, 2026 and on Saturday, August 01st, 2026. The first event of the "Raising The Roof For Jesus" rodeo will feature what they call the "Mutton Bustin'" which starts...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/raising-the-roof-for-jesus-pro-rodeo-is-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/raising-the-roof-for-jesus-pro-rodeo-is-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV to Visit France as Nation Holds First Assembly on Its 'Catechumen Boom']]></title><description><![CDATA[France is preparing for a historic moment in its modern Catholic life as Pope Leo XIV is set to visit the country amid its first national assembly dedicated to studying what Church leaders are calling the nation's "catechumen boom." The gathering, already underway, brings together clergy, theologians, sociologists, and parish leaders to examine the dramatic rise in adult...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-france-as-nation-holds-first-assembly-on-its-catechumen-boom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-france-as-nation-holds-first-assembly-on-its-catechumen-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polls Consistently Show That Americans Are Opposed To Hyperscale AI Data Centers In Their Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Currently, statistics from the Data Center Map show that Alabama has 23 hyperscale data centers currently in operation with a total of 21 more hyperscale data centers being planned for the State of Alabama. Bringing the total number of hyperscale data centers to 44 in Alabama, the Beautiful. With 25 of those hyperscale AI data centers being centered around the Birmingham area. The largest planned...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/polls-consistently-show-that-americans-are-opposed-to-hyperscale-ai-data-centers-in-their-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/polls-consistently-show-that-americans-are-opposed-to-hyperscale-ai-data-centers-in-their-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open bar, closed case: Do you need liquor liability for events?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open bar, closed case: Do you need liquor liability for events? If you&rsquo;re planning an event with alcohol, whether that&rsquo;s a company party, a school fundraiser, or a wedding reception, you&rsquo;ll want to make sure you are covered for your liability related to the serving of liquor. Liquor liability insurance coverage isn&rsquo;t automatically included in all event insurance policies, and if, as a host you&rsquo;re...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/open-bar-closed-case-do-you-need-liquor-liability-for-events/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/open-bar-closed-case-do-you-need-liquor-liability-for-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once-a-week insulin is a game-changer: Here's how to use it effectively]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once-a-week insulin is a game-changer: Here&rsquo;s how to use it effectively Regular insulin injections can be an essential part of managing Type 2 diabetes. But many people find daily injections to be bothersome or inconvenient. That&rsquo;s where once-a-week insulin can help. While weekly insulin is still a relatively new technology, the development of these medications is an expanding area of diabetes res...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/once-a-week-insulin-is-a-game-changer-heres-how-to-use-it-effectively/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/once-a-week-insulin-is-a-game-changer-heres-how-to-use-it-effectively/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nolan's Odyssey is a rocking summer adventure film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' has already grossed over $727 million this year at the box office. The story of King Odysseus and his epic deeds during the Trojan War and the legendary adventures he had making it back home were immortalized by the Greek poet Homer. Nolan, while leaving the cyclops, the sirens, and other mythical elements to the Odyssey is a modern take by Nolan on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/nolans-odyssey-is-a-rocking-summer-adventure-film/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/nolans-odyssey-is-a-rocking-summer-adventure-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 2 in 5 US workers have put company information into personal AI accounts, and most don&amp;#039;t know it can be illegal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 2 in 5 US workers have put company information into personal AI accounts, and most don't know it can be illegal The confidential company document has a new address: someone's personal chatbot history. In a July 2026 survey of 500 employed U.S. adults commissioned by Kolmogorov Law, a California business-litigation firm, and conducted through the Pollfish research platform, 38%...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/nearly-2-in-5-us-workers-have-put-company-information-into-personal-ai-accounts-and-most-donamp039t-know-it-can-be-illegal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/nearly-2-in-5-us-workers-have-put-company-information-into-personal-ai-accounts-and-most-donamp039t-know-it-can-be-illegal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["My Home's In Alabama" Documentary About Randy Owen To Premiere On Alabama Public Television]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lead singer of the country music group, "Alabama", is the subject of a documentary entitled, "My Home's In Alabama The Randy Owen Story" that will be premiering on Alabama Public Television on Saturday, August 08th, at seven o'clock in the evening. The title of the documentary derives from the title of Alabama's fourth studio album which was released on May...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/my-homes-in-alabama-documentary-about-randy-owen-to-premiere-on-alabama-public-television/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/my-homes-in-alabama-documentary-about-randy-owen-to-premiere-on-alabama-public-television/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mullin claims that under his leadership ICE is fulfilling President Trump's promise to Make America Safe Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 4, 2026 &ndash; WASHINGTON, D.C. &ndash; Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin responded to critics by releasing a statement claiming that under his leadership, "Immigration and Customs Enforcement is turning up the heat on criminal illegal aliens to fulfill President Donald Trump's promise to make America safe again." "With more than a month of summer left, Imm...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mullin-claims-that-under-his-leadership-ice-is-fulfilling-president-trumps-promise-to-make-america-safe-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mullin-claims-that-under-his-leadership-ice-is-fulfilling-president-trumps-promise-to-make-america-safe-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 74,000 older adults seek measles immunity tests amid US outbreaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 74,000 older adults seek measles immunity tests amid US outbreaks Measles was surging in West Texas as Nancy Churnin eagerly awaited the birth of two grandchildren. She was sure she had been vaccinated decades ago, but she wanted to confirm she was still protected. She didn&rsquo;t want to risk spreading the highly contagious disease to vulnerable newborns, so she got a simple blood test last...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/more-than-74000-older-adults-seek-measles-immunity-tests-amid-us-outbreaks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/more-than-74000-older-adults-seek-measles-immunity-tests-amid-us-outbreaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More drivers are staying in their current cars. Why they should consider revisiting their original loan.]]></title><description><![CDATA[More drivers are staying in their current cars. Why they should consider revisiting their original loan. With new car prices averaging $50,000 and inflation squeezing household budgets, more Americans are holding on to their car for longer. Findings from Caribou&rsquo;s 2026 Car Loan Sentiment Survey of 2,000 U.S. auto loan holders suggest that this decision to stay put raises the financial stakes on lo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/more-drivers-are-staying-in-their-current-cars-why-they-should-consider-revisiting-their-original-loan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/more-drivers-are-staying-in-their-current-cars-why-they-should-consider-revisiting-their-original-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montgomery mid-year housing market review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sundry Photography // Shutterstock Montgomery mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/montgomery-mid-year-housing-market-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/montgomery-mid-year-housing-market-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montgomery Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison Following Federal Drug and Gun Convictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, July 13, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - United States Attorney Thomas Govan announced that a Montgomery, Alabama man has been sentenced to prison following convictions for methamphetamine distribution and the illegal possession of a firearm. On July 9, 2026, a United States District Court Judge sentenced 33-year-old Robert Marshall Jr. to 140 months in prison. Following his term of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/montgomery-man-sentenced-to-more-than-11-years-in-prison-following-federal-drug-and-gun-convictions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/montgomery-man-sentenced-to-more-than-11-years-in-prison-following-federal-drug-and-gun-convictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montgomery Is Lucky to Have the Alabama Shakespeare Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Judy and I walked out of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival after seeing Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, we found ourselves saying something that surprised even us: we enjoyed this production more than the one we had seen on Broadway. That is not faint praise. The Broadway production was excellent, but the performance we saw in Montgomery felt more intimate, more heartfelt and, in many ways,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/montgomery-is-lucky-to-have-the-alabama-shakespeare-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/montgomery-is-lucky-to-have-the-alabama-shakespeare-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile mid-year housing market review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sundry Photography // Shutterstock Mobile mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mobile-mid-year-housing-market-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mobile-mid-year-housing-market-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of Americans live in mental health care deserts. Here's where the gaps are worst.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of Americans live in mental health care deserts. Here&rsquo;s where the gaps are worst. The average American who develops a mental health condition waits around 11 years before receiving any treatment. This figure has barely changed for many years, despite growing media coverage raising awareness and the expansion of mental health benefits in insurance coverage. Cost, the difficulty in recogniz...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/millions-of-americans-live-in-mental-health-care-deserts-heres-where-the-gaps-are-worst/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/millions-of-americans-live-in-mental-health-care-deserts-heres-where-the-gaps-are-worst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McFeeters requests expedited decision in latest lawsuit challenging Tuberville's candidacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 1, 2026 &ndash; BIRMINGHAM, Ala. &ndash; former Republican Primary candidate Ken McFeeters has filed a motion for expedited consideration in his newest lawsuit claiming that U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) is not an Alabama resident and thus is not qualified to be the Republican nominee for Governor of Alabama. McFeeters is asking Circuit Court Judge Charles "Chuck" H. Price (D) for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mcfeeters-requests-expedited-decision-in-latest-lawsuit-challenging-tubervilles-candidacy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mcfeeters-requests-expedited-decision-in-latest-lawsuit-challenging-tubervilles-candidacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mapping rural data center development finds growing opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mapping rural data center development finds growing opposition Washington, D.C.&rsquo;s metropolitan area has long hummed with data centers. The region, which encompasses much of Northern Virginia, has become known as Data Center Alley, home to more data centers than anywhere else in the world. But the data center boom, driven by the rise of AI and the race to build the infrastructure powering it, is ch...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mapping-rural-data-center-development-finds-growing-opposition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mapping-rural-data-center-development-finds-growing-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Mitchell residents are circulating a petition to try to halt a strip mine proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 25, 2026 - ROCKFORD, Ala. - Environmentalists and Lake Mitchell residents are concerned about a proposal to strip mine 1100 acres on Weoguka Creek that feeds Lake Mitchell and are circulating a petition to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeking to block the project. Governor Kay Ivey (R) and the state of Alabama have made strip mining much of Coosa County for graphite a key economic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/lake-mitchell-residents-are-circulating-a-petition-to-try-to-halt-a-strip-mine-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/lake-mitchell-residents-are-circulating-a-petition-to-try-to-halt-a-strip-mine-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Britt joins Common Ground with Bret Baier]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 29, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) was on Fox News's Common Ground with Bret Baier and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire). Senator Britt has cosponsored the late Senator Lindsey Graham's proposed sanctions bill on Russia. She praised President Trump's leadership in holding Putin accountable for Russia's war of aggression against...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/katie-britt-joins-common-ground-with-bret-baier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/katie-britt-joins-common-ground-with-bret-baier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July Monthly Column: The Rot Taking Root in our Country]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last two years, an unimaginable amount of fraud has been uncovered all over the United States. This issue came to light last year when Nick Shirley, an independent journalist, single-handedly exposed MASSIVE fraud in the childcare system in Minnesota when he showed up at one of the Somali-run, taxpayer-funded daycare facilities only to find it closed in the middle of the day. His work set...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/july-monthly-column-the-rot-taking-root-in-our-country/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/july-monthly-column-the-rot-taking-root-in-our-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerusalem Falls: The Destruction of Solomon's Temple - July 29, 587 BC]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 29, 587 BC, one of the most consequential events in biblical and Near Eastern history unfolded. After months of siege, starvation, and political collapse, the Neo&#8209;Babylonian Empire under King Nebuchadnezzar II captured Jerusalem and destroyed the First Temple, also known as Solomon's Temple. The fall of the city marked the end of the Kingdom of Judah and reshaped the religious identit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jerusalem-falls-the-destruction-of-solomons-temple-july-29-587-bc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jerusalem-falls-the-destruction-of-solomons-temple-july-29-587-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is agentic trading safe? What the SEC inquiry means for investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is agentic trading safe? What the SEC inquiry means for investors Less than a month after Robinhood let customers hand their brokerage accounts over to an AI agent, a group of lawmakers wants to know who&rsquo;s on the hook when something goes wrong. On June 23, seven Democratic members of the House Financial Services Committee sent a letter to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins asking how the agency plans to pol...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/is-agentic-trading-safe-what-the-sec-inquiry-means-for-investors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/is-agentic-trading-safe-what-the-sec-inquiry-means-for-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the summer program boosting skills and confidence for 40,000 kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside the summer program boosting skills and confidence for 40,000 kids When Reneta Johnson, head of a small charter network in Birmingham, Alabama, asked students how they wanted to spend this summer, they said they liked to make TikTok videos. That gave her an idea. The staff at Legacy Prep built a three-week summer schedule around the theme of &ldquo;Lights, Camera, Action,&rdquo; blending drama, music an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/inside-the-summer-program-boosting-skills-and-confidence-for-40000-kids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/inside-the-summer-program-boosting-skills-and-confidence-for-40000-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huntsville mid-year housing market review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andriy Blokhin // Shutterstock Huntsville mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/huntsville-mid-year-housing-market-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/huntsville-mid-year-housing-market-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to lower your utility bills without sacrificing comfort this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to lower your utility bills without sacrificing comfort this summer Summer can bring more time to relax and recharge and longer days, but it can also bring higher household expenses. From gasoline for road trips and everyday transportation to electricity for air conditioning, seasonal costs can put pressure on your budget. A new CreditFresh survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that 70% of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-lower-your-utility-bills-without-sacrificing-comfort-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-lower-your-utility-bills-without-sacrificing-comfort-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to choose the best fire feature for your backyard]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to choose the best fire feature for your backyard A well-designed outdoor space is about more than beautiful furniture and landscaping; it&rsquo;s about creating an environment that people naturally gravitate toward. Your backyard should feel like an extension of your home, a place where every evening feels like an opportunity to unwind and relax. One of the easiest ways to elevate an outdoor space...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-choose-the-best-fire-feature-for-your-backyard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-choose-the-best-fire-feature-for-your-backyard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How real estate investors are using property data to find deals before they hit the market]]></title><description><![CDATA[How real estate investors are using property data to find deals before they hit the market Although the median sales price of a U.S. single-family home has continued to slide since its peak in late 2022, real estate investors are still contending with a seller&rsquo;s market in many parts of the U.S. In a competitive environment, the most successful investors are, more often than not, able to identify f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-real-estate-investors-are-using-property-data-to-find-deals-before-they-hit-the-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-real-estate-investors-are-using-property-data-to-find-deals-before-they-hit-the-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much does memory care cost? A complete state-by-state guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much does memory care cost? A complete state-by-state guide The national average cost of a memory care facility is about $6,999 per month, according to proprietary data from A Place For Mom. Costs vary by state, location, and care needs, but that monthly rate often includes housing, meals, 24-hour supervision, safety features, and specialized dementia care. Some communities charge one...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-much-does-memory-care-cost-a-complete-state-by-state-guide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-much-does-memory-care-cost-a-complete-state-by-state-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Funeral Traditions Are Changing]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was some time ago that I accepted an invitation to spend several days in Washington, D.C. with the Southern Baptist Christian Life Commission as it was known at the time. We had meetings with several officials and a prayer breakfast with two Southern Baptist senators&mdash;Sen. Al Gore of Tennessee and Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi. Senate Chaplain Richard Halverson was our host. My departure flight...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-funeral-traditions-are-changing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-funeral-traditions-are-changing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does online schooling support students preparing for college?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How does online schooling support students preparing for college? Supporting students as they transition into new learning areas isn&rsquo;t always easy. Preparing for college can feel overwhelming for students who don&rsquo;t know what to expect. While many young people may have an idea of what they want to do with their lives, choosing the right path to get them there can be a challenge. As technology and o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-does-online-schooling-support-students-preparing-for-college/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-does-online-schooling-support-students-preparing-for-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampton Harris picks up endorsement from Eagle Forum and the Christian Coalition of Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 3, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Christian Coalition of Alabama and Eagle Forum PAC have both endorsed Hampton Harris for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District ahead of the August 11 Republican special primary. The Christian Coalition of Alabama works to advance Biblical principles in the public square. Its stated mission includes defending life from conception to natural death,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-picks-up-endorsement-from-eagle-forum-and-the-christian-coalition-of-alabama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-picks-up-endorsement-from-eagle-forum-and-the-christian-coalition-of-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Highlights Alabama Success at Farnborough International Airshow]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 27, 2026 -v MONTGOMERY &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that Alabama's strong showing in the Farnborough International Airshow last week resulted in two major industry announcements and more than 50 meetings between the Alabama Department of Commerce's recruitment team and aviation, aerospace and defense companies. Alabama's presence and visibility at the Farnborough In...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-highlights-alabama-success-at-farnborough-international-airshow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-highlights-alabama-success-at-farnborough-international-airshow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor candidate Francesca Hong bets Wisconsin will embrace Democratic Socialism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor candidate Francesca Hong bets Wisconsin will embrace Democratic Socialism Early on a Friday morning in June at the 76th annual Musky Fest in Hayward, Wisconsin, a sprawling conversation between state Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison), who is running for governor, and dried gourd vendor Pam Boesch ended with an exchange of pregnancy stories. &ldquo;I worked in the kitchen at the restaurant until a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-candidate-francesca-hong-bets-wisconsin-will-embrace-democratic-socialism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-candidate-francesca-hong-bets-wisconsin-will-embrace-democratic-socialism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gadsden mid-year housing market review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alena Mozhjer // Shutterstock Gadsden mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gadsden-mid-year-housing-market-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gadsden-mid-year-housing-market-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fueled by AI and smoky skies, more Americans are struggling with "anticipatory anxiety"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fueled by AI and smoky skies, more Americans are struggling with &lsquo;anticipatory anxiety&rsquo; Anticipatory anxiety is excessive dread about an event or situation that hasn't happened yet. From political instability and the rapid adoption of AI, to unpredictable wildfires, anticipatory anxiety is something many are struggling with right now. Researchers and clinicians describe it as an &ldquo;anxiety stat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fueled-by-ai-and-smoky-skies-more-americans-are-struggling-with-anticipatory-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fueled-by-ai-and-smoky-skies-more-americans-are-struggling-with-anticipatory-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forecast: US job market poised for improvement in Q3, especially for certain experienced workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forecast: US job market poised for improvement in Q3, especially for certain experienced workers The US job market is showing signs of stabilization after several years of uneven hiring and uncertainty, according to a new Q3 job forecast. Published in a job market report from professional services company Toptal, the forecast projects conditions for several key areas of the U.S. labor market: all...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/forecast-us-job-market-poised-for-improvement-in-q3-especially-for-certain-experienced-workers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/forecast-us-job-market-poised-for-improvement-in-q3-especially-for-certain-experienced-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florence mid-year housing market review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andriy Blokhin // Shutterstock Florence mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/florence-mid-year-housing-market-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/florence-mid-year-housing-market-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First case of sheep degenerative brain disease found in U.S. in five years August 2, 2026 – OREGON – The Oregon]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 2, 2026 &ndash; OREGON &ndash; The Oregon Department of Agriculture announced that scrapie has been detected in sheep slaughtered there. This is the first documented case of scrapie in the USA in the last five years. Scrapie is a rare neurological disease in a sheep comparable to chronic wasting disease in deer and mad cow disease in cattle. Scrapie is difficult to detect. It can be fatal in sheep and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/first-case-of-sheep-degenerative-brain-disease-found-in-us-in-five-years-august-2-2026-oregon-the-oregon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/first-case-of-sheep-degenerative-brain-disease-found-in-us-in-five-years-august-2-2026-oregon-the-oregon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fewer than half of children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fewer than half of children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it If you're a parent of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you've probably thought a lot about how to help them navigate daily life. Medication may be one of the first things that comes to mind, but it's not the only option experts recommend. Behavior therapy helps...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fewer-than-half-of-children-with-adhd-receive-behavior-treatment-why-experts-recommend-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fewer-than-half-of-children-with-adhd-receive-behavior-treatment-why-experts-recommend-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm-bots: Bringing AI into the fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm-bots: Bringing AI into the fields &ldquo;We do a lot of wonderful work with onions,&rdquo; is a phrase you don&rsquo;t hear often while reporting on artificial intelligence. But using algorithms to help farmers improve yields while reducing chemical usage is Swiss startup Ecorobotix&rsquo;s bread and butter, according to Abbey Flury, global marketing and communications manager at the company. &ldquo;Our onion algorithm is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/farm-bots-bringing-ai-into-the-fields/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/farm-bots-bringing-ai-into-the-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fairhope Woman Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Tampering with Evidence in a Drug Investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOBILE, AL &ndash; Natalia Mitchell of Fairhope, Alabama, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for tampering with evidence in a federal drug conspiracy. According to court documents, on the evening of October 8, 2025, a federal defendant called Mitchell on a recorded telephone line from the Baldwin County Corrections Center. During the call, the defendant instructed Mitchell to remove drugs and a firear...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fairhope-woman-sentenced-to-48-months-in-prison-for-tampering-with-evidence-in-a-drug-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fairhope-woman-sentenced-to-48-months-in-prison-for-tampering-with-evidence-in-a-drug-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dothan mid-year housing market review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sundry Photography // Shutterstock Dothan mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/dothan-mid-year-housing-market-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/dothan-mid-year-housing-market-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrats Prove Senator Tuberville's Point Alabama Must Finish the Job on Cross Over Voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes your political opponents make your case better than you ever could. For months, Senator Tommy Tuberville has warned that Alabama Republicans should choose Republican nominees. His concern was straightforward: Democrats have been crossing over into Republican primaries to influence who will represent the Republican Party in November. Many dismissed Coach Tuberville's warning as...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/democrats-prove-senator-tubervilles-point-alabama-must-finish-the-job-on-cross-over-voting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/democrats-prove-senator-tubervilles-point-alabama-must-finish-the-job-on-cross-over-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decatur mid-year housing market review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sundry Photography // Shutterstock Decatur mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/decatur-mid-year-housing-market-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/decatur-mid-year-housing-market-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daphne mid-year housing market review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sundry Photography // Shutterstock Daphne mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/daphne-mid-year-housing-market-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/daphne-mid-year-housing-market-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler, cheaper, cleaner: 8 ways your office can turn a heat crisis into a climate win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooler, cheaper, cleaner: 8 ways your office can turn a heat crisis into a climate win Summer 2026 has already been one for the books. During the week of June 29, wholesale power through PJM Interconnection went from under $40 a megawatt-hour to spike past $1,600 as air conditioners roared to life, topping $2,500 in some areas. Through July 4, U.S. utilities pushed out more than 100,000...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/cooler-cheaper-cleaner-8-ways-your-office-can-turn-a-heat-crisis-into-a-climate-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/cooler-cheaper-cleaner-8-ways-your-office-can-turn-a-heat-crisis-into-a-climate-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Companies spend six figures on AI. A third of employees don&amp;#039;t know what it costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies spend six figures on AI. A third of employees don't know what it costs Every year, someone in finance asks whether the company's AI spend is worth it. Every year, leadership says yes. And every year, the employees actually using the tools have no idea the question was even asked. Now, corporate America is starting to sweat over its AI bill. Microsoft canceled most of its...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/companies-spend-six-figures-on-ai-a-third-of-employees-donamp039t-know-what-it-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/companies-spend-six-figures-on-ai-a-third-of-employees-donamp039t-know-what-it-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Command the cookout: 8 disastrous grilling mistakes and how to avoid them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Command the cookout: 8 disastrous grilling mistakes and how to avoid them Nothing says summer like friends and family gathering around the grill for a barbecue feast. And while there are myriad foods that can be grilled to perfection, there are just as many ways to screw it all up. If you&rsquo;re not careful, those gourmet burgers can quickly turn into hockey pucks, that double-cut Iberico pork chop mi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/command-the-cookout-8-disastrous-grilling-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/command-the-cookout-8-disastrous-grilling-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britt Supports Russia–Iran Sanctions Bill, Honors Lindsey Graham in Senate Floor Speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 28, 2026 - SHINGTON, D.C. &mdash; U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R&#8209;Alabama) on Tuesday delivered remarks on the Senate floor urging passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bipartisan measure aimed at tightening economic pressure on Moscow and Tehran. The Senate advanced the bill in an initial procedural vote by a wide margin, 86&ndash;12. The legislation would impose penalt...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/britt-supports-russiairan-sanctions-bill-honors-lindsey-graham-in-senate-floor-speech/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/britt-supports-russiairan-sanctions-bill-honors-lindsey-graham-in-senate-floor-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantley Woman Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $190,000 from Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 4, 2026 - LUVERNE, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday that Jennifer Knighten, a former office administrator for the Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office, has been convicted and sentenced for stealing nearly $190,000 in public funds during her tenure. Knighten, 54, of Brantley, pleaded guilty to use of office for personal gain, a Class B felony under Alabama...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/brantley-woman-sentenced-for-stealing-nearly-190000-from-crenshaw-county-sheriffs-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/brantley-woman-sentenced-for-stealing-nearly-190000-from-crenshaw-county-sheriffs-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJCTA Earns Two National Honors at COMTO's 55th Annual Industry Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 3, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA), operator of MAX Transit, is proud to announce it has received two national awards from the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) during the organization's 55th National Meeting &amp; Training Conference in Washington, D.C. The awards were presented on July 28, 2026, during...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/bjcta-earns-two-national-honors-at-comtos-55th-annual-industry-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/bjcta-earns-two-national-honors-at-comtos-55th-annual-industry-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birmingham mid-year housing market review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alena Mozhjer // Shutterstock Birmingham mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/birmingham-mid-year-housing-market-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/birmingham-mid-year-housing-market-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billy Graham's Grandson, Will, To Embark On The Declaration of Independence Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Franklin Graham IV, known as "Will", is the grandson of the famous Christian evangelist, Billy Graham. He is the eldest son of Franklin Graham who is associated with the ministry, Samaritan's Purse. A ministry that provides international relief and crisis response as well as the famous Christmas shoebox ministry. A charming hallmark of the Christmas season that provides...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/billy-grahams-grandson-will-to-embark-on-the-declaration-of-independence-tour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/billy-grahams-grandson-will-to-embark-on-the-declaration-of-independence-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest sources of immigrants to Tuscaloosa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenishirotie // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Tuscaloosa Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-tuscaloosa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-tuscaloosa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest sources of immigrants to Huntsville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenishirotie // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Huntsville Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-huntsville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-huntsville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest sources of immigrants to Gadsden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mehaniq // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Gadsden Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-gadsden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-gadsden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest sources of immigrants to Florence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Song_about_summer // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Florence Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-florence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-florence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest sources of immigrants to Dothan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenishirotie // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Dothan Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-dothan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-dothan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest sources of immigrants to Decatur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenishirotie // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Decatur Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-decatur/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-decatur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest sources of immigrants to Daphne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mehaniq // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Daphne Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-daphne/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-daphne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest sources of immigrants to Birmingham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mehaniq // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Birmingham Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-birmingham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-birmingham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest sources of immigrants to Auburn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenishirotie // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Auburn Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-auburn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-auburn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest sources of immigrants to Anniston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenishirotie // Shutterstock Biggest sources of immigrants to Anniston Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-anniston/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-anniston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avoid the mistake of using retirement savings to pay for your kid&amp;#039;s college]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avoid the mistake of using retirement savings to pay for your kid&rsquo;s college Help paying for college is a wonderful gift to help your child get launched in life. Even while you give your child the best chance of an affordable education and a successful start to their future career, you can stay the course toward your own financial goals. With careful planning, you can navigate the journey of helpin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/avoid-the-mistake-of-using-retirement-savings-to-pay-for-your-kidamp039s-college/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/avoid-the-mistake-of-using-retirement-savings-to-pay-for-your-kidamp039s-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[August 6, 1945: The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the morning of August 6, 1945, the world entered a new and terrifying era. At 8:15 a.m. local time, the United States released an atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima, instantly transforming a bustling urban center into a landscape of fire, ash, and silence. The event marked the first use of nuclear weapons in warfare and remains one of the most consequential - and controversial -...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/august-6-1945-the-atomic-bombing-of-hiroshima/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/august-6-1945-the-atomic-bombing-of-hiroshima/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[August 4, 70 AD - The Second Temple falls to the Romans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem on August 4, 70 AD by Roman forces marked one of the most devastating and transformative events in Jewish history. It was not just the loss of a building but the collapse of an entire way of life-religiously, socially, and politically. As flames engulfed the sacred site, centuries of tradition were reduced to rubble, and the Jewish people faced a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/august-4-70-ad-the-second-temple-falls-to-the-romans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/august-4-70-ad-the-second-temple-falls-to-the-romans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auburn mid-year housing market review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artazum // Shutterstock Auburn mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/auburn-mid-year-housing-market-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/auburn-mid-year-housing-market-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As more unmarried couples buy homes, financial conversations are becoming essential]]></title><description><![CDATA[As more unmarried couples buy homes, financial conversations are becoming essential Owning a home is still a big part of the American dream. Getting there, however, looks very different from what it did for previous generations. People still buy homes today (sales increased by 3.2% in May 2026, according to the National Association of Realtors), but they face higher hurdles, such as the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/as-more-unmarried-couples-buy-homes-financial-conversations-are-becoming-essential/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/as-more-unmarried-couples-buy-homes-financial-conversations-are-becoming-essential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As gas prices and airfare soar, is it cheaper to fly or drive when traveling on a budget?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As gas prices and airfare soar, is it cheaper to fly or drive when traveling on a budget? If you're traveling domestically in the U.S. and trying to save money, deciding whether to drive or fly can be an important decision. You may assume a road trip is always cheaper for those traveling on a budget, but as fuel prices surge due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, that's not...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/as-gas-prices-and-airfare-soar-is-it-cheaper-to-fly-or-drive-when-traveling-on-a-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/as-gas-prices-and-airfare-soar-is-it-cheaper-to-fly-or-drive-when-traveling-on-a-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anniston mid-year housing market review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sundry Photography // Shutterstock Anniston mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/anniston-mid-year-housing-market-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/anniston-mid-year-housing-market-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An in-depth guide to bowrider boats]]></title><description><![CDATA[An in-depth guide to bowrider boats Among recreational powerboats, few designs match the versatility of the bowrider. While most boats move you from point A to point B, a bowrider does something more &mdash; it creates space for the experiences that happen in between. If you&rsquo;re considering your first boat or exploring new options, understanding the bowrider&rsquo;s strengths and characteristics will help you...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/an-in-depth-guide-to-bowrider-boats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/an-in-depth-guide-to-bowrider-boats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALABAMA VETERAN RESOURCE CENTER ACT ADVANCES TOWARD NATIONAL ALEC MODEL POLICY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Task Force advances Alabama-based model legislation to ALEC board of directors after presentation highlighting successful Veterans Resource Center initiative An Alabama law designed to better connect veterans, transitioning service members, military families, and caregivers with the resources and support they have earned took one step closer last week to becoming a model for states across the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-veteran-resource-center-act-advances-toward-national-alec-model-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-veteran-resource-center-act-advances-toward-national-alec-model-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Republican State Executive Committee passes resolution commending Supreme Court for ruling in favor of girls sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 1, 2026 &ndash; MONTGOMERY, Ala. &ndash; The Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee passed a resolution The resolution was brought from the floor by former State Representative Perry O. Hooper Jr. representing Montgomery County. "I am grateful that the Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee passed the resolution I introduced commending the United States Supreme Court and ho...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-republican-state-executive-committee-passes-resolution-commending-supreme-court-for-ruling-in-favor-of-girls-sports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-republican-state-executive-committee-passes-resolution-commending-supreme-court-for-ruling-in-favor-of-girls-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Power Company marketed Flock camera systems to municipalities]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 29, 2026 &ndash; MOODY, Ala. &ndash; Two St. Clair County towns (Moody and Springville) have had to let go or terminate police officers after internal reviews revealed that the officers were improperly (and perhaps illegally) accessing the Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) camera system for personal use. In the case of the Springville police officer, he reportedly used the Flock camera system to follow th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-power-company-marketed-flock-camera-systems-to-municipalities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-power-company-marketed-flock-camera-systems-to-municipalities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama begins training camp with a lot of question marks]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 5, 2026 &ndash; TUSCALOOSA, Ala. &ndash; The University of Alabama began fall camp on Wednesday coming off an excellent 2025 season that saw the Tide play in the SEC Championship game, make the playoffs, and even win a playoff game before falling to eventual National Champion Indiana. Coack Kalen DeBoer was rewarded in the offseason with a massive $75 million contract extension. Quarterback Ty Simpson...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-begins-training-camp-with-a-lot-of-question-marks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-begins-training-camp-with-a-lot-of-question-marks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is now very good at diagnosing health problems, but doctors are still better at weighing treatment options]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is now very good at diagnosing health problems, but doctors are still better at weighing treatment options A father is worried about his toddler, who has been running a fever for two days and pulling at one ear. A 65-year-old woman has been getting winded on her morning walks and feeling more fatigued than usual. Both reach for their phones and type their symptoms into an AI chatbot. &ldquo;Your chil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ai-is-now-very-good-at-diagnosing-health-problems-but-doctors-are-still-better-at-weighing-treatment-options/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ai-is-now-very-good-at-diagnosing-health-problems-but-doctors-are-still-better-at-weighing-treatment-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 tips for a healthy back-to-school season]]></title><description><![CDATA[7 tips for a healthy back-to-school season As the school year begins, your family is likely getting supplies ready and adjusting to a new routine after summer break. Whether your child attends elementary, middle, or high school, it&rsquo;s natural for them to feel both excited and nervous at the same time. And keeping them happy, healthy, and safe is likely your top priority. GoodRx, a platform for medi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/7-tips-for-a-healthy-back-to-school-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/7-tips-for-a-healthy-back-to-school-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 cars coming in 2027 that are worth the wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[7 cars coming in 2027 that are worth the wait Even in the face of challenging economic conditions and tepid sales, many automakers are forging ahead with all-new products that could help revitalize the market. Coming in the next year or so are dozens of all-new or redesigned vehicles, representing everything from cheap and cheerful EVs to high-dollar supercars. If you're not absolutely...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/7-cars-coming-in-2027-that-are-worth-the-wait/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/7-cars-coming-in-2027-that-are-worth-the-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 ways to get rid of poison ivy rash symptoms fast]]></title><description><![CDATA[6 ways to get rid of poison ivy rash symptoms fast For many people, warm weather brings more time outside. But it can also bring itchy skin from bug bites, allergies, and poison ivy. Poison ivy rash can be very uncomfortable, especially if it covers a large area of your body. And it can take weeks to go away completely. Unfortunately, there&rsquo;s no way to get rid of a poison ivy rash immediately &mdash; bu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/6-ways-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy-rash-symptoms-fast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/6-ways-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy-rash-symptoms-fast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 money conversations to have before kids go back to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[5 money conversations to have before kids go back to school A new school year, for many families, means new expenses. Beyond school supplies, there are technology fees, lunches, club expenses, and the daily temptations of vending machines and in-app purchases for kids with access to mobile devices. Only 25% of U.S. parents who live with children say they talk with their kids about finances,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/5-money-conversations-to-have-before-kids-go-back-to-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/5-money-conversations-to-have-before-kids-go-back-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 cybersecurity regulations healthcare organizations can&amp;#039;t afford to overlook in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[5 cybersecurity regulations healthcare organizations can't afford to overlook in 2026 As AI and automation increasingly become embedded into healthcare operations, securing these technologies becomes critical, especially for organizations managing protected health information (PHI), which are frequent targets for cybersecurity threats such as data breaches and unauthorized access. &zwj;To safegua...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/5-cybersecurity-regulations-healthcare-organizations-canamp039t-afford-to-overlook-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/5-cybersecurity-regulations-healthcare-organizations-canamp039t-afford-to-overlook-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 startup business loan requirements by type and stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 startup business loan requirements by type and stage Founders, CEOs, and early finance leads looking for startup funding usually aren't comparing a long list of equally realistic loan options. They're trying to preserve runway, choose financing that fits their stage, and avoid wasting...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/2026-startup-business-loan-requirements-by-type-and-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/2026-startup-business-loan-requirements-by-type-and-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodfin Investigation PART 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the classic mystery, The Dog That Wouldn&rsquo;t Bark, the investigator cracks the case by observing a canine that remained silent&mdash;a stillness that spoke volumes. When it comes to Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin&rsquo;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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/woodfin-investigation-part-3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/woodfin-investigation-part-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why some sports cards become pieces of history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why some sports cards become pieces of history Almost every family has a keepsake whose meaning far exceeds its material value: a ticket stub, a handwritten recipe, a faded photograph or a trading card saved from childhood. Sports cards can carry that same emotional and historical weight. They begin as mass-produced pieces of paper, yet the examples preserved over decades can become records of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-some-sports-cards-become-pieces-of-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-some-sports-cards-become-pieces-of-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why regular maintenance is the key to extending the life of your boat engine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why regular maintenance is the key to extending the life of your boat engine Recreational boating has become one of the country&rsquo;s most reliable leisure markets, and most owners will tell you the appeal is not hard to understand. Being on open water feels like freedom, and whatever pressure follows people through the rest of life tends to stay on shore. But the financial side of ownership is a diff...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-regular-maintenance-is-the-key-to-extending-the-life-of-your-boat-engine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-regular-maintenance-is-the-key-to-extending-the-life-of-your-boat-engine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why millions of small businesses are finally turning to AI, and where they&amp;#039;re starting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why millions of small businesses are finally turning to AI, and where they're starting The U.S. is home to more than 36 million small businesses, the Small Business Administration reported in 2025. And, of all employer firms in the U.S. in 2022, Census data shows 79% had fewer than 10 employees. Nearly half (42%) of small business owners say they have experienced burnout in the past month,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-millions-of-small-businesses-are-finally-turning-to-ai-and-where-theyamp039re-starting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-millions-of-small-businesses-are-finally-turning-to-ai-and-where-theyamp039re-starting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is my truck overheating?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why is my truck overheating? Imagine this&mdash;you're cruising down the highway on a hot summer afternoon, trailer in tow, when you glance at the dashboard and see the temperature gauge climbing outside its normal range. Maybe you notice a warning light or steam billowing from beneath the hood, urging you to pull over soon before serious damage occurs. Either way, an overheating truck can turn a s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-is-my-truck-overheating/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-is-my-truck-overheating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Social Security cuts could have the greatest economic impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where Social Security cuts could have the greatest economic impact Social Security is a major source of retirement income for millions of Americans, but its economic importance varies sharply by locality. In some communities, benefits represent a relatively small share of total income. In others, they account for a substantial portion of money flowing into the local economy. That reliance may...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/where-social-security-cuts-could-have-the-greatest-economic-impact/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/where-social-security-cuts-could-have-the-greatest-economic-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the ability to smell goes away]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the ability to smell goes away About 14 years ago, Chrissi Kelly lost her sense of smell. She had traveled to the Czech Republic to visit family and caught some virus. Months later, when she still couldn&rsquo;t smell, she made the rounds to doctors, including her general practitioner and an ear, nose and throat specialist, trying to find answers. She was diagnosed with anosmia (complete smell loss...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-the-ability-to-smell-goes-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-the-ability-to-smell-goes-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When a traditional school setting isn't working for an autistic child: What families can do next]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a traditional school setting isn&rsquo;t working for an autistic child: What families can do next As summer comes into full swing, some families are looking ahead to the next school year with questions about whether their child&rsquo;s school environment is providing the support they need for success. Specifically for autistic students with more complex needs, changes in behavior, limited progress toward...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-a-traditional-school-setting-isnt-working-for-an-autistic-child-what-families-can-do-next/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-a-traditional-school-setting-isnt-working-for-an-autistic-child-what-families-can-do-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What We Wear Matters Less Than Why We Come]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes community residents ask for church recommendations on social media. One person posted, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re looking for a church with live preaching.&rdquo; This inspired me to put a notice on the church sign I thought was witty: &ldquo;Our pastor does live preaching&mdash;usually.&rdquo; I meant sometimes I may not be as lively as other days. Another member suggested this posting might be misunderstood, so I took it down. I...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-we-wear-matters-less-than-why-we-come/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-we-wear-matters-less-than-why-we-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to do after getting a hypertension alert from your smartwatch]]></title><description><![CDATA[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,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-to-do-after-getting-a-hypertension-alert-from-your-smartwatch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-to-do-after-getting-a-hypertension-alert-from-your-smartwatch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What America&amp;#039;s independent businesses actually earn]]></title><description><![CDATA[What America&rsquo;s independent businesses actually earn Independent work is usually measured by headcount, rather than income. In an effort to better understand what these businesses actually earn, 1-800Accountant analyzed revenue and expense data from thousands of 1099 businesses, freelancers, and independent contractors across the country for The 1099 Earnings Report, released in June. The researche...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-americaamp039s-independent-businesses-actually-earn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-americaamp039s-independent-businesses-actually-earn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using home equity to pay off debt: Your options and how to decide]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;re far from alone if you&rsquo;re looking for ways to manage large balances. If you own your ho...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/using-home-equity-to-pay-off-debt-your-options-and-how-to-decide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/using-home-equity-to-pay-off-debt-your-options-and-how-to-decide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Senator Katie Britt Delivers Remarks at Fort Rucker Barracks Ribbon Cutting Completed with $41.2 Million She Secured]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 12, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala.. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) delivered remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Fort Rucker's new PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Training Complex. Fort Rucker is the U.S. Army's Aviation Center of Excellence, and this new facility will serve as housing and support facilities for over 300 Army Aviation Soldiers going through training on the base. In...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-senator-katie-britt-delivers-remarks-at-fort-rucker-barracks-ribbon-cutting-completed-with-412-million-she-secured/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-senator-katie-britt-delivers-remarks-at-fort-rucker-barracks-ribbon-cutting-completed-with-412-million-she-secured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Launches Second Wave of Strikes on Iran After Threats to Block Regional Oil Routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States carried out a second round of military strikes against Iran on Wednesday, escalating tensions after Tehran threatened to shut down major oil and gas export routes across the Middle East. The strikes come as Washington enforces a maritime blockade on Iranian ports-an operation that has already redirected commercial shipping and drawn sharp warnings from Iran's Revolutionary...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-launches-second-wave-of-strikes-on-iran-after-threats-to-block-regional-oil-routes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-launches-second-wave-of-strikes-on-iran-after-threats-to-block-regional-oil-routes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two shootings in Montgomery on Sunday leave one dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 19, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The City of Montgomery, Alabama, was struck by another wave of gun violence over the weekend as police launched investigations into two separate early-morning shootings that occurred just minutes apart. The incidents, which took place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, left one man dead and a woman hospitalized with injuries. These back-to-back shootings add to a growing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/two-shootings-in-montgomery-on-sunday-leave-one-dead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/two-shootings-in-montgomery-on-sunday-leave-one-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuscaloosa Man Charged with Christmas Eve Kidnapping]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 16, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. &ndash; A Tuscaloosa man charged with kidnapping has been arraigned in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. A one-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Randall Latroy Richardson, 42, with kidnapping. The alleged incident occurred in the early morning hours of December 24, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. By sunrise, Richardson was a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuscaloosa-man-charged-with-christmas-eve-kidnapping/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuscaloosa-man-charged-with-christmas-eve-kidnapping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tungsten: The obscure metal testing the West&amp;#039;s critical minerals strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tungsten: The obscure metal testing the West's critical minerals strategy Pressure on Western defense stockpiles is drawing attention to a critical mineral most people rarely encounter by name: tungsten. With a melting point of approximately 6,177 F, tungsten withstands more heat than any other metal. It is exceptionally dense, hard and resistant to wear, making it valuable in cutting and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tungsten-the-obscure-metal-testing-the-westamp039s-critical-minerals-strategy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tungsten-the-obscure-metal-testing-the-westamp039s-critical-minerals-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville Speaks at Confirmation Hearing for Department of Labor Secretary Nominee]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &ndash; Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Keith Sonderling, President Trump's nominee to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville and Mr. Sonderling discussed the efforts the Trump administration is taking to root out waste, fraud, and abuse of federal tax dollars, as well as expanding 401(k) retirement investments to include...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-speaks-at-confirmation-hearing-for-department-of-labor-secretary-nominee/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-speaks-at-confirmation-hearing-for-department-of-labor-secretary-nominee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville Speaks at Confirmation Hearing for CDC Director, HHS Nominee]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. &ndash; Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Trump's nominee for Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Sean Kaufman, President Trump's nominee for Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), during today's Sen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-speaks-at-confirmation-hearing-for-cdc-director-hhs-nominee/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-speaks-at-confirmation-hearing-for-cdc-director-hhs-nominee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville joins Sen. Schmitt's Anti-Fraud Task Force]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 14, 2026 &ndash; WASHINGTON, D.C. &ndash; 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-joins-sen-schmitts-anti-fraud-task-force/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-joins-sen-schmitts-anti-fraud-task-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville Helps Introduce Bill To Protect Religious Vaccine Exemptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 23, 2026 - WASHINGTON &ndash; U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) helped introduce the Guaranteeing Religious Accommodation in Childhood(GRACE) Act, which withholds federal tax dollars from schools that refuse to recognize religious exemptions for vaccinations. The GRACE Act helps protect religious freedom and parental rights by preventing schools from targeting families with religious documentati...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-helps-introduce-bill-to-protect-religious-vaccine-exemptions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-helps-introduce-bill-to-protect-religious-vaccine-exemptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville Continues Advocating for Alabama's Catfish Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 21,c2026 - WASHINGTON &ndash; U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in endorsing a request made by the U.S. farm-raised catfish industry for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help the industry by purchasing catfish products. Sens. Tuberville and Hyde-Smith wrote a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins asking her to approve a request to purchas...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-continues-advocating-for-alabamas-catfish-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-continues-advocating-for-alabamas-catfish-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville Backs Hyperscale Data Centers In Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Alabamians who are rising up against hyperscale data centers are expressing concern that they don&rsquo;t want &ldquo;Alabama to be the Wild West for industrialization&rdquo;, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, Tommy Tuberville, has strongly backed the construction of hyperscale data centers throughout Alabama the Beautiful in his rhetoric the past couple of days. For Coach Tuberville stated on Monday at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-backs-hyperscale-data-centers-in-alabama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-backs-hyperscale-data-centers-in-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This elementary school is achieving high reading scores a million words at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[This elementary school is achieving high reading scores a million words at a time Walking into Windsor Park Elementary in Corpus Christi, Texas, it&rsquo;s hard to miss the mass of bright, colorful paper balloons taped on the wall, displaying photos of dozens of children who have read at least 1 million words this school year. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s something that the students are very, very proud of,&rdquo; librarian Annelis...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/this-elementary-school-is-achieving-high-reading-scores-a-million-words-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/this-elementary-school-is-achieving-high-reading-scores-a-million-words-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The quest to build a better AI tutor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quest to build a better AI tutor It&rsquo;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&rsquo;t consistently pro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-quest-to-build-a-better-ai-tutor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-quest-to-build-a-better-ai-tutor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pentagon will test troops for low testosterone. It's not as strange as it might seem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pentagon will test troops for low testosterone. It&rsquo;s not as strange as it might seem When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on July 15 that the military will start screening service members for low testosterone, he framed it as a way to keep troops &ldquo;strong, resilient, and capable.&rdquo; Under the new plan, active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve members aged 30 and older will be tested annu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-pentagon-will-test-troops-for-low-testosterone-its-not-as-strange-as-it-might-seem/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-pentagon-will-test-troops-for-low-testosterone-its-not-as-strange-as-it-might-seem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The God Who Meets Us in the Fragile Moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[I sat with the doctor three years ago and he got straight to the point. He&rsquo;d examined the scan and he said, &ldquo;Mike, you have cancer.&rdquo; I&rsquo;ve been with family and church members and heard this diagnosis scores of times, but I&rsquo;d never heard it pronounced to me. I didn&rsquo;t know how to respond other than to ask, &ldquo;What do we do?&rdquo; The kindly doctor on that Monday suggested we do surgery on Friday, and we did...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-god-who-meets-us-in-the-fragile-moments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-god-who-meets-us-in-the-fragile-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The End of an Era: Sitting Bull's Surrender at Fort Buford]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 20, 1881, a weary but defiant H&uacute;&#331;kpap&#543;a Lakota holy man and chief named Sitting Bull rode into Fort Buford, Montana Territory. Behind him followed a starving remnant of his people-fewer than 200 men, women, and children. For five years, Sitting Bull had evaded the United States military, clinging to a traditional way of life that was rapidly vanishing from the North American plains. His su...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-end-of-an-era-sitting-bulls-surrender-at-fort-buford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-end-of-an-era-sitting-bulls-surrender-at-fort-buford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Egyptian Revolution of 1952: How July 23 Sparked the Rise of Gamal Abdel Nasser]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 23, 1952, a group of young nationalist military officers known as the Free Officers Movement launched a decisive coup that ended the reign of King Farouk and reshaped the political destiny of Egypt. What began as a carefully coordinated military operation in the early hours of the morning soon evolved into a sweeping revolution - one that dismantled a monarchy, confronted colonial...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-egyptian-revolution-of-1952-how-july-23-sparked-the-rise-of-gamal-abdel-nasser/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-egyptian-revolution-of-1952-how-july-23-sparked-the-rise-of-gamal-abdel-nasser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The craftsmanship cliff: Woodworking named the trade hardest hit by skills shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-craftsmanship-cliff-woodworking-named-the-trade-hardest-hit-by-skills-shortage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-craftsmanship-cliff-woodworking-named-the-trade-hardest-hit-by-skills-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Man Sentenced to Nearly Four Years in Prison for Smuggling Six Kilograms of Cocaine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday, July 16, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. &ndash; A Texas man has been sentenced for smuggling six kilograms of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. U.S. District Judge Annmarie C. Axon sentenced Brandon Azael Lopez, 30, of McAllen, Texas, to 46 months in prison. In October 2025, Lopez pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute cocaine. "Those who use the inters...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/texas-man-sentenced-to-nearly-four-years-in-prison-for-smuggling-six-kilograms-of-cocaine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/texas-man-sentenced-to-nearly-four-years-in-prison-for-smuggling-six-kilograms-of-cocaine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terri Sewell Co-Sponsors the "AI Data Center Moratorium Act"]]></title><description><![CDATA[According some estimates, there are thirteen operating data centers currently operating in Alabama with a combined capacity of 764 Mega Watts with fourteen more hyperscale data center projects planned in Alabama the Beautiful that would add 2,704 more Mega Watts of capacity. Given that data centers consume enormous amounts of water for their evaporating based cooling systems, consume gargantuan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/terri-sewell-co-sponsors-the-ai-data-center-moratorium-act/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/terri-sewell-co-sponsors-the-ai-data-center-moratorium-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunspots vs. freckles: How to tell them apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunspots vs. freckles: How to tell them apart Those little brown marks on the skin confuse many people. Both involve excess pigment in the skin, but they arise from different causes and behave differently. Freckles often bring back memories of summer days as a kid, while sunspots can signal that the skin has been exposed to too much sun over the years. Knowing which is which helps people take...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sunspots-vs-freckles-how-to-tell-them-apart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sunspots-vs-freckles-how-to-tell-them-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streaming sports: What TV technology makes for the best game day viewing]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s no longer the case. In this article, electronics and technology company TCL breaks down which TV features matter most for streaming sports...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/streaming-sports-what-tv-technology-makes-for-the-best-game-day-viewing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/streaming-sports-what-tv-technology-makes-for-the-best-game-day-viewing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Preparatory Academy Report: Bringing Cadet Moreland Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-preparatory-academy-report-bringing-cadet-moreland-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-preparatory-academy-report-bringing-cadet-moreland-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Some are the size of a Wal Mart and Some Are The Size of Twenty Football Fields" &ndash; Tuberville on Data Centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 23, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) discussed data centers during his weekly press call today, describing them as, "Some are the size of a Wal Mart and some are the size of twenty football fields." He repeated his support of data centers being constructed in Alabama. Comparing the AI race to the space race. As he described the artificial...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/some-are-the-size-of-a-wal-mart-and-some-are-the-size-of-twenty-football-fields-ndash-tuberville-on-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/some-are-the-size-of-a-wal-mart-and-some-are-the-size-of-twenty-football-fields-ndash-tuberville-on-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snook Becoming More Common in Alabama Coastal Waters]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the past, a fish with common in its name has been practically non-existent in Alabama's coastal waters. However, anglers are increasingly encountering the common snook along Alabama's beautiful coast, quite a distance from its traditional range in south Florida. As Alabama anglers started hooking these fish with a large mouth and long lateral line, Dr. Charlie Martin of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/snook-becoming-more-common-in-alabama-coastal-waters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/snook-becoming-more-common-in-alabama-coastal-waters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small business owners are paying to access their own money. Congress may have a fix.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small business owners are paying to access their own money. Congress may have a fix. A bipartisan bill targeting America's payment infrastructure is gaining momentum, and new data on small business cash-flow gaps shows exactly why it matters. For many small business owners, getting paid is only half the battle. The other half is waiting for the money to arrive. Nearly 3 in 5 small business...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/small-business-owners-are-paying-to-access-their-own-money-congress-may-have-a-fix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/small-business-owners-are-paying-to-access-their-own-money-congress-may-have-a-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should I put my rent payments on autopay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should I put my rent payments on autopay? Rent is usually the single biggest payment renters make each month, and how it gets paid can shape whether that due date is routine or stressful. Unlike a lot of smaller recurring charges, paying rent still often requires active effort: logging into a portal, writing a check, or remembering to hit send before a deadline. Some renters have never considered...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/should-i-put-my-rent-payments-on-autopay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/should-i-put-my-rent-payments-on-autopay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senator Tuberville calls Islam "A death cult" asks wants President to ban the Muslim Brotherhood &amp;amp; Sharia Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 14, 2026 &ndash; WASHINGTON, D.C. &ndash; U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) gave a speech on the Senate floor where he warned that Islamists have destroyed Europe and pose a looming threat to the United States. Tuberville called Islam &ldquo;A death cult&rdquo; and called on President Donald J. Trump to ban the Muslim Brotherhood from the United States and to prohibit Sharia Law from being practiced within t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/senator-tuberville-calls-islam-a-death-cult-asks-wants-president-to-ban-the-muslim-brotherhood-ampamp-sharia-law/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/senator-tuberville-calls-islam-a-death-cult-asks-wants-president-to-ban-the-muslim-brotherhood-ampamp-sharia-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semiquincentennial/250th: Death, Tyranny and the Pursuit of Largess]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/semiquincentennial250th-death-tyranny-and-the-pursuit-of-largess/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/semiquincentennial250th-death-tyranny-and-the-pursuit-of-largess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEC media days are being held this week in Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 20, 2026 &ndash; TAMPA, Florida &ndash; Coaches, athletic directors and even some star players from the Southeastern Conference are enjoying the heat in Tampa Bay, Florida this week for SEC media days. The 2025 football season ended poorly again for the SEC with a Big 10 team (Indiana) winning yet another national championship. SEC coaches, players, and administrators are optimistic that 2026 will be dif...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sec-media-days-are-being-held-this-week-in-tampa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sec-media-days-are-being-held-this-week-in-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republicans mourn the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 12, 2026 &ndash; 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/republicans-mourn-the-passing-of-senator-lindsey-graham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/republicans-mourn-the-passing-of-senator-lindsey-graham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Terri Sewell Condemns President Trump's Election Remarks, Calls for Defense of Democratic Institutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL&#8209;07) issued a forceful statement Thursday night responding to President Trump's latest address on elections, criticizing the President for amplifying what she described as "baseless and debunked conspiracy theories" rather than addressing the economic pressures facing American families. Sewell, the Ranking Member of the Ho...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rep-terri-sewell-condemns-president-trumps-election-remarks-calls-for-defense-of-democratic-institutions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rep-terri-sewell-condemns-president-trumps-election-remarks-calls-for-defense-of-democratic-institutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public universities face escalating involvement from state lawmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s faculty senate and giv...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/public-universities-face-escalating-involvement-from-state-lawmakers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/public-universities-face-escalating-involvement-from-state-lawmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prichard Police Chief indicted by Special Mobile County Grand Jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 22, 2026 - MOBILE, Alabama &ndash; District Attorney Keith Blackwood announced on Wednesday that a Special Mobile County Grand Jury has returned indictments against Prichard Police Chief Walter Knight and another member of the Prichard Police Department following an investigation into alleged misconduct within the agency. Prichard Police Chief Walter Knight was indicted on charges of Use of Officia...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/prichard-police-chief-indicted-by-special-mobile-county-grand-jury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/prichard-police-chief-indicted-by-special-mobile-county-grand-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing tomorrow's national security leaders: UAH expands Intelligence and Security Studies programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (JUL. 21, 2026) &ndash; Artificial intelligence. Cybersecurity. Space. Climate. Quantum computing. The technologies transforming the world are also reshaping national security, generating an urgent demand for professionals who can do something increasingly rare: understand science and technology while also comprehending the human decisions that determine how those technologies affect U....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/preparing-tomorrows-national-security-leaders-uah-expands-intelligence-and-security-studies-programs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/preparing-tomorrows-national-security-leaders-uah-expands-intelligence-and-security-studies-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postpartum nutrition: What your body needs for healing, hormones and milk production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Postpartum nutrition: What your body needs for healing, hormones and milk production The early postpartum period&mdash;often called the fourth trimester&mdash;is a time of major transition. While you&rsquo;re getting to know your baby and settling into a new rhythm, your body is also doing significant work behind-the-scenes. You&rsquo;re healing from pregnancy and birth. Your hormones are shifting quickly. If you&rsquo;re brea...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/postpartum-nutrition-what-your-body-needs-for-healing-hormones-and-milk-production/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/postpartum-nutrition-what-your-body-needs-for-healing-hormones-and-milk-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Politics should be about electing leaders that solve problems not a team sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spend far too much time asking whether Alabama is red enough or blue enough. We're asking the wrong question. The question isn't whether our politics can win another election. The question is whether our politics can still solve problems. Somewhere along the way, we confused politics with identity. We started treating our political parties like college football teams, where loyalty...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/politics-should-be-about-electing-leaders-that-solve-problems-not-a-team-sport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/politics-should-be-about-electing-leaders-that-solve-problems-not-a-team-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Platner's exit from Maine's Senate race leaves Democrats in a deep financial hole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Platner&rsquo;s exit from Maine&rsquo;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 &mdash; his successor will start from a severe financial disadvantage, OpenSecrets reports. Platner&rsquo;s withdrawal amid a sexual assault allegation has triggered a scramble over who will replace...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/platners-exit-from-maines-senate-race-leaves-democrats-in-a-deep-financial-hole/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/platners-exit-from-maines-senate-race-leaves-democrats-in-a-deep-financial-hole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pint-sized obsessions: America&amp;#039;s favorite ice cream flavors and brands, according to Instacart data]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/pint-sized-obsessions-americaamp039s-favorite-ice-cream-flavors-and-brands-according-to-instacart-data/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/pint-sized-obsessions-americaamp039s-favorite-ice-cream-flavors-and-brands-according-to-instacart-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharmaceutical marketplaces: How online platforms are changing drug purchasing]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/pharmaceutical-marketplaces-how-online-platforms-are-changing-drug-purchasing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/pharmaceutical-marketplaces-how-online-platforms-are-changing-drug-purchasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Singing 'The National Anthem' In Worship]]></title><description><![CDATA[I don&rsquo;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 &ldquo;America The Beautiful.&rdquo; He introduced the hymn and said, &ldquo;We thank God for our many blessings, including our country.&rdquo; I&rsquo;d not thought of the hymn in this way. Later we sang another familiar hymn of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/on-singing-the-national-anthem-in-worship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/on-singing-the-national-anthem-in-worship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health assessments: What employers should look for to secure the best outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental health assessments: What employers should look for to secure the best outcomes An employee finally decides to ask for help. Maybe their work has slowed. Maybe they have been missing sleep. Maybe they have been holding it together for months and can feel that changing. For an HR or benefits leader, that moment matters. The first experience an employee has with a mental health benefit can...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mental-health-assessments-what-employers-should-look-for-to-secure-the-best-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mental-health-assessments-what-employers-should-look-for-to-secure-the-best-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medical school debt and refinancing: How borrowers are managing student loans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medical school debt and refinancing: How borrowers are managing student loans For health care professionals at all levels, from medical students to attending physicians, student loan debt is as pervasive as the common cold. Unfortunately, it takes a lot longer to go away. Severe student loan debt can affect borrowers&rsquo; financial health for years or even decades. This spring, SoFi surveyed 229 medic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/medical-school-debt-and-refinancing-how-borrowers-are-managing-student-loans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/medical-school-debt-and-refinancing-how-borrowers-are-managing-student-loans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews says that this special primary is about, "who is best positioned to compete in November"]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 22, 2026 - OZARK, Ala. - Republican Congressional candidate for Alabama's Second Congressional District, David Matthews, said that Republicans cannot afford to "sleepwalk" into the August 11th primary. Matthews warned that the GOP needs to elect the nominee "who is best positioned to compete in November" against incumbent Congressman Shomari Figures (D-02). Matthews...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/matthews-says-that-this-special-primary-is-about-who-is-best-positioned-to-compete-in-november/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/matthews-says-that-this-special-primary-is-about-who-is-best-positioned-to-compete-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marques Has Written His Own Definition of Conception]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala. - At a candidate forum recorded July 19, I asked the candidates for Alabama's Second Congressional District about the sanctity of life. State Rep. Rhett Marques answered by saying two things that cannot both be true. First he said this: "Now, I do believe that life begins at conception. I do believe that." Then, in the same answer, he said this: "Until that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/marques-has-written-his-own-definition-of-conception/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/marques-has-written-his-own-definition-of-conception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerusalem Falls to the First Crusade - July 15, 1099]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 15, 1099, after a grueling seven&#8209;week siege marked by hunger, disease, and desperate fighting, Crusader forces stormed the ancient walls of Jerusalem and seized the city in one of the most consequential-and controversial-moments of the Middle Ages. The victory ended the First Crusade's three&#8209;year march from Europe to the Holy Land and reshaped Christian, Muslim, and Jewish history for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jerusalem-falls-to-the-first-crusade-july-15-1099/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jerusalem-falls-to-the-first-crusade-july-15-1099/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPO guide: The pros and cons of investing in an IPO and how to do it]]></title><description><![CDATA[IPO guide: The pros and cons of investing in an IPO and how to do it An IPO is the first public sale of a company&rsquo;s stock. Individual investors may be able to buy IPO shares either through an eligible brokerage or on the public market after trading begins. However, access is often limited, and you may not be guaranteed shares, Wealth Enhancement explains. Additionally, given the nature of these sa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ipo-guide-the-pros-and-cons-of-investing-in-an-ipo-and-how-to-do-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ipo-guide-the-pros-and-cons-of-investing-in-an-ipo-and-how-to-do-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Heart of Dixie Podcast: Allegations, Accountability, and the Orange Beach Controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Heart of Dixie Podcast has built a reputation for diving head&#8209;first into the political and civic issues shaping communities across Alabama. In a recent episode titled "Orange Beach Tyranny," hosts Brandon Moseley of The Alabama Gazette and Harry Still III joined forces with Murder Creek Media's Neeli Faulkner and Whitney Scapecchi to unpack a sprawling set of allegations surroun...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/inside-the-heart-of-dixie-podcast-allegations-accountability-and-the-orange-beach-controversy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/inside-the-heart-of-dixie-podcast-allegations-accountability-and-the-orange-beach-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["If You See A Protest Against Data Centers, Join It!" &ndash; Ann Eubank at the Eagle Forum of West Shelby County]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a prime example of how the issue of hyperscale data centers flooding the State of Alabama has become a matter of concern for Alabamians of both sides of the political aisle, Ann Eubank, a prominent figure in the Alabama Republican party who is a member of Mom's for Liberty and a member of the Alabama Legislative Watchdogs, spoke at the West Shelby County Action Group of Eagle Forum...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/if-you-see-a-protest-against-data-centers-join-it-ndash-ann-eubank-at-the-eagle-forum-of-west-shelby-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/if-you-see-a-protest-against-data-centers-join-it-ndash-ann-eubank-at-the-eagle-forum-of-west-shelby-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How interest rates work in 2026: A plain-English guide for everyday borrowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[How interest rates work in 2026: A plain-English guide for everyday borrowers An interest rate is the amount lenders charge for borrowing money. It&rsquo;s typically expressed as a percentage of the principal on an annual basis. Interest impacts your loan, so it&rsquo;s crucial to have interest rates explained if you don&rsquo;t have a complete understanding of how it works. How Are Interest Rates Determined? Rates...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-interest-rates-work-in-2026-a-plain-english-guide-for-everyday-borrowers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-interest-rates-work-in-2026-a-plain-english-guide-for-everyday-borrowers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How housing alternatives are giving the traditional starter home its comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[How housing alternatives are giving the traditional starter home its comeback Watch nearly any classic movie from the early 2000s, and you'll always find one family in a picture-perfect home. It&rsquo;s the never-changing white picket fence, the nicely mowed grass, and three different generations under one roof every holiday season. For decades, the starter home has been the entry point to that pic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-housing-alternatives-are-giving-the-traditional-starter-home-its-comeback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-housing-alternatives-are-giving-the-traditional-starter-home-its-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How homeowners can prepare before hurricane season peaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-homeowners-can-prepare-before-hurricane-season-peaks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-homeowners-can-prepare-before-hurricane-season-peaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I address the financial reality of caring for my aging parents? (It costs the average family $7,200 a year)]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do I address the financial reality of caring for my aging parents? (It costs the average family $7,200 a year) Nearly 1 in 4 American adults is currently providing unpaid care for an aging family member &mdash; managing medications, attending medical appointments, coordinating home care, and often absorbing significant financial costs that never appear in any official accounting. Half report at leas...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-do-i-address-the-financial-reality-of-caring-for-my-aging-parents-it-costs-the-average-family-7200-a-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-do-i-address-the-financial-reality-of-caring-for-my-aging-parents-it-costs-the-average-family-7200-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can you get help paying for your medications?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;t filling their prescriptions due to high costs. So how can you get help paying for your medications? Talking to your prescri...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-can-you-get-help-paying-for-your-medications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-can-you-get-help-paying-for-your-medications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How artificial intelligence is changing the mental health space]]></title><description><![CDATA[How artificial intelligence is changing the mental health space What if your next therapy appointment involved opening an app instead of talking to another human? From chatbots that lend an ear at 2 a.m. to smart platforms that track emotional patterns over time, artificial intelligence is reshaping how people access and experience mental health care. AI technology aims to help create machines...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-the-mental-health-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-the-mental-health-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI is reshaping higher education program discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[How AI is reshaping higher education program discovery Prospective college students used to begin with a search engine and a list of links. Many now begin with a question typed into ChatGPT or Claude, and an answer that may never send them to a university website at all. The shift is no longer just a forecast. A Pew Research Center survey released in June 2026 found that 60% of U.S. adults say...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-ai-is-reshaping-higher-education-program-discovery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-ai-is-reshaping-higher-education-program-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI is changing soccer from the ground up]]></title><description><![CDATA[How AI is changing soccer from the ground up More than two thousand years ago, Chinese players kicked a leather ball across training grounds in a game called Cuju to develop balance, endurance, and precision with their feet. The game evolved gradually until the 1860s when England transformed dozens of local clubs into an organized body with standardized "laws of the game." Along the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-ai-is-changing-soccer-from-the-ground-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-ai-is-changing-soccer-from-the-ground-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampton Harrison says that he is Pro-Life with no exceptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampton Harris, a Republican candidate running for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, has formally reaffirmed a rigid pro-life platform. He announced a strict "no exceptions" stance on abortion protection. In a statement released by his campaign, the Montgomery native and attorney declared his belief that human life requires absolute legal protection starting from the moment of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harrison-says-that-he-is-pro-life-with-no-exceptions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harrison-says-that-he-is-pro-life-with-no-exceptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampton Harris says that he is Pro-Life with no exceptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampton Harris, a Republican candidate running for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, has formally reaffirmed a rigid pro-life platform. He announced a strict "no exceptions" stance on abortion protection. In a statement released by his campaign, the Montgomery native and attorney declared his belief that human life requires absolute legal protection starting from the moment of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-says-that-he-is-pro-life-with-no-exceptions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-says-that-he-is-pro-life-with-no-exceptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half of newly developed drugs are the result of this 1983 Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half of newly developed drugs are the result of this 1983 Law "Orphan" drugs were once a market almost no company wanted. Four decades later, they make up more than half of the new drugs the Food and Drug Administration approves. In 2024, the FDA's drug center approved 50 new medicines. More than half of them (26 in all) were built to treat a rare disease. That would have stunned...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/half-of-newly-developed-drugs-are-the-result-of-this-1983-law/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/half-of-newly-developed-drugs-are-the-result-of-this-1983-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Amberjack Count Estimates Far More AJs in the Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Great Red Snapper Count, utilizing new sampling gear and methods, estimated that far more iconic red snapper are in the Gulf of America than traditional assessment methods had indicated. A team of marine scientists used the same methodology to conduct the recent Greater Amberjack Count that produced similar results. Dr. Sean Powers, Director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/great-amberjack-count-estimates-far-more-ajs-in-the-gulf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/great-amberjack-count-estimates-far-more-ajs-in-the-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Taps Glenda Allred as New Tourism Director, Announces Lee Sentell's Retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the retirement of Lee Sentell, Alabama's longest-serving Tourism Director. Governor Bob Riley originally appointed Sentell in 2003. "Since Lee began serving at the Department of Tourism, we have grown the state's tourism revenue from $6 billion to nearly $25 billion. Lee should certainly be commended for his...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-taps-glenda-allred-as-new-tourism-director-announces-lee-sentells-retirement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-taps-glenda-allred-as-new-tourism-director-announces-lee-sentells-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order Establishing Commission on Screen-Based Instruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Executive Order No. 745 establishing the Governor's Commission on Screen-Based Instruction to study the use, risks and benefits of screen-based instruction in Alabama's K-12 classrooms and provide evidence-based recommendations on its use. "Responsible use of classroom screen time is a top priority of my Administration, and while we...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-signs-executive-order-establishing-commission-on-screen-based-instruction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-signs-executive-order-establishing-commission-on-screen-based-instruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Reminds Families to Stock Up on School Supplies During Alabama's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY &ndash; 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-reminds-families-to-stock-up-on-school-supplies-during-alabamas-back-to-school-sales-tax-holiday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-reminds-families-to-stock-up-on-school-supplies-during-alabamas-back-to-school-sales-tax-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey announces $3.6 Million in road grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey (R) on Thursday announced more than $3.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 11 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing the state's infrastructure. The grants are the second round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation's...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-36-million-in-road-grants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-36-million-in-road-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gary Palmer's Legislation to Recover Critical Minerals Passes House Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House Energy and Commerce Committee has passed the bipartisan H.R. 9617, the Coordinating and Harnessing America's Recovery of Minerals (CHARM) Act, aimed at strengthening national security by reducing reliance on foreign, particularly Chinese, critical minerals. The legislation, introduced by Reps. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and Paul Tonko (D-New York), directs the EPA to develop a federal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gary-palmers-legislation-to-recover-critical-minerals-passes-house-committee/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gary-palmers-legislation-to-recover-critical-minerals-passes-house-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For the first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &mdash; marking a milestone for the rise of renewables in America. While gas and nuclear plants still lead the country&rsquo;s energy mix, solar contributed 12.8% of the nation&rsquo;s electricity in May, according to an anal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/for-the-first-time-americans-are-getting-more-of-their-electricity-from-solar-than-coal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/for-the-first-time-americans-are-getting-more-of-their-electricity-from-solar-than-coal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI seizes improperly stored sexual assault kits from Prichard Police Department]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 13, 2026 &ndash; PRICHARD, Ala. &ndash; 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fbi-seizes-improperly-stored-sexual-assault-kits-from-prichard-police-department/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fbi-seizes-improperly-stored-sexual-assault-kits-from-prichard-police-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faced With A Federal Religious Discrimination Lawsuit, The Tuscaloosa Public Library Is No Longer Taking Reservations For Their Rotary Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tuscaloosa Public Library is the main public library that services Tuscaloosa County. A county that as of the 2020 census is the fifth-most populous county in the State of Alabama. Traditionally, the Rotary Room in the Tuscaloosa Public Library has been reserved as a meeting place for civic organizations of all kinds in the area. With the Rotary Room at one point even being reserved by local...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/faced-with-a-federal-religious-discrimination-lawsuit-the-tuscaloosa-public-library-is-no-longer-taking-reservations-for-their-rotary-room/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/faced-with-a-federal-religious-discrimination-lawsuit-the-tuscaloosa-public-library-is-no-longer-taking-reservations-for-their-rotary-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Election Interference: Tabitha Isner and the Alabama Democratic Party's Reckless Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/election-interference-tabitha-isner-and-the-alabama-democratic-partys-reckless-play/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/election-interference-tabitha-isner-and-the-alabama-democratic-partys-reckless-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doug Jones Tells Data Center Protestors, "Moratorium Is The Word.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama Citizens Against Data Centers marched in protest against hyperscale data centers at Railroad Park in Birmingham, today. When, much to their pleasant surprise, Alabama Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate, Doug Jones, met them at Railroad Park and addressed them in-person. Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones then proceeded to tell the protestors that, "Moratorium is the word" when it...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/doug-jones-tells-data-center-protestors-moratorium-is-the-word/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/doug-jones-tells-data-center-protestors-moratorium-is-the-word/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data Centers Are "A Bipartisan Issue" &ndash; Marilyn Simpler, Action Group Leader of The West Shelby County Eagle Forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of the West Shelby County Action Group for Eagle Forum, a national conservative organization, stated in a letter that was passed out at the Action Group's meeting, yesterday, that hyperscale data centers are, "a bipartisan issue that concerns the future of our state." Marilyn Simpler noted in her letter that since she has been voicing her opposition to the massive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/data-centers-are-a-bipartisan-issue-ndash-marilyn-simpler-action-group-leader-of-the-west-shelby-county-eagle-forum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/data-centers-are-a-bipartisan-issue-ndash-marilyn-simpler-action-group-leader-of-the-west-shelby-county-eagle-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darline Graham Assumes Late Brother's Senate Seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a moment marked by both solemn remembrance and historic transition, Darline Graham was sworn in Thursday to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), who passed away unexpectedly late Saturday night after a brief illness. Her appointment ensures continuity for the constituents he served and reflects the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/darline-graham-assumes-late-brothers-senate-seat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/darline-graham-assumes-late-brothers-senate-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corruption and Misuse of Public Funds in the Randall Woodfin Administration: A Summary of the First Four Parts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin In the first four parts of my investigation series on the corruption and misuse of funds from the administration of Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin here is what I have laid out detailing alleged criminal activity from 100 plus documents I have from the Woodfin files. To see screenshots of the evidence please go back and review the first four articles. Campaign...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/corruption-and-misuse-of-public-funds-in-the-randall-woodfin-administration-a-summary-of-the-first-four-parts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/corruption-and-misuse-of-public-funds-in-the-randall-woodfin-administration-a-summary-of-the-first-four-parts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corruption and Misuse of Public Funds in the Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Administration-Part 2: The Architecture of Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/corruption-and-misuse-of-public-funds-in-the-birmingham-mayor-randall-woodfin-administration-part-2-the-architecture-of-power/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/corruption-and-misuse-of-public-funds-in-the-birmingham-mayor-randall-woodfin-administration-part-2-the-architecture-of-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closest national parks to Montgomery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Heap // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Montgomery Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-montgomery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-montgomery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closest national parks to Mobile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Varina C // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Mobile Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." Since...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-mobile/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-mobile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closest national parks to Gadsden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Frank // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Gadsden Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-gadsden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-gadsden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closest national parks to Florence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Heap // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Florence Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-florence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-florence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closest national parks to Dothan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Frank // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Dothan Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-dothan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-dothan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closest national parks to Decatur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Heap // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Decatur Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-decatur/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-decatur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closest national parks to Daphne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Dannhauer // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Daphne Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-daphne/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-daphne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closest national parks to Birmingham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Heap // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Birmingham Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-birmingham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-birmingham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closest national parks to Anniston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Frank // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Anniston Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-anniston/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/closest-national-parks-to-anniston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clay County Man Charged with Carjacking and Attempted Kidnapping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. &ndash; A Clay County man charged with carjacking, attempted kidnapping, and multiple other crimes has been arraigned in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. A five-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Stevie Earl Harris with attempted kidnapping, carjacking, using/carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/clay-county-man-charged-with-carjacking-and-attempted-kidnapping/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/clay-county-man-charged-with-carjacking-and-attempted-kidnapping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital Murder Charges Filed Following Senseless Double Homicide in Irondale]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/capital-murder-charges-filed-following-senseless-double-homicide-in-irondale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/capital-murder-charges-filed-following-senseless-double-homicide-in-irondale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can ADHD contribute to divorce? How ADHD symptoms affect marriage, child custody, and divorce]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/can-adhd-contribute-to-divorce-how-adhd-symptoms-affect-marriage-child-custody-and-divorce/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/can-adhd-contribute-to-divorce-how-adhd-symptoms-affect-marriage-child-custody-and-divorce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boat season is here: How to protect your boat, jet ski, and gear this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boat season is here: How to protect your boat, jet ski, and gear this summer Warm weather is here, and the boats, jet skis, and paddleboards are coming out of storage. Whether you're taking the family out on the lake, towing the kids on a tube, or finally launching that jet ski you bought over the winter, summer on the water is one of the best parts of the year. It pays to spend a few...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/boat-season-is-here-how-to-protect-your-boat-jet-ski-and-gear-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/boat-season-is-here-how-to-protect-your-boat-jet-ski-and-gear-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin's Corruption and Misuse of Public Funds: The Book Deal Ledger]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the murky waters of Alabama political finance, the line between "necessary campaign expenditure" and personal gain is often blurred by creative accounting. When a personal achievement-like a memoir-is funded by a candidate's principal campaign committee, it raises serious questions under the Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA). The Legal Framework Under Alabama Code &sect; 17-5-7, a ca...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/birmingham-mayor-randall-woodfins-corruption-and-misuse-of-public-funds-the-book-deal-ledger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/birmingham-mayor-randall-woodfins-corruption-and-misuse-of-public-funds-the-book-deal-ledger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin turns City Hall into unlawful National Democratic PAC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woodfin investigation - Part 5 When examining the Woodfin files, what initially appeared to be a straightforward investigation quickly peeled back like an onion, revealing deeper layers of questionable conduct. While the Birmingham mayor and his administration initially brushed off the findings as a joke, the gravity of the situation has left no room for laughter. The Promotion of the Randall...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/birmingham-mayor-randall-woodfin-turns-city-hall-into-unlawful-national-democratic-pac/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/birmingham-mayor-randall-woodfin-turns-city-hall-into-unlawful-national-democratic-pac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bipartisan Coalition of 62 Senators Introduces Russia Sanctions Bill Honoring the Late Sen. Lindsey Graham]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a powerful bipartisan display and a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R&#8209;Ala.), Darline Graham (R&#8209;S.C.), Richard Blumenthal (D&#8209;Conn.), Jeanne Shaheen (D&#8209;N.H.), and Roger Wicker (R&#8209;Miss.) announced the introduction of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026. The legislation-now backed by 62 senators-aims to impos...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/bipartisan-coalition-of-62-senators-introduces-russia-sanctions-bill-honoring-the-late-sen-lindsey-graham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/bipartisan-coalition-of-62-senators-introduces-russia-sanctions-bill-honoring-the-late-sen-lindsey-graham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beaverton Mayor Susan Chase has died]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 15, 2026 &ndash; BEAVERTON, Ala. &ndash; The City of Beaverton announced on social media that sitting Mayor Susan Chae has passed away. "With a broken heart &#65532; i'm announcing the passing of Susan Chase , mayor of Beaverton, Alabama &#65532;&#65532;&#65532; 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/beaverton-mayor-susan-chase-has-died/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/beaverton-mayor-susan-chase-has-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AU Perspective: When Auburn Greed Gets Thirsty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Power outgrowing consent of the citizens thirsts for more and oft requires reaching out. Auburn's incumbent mayor (re)election slogan is 'we' can do it together. The we becomes less ambiguous when connecting the 'I Believe in Felon Hubbard' political thieves. Robert Wilkins put his finger on two of those reaches in a June 30 letter to the Plainsman...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/au-perspective-when-auburn-greed-gets-thirsty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/au-perspective-when-auburn-greed-gets-thirsty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General Marshall Announces Conclusion of Department of Justice Case Against Julia Tutwiler Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 23, 2026 - Montgomery, Ala) &ndash; Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today a final judgment which ends United States v. State of Alabama and Alabama Department of Corrections, closing out more than a decade of federal oversight of the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women. U.S. District Judge Myron H. Thompson's order dismissed the case and the consent decree, following an agreement between...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-marshall-announces-conclusion-of-department-of-justice-case-against-julia-tutwiler-prison/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-marshall-announces-conclusion-of-department-of-justice-case-against-julia-tutwiler-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As cities abandon spy cameras, one company wants to add them to school buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/as-cities-abandon-spy-cameras-one-company-wants-to-add-them-to-school-buses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/as-cities-abandon-spy-cameras-one-company-wants-to-add-them-to-school-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison in Homeland Security Task Force Investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - MOBILE, AL &ndash; An Atlanta, Georgia man was sentenced to 420 months in prison for engaging in a yearslong methamphetamine-trafficking conspiracy, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. According to court documents and evidence presented at a weeklong federal jury trial in October 2025, Kenyatta...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/armed-methamphetamine-trafficker-sentenced-to-35-years-in-prison-in-homeland-security-task-force-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/armed-methamphetamine-trafficker-sentenced-to-35-years-in-prison-in-homeland-security-task-force-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans are rethinking the role of home equity in retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans are rethinking the role of home equity in retirement A home has long meant more to its owners than a place to live. It&rsquo;s a source of stability, family memory, and long-term security for millions of Americans. But for many of these households, it&rsquo;s also the single largest financial asset they own. Homeowners want to put this value to use. Boldin, the DIY retirement planning platform, sees...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americans-are-rethinking-the-role-of-home-equity-in-retirement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americans-are-rethinking-the-role-of-home-equity-in-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALDOT's new plan for Mobile River bridge will cost $3.2 billion and cost motorists a $7.70 toll]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 9, 2026 &ndash; MOBILE, Ala. &ndash; 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 &ndash;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/aldots-new-plan-for-mobile-river-bridge-will-cost-32-billion-and-cost-motorists-a-770-toll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/aldots-new-plan-for-mobile-river-bridge-will-cost-32-billion-and-cost-motorists-a-770-toll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI layoff anxiety is fueling employee disengagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI layoff anxiety is fueling employee disengagement More than a third of American workers say there&rsquo;s little point in working hard because it won&rsquo;t protect them from layoffs or AI. As AI-related layoffs have become increasingly common, the workforce is disengaging instead of working harder to save their jobs. In the &ldquo;Employee Engagement Report,&rdquo; based on a June 2026 survey of 1,000 U.S.-based empl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ai-layoff-anxiety-is-fueling-employee-disengagement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ai-layoff-anxiety-is-fueling-employee-disengagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A smaller labor force means a smaller economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A smaller labor force means a smaller economy In 2024, the U.S. fertility rate reached a new low of 1.6. Net immigration started declining rapidly that same year and quite possibly turned negative in 2025. This combination of factors has brought the rate of population growth to a historic low, a development with major economic implications, The Dispatch reports. Perhaps the most obvious...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-smaller-labor-force-means-a-smaller-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-smaller-labor-force-means-a-smaller-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Short History of Impeachment]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year marks the 650th anniversary of one of the most consequential constitutional innovations in Western history: legislative impeachment. Born in the Good Parliament of 1376, this mechanism fundamentally altered the relationship between executive power and legislative accountability. What began as a pragmatic solution to medieval corruption has endured as a central safeguard of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-short-history-of-impeachment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-short-history-of-impeachment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A guide to medication formularies: Understanding your prescription coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A guide to medication formularies: Understanding your prescription coverage When you&rsquo;re comparing health plans, knowing which medications are covered, how they&rsquo;re covered, and how much they&rsquo;ll cost can save you a lot of frustration and money. That&rsquo;s why a health plan&rsquo;s formulary is important. It&rsquo;s an essential component of an insurance plan. You should review it to confirm that the coverage fits b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-guide-to-medication-formularies-understanding-your-prescription-coverage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-guide-to-medication-formularies-understanding-your-prescription-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[60% of search journeys now involve AI. Here is what that means for brand visibility.]]></title><description><![CDATA[6% of search journeys now involve AI. Here is what that means for brand visibility. Thirty percent of consumers now use AI for product research. A year ago, that figure was 12%. At the same time, roughly 40% of Google results include an AI Overview, according to a Brainlabs analysis of internal SEOClarity data, meaning people are reading AI-generated answers without actively choosing to. Add...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/60-of-search-journeys-now-involve-ai-here-is-what-that-means-for-brand-visibility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/60-of-search-journeys-now-involve-ai-here-is-what-that-means-for-brand-visibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 foods that can help you manage GLP-1 side effects]]></title><description><![CDATA[5 foods that can help you manage GLP-1 side effects Glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist medications can help treat several medical conditions and improve heart and kidney health. There are several FDA-approved GLP-1 agonists, including: - Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) - Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) - Dulaglutide (Trulicity) - Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) - Orforglipron...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/5-foods-that-can-help-you-manage-glp-1-side-effects/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/5-foods-that-can-help-you-manage-glp-1-side-effects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 clinician-backed techniques for managing stress and panic attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/5-clinician-backed-techniques-for-managing-stress-and-panic-attacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/5-clinician-backed-techniques-for-managing-stress-and-panic-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 in 5 Americans report financial stress. Here's what it's doing to their mental health.]]></title><description><![CDATA[4 in 5 Americans report financial stress. Here's what it&rsquo;s doing to their mental health. Financial stress is one of the most consistent triggers of anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults. The American Psychological Association's 2024 Stress in America survey of more than 3,300 U.S. respondents found that 73% of them rated the economy as a significant source of stress, making it the se...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/4-in-5-americans-report-financial-stress-heres-what-its-doing-to-their-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/4-in-5-americans-report-financial-stress-heres-what-its-doing-to-their-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3/4 of small businesses don't trust AI for basic tasks]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/4 of small businesses don't trust AI for basic tasks AI has been a fixture in business headlines for years. The pitch is always the same: Do more and spend less. That promise is what attracted many small business owners. What they're finding on the other side is more complex, and the data shows both sides of that story. According to a new survey from Bluevine, 68% of small business...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/34-of-small-businesses-dont-trust-ai-for-basic-tasks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/34-of-small-businesses-dont-trust-ai-for-basic-tasks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 in 4 US manufacturers admit their warehouse networks are falling behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[3 in 4 US manufacturers admit their warehouse networks are falling behind A recently released Warehouse Specialists Inc, LLC (WSI) survey of 306 supply chain, operations, and logistics leaders at U.S. manufacturing companies found that 75% agree their warehouse network evolved organically over time rather than being designed strategically. Another 73% say their current warehouse model was built...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/3-in-4-us-manufacturers-admit-their-warehouse-networks-are-falling-behind/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/3-in-4-us-manufacturers-admit-their-warehouse-networks-are-falling-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 summer supplements to heat-proof your health]]></title><description><![CDATA[6 summer supplements to heat-proof your health Ah, summertime: longer days, warmer nights, vacations and more time soaking up the sun. For many, it's an absolute dream, especially after months of gray days and freezing temps. But the reality is that the same things you love most about summer can have a not-so-great impact on your health if you don't plan for them. One of those things...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/15-summer-supplements-to-heat-proof-your-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/15-summer-supplements-to-heat-proof-your-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Young Washington" Exceeds Box Office Expectations So A Sequel Is Planned]]></title><description><![CDATA["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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/young-washington-exceeds-box-office-expectations-so-a-sequel-is-planned/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/young-washington-exceeds-box-office-expectations-so-a-sequel-is-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You placed the QR Code right. What next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 caf&eacute; counters. When they get placement right, the next step is ensuring the scan actually performs. However, if you stop at placement, you&rsquo;ll lose valuable data and conversions. A traveler can scan the same QR Code in two different moments and beha...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/you-placed-the-qr-code-right-what-next/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/you-placed-the-qr-code-right-what-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why concerns about tap water quality are getting harder to ignore]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-concerns-about-tap-water-quality-are-getting-harder-to-ignore/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-concerns-about-tap-water-quality-are-getting-harder-to-ignore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where it pays to be in nursing in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where it pays to be in nursing in 2026 Nursing is a calling, but it&rsquo;s also a paycheck, and location can have a major impact on that paycheck&rsquo;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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/where-it-pays-to-be-in-nursing-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/where-it-pays-to-be-in-nursing-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. hammers Iranian targets after ceasefire fails: Iran retaliates with strikes on Bahrain]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 9, 2026 &ndash; WASHINGTON, D.C. &ndash; 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&amp;quot...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-hammers-iranian-targets-after-ceasefire-fails-iran-retaliates-with-strikes-on-bahrain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-hammers-iranian-targets-after-ceasefire-fails-iran-retaliates-with-strikes-on-bahrain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuscaloosa Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Centreville Main Street to Unveil Historic Mural]]></title><description><![CDATA[CENTREVILLE, Ala. (July 7, 2026) &ndash; 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuscaloosa-coca-cola-bottling-company-and-centreville-main-street-to-unveil-historic-mural/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuscaloosa-coca-cola-bottling-company-and-centreville-main-street-to-unveil-historic-mural/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville Honors Leo Finn of Cullman as July "Veteran of the Month"]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &ndash; 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&amp;apos...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-honors-leo-finn-of-cullman-as-july-veteran-of-the-month/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-honors-leo-finn-of-cullman-as-july-veteran-of-the-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The summer concert state rankings: Which states pack more festivals, shows, and tours in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-summer-concert-state-rankings-which-states-pack-more-festivals-shows-and-tours-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-summer-concert-state-rankings-which-states-pack-more-festivals-shows-and-tours-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The states with the highest rates of uninsured drivers and what it costs everyone else]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-states-with-the-highest-rates-of-uninsured-drivers-and-what-it-costs-everyone-else/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-states-with-the-highest-rates-of-uninsured-drivers-and-what-it-costs-everyone-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The states where flood risk is rising fastest, and how many homes aren&amp;#039;t insured for it]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s U.S. Flood Risk Index [2026] estimates that the average annual expos...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-states-where-flood-risk-is-rising-fastest-and-how-many-homes-arenamp039t-insured-for-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-states-where-flood-risk-is-rising-fastest-and-how-many-homes-arenamp039t-insured-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The majority of CFOs require human oversight of agentic AI. Here are the 4 governance frameworks finance teams are actually using.]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s reconciling accounts, flagging anomalies, and classifying transactions. In others, it&rsquo;s autonomously preparing the key components needed for indirect tax filings. The ven...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-majority-of-cfos-require-human-oversight-of-agentic-ai-here-are-the-4-governance-frameworks-finance-teams-are-actually-using/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-majority-of-cfos-require-human-oversight-of-agentic-ai-here-are-the-4-governance-frameworks-finance-teams-are-actually-using/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hidden work behind every "overnight" AI startup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hidden work behind every &lsquo;overnight&rsquo; AI startup The myth of the overnight AI startup is an easy sell. It&rsquo;s inspirational. It&rsquo;s dripping with genius. One day, no one has ever heard of the company, and the next day, it&rsquo;s plastered across every media channel and about to turn into a unicorn. The thing is, every &ldquo;overnight&rdquo; success has a long backstory you don&rsquo;t see: the months&rsquo; or years&rsquo; worth of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-hidden-work-behind-every-overnight-ai-startup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-hidden-work-behind-every-overnight-ai-startup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hidden costs causing monthly housing payments to rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s housing payment isn&rsquo;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 &mdash; and in some cases...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-hidden-costs-causing-monthly-housing-payments-to-rise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-hidden-costs-causing-monthly-housing-payments-to-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Declaration of Independence-the Blueprint for Secession]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-declaration-of-independence-the-blueprint-for-secession/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-declaration-of-independence-the-blueprint-for-secession/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen Arrested, Charged With Capital Murder In Shooting Death Of 6-Year-Old Montgomery Girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/teen-arrested-charged-with-capital-murder-in-shooting-death-of-6-year-old-montgomery-girl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/teen-arrested-charged-with-capital-murder-in-shooting-death-of-6-year-old-montgomery-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect Captured In Attic Crawlspace After University Of Alabama Student, Friend, And Dog Found Shot To Death In Brookwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/suspect-captured-in-attic-crawlspace-after-university-of-alabama-student-friend-and-dog-found-shot-to-death-in-brookwood/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/suspect-captured-in-attic-crawlspace-after-university-of-alabama-student-friend-and-dog-found-shot-to-death-in-brookwood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer is officially here!]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/summer-is-officially-here/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/summer-is-officially-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savings accounts for kids: A guide for parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Savings accounts for kids: A guide for parents Whether your child&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;t open an account by thems...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/savings-accounts-for-kids-a-guide-for-parents/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/savings-accounts-for-kids-a-guide-for-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research on watching sports suggests World Cup fans may get a well-being boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/research-on-watching-sports-suggests-world-cup-fans-may-get-a-well-being-boost/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/research-on-watching-sports-suggests-world-cup-fans-may-get-a-well-being-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republican Runoff Results Revealing]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s race, garnering an amazing 85% of the vote. Caroleene Dobson won th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/republican-runoff-results-revealing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/republican-runoff-results-revealing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preliminary Hearing in the Charlie Kirk Assassination Case: What Happened and Why It Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the 23&#8209;year&#8209;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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/preliminary-hearing-in-the-charlie-kirk-assassination-case-what-happened-and-why-it-matters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/preliminary-hearing-in-the-charlie-kirk-assassination-case-what-happened-and-why-it-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power vs. progress: How canceled energy projects are threatening the AI boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &mdash; in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/power-vs-progress-how-canceled-energy-projects-are-threatening-the-ai-boom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/power-vs-progress-how-canceled-energy-projects-are-threatening-the-ai-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orange Beach approves $1.3 million burn tower for fire training facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/orange-beach-approves-13-million-burn-tower-for-fire-training-facility/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/orange-beach-approves-13-million-burn-tower-for-fire-training-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk's Lunar Obligations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, just about everybody understands that Elon Musk&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s south pole...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/musks-lunar-obligations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/musks-lunar-obligations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile County Mourns the Passing of Former Sheriff Sam Cochran]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mobile-county-mourns-the-passing-of-former-sheriff-sam-cochran/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mobile-county-mourns-the-passing-of-former-sheriff-sam-cochran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Shot by Police in Carbon Hill; SBI Launches Investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/man-shot-by-police-in-carbon-hill-sbi-launches-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/man-shot-by-police-in-carbon-hill-sbi-launches-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnolia Springs: A Small Town Fourth]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/magnolia-springs-a-small-town-fourth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/magnolia-springs-a-small-town-fourth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Love, Liberty &amp; Freedom"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy 250th Birthday, USA!!! As we commemorate this historic milestone, it&rsquo;s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the values that unite us as Americans. Our nation&rsquo;s journey has been shaped by the courage, resilience, and hope of generations who have come before us. Let&rsquo;s take a moment to appreciate the freedoms we cherish and remember the importance of coming together as a community, not just in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/love-liberty-amp-freedom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/love-liberty-amp-freedom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Britt is Emerging as a Very Effective U.S. Senator]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s seat. He ranked fourth in overall seniority and was probably one of the five most powerful elected officials in the country...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/katie-britt-is-emerging-as-a-very-effective-us-senator/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/katie-britt-is-emerging-as-a-very-effective-us-senator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied-Ask Erika Kirk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justice is supposed to be blind. It is not supposed to be endlessly delayed. Charlie Kirk was assassinated in broad daylight. The images shocked America. A husband was stolen from his wife. A father was stolen from his children. A voice that inspired millions was silenced by violence. Yet while America remembers the horror of that day, Charlie's widow, Erika Kirk, is still waiting for the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/justice-delayed-is-justice-denied-ask-erika-kirk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/justice-delayed-is-justice-denied-ask-erika-kirk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just 10.3% of Alabamians voted in the primary runoff elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters went to the polls on June 16 to pick the Republican and Democratic nominees for over a dozen major offices. The big winners were John Wahl, Barry Moore, Katherine Green Robertson, Corey Hill, and Everett Wess. They and the other nominees now advances to the November 3 general election. Just 10.3 percent of Alabama voters participated in the primary runoffs despite millions of dollars being...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/just-103-of-alabamians-voted-in-the-primary-runoff-elections/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/just-103-of-alabamians-voted-in-the-primary-runoff-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Yashiba Blanchard Appears Before Court of the Judiciary as Misconduct Case Advances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge Yashiba Blanchard appeared before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary this week as her legal team prepares to defend her against a series of allegations accusing her of bullying, unprofessional conduct, and inappropriate behavior during her first term on the bench. Blanchard, who serves as a district judge, firmly denies all accusations and has signaled her intent to fight the charges....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/judge-yashiba-blanchard-appears-before-court-of-the-judiciary-as-misconduct-case-advances/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/judge-yashiba-blanchard-appears-before-court-of-the-judiciary-as-misconduct-case-advances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge grants Tuberville motion to dismiss residency lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 9, 2026 &ndash; MONTGOMERY, Ala. &ndash; Montgomery County Circuit Judge Brooke E. Reid has granted Senator Tommy Tuberville's (R) motion to dismiss the lawsuit against him seeking to prevent him from being the Republican nominee for Governor. The swift court victory frees the Tuberville campaign and the Alabama Republican Party to focus on winning the general election on November 3 and not waste ti...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/judge-grants-tuberville-motion-to-dismiss-residency-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/judge-grants-tuberville-motion-to-dismiss-residency-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much do AI tokens cost businesses?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much do AI tokens cost businesses? AI token costs for businesses ranged from a few hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands per month in April 2026, depending on company size, model selection, and how many workflows run on AI. Based on proprietary data from Ramp, the median monthly spend was $2,246. The average monthly spend was $140,842. That gap reflects how AI spend actually distributes:...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-much-do-ai-tokens-cost-businesses/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-much-do-ai-tokens-cost-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can you afford the wedding of your dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[How can you afford the wedding of your dreams Whether your big day is in a few months or a few years, financially planning for a wedding is a big achievement for many couples in budding relationships. It may take some work, time, and tough conversations, but on the other end of it all, waiting for you both is likely one of the most special days of your lives. A wedding is an occasion for you and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-can-you-afford-the-wedding-of-your-dreams/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-can-you-afford-the-wedding-of-your-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI is changing the insurance claims process and what it means for accident victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[How AI is changing the insurance claims process and what it means for accident victims While a car crash once meant days of phone calls, inspection appointments, and back-and-forth paperwork, some insurance claims can now begin with a smartphone photo, a telematics record, or an automated estimate generated before an adjuster ever sees the damaged vehicle. That shift is changing one of the most...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-ai-is-changing-the-insurance-claims-process-and-what-it-means-for-accident-victims/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-ai-is-changing-the-insurance-claims-process-and-what-it-means-for-accident-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday USA!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Robservation is actually special to me. Not only is it a celebration of the birthday for what I consider to be the greatest country on Earth, but this is also my 200th Robservation. I just wanted to thank Mrs. Grant and say what an honor it has been for me to write for her. During the 250th birthday bash for this great country of ours, emotions are swimming wildly in my head. For me, in my...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/happy-birthday-usa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/happy-birthday-usa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gardening Potpourri July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unless we are living on Mars or in a cave, we should all know that America is celebrating its 250 year founding on July 4th this year. I am certain Montgomery and other River Region communities will go all out with parades, flags flying high, marching high school bands, military bands, red, white and blue bunting stuck everywhere, and people dressed up like Uncle Sam who may even be on stilts. We...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gardening-potpourri-july/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gardening-potpourri-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From moneyball to Wall Street: How big finance changed sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[From moneyball to Wall Street: How big finance changed sports Walk into any top sports franchise these days, and you could be forgiven for thinking you&rsquo;ve stumbled into the nerve center of a Fortune 100 firm. That&rsquo;s because the people shaping the future of our favorite sporting leagues are no longer wealthy owners handing out blank cheques to the likes of Bill Belichick or Pep Guardiola. Instead,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/from-moneyball-to-wall-street-how-big-finance-changed-sports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/from-moneyball-to-wall-street-how-big-finance-changed-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth of July weekend brought massive violence in Chicago]]></title><description><![CDATA[A violent Fourth of July weekend in Chicago left 21 people shot, two people dead, two police officers wounded, and three individuals stabbed across multiple neighborhoods, prompting renewed scrutiny over city safety during major holidays. The wave of violence spanned the extended holiday tracking window, which the Chicago Police Department (CPD) monitors from Thursday evening through Sunday...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fourth-of-july-weekend-brought-massive-violence-in-chicago/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fourth-of-july-weekend-brought-massive-violence-in-chicago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA will allow Folarin Balogun to play for the USA in game against Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 5, 2026 - FIFA reverses itself and will allow Team USA striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday's game against Belgium. Balogun received a red card during Team USA's game with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The referee's controversial red card (the soccer equivalent of a flagrant foul) meant the Balogun was ejected from that game, the U.S. was forced to play with just ten players...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fifa-will-allow-folarin-balogun-to-play-for-the-usa-in-game-against-belgium/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fifa-will-allow-folarin-balogun-to-play-for-the-usa-in-game-against-belgium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA COAL ASH PROPOSAL COULD AFFECT CLEANUP RULES AT ALABAMA WASTE SITES NEAR RIVERS]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, AL - A proposed change to federal coal ash regulations could affect how utilities monitor and clean up waste stored at Alabama power plant sites, including facilities near rivers and groundwater. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced April 9 that it is proposing amendments to federal rules governing coal combustion residuals, commonly known as coal ash. EPA says the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/epa-coal-ash-proposal-could-affect-cleanup-rules-at-alabama-waste-sites-near-rivers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/epa-coal-ash-proposal-could-affect-cleanup-rules-at-alabama-waste-sites-near-rivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do I really need a college degree to be successful?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do I really need a college degree to be successful? Deciding whether you need a college degree to build a rewarding future might feel overwhelming. Everywhere you turn &mdash; online, the news, your family &mdash; there&rsquo;s a different story. Some people talk about billionaires who dropped out of college, while others point to studies showing that people with degrees tend to earn more over their lifetimes. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/do-i-really-need-a-college-degree-to-be-successful/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/do-i-really-need-a-college-degree-to-be-successful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrats are calling for Graham Platner to withdraw from U.S. Senate race in Maine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democrats across the country are urging Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the race after newly surfaced sexual assault allegations triggered a rapid and sweeping collapse of party support. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and top Democratic organizations have all publicly called for Platner to step aside, citing both the seriousness of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/democrats-are-calling-for-graham-platner-to-withdraw-from-us-senate-race-in-maine/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/democrats-are-calling-for-graham-platner-to-withdraw-from-us-senate-race-in-maine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly Domestic Violence Incident in Baldwin County Leaves Mother Dead, Father Critically Injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tragic domestic violence incident in Baldwin County, just east of Mobile, has left a mother dead and her husband critically injured after their 17&#8209;year&#8209;old son allegedly stabbed both parents during a Sunday night dispute. What Happened Authorities say the teen attacked his parents, Samantha Baker, 37, and Lance Baker, 46, inside their Belforest community home following an argument over disciplin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/deadly-domestic-violence-incident-in-baldwin-county-leaves-mother-dead-father-critically-injured/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/deadly-domestic-violence-incident-in-baldwin-county-leaves-mother-dead-father-critically-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corruption and Misuse of Public Funds in the Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 1 of a 4-part investigative series Documents obtained from concerned citizens have exposed an alleged scheme of criminal activity and self-dealing within the administration of Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin. These documents suggest a pattern of systemic taxpayer-funded mismanagement, blurring the lines between municipal governance and personal political ambition. At the center of these...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/corruption-and-misuse-of-public-funds-in-the-birmingham-mayor-randall-woodfin-administration/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/corruption-and-misuse-of-public-funds-in-the-birmingham-mayor-randall-woodfin-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coldest Julys in Alabama since 1895]]></title><description><![CDATA[alisalipa // Shutterstock Coldest Julys in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Julys in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/coldest-julys-in-alabama-since-1895/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/coldest-julys-in-alabama-since-1895/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cities with the most UFO sightings in Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&mdash;something that would set off a cultural obsession in the U.S. that persists today. While flyi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/cities-with-the-most-ufo-sightings-in-alabama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/cities-with-the-most-ufo-sightings-in-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child shot and killed in Montgomery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A juvenile female was shot and killed in an overnight drive-by shooting in Montgomery, Details, Time: The shooting occurred on Monday, July 6, 2026, at approximately 2:20 a.m. Location: The incident took place in the 400 block of Mulligan Drive. The Victim: Police located a young girl suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. She was rushed to a local hospital where she was later...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/child-shot-and-killed-in-montgomery/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/child-shot-and-killed-in-montgomery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General Marshall Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Montgomery, Ala) &ndash; Attorney General Marshall today announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of Cash App, failed to protect users from fraud on the platform, and didn't provide the fraud protection and resolution that it pro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-marshall-announces-45-million-multistate-settlement-with-block-inc-over-deceptive-practices-on-cash-app/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-marshall-announces-45-million-multistate-settlement-with-block-inc-over-deceptive-practices-on-cash-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are people with ADHD more likely to have car accidents?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are people with ADHD more likely to have car accidents? Driving is full of distractions, from cellphones to other drivers on the road. But for adults and teens dealing with symptoms of ADHD, like inattention and impulsivity, those disruptions can make driving especially risky. On average, adult drivers with ADHD in one study got into a crash every two years, and people with severe ADHD symptoms...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-people-with-adhd-more-likely-to-have-car-accidents/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-people-with-adhd-more-likely-to-have-car-accidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America at 250: The Greatest Story Ever Told Is Still Being Written]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are moments in history when a nation pauses, looks back with gratitude, and looks forward with confidence. America's 250th birthday is one of those moments. As hundreds of thousands of soccer fans from Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have traveled across America for the World Cup, they have discovered something television cameras and international headlines...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/america-at-250-the-greatest-story-ever-told-is-still-being-written/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/america-at-250-the-greatest-story-ever-told-is-still-being-written/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALGOP Opens Qualifying for RNC Midterm Convention Delegates]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOOVER, Ala. &ndash; The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) will open qualifying online for individuals seeking to serve as delegates to the Republican National Committee Midterm Convention beginning Tuesday, July 7. The event will be held September 8-10, 2026. Key qualifying deadlines are as follows: Congressional District Delegates: Qualifying opens Tuesday, July 7, at 8:30 a.m. and closes Wednesday, Ju...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-opens-qualifying-for-rnc-midterm-convention-delegates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-opens-qualifying-for-rnc-midterm-convention-delegates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Catfish Trail Highlights Fishing and Food]]></title><description><![CDATA[With catfish living in almost all of the freshwater streams, creeks, rivers and reservoirs in Alabama, the Alabama Tourism Department decided it was time to honor this ubiquitous species to officially open the Alabama Catfish Trail. At a kickoff event in Birmingham recently, speakers celebrated what the numerous catfish species mean to anglers, catfish farmers and catfish restaurants throughout...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-catfish-trail-highlights-fishing-and-food/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-catfish-trail-highlights-fishing-and-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A scientific case for climate optimism with ecologist Tom Crowther]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scientific case for climate optimism with ecologist Tom Crowther Negative feedback loops, which amplify the effects of climate drivers, are among the scariest processes in climate science. Melting ice in one example exposes darker water and land, which absorb more heat, causing more ice to melt. But ecologist Tom Crowther focuses on their opposite&mdash;positive feedback loops&mdash;as one of nature&rsquo;s most...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-scientific-case-for-climate-optimism-with-ecologist-tom-crowther/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-scientific-case-for-climate-optimism-with-ecologist-tom-crowther/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A historic summer of sports is sweeping across the US, leaving fans to balance team spirit with surging costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic summer of sports is sweeping across the US, leaving fans to balance team spirit with surging costs It&rsquo;s been an exciting stretch for sports in America, with the Knicks just ending a 53-year title drought, the FIFA World Cup on home soil for the first time in over 30 years, and Formula 1 now holding more races in the United States than in any other single country. As excitement around sp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-historic-summer-of-sports-is-sweeping-across-the-us-leaving-fans-to-balance-team-spirit-with-surging-costs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-historic-summer-of-sports-is-sweeping-across-the-us-leaving-fans-to-balance-team-spirit-with-surging-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 common landlord-tenant insurance mistakes property owners make]]></title><description><![CDATA[7 common landlord-tenant insurance mistakes property owners make Commercial landlord-tenant insurance can get confusing fast, especially when damage happens, and everyone assumes the other party&rsquo;s policy will handle it. Your tenant may carry business insurance, but that doesn&rsquo;t always mean your property is fully protected. That&rsquo;s where a lot of commercial landlords get caught off guard. Maybe a te...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/7-common-landlord-tenant-insurance-mistakes-property-owners-make/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/7-common-landlord-tenant-insurance-mistakes-property-owners-make/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 World Cup-inspired recipes for the grill]]></title><description><![CDATA[6 World Cup-inspired recipes for the grill The FIFA World Cup has a way of bringing the world together through competition, tradition, and celebration. These seven globally inspired recipes showcase distinctive flavors from across the globe. They feature everything from Korean-style pork chops to Mexican carne asada to Irish comfort food. Below, Wildfire Outdoor Living shares recipes made for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/6-world-cup-inspired-recipes-for-the-grill/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/6-world-cup-inspired-recipes-for-the-grill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 risk treatment strategies that separate proactive businesses from reactive ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[4 risk treatment strategies that separate proactive businesses from reactive ones A business functions within a continuous state of risk, whether it's through systems, vendors, data flows, regulatory fluctuations, or operational processes. Per Vanta's 2025 State of Trust Report&mdash;based on a survey of 3,500 business and information technology leaders&mdash;56% of organizations encounter threat ac...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/4-risk-treatment-strategies-that-separate-proactive-businesses-from-reactive-ones/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/4-risk-treatment-strategies-that-separate-proactive-businesses-from-reactive-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 housing markets where sellers still call the shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[6 housing markets where sellers still call the shots The housing market looks very different this summer than it did just a few years ago. In many parts of the country, buyers finally have more room to negotiate as inventory rises and homes take longer to sell. Nationally, existing-home sales are mostly flat year over year, while housing inventory continues to grow and affordability is improving...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/15-housing-markets-where-sellers-still-call-the-shots/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/15-housing-markets-where-sellers-still-call-the-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 common IRA mistakes to avoid]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 common IRA mistakes to avoid An individual retirement account, or IRA, is a popular retirement savings tool because of its tax advantages and investment flexibility. But to reap the rewards, it&rsquo;s important to familiarize yourself with common IRA mistakes and understand how to avoid them. It&rsquo;s never too soon &mdash; or too late &mdash; to get familiar with the retirement savings tools available. Knowing the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/10-common-ira-mistakes-to-avoid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/10-common-ira-mistakes-to-avoid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zabara Foundation's $50K grant to UAH SMAP Center boosts College of Nursing baby simulators]]></title><description><![CDATA[HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (JUN 29, 2026) &ndash; A long-running collaboration between engineers and nurses at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is expanding into state-of-the-art infant training simulators with the support of a $50,000 grant from the Zabara Foundation. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. "At the Zabara Foundation, we're focused on supporting smart, effective...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/zabara-foundations-50k-grant-to-uah-smap-center-boosts-college-of-nursing-baby-simulators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/zabara-foundations-50k-grant-to-uah-smap-center-boosts-college-of-nursing-baby-simulators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Young Washington" Is A Compellingly Good Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perfect for The Fourth of July, the feature film, "Young Washington", is now showing in movie theaters nationwide. It is a compellingly good movie. While the film does have some French and Indian War era violence which gives it its PG-13 rating, it is overall suited for family viewing. As one young lad of 13 years of age put it while holding up his large cup of Coca Cola in the movie...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/young-washington-is-a-compellingly-good-movie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/young-washington-is-a-compellingly-good-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where business aviation is climbing: The metros drawing more corporate jet traffic and high-income movers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where business aviation is climbing: The metros drawing more corporate jet traffic and high-income movers When it comes to measuring American wealth, tax return data and home-sales records are the usual go-to indicators. But by the time this information lands, it&rsquo;s already a year or more after the migration trends have shifted. The growth of business aviation in specific areas offers a more unconv...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/where-business-aviation-is-climbing-the-metros-drawing-more-corporate-jet-traffic-and-high-income-movers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/where-business-aviation-is-climbing-the-metros-drawing-more-corporate-jet-traffic-and-high-income-movers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today is a federal and state holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 3, 2026 - Is It a Federal Holiday? Yes - Friday, July 3, 2026, is an observed federal holiday because Independence Day (July 4) falls on a Saturday. When a federal holiday lands on a weekend, it is typically observed either the Friday before or the Monday after. In this case, the preceding Friday is treated as the holiday for federal employees' pay and leave purposes FederalPay+1. What...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/today-is-a-federal-and-state-holiday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/today-is-a-federal-and-state-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todau is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 4, 2026 &ndash; Today is the Fourth of July - the holiday that commemorates the day that our nation's Founding Fathers formally declared this nation's independence from Great Britain. This is the 250th anniversary of the formal ratification of the Declaration by the Continental Congress. There are massive celebrations around the country, especially in Washington D.C. Alabama's sesqui...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/todau-is-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-declaration-of-independence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/todau-is-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-declaration-of-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Video Orange Beach Wouldn't Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - The question began with one police response. On September 2, 2024, Orange Beach police were called to a city-related location at or near the Coastal Resources office building in connection with an incident involving Mayor Tony Kennon and an unidentified woman. According to original reporting Police were called because Mayor Tony Kennon's wife, Paula Kennon, phoned Orange...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-video-orange-beach-wouldnt-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-video-orange-beach-wouldnt-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The USA defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina,]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a decisive 2&ndash;0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, a match defined by resilience, set&#8209;piece brilliance, and a gritty defensive stand. &#127482;&#127480; A Crucial Knockout Victory Playing on home soil at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the U.S. entered the Round of 32 with momentum and high expectations. The match bega...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-usa-defeats-bosnia-and-herzegovina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-usa-defeats-bosnia-and-herzegovina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The U.S. plays Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight in the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Men's National Team will play its next World Cup match on July&#8239;1,&#8239;2026, at 7:00&#8239;PM&#8239;CDT in Santa&#8239;Clara,&#8239;California, at the San&#8239;Francisco&#8239;Bay&#8239;Area&#8239;Stadium. The World Cup is in the United States and the U.S. team has played surprisingly well thus far in the tournament winning their group to advance to the knockout round of the tournament. The U.S. beat Paraguay 4 &ndash; 1 and then beat Austr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-us-plays-bosnia-and-herzegovina-tonight-in-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-us-plays-bosnia-and-herzegovina-tonight-in-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ultimate dog food ingredient guide: How much do ingredients actually matter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ultimate dog food ingredient guide: How much do ingredients actually matter? You know the feeling. You&rsquo;re standing in the pet food aisle, or endlessly scrolling online, staring at a dog food label that reads more like a chemistry textbook than a recipe. You just want what&rsquo;s best for your pup. Deciphering dog food labels, navigating marketing buzzwords, and figuring out what the top three ingre...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-ultimate-dog-food-ingredient-guide-how-much-do-ingredients-actually-matter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-ultimate-dog-food-ingredient-guide-how-much-do-ingredients-actually-matter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The security challenge behind America&amp;#039;s biggest party]]></title><description><![CDATA[The security challenges behind America&rsquo;s biggest party Independence Day is one of America&rsquo;s biggest celebrations, with thousands of temporary events happening across the country, all at the same time. For security staff, this can create problems, including overcrowding, heavy traffic, unfamiliar layouts, and lots of people trying to leave at the same time. The Fourth of July is huge, as AAA projec...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-security-challenge-behind-americaamp039s-biggest-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-security-challenge-behind-americaamp039s-biggest-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The River Region's Finest Hour?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson Hospital Must Not Be Allowed to Fail History will remember what the River Region does in this moment. Long after the bankruptcy filings have been archived and the court proceedings have ended, people will remember whether this community came together to save one of its most important institutions or stood by while it disappeared. Jackson Hospital is simply too important to fail. This is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-river-regions-finest-hour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-river-regions-finest-hour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Christian Citizen In A Complicated World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture doesn&rsquo;t give us all the details we&rsquo;d like to know about church and state. For example, St. Paul said we must obey civil government since it&rsquo;s ordained of God, operating as his agent of justice to punish wrong (Romans 13). This is especially problematic since we believe Nero ruled Rome at the time. Nero was a vile man, sexually deviant and a murderer. He had his own mother and a wife murd...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-christian-citizen-in-a-complicated-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-christian-citizen-in-a-complicated-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tailgate theft prevention: How to keep your tailgate from being stolen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tailgate theft prevention: How to keep your tailgate from being stolen Truck tailgate theft is on the rise in the U.S., especially in urban settings and high-traffic areas. What was once a rare nuisance has become a frequent and frustrating crime&mdash;often occurring in broad daylight, in your own driveway, and taking less than a minute to pull off. Why, you may ask, is this crime becoming increasingly...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tailgate-theft-prevention-how-to-keep-your-tailgate-from-being-stolen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tailgate-theft-prevention-how-to-keep-your-tailgate-from-being-stolen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court Upholds States' Authority to Protect Girls' Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Montgomery, Ala) &ndash; Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall celebrated today's opinion issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ affirming that states may protect girls' sports by restricting participation to biological females. "Common sense won again. Alabama stood strong for our female athletes, and the Supreme Court agreed. This is about fairne...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/supreme-court-upholds-states-authority-to-protect-girls-sports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/supreme-court-upholds-states-authority-to-protect-girls-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standing Tall for Women's Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are moments in American history when doing the right thing requires courage long before it receives applause. This is one of those moments. The United States Supreme Court has affirmed what millions of Americans have believed all along: states have the constitutional authority to protect women's sports and preserve the promise of Title IX. This is more than a legal victory. It is a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/standing-tall-for-womens-sports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/standing-tall-for-womens-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNAP is how millions of Americans afford food. Cuts to the program have thrown it into chaos.]]></title><description><![CDATA[SNAP is how millions of Americans afford food. Cuts to the program have thrown it into chaos. A missing zero put Sarah&rsquo;s grocery money in jeopardy. Every month, Sarah receives $219 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for her and her 9-year-old. Sarah works two jobs in food service, one at a senior center and one at a banquet hall, and has relied on SNAP for support ever since her...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/snap-is-how-millions-of-americans-afford-food-cuts-to-the-program-have-thrown-it-into-chaos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/snap-is-how-millions-of-americans-afford-food-cuts-to-the-program-have-thrown-it-into-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCOTUS Strikes Down Party Spending Limits, Overruling 2001 Precedent]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a major shift for campaign finance law, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with their own candidates. The 6&ndash;3 conservative majority ruled that these restrictions violate the First Amendment, explicitly overruling the court's 2001 precedent established in Federal Election Commission v. Colorado Republican Federal Cam...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/scotus-strikes-down-party-spending-limits-overruling-2001-precedent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/scotus-strikes-down-party-spending-limits-overruling-2001-precedent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School budgets are under pressure nationwide. Here's what's driving the cuts.]]></title><description><![CDATA[School budgets are under pressure nationwide. Here&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s driving the cuts. School districts are under pressure this year. Some of the largest in the country are handing out pink slips. Canceling technology contracts. And even slashing specific medications from employee health plans. As many school boards debate their budgets for the upcoming school year, a Chalkbeat analysis found a common thre...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/school-budgets-are-under-pressure-nationwide-heres-whats-driving-the-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/school-budgets-are-under-pressure-nationwide-heres-whats-driving-the-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising costs are moving buyers to used vehicles, and public fleets are feeling it first]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising costs are moving buyers to used vehicles, and public fleets are feeling it first When money gets tight at home, people get predictable. They buy the used car instead of the new one, they keep the old one running another year or two, and they trade down to whatever covers the daily drive and skip the extras. No one needs a degree in economics to understand when a monthly payment no longer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rising-costs-are-moving-buyers-to-used-vehicles-and-public-fleets-are-feeling-it-first/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rising-costs-are-moving-buyers-to-used-vehicles-and-public-fleets-are-feeling-it-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhett Marques says that he will lead the charge to ban unlimited birthright citizenship]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 2, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala. &ndash; The U.S. Supreme Court in a 6 to 3 ruling voted to overturn President Donald J. Trump's (R) controversial executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants (both legally in the country and illegally). Second Congressional District candidate Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) joined President Trump's disappointment at the majority&amp;apo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rhett-marques-says-that-he-will-lead-the-charge-to-ban-unlimited-birthright-citizenship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rhett-marques-says-that-he-will-lead-the-charge-to-ban-unlimited-birthright-citizenship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presbyterians USA will not vote on controversy monogamy for clergy rule this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Presbyterians USA will not vote this summer on a controversial proposal that sought to require ordained clergy to be monogamous, after a key committee of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ruled the measure out of order and sent it for further study. A Procedural Halt to a Heated Debate The overture-known as CON&#8209;10 and originally submitted by the Presbytery of Sierra Blanca-asked the denominatio...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/presbyterians-usa-will-not-vote-on-controversy-monogamy-for-clergy-rule-this-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/presbyterians-usa-will-not-vote-on-controversy-monogamy-for-clergy-rule-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medicare now covers GLP-1s for weight loss: Here's how to use the new Bridge program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medicare now covers GLP-1s for weight loss: Here&rsquo;s how to use the new Bridge program Historically, Medicare could not cover medications solely for weight loss. For Medicare enrollees interested in GLP-1 and related medications, this meant facing hundreds of dollars in out-of-pocket costs every month. But that changed on July 1, 2026, with a new pilot program that offers Medicare prescription plan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/medicare-now-covers-glp-1s-for-weight-loss-heres-how-to-use-the-new-bridge-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/medicare-now-covers-glp-1s-for-weight-loss-heres-how-to-use-the-new-bridge-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Noche Triste: The Night That Changed an Empire]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 30, 1520 - Tenochtitlan A Turning Point in the Conquest of Mexico On the night of June 30, 1520, the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire reached its most desperate and defining moment. Known to history as La Noche Triste-"The Sad Night"-this was the night Hern&aacute;n Cort&eacute;s and his forces were violently expelled from Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec world. What unfolded was not ju...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/la-noche-triste-the-night-that-changed-an-empire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/la-noche-triste-the-night-that-changed-an-empire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July Vegetable Gardening in Alabama: Tasks, Timing, and What to Plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[July in Alabama brings upper&#8209;80s to 90s temperatures, steamy humidity, and fast&#8209;moving thunderstorms. These conditions stress plants but also create ideal growth for heat&#8209;loving vegetables. Gardeners who stay active this month can secure strong summer harvests and set up a successful fall garden. 1. Manage Heat and Moisture Keep Soil Consistently Moist Vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppe...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/july-vegetable-gardening-in-alabama-tasks-timing-and-what-to-plant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/july-vegetable-gardening-in-alabama-tasks-timing-and-what-to-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 1-3 1863 The Battle of Gettysburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Battle of Gettysburg stands as the pivotal clash of the American Civil War-three days of brutal combat, bold decisions, and staggering losses that reshaped the conflict's trajectory. Fought July 1&ndash;3, 1863, the battle pitted Union Maj. Gen. George G. Meade against Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, each commanding armies exceeding 70,000 men. The Union ultimately prevailed, halting Lee's...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/july-1-3-1863-the-battle-of-gettysburg/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/july-1-3-1863-the-battle-of-gettysburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it back-to-school butterflies or something deeper?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is it back-to-school butterflies or something deeper? Back-to-school season can be a stressful time for students. As you think about navigating your class schedule, friend dynamics, academic pressures, and other responsibilities, it&rsquo;s normal to feel a little nervous. If this happens to you, you&rsquo;re not alone, and there are ways to feel better. Feeling anxious at the start of a new school year doesn...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/is-it-back-to-school-butterflies-or-something-deeper/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/is-it-back-to-school-butterflies-or-something-deeper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to tell if a wellness trend is actually backed by science]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to tell if a wellness trend is actually backed by science The wellness industry now generates more than $6.8 trillion globally, according to the Global Wellness Institute, and much of its influence moves through social feeds before it ever reaches a doctor's office. A Pew Research Center survey conducted in October 2025 found that half of U.S. adults under 50 get health and wellness...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-tell-if-a-wellness-trend-is-actually-backed-by-science/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-tell-if-a-wellness-trend-is-actually-backed-by-science/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to support a loved one with PTSD]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to support a loved one with PTSD When a family member or friend has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it can be hard to know what to do to help. You probably wish nothing more than to see them healthy and at peace. But your loved one&rsquo;s diagnosis might be taking a toll on your well-being too. Providing the support your loved one needs throughout their journey starts with a deeper understan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-support-a-loved-one-with-ptsd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-support-a-loved-one-with-ptsd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many Americans own stock? The top 1% own more than the bottom 90% combined]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many Americans own stock? The top 1% own more than the bottom 90% combined Roughly 156 million U.S. adults, or 58% of the population, owned stock as of April 2026, according to Gallup &mdash; down from 62% a year earlier and the first decline since 2016. The Federal Reserve's 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decision-making found that only 37% of adults hold stocks, bonds, exchange-traded...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-many-americans-own-stock-the-top-1-own-more-than-the-bottom-90-combined/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-many-americans-own-stock-the-top-1-own-more-than-the-bottom-90-combined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How government fines of over $1M are increasingly targeting immigrants]]></title><description><![CDATA[How government fines of over $1M are increasingly targeting immigrants First came the fines: Last year, the Trump administration began aggressively fining immigrants who allegedly stayed in the country past a deportation order. The law allowing these fines had been on the books since 1996, but was rarely used before 2025 &mdash; and the original fines were much lower. The Marshall Project dug into how t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-government-fines-of-over-1m-are-increasingly-targeting-immigrants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-government-fines-of-over-1m-are-increasingly-targeting-immigrants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hottest Julys in Alabama since 1895]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maxim Grohotov // Shutterstock Hottest Julys in Alabama since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hottest-julys-in-alabama-since-1895/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hottest-julys-in-alabama-since-1895/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home of the Free Because of the Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[American War &amp; Conflict Deaths (1775&ndash;Present) (Combat + non&#8209;combat deaths where available) Conflict U.S. Deaths American Revolutionary War 1775&ndash;1783 ~25,000 War of 1812 1812&ndash;1815 ~15,000 Mexican&ndash;American War 1846&ndash;1848 13,283 Civil War 1861&ndash;1865 ~655,000 (Union 364,511; Confederate ~290,000) Spanish&ndash;American War 1898 2,446 Philippine&ndash;American War 1899&ndash;1902 4,196 World War I 1917&ndash;1918 116,516 Wo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/home-of-the-free-because-of-the-brave/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/home-of-the-free-because-of-the-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampton Harris Hails Supreme Court Victory for Women's Sports but Expresses Disappointment on Birthright Citizenship Ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 30,2026 - LOWNDESBORO, Ala. &ndash; The U.S. Supreme Court delivered two landmark rulings that will be sets standards that impact millions of Americans. In one ruling the court affirmed birthright citizenship. Any child born in the U.S. - whether the parents are citizens, legal residents, illegally in the country, or just here on vacation - is a citizen. The ruling was a blow to the Trump administr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-hails-supreme-court-victory-for-womens-sports-but-expresses-disappointment-on-birthright-citizenship-ruling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-hails-supreme-court-victory-for-womens-sports-but-expresses-disappointment-on-birthright-citizenship-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Pays Tribute to Alabama Manufacturers and Workers on National "Made in the USA" Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY - In observance of National "Made in the USA" Day on July 2, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation honoring Alabama's manufacturing companies and workers for their stellar contributions to economic growth in the Yellowhammer State. "On 'Made in the USA' Day, we honor the hundreds of thousands of hardworking Alabamians from the Shoals to the Shore...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-pays-tribute-to-alabama-manufacturers-and-workers-on-national-made-in-the-usa-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-pays-tribute-to-alabama-manufacturers-and-workers-on-national-made-in-the-usa-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Marks America's 250th Birthday with Fourth of July Message]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday released a video message for America's 250th birthday ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. In her message, Governor Ivey reflects on the nation's founding, expresses optimism for America's future and encourages Alabamians to celebrate the historic milestone by remembering those who defend our freedoms and by passing a love of countr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-marks-americas-250th-birthday-with-fourth-of-july-message/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-marks-americas-250th-birthday-with-fourth-of-july-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Encourages Veterans and Military Families to Take Advantage of Alabama Outdoor Recreation Opportunities, Highlights Free State Park Access and Outdoor Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY &ndash; As Alabamians head into Memorial Day weekend and prepare for summer travel and outdoor activities, Governor Kay Ivey on Friday is encouraging veterans and active-duty military members to take advantage of the state's Parks for Patriots Program, which provides free admission to participating Alabama State Parks day-use areas and discounts on lodging as a thank you for their servic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-encourages-veterans-and-military-families-to-take-advantage-of-alabama-outdoor-recreation-opportunities-highlights-free-state-park-access-and-outdoor-benefits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-encourages-veterans-and-military-families-to-take-advantage-of-alabama-outdoor-recreation-opportunities-highlights-free-state-park-access-and-outdoor-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Announces New Federal Grant Eligibility Will Help Qualifying Alabamians Prepare for High-Demand Employment Opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY &ndash;&ndash; Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Tuesday announced the launch of Alabama's Workforce Pell approval process, an initiative designed to make short-term, career-focused training more accessible to qualifying Alabamians. Workforce Pell expands federal Pell Grant eligibility to approved short-term training programs that prepare individuals...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-new-federal-grant-eligibility-will-help-qualifying-alabamians-prepare-for-high-demand-employment-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-new-federal-grant-eligibility-will-help-qualifying-alabamians-prepare-for-high-demand-employment-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLOBAL K9 URGES UK REGULATORS TO UPDATE AEROSPACE SCREENING LEGISLATION TO ASSIST AIR CARGO SECTOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birmingham, United Kingdom, Wednesday 1st July 2026: UK regulators should review canine screening regulations for aerospace cargo, as current policy is creating unnecessary costs, additional emissions, and inefficiencies across the supply chain, Global K9's (GK9) Chief Commercial Officer, Chris Daniels, told delegates at the Multimodal 2026 exhibition in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK)....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/global-k9-urges-uk-regulators-to-update-aerospace-screening-legislation-to-assist-air-cargo-sector/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/global-k9-urges-uk-regulators-to-update-aerospace-screening-legislation-to-assist-air-cargo-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forged in Independence: Adams and Jefferson at 200]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 4, 1826, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died within hours of one another. Coincidentally, it was the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the document with which both men are forever associated. Their deaths closed one of the most remarkable friendships &ndash; and rivalries &ndash; in American history. The story of Adams and Jefferson is often told as one of political conflicts,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/forged-in-independence-adams-and-jefferson-at-200/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/forged-in-independence-adams-and-jefferson-at-200/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European student housing is 30% more competitive than last year. US students who act now still have the advantage.]]></title><description><![CDATA[European student housing is 30% more competitive than last year. US students who act now still have the advantage. Nearly 7.3 million students are studying outside their home countries right now, and about half of them are in Europe, according to UNESCO's first Higher Education Global Trends Report, published in 2026. The same report projects that number to reach nine million by 2030. For...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/european-student-housing-is-30-more-competitive-than-last-year-us-students-who-act-now-still-have-the-advantage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/european-student-housing-is-30-more-competitive-than-last-year-us-students-who-act-now-still-have-the-advantage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episcopal Consecrations of 1 July 2026: A Historic Moment for the Society of Saint Pius X]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 1 July 2026, the feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) marked one of the most consequential days in its recent history. At the Seminary of Saint Pius X in &Eacute;c&ocirc;ne, Switzerland, before a large gathering of priests, religious, seminarians, and lay faithful, the Society witnessed the episcopal consecration of four new auxiliary bishops: Pascal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/episcopal-consecrations-of-1-july-2026-a-historic-moment-for-the-society-of-saint-pius-x/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/episcopal-consecrations-of-1-july-2026-a-historic-moment-for-the-society-of-saint-pius-x/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Duty To Disobey" Documentary Exposing The Covid-19 Vaccine and the Military Premieres Today]]></title><description><![CDATA["Ours is not to reason why, ours but to do and die." This quote, which is a variation of a line from "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, is often used to describe the military mindset when it comes to obeying orders. For, typically, in the military, one of the first duties of a soldier is to obey orders. However, in the American army there is an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/duty-to-disobey-documentary-exposing-the-covid-19-vaccine-and-the-military-premieres-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/duty-to-disobey-documentary-exposing-the-covid-19-vaccine-and-the-military-premieres-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarence Thomas dissents from Supreme Court decision affirming birthright citizenship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clarence Thomas's dissent from the Supreme Court's decision affirming birthright citizenship marks one of the most forceful conservative objections to the Court's interpretation of the 14th Amendment in recent years. His 91&#8209;page opinion argues that the majority's ruling-striking down President Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship-misreads history, expands con...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/clarence-thomas-dissents-from-supreme-court-decision-affirming-birthright-citizenship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/clarence-thomas-dissents-from-supreme-court-decision-affirming-birthright-citizenship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic Church excommunicates SSPX bishops]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 2, 2026 &ndash; On July 1 the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) ordained four new bishops in open defiance of Rome. An official decree from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith followed declaring the excommunication of the clergy of the SSPX. Cardinal V&iacute;ctor Manuel Fern&aacute;ndez, the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, declared in his formal order that &ldquo;Despite the warnings addr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/catholic-church-excommunicates-sspx-bishops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/catholic-church-excommunicates-sspx-bishops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can students really skip college and earn a good living? Here's what the data shows.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can students really skip college and earn a good living? Here&rsquo;s what the data shows. For much of the last few decades, some young people have heard a simple mantra: bachelor&rsquo;s or bust. That is, they were told that the best and perhaps only path to economic prosperity is through a four-year college education. Now a wide swath of politicians, educators, and philanthropists are rethinking this. Some...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/can-students-really-skip-college-and-earn-a-good-living-heres-what-the-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/can-students-really-skip-college-and-earn-a-good-living-heres-what-the-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AU Perspective: Under Color of State Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abuse of Purse Strings - Part II] Last month I laid down the AU money 'stem to Stern' so to speak. Trustees' wealth buys access to the seat through corrupt governors who appoint them; the same wealth funds Tiger Paw PAC, the PAC pays budget chairs who ramrodded HB 580. The Board executed this ill-advised Second of two parts. legislation on June 5 by dissolving the faculty Senate in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/au-perspective-under-color-of-state-law/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/au-perspective-under-color-of-state-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are homes selling in Montgomery in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivanko80 // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Montgomery in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-montgomery-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-montgomery-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are homes selling in Mobile in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nin2530 // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Mobile in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-mobile-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-mobile-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are homes selling in Huntsville in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[fizkes // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Huntsville in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-huntsville-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-huntsville-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are homes selling in Gadsden in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nin2530 // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Gadsden in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-gadsden-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-gadsden-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are homes selling in Florence in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[fast-stock // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Florence in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-florence-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-florence-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are homes selling in Dothan in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[fast-stock // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Dothan in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-dothan-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-dothan-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are homes selling in Decatur in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivanko80 // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Decatur in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-decatur-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-decatur-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are homes selling in Daphne in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[fizkes // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Daphne in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-daphne-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-daphne-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are homes selling in Birmingham in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivanko80 // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Birmingham in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-birmingham-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-birmingham-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are homes selling in Auburn in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[fast-stock // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Auburn in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-auburn-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-auburn-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are homes selling in Anniston in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivanko80 // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Anniston in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-anniston-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-homes-selling-in-anniston-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's 250th: A Reflection on Our Nation's Legacy Through Alabama's Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 4, 2026 marks an extraordinary milestone: the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The United States Semi quincentennial serves as an opportunity to reflect on the principles that have shaped the American experiment: self-government, individual liberty, the rule of law, and the role each state, including Alabama, carries to preserve them. Our history has not been without...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americas-250th-a-reflection-on-our-nations-legacy-through-alabamas-story/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americas-250th-a-reflection-on-our-nations-legacy-through-alabamas-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpha-gal syndrome red meat allergy from ticks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alpha-gal syndrome red meat allergy from ticks Alpha-gal syndrome represents one of the most unusual allergic conditions in modern medicine. A tick bite that fundamentally changes how your immune system responds to red meat, creating delayed allergic reactions that can range from mild hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis. This tick-borne condition has emerged as a growing health concern across...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alpha-gal-syndrome-red-meat-allergy-from-ticks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alpha-gal-syndrome-red-meat-allergy-from-ticks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALGOP Supports Supreme Court Decision Upholding State Laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOOVER, Ala. &ndash; The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) applauds today's U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding state laws that protect girls' and women's sports by limiting participation based on biological sex. The ruling affirms that states have the authority to enact these protections, including laws similar to those already in place in Alabama. "This is a victory for common sen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-supports-supreme-court-decision-upholding-state-laws/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-supports-supreme-court-decision-upholding-state-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A series of death cases raises questions about safety and oversight at detox centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of death cases raises questions about safety and oversight at detox centers Trust is the first thing families hand over when they walk a loved one through the doors of a detox or residential treatment center, and the decision is almost never made calmly. It tends to come within hours of an overdose or a phone call no family ever wants to take, with parents and spouses operating on the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-series-of-death-cases-raises-questions-about-safety-and-oversight-at-detox-centers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-series-of-death-cases-raises-questions-about-safety-and-oversight-at-detox-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[87% of people in the US eat in their cars. Here are the 10 states where mealtimes happen behind the wheel the most]]></title><description><![CDATA[6% of people in the US eat in their cars. Here are the 10 states where mealtimes happen behind the wheel the most The majority of Americans eat meals in their car multiple times a week &mdash; despite the risk of stained seats and greasy steering wheels. A poll of 2,000 American adults conducted by bakery brand St Pierre from June 5-15 found that 87% of respondents eat in their car, with Georgians eati...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/87-of-people-in-the-us-eat-in-their-cars-here-are-the-10-states-where-mealtimes-happen-behind-the-wheel-the-most/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/87-of-people-in-the-us-eat-in-their-cars-here-are-the-10-states-where-mealtimes-happen-behind-the-wheel-the-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[408-Foot Argosy VI Becomes Latest Addition to Alabama's Artificial Reef Zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Alabama's unparalleled artificial reef system added another jewel to its crown this week when the Argosy VI, a former riverboat casino from Indiana, was deployed as the state's newest artificial reef about 23 miles south of Orange Beach. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Marine Resources...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/408-foot-argosy-vi-becomes-latest-addition-to-alabamas-artificial-reef-zone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/408-foot-argosy-vi-becomes-latest-addition-to-alabamas-artificial-reef-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADOPTION OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 3, 2026 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Founders of our great Republic gathered in Philadelphia to fulfill a God-given destiny - the freedom and Independence of the United States of America. Fifty-six men - representing legions of freedom-loving Patriots sprawled across 13 Colonies - pledged their lives, their fortunes, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/250th-anniversary-of-the-adoption-of-the-declaration-of-independence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/250th-anniversary-of-the-adoption-of-the-declaration-of-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 most expensive states to buy rental property in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 most expensive states to buy rental property in 2026 As housing prices soar, homebuying has become harder across the country. Naturally, some places are hit harder than others. The gap between the least and most expensive states to buy rental property has widened substantially, and it&rsquo;s impacting how and whether people can afford real estate. There are a few different reasons for the discrepanc...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/10-most-expensive-states-to-buy-rental-property-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/10-most-expensive-states-to-buy-rental-property-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the difference between credit unions and traditional financial institutions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is the difference between credit unions and traditional financial institutions? When you're choosing where to keep your money, the options can feel overwhelming. Should you go with a traditional financial institution or a credit union? At first glance, they seem nearly identical. Both offer checking accounts, savings accounts, loans and credit cards. But there's one fundamental...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-is-the-difference-between-credit-unions-and-traditional-financial-institutions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-is-the-difference-between-credit-unions-and-traditional-financial-institutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the most spacious third-row SUVs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the most spacious third-row SUVs? Not all SUVs with a third row of seats are equal. Three-row SUVs, which seat six to eight passengers, are some of the most versatile vehicles on the market, but choosing one isn't easy. Despite the long list of three-rowers to choose from, not all models have large third rows, and some provide very little cargo space behind the third row. Here,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-are-the-most-spacious-third-row-suvs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-are-the-most-spacious-third-row-suvs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walker, Pugh Among 2026 Turkey Hall of Fame Inductees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alabama Turkey Hunters Hall of Fame inducted its third class of renowned turkey hunters recently at the Mobile Convention Center during the World Championship Turkey Calling Contest. Two of the inductees were able to attend the induction ceremony, Bob Walker of Livingston and Corky Pugh of Montgomery. Three of the turkey hunters were recognized posthumously &ndash; Ben Ezelle of Aliceville, Doug Cam...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/walker-pugh-among-2026-turkey-hall-of-fame-inductees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/walker-pugh-among-2026-turkey-hall-of-fame-inductees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Up America]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are moments in politics when the celebration after an election tells us far more than the election itself. Tuesday night in New York was one of those moments. As Democrat primary results came in cheers on the street were for the Democrat Socialists of America who led by their Socialist mayor Mondami were taking on the establishment Democrat machine. As the victories mounted, the streets...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wake-up-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wake-up-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vatican Reaffirms That Only Priests and Deacons May Give Homilies, Rejects Request for Lay Preaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vatican has reaffirmed that the homily at Mass is reserved exclusively for ordained ministers, rejecting a recent request that sought permission for lay Catholics to preach during the Liturgy of the Word. In a formal response issued June 23, the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments stated that the restriction is not a disciplinary rule that can be waived, but a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/vatican-reaffirms-that-only-priests-and-deacons-may-give-homilies-rejects-request-for-lay-preaching/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/vatican-reaffirms-that-only-priests-and-deacons-may-give-homilies-rejects-request-for-lay-preaching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US new home sales outlook: Housing market trends and what the latest data signals for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[US new home sales outlook: Housing market trends and what the latest data signals for 2026 A SoFi analysis of new home sales data suggests the U.S. housing market may be showing early signs of stabilization. Current indicators, including steadying interest rates and a gradual softening of new home sales prices, point to a potentially more consistent environment in 2026. New home sales provide...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-new-home-sales-outlook-housing-market-trends-and-what-the-latest-data-signals-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-new-home-sales-outlook-housing-market-trends-and-what-the-latest-data-signals-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The role customer relationship management plays in small business growth and efficiency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The role customer relationship management plays in small business growth and efficiency Small businesses (those with less than 500 employees) make up 99% of businesses in the U.S. and employ almost half of the country&rsquo;s workforce. Unfortunately, most rely on outdated systems like spreadsheets for managing customer relationships. As a result, there&rsquo;s a measurable difference in the cost and efficacy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-role-customer-relationship-management-plays-in-small-business-growth-and-efficiency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-role-customer-relationship-management-plays-in-small-business-growth-and-efficiency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The portfolio moves that pay off when markets get weird]]></title><description><![CDATA[The portfolio moves that pay off when markets get weird When every headline suggests analysts don&rsquo;t know which way the market is going, it may feel like the right thing to do is immediately react to the latest trend reports of a volatile market, but it might be wiser to just wait it out. Intuit TurboTax shares what&rsquo;s worth your attention to protect your portfolio. The goal of this article is to sh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-portfolio-moves-that-pay-off-when-markets-get-weird/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-portfolio-moves-that-pay-off-when-markets-get-weird/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Me Too Movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin was minister of education in a church I served. He&rsquo;d often joke when asked what his job was by saying pastors and musicians get accolades after worship services, such as &ldquo;Thanks for the wonderful sermon,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Thanks for the beautiful music.&rdquo; But in contrast, church members would tell Kevin which toilets needed repairing. In another mission station, I didn&rsquo;t have a minister of education to c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-me-too-movement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-me-too-movement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hidden boom behind used cars: Why preventive maintenance is now a billion-dollar industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hidden boom behind used cars: Why preventive maintenance is now a billion-dollar industry Repair shops across America are booked out weeks in advance, and it has nothing to do with a wave of unexpected breakdowns. Drivers have run the numbers and decided it makes far more financial sense to maintain what they already own than to take on a monthly car payment that now averages over $700 for a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-hidden-boom-behind-used-cars-why-preventive-maintenance-is-now-a-billion-dollar-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-hidden-boom-behind-used-cars-why-preventive-maintenance-is-now-a-billion-dollar-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stars, stripes and shopping carts: What Americans buy for the Fourth of July in Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Couch Food Images // Shutterstock Stars, stripes and shopping carts: What Americans buy for the Fourth of July in Alabama Few holidays show up in Instacart orders quite like the Fourth of July. Fire up the grill, open that bag of chips, and pack the cooler because Independence Day is summer at its peak, filled with plenty of food and festive traditions. Instacart looked at what Americans in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/stars-stripes-and-shopping-carts-what-americans-buy-for-the-fourth-of-july-in-alabama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/stars-stripes-and-shopping-carts-what-americans-buy-for-the-fourth-of-july-in-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SSPX Sends Profession of Faith to Pope Leo XIV Ahead of Controversial Bishop Consecrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 24, 2026 - The Society of St. Pius X has issued a sweeping "Profession of Catholic Faith" to Pope Leo XIV and the College of Cardinals, intensifying an already tense standoff ahead of the traditionalist fraternity's planned consecration of new bishops. The document, framed by the Society as a peaceful but firm declaration of fidelity to Catholic doctrine, arrives as Church...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sspx-sends-profession-of-faith-to-pope-leo-xiv-ahead-of-controversial-bishop-consecrations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sspx-sends-profession-of-faith-to-pope-leo-xiv-ahead-of-controversial-bishop-consecrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senator Katie Britt Applauds President Trump's Signing of Lulu's Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 26, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. &mdash; U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R&#8209;Ala.) is celebrating a major bipartisan victory after President Donald Trump signed her legislation, Lulu&rsquo;s Law (S. 1003), marking the second bill she has successfully shepherded into law during the 119th Congress. The Senate passed the measure unanimously on July 8, 2025, and the House followed with overwhelming support, underscoring...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/senator-katie-britt-applauds-president-trumps-signing-of-lulus-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/senator-katie-britt-applauds-president-trumps-signing-of-lulus-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of State's office released from Tuberville lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 29, 2026 &ndash; MONTGOMERY, Ala. &ndash; The two veterans who are suing to prevent U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) from being Governor of Alabama agreed to release Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) from their lawsuit. Secretary Allen's had argued last week that neither Allen nor his office wee proper to parties to the suit. The plaintiffs "In dismissing the claims against Secretary Al...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/secretary-of-states-office-released-from-tuberville-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/secretary-of-states-office-released-from-tuberville-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rats, insects and mold: How bad food leaves prisoners hungry and sick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rats, insects and mold: How bad food leaves prisoners hungry and sick The food on the trays doesn&rsquo;t even look like food. In photos smuggled out of Georgia&rsquo;s prisons, what passes for a meal is either grossly inadequate for a grown man, unrecognizable sludge, or both. &ldquo;There's no possible way you could survive off what they feed you,&rdquo; said Bailey, who is currently incarcerated in Georgia and as...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rats-insects-and-mold-how-bad-food-leaves-prisoners-hungry-and-sick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rats-insects-and-mold-how-bad-food-leaves-prisoners-hungry-and-sick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protest Against Birmingham Data Center Planned For Tomorrow (Saturday, June 27th, 2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A protest against the proposed Nebius AI site is planned for Saturday, June 27th from 10AM until 12PM at the intersection of Lakeshore Parkway and Sydney Drive in Birmingham, Alabama. With Nebius being an Amsterdam- based Artificial Intelligence cloud company that is intending to operate an AI site in the Oxmoor Corporate Park in Birmingham, Alabama, twenty-four hours, seven days a week. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/protest-against-birmingham-data-center-planned-for-tomorrow-saturday-june-27th-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/protest-against-birmingham-data-center-planned-for-tomorrow-saturday-june-27th-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed Resolution For The Daughters of the American Revolution To Be For Natural Born Females Fails Amidst Controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 after the Sons of the American Revolution refused to admit women into their organization. Some of the original co-founders of the DAR included a great-grandniece of George Washington, Eugenia Washington. With Caroline Lavina Scott Harrison, the wife of President Benjamin Harrison, being interested in historic preservation, Caroline...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/proposed-resolution-for-the-daughters-of-the-american-revolution-to-be-for-natural-born-females-fails-amidst-controversy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/proposed-resolution-for-the-daughters-of-the-american-revolution-to-be-for-natural-born-females-fails-amidst-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald J. Trump Endorses Rhett Marques in Alabama's Second Congressional District Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 23, 2026 - Montgomery, Ala. - President Donald J. Trump has formally endorsed Rhett Marques in the race for Alabama's Second Congressional District, giving the Republican candidate a major boost as the campaign enters its next phase. In his endorsement, President Trump praised Marques as a "strong conservative fighter" who will defend Alabama values in Washington. Trump...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/president-donald-j-trump-endorses-rhett-marques-in-alabamas-second-congressional-district-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/president-donald-j-trump-endorses-rhett-marques-in-alabamas-second-congressional-district-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now rural communities are connecting, rather than just preserving, wildlife habitats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now rural communities are connecting, rather than just preserving, wildlife habitats One of the best things about rural living is sharing the landscape with wildlife. Peering out the window and seeing a moose in the yard. Walking in the woods and catching a fleeting glimpse of a bobcat. Prowling ponds after dark to view the spring salamander migration. Sometimes their presence is taken for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/now-rural-communities-are-connecting-rather-than-just-preserving-wildlife-habitats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/now-rural-communities-are-connecting-rather-than-just-preserving-wildlife-habitats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midyear housing market report: What property records reveal about 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midyear housing market report: What property records reveal about 2026 The first half of 2026 was not the barnburner for home sellers that many real estate experts expected, but the market started picking up in March and April. After falling for a few months, mortgage rates remain in the mid-six-percent range as buyers monitor inflation and Federal Reserve actions. It&rsquo;s mostly fair to call 2026 a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/midyear-housing-market-report-what-property-records-reveal-about-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/midyear-housing-market-report-what-property-records-reveal-about-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major League Baseball Will Not Fine The Bible Verse Wearing Baseball Players]]></title><description><![CDATA[The commissioner of Major League Baseball, Robert D. Manfred Jr., has stated that the three Major League Baseball Players, Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker, who wore Bible verses on their baseball caps during the San Francisco Giants' gay pride event on June 10th, 2026, will not be fined nor disciplined. Initially, a controversy was stirred when the three pitchers for the San...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/major-league-baseball-will-not-fine-the-bible-verse-wearing-baseball-players/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/major-league-baseball-will-not-fine-the-bible-verse-wearing-baseball-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just graduated with debt? Here&amp;#039;s what you need to know before you consolidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just graduated with debt? Here's what you need to know before you consolidate If you&rsquo;ve just finished school and find yourself in debt, take a deep breath&mdash;you&rsquo;re in good company. So many people start this chapter the same way. It&rsquo;s a season of transition, and that debt is often part of the bigger picture of investing in yourself, building your career, and stepping into adult life. Paying off...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/just-graduated-with-debt-hereamp039s-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-consolidate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/just-graduated-with-debt-hereamp039s-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-consolidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June Monthly Column: Don't Mistake Momentum for Merit in College Sports Reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[I spent nearly 40 years coaching football, including more than two decades as a head coach in the SEC, the Big 12, and the American Athletic Conference. I recruited thousands of student-athletes, worked with university presidents, athletic directors, conference commissioners, and NCAA officials. Along the way, I learned a thing or two about the rules and regulations around govern college sports....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/june-monthly-column-dont-mistake-momentum-for-merit-in-college-sports-reform/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/june-monthly-column-dont-mistake-momentum-for-merit-in-college-sports-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Has Not Dismissed Tuberville Residency Challenge as Case Moves Toward Key Hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The lawsuit challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's eligibility to run for governor remains active in Montgomery County Circuit Court, with a judge declining to dismiss the case and instead setting a hearing to consider competing motions from the parties. The decision keeps alive a high&#8209;stakes legal battle over Alabama's constitutional residency requirements and the a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/judge-has-not-dismissed-tuberville-residency-challenge-as-case-moves-toward-key-hearing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/judge-has-not-dismissed-tuberville-residency-challenge-as-case-moves-toward-key-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Wahl wins Republican nomination for Lt. Governor]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 16, 2026 &ndash; TANNER, Ala &ndash; John Wahl has won the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. Wahl &ndash; the Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party until late January &ndash; defeated Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen in the Republican primary runoff. Wes Allen received 132,625 votes - 43.01%. Wahl received 175,724 votes - 56.99%. "This campaign is about the people of Alabama,&amp;quot...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/john-wahl-wins-republican-nomination-for-lt-governor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/john-wahl-wins-republican-nomination-for-lt-governor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesse Battles Officially Earns Spot on November Ballot for State Senate District 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATTALLA, AL &ndash; State Senate candidate Jesse Battles announced today that the Alabama Secretary of State has officially certified his place on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election for Alabama State Senate District 10. The confirmation ends weeks of anxious waiting and caps months of grassroots organizing across Etowah, Cherokee, and DeKalb counties. To earn the spot, the Battles camp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jesse-battles-officially-earns-spot-on-november-ballot-for-state-senate-district-10/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jesse-battles-officially-earns-spot-on-november-ballot-for-state-senate-district-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to spot and get rid of fleas on your dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to spot and get rid of fleas on your dog Did you know that &ldquo;flea&rdquo; is the common name for the order Siphonaptera, which includes 2,500 species of small flightless insects? While you might not care to learn about all 2,500, what is important is how they can impact your dog, and the rest of your household. Here&rsquo;s what you should know about this pesky parasite and how you can keep your pup safe, O...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-spot-and-get-rid-of-fleas-on-your-dog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-spot-and-get-rid-of-fleas-on-your-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the freedom to pick your electricity supplier can help you save money]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the freedom to pick your electricity supplier can help you save money You pick your phone plan, your car insurance, and where you bank. So why would you expect to have to let the government decide who sells you electricity? In millions of American homes, people don&rsquo;t have to let the government decide what company they buy electricity from. That freedom, one that many people don&rsquo;t even know the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-the-freedom-to-pick-your-electricity-supplier-can-help-you-save-money/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-the-freedom-to-pick-your-electricity-supplier-can-help-you-save-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How controlled burns can help save taxpayers billions]]></title><description><![CDATA[How controlled burns can help save taxpayers billions For decades, the U.S. Forest Service has actively managed public lands to reduce wildfire risks by clearing underbrush and trees, or employing prescribed burns &mdash; something Indigenous nations have practiced for centuries. Scientists have generally lauded the ecological benefits of what is also known as &ldquo;fuel treatment.&rdquo; Now, they say there&rsquo;s ano...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-controlled-burns-can-help-save-taxpayers-billions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-controlled-burns-can-help-save-taxpayers-billions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highest-earning counties in Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Ruck // Shutterstock Highest-earning counties in Alabama Data shows that annual annual income depends heavily on an individual's educational attainment, race, ethnicity, gender, and even location. One cluster of the United States is particularly well off: The five of the seven counties with the highest median household income in the country can be found in the Washington D.C....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/highest-earning-counties-in-alabama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/highest-earning-counties-in-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google's AI search era could leave businesses fighting for fewer clicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google&rsquo;s AI search era could leave businesses fighting for fewer clicks Generative AI has rearranged how people find what they want online, and many businesses are learning that the search tactics they relied on for years no longer behave the way they expect. For nearly three decades, the arrangement between Google and the companies that depended on it was relatively simple. Businesses climbed the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/googles-ai-search-era-could-leave-businesses-fighting-for-fewer-clicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/googles-ai-search-era-could-leave-businesses-fighting-for-fewer-clicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabbard's Fauci Files Reignite the COVID Origins Fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 24, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - On her way out of office, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a new set of declassified records that she says expose a years-long effort to conceal the truth about the origins of COVID-19. The release accuses Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, of helping fund risky coronavirus...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gabbards-fauci-files-reignite-the-covid-origins-fight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gabbards-fauci-files-reignite-the-covid-origins-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daughters of the American Revolution To Vote On The Term "Woman" Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commonly known as the DAR, the Daughters of the American Revolution, are scheduled to vote on a resolution today, Friday, June 26th, 2026, which would clarify that in the bylaws of the DAR, the term "woman" shall be understood to clearly mean a woman who was born female. With the resolution thereby making all individuals who were born male ineligible for membership. The proposed...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/daughters-of-the-american-revolution-to-vote-on-the-term-woman-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/daughters-of-the-american-revolution-to-vote-on-the-term-woman-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cutting costs to move forward: SoFi State of Small business 2026 survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cutting costs to move forward: SoFi State of Small business 2026 survey How are America&rsquo;s small businesses faring? In SoFi&rsquo;s State of Small Business survey, 86% of small business owners report their business has grown or remained stable over the past 12 months, and 88% say they&rsquo;re optimistic about success in 2026. At the same time, survey respondents are keenly aware of this year&rsquo;s unusually stron...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/cutting-costs-to-move-forward-sofi-state-of-small-business-2026-survey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/cutting-costs-to-move-forward-sofi-state-of-small-business-2026-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservative Presbyterian Church of America (PCA) votes to reject female deacons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to allow women to serve as ordained deacons during its 2026 General Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky. Meeting for its annual legislative gathering, the largest conservative evangelical Reformed denomination in the United States voted decisively to maintain its historical, complementarian stance on church office. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/conservative-presbyterian-church-of-america-pca-votes-to-reject-female-deacons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/conservative-presbyterian-church-of-america-pca-votes-to-reject-female-deacons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridges Across the Ocean: A Strengthening Partnership Between Taiwan and Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year offers a meaningful opportunity for reflection. As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, Taiwan marks the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election--a historic milestone that reflects the democratic aspirations of the Taiwanese people and the shared values that continue to connect our two societies. The relationship between Taiwan and the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/bridges-across-the-ocean-a-strengthening-partnership-between-taiwan-and-alabama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/bridges-across-the-ocean-a-strengthening-partnership-between-taiwan-and-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border wall plans threaten rural infrastructure and cross-border life in Big Bend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Border wall plans threaten rural infrastructure and cross-border life in Big Bend Federal plans to build a steel border wall across remote stretches of West Texas are now taking shape in the Big Bend region, despite a lack of federal transparency surrounding the project. Even as officials originally confirmed that no physical border wall will be built through Big Bend National Park and Big Bend...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/border-wall-plans-threaten-rural-infrastructure-and-cross-border-life-in-big-bend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/border-wall-plans-threaten-rural-infrastructure-and-cross-border-life-in-big-bend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Tech Colonizing Alabama With Hyperscale Data Centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama the Beautiful, is known for being the single state within the USA that has the most navigable inland waterways. For Alabama has over 1,400 miles of commercially navigable channels. Along with 132,000 miles of rivers and streams that wind their way throughout Alabama. Such river systems are an ecological gem for Alabama. As they lead to Alabama having more native types of freshwater...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/big-tech-colonizing-alabama-with-hyperscale-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/big-tech-colonizing-alabama-with-hyperscale-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Denial of Relief for Capital Murderer Mohammad Sharifi]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Montgomery, Ala) &ndash; Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Northern District of Alabama's denial of habeas corpus relief for double murderer Mohammad Sharifi on June 23, 2026. Sharifi was convicted of capital murder in the Madison County Circuit Court and sentenced to death on March 11, 2005. Sharifi, an Iranian national, came to the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-steve-marshall-announces-eleventh-circuit-court-of-appeals-affirms-denial-of-relief-for-capital-murderer-mohammad-sharifi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-steve-marshall-announces-eleventh-circuit-court-of-appeals-affirms-denial-of-relief-for-capital-murderer-mohammad-sharifi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General Marshall Files Brief Defending President Trump's Decision to Return U.S. Space Command to Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Montgomery, Ala) &ndash; Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed an amicus brief in in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado urging the court to dismiss Colorado's lawsuit challenging President Trump's lawful decision to permanently locate U.S. Space Command headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama. "Colorado is asking a federal court to override the Commander in Chief on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-marshall-files-brief-defending-president-trumps-decision-to-return-us-space-command-to-alabama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-marshall-files-brief-defending-president-trumps-decision-to-return-us-space-command-to-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At First Hearing in Tuberville Residency Case, Secretary of State Wes Allen and Tuberville Campaign Expected to Seek Dismissal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montgomery, Ala. - The long&#8209;running dispute over U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's Alabama residency is set to reach a critical moment today as the Montgomery County Circuit Court holds its first hearing in a lawsuit challenging the senator's eligibility to run for governor. Both the Tuberville campaign and Secretary of State Wes Allen are expected to ask the court to dismiss the case outrigh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/at-first-hearing-in-tuberville-residency-case-secretary-of-state-wes-allen-and-tuberville-campaign-expected-to-seek-dismissal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/at-first-hearing-in-tuberville-residency-case-secretary-of-state-wes-allen-and-tuberville-campaign-expected-to-seek-dismissal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asbury Theological Seminary Removed From UMC Ordination List After Affirming Historic Christian View of Marriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[WILMORE, Ky. - Asbury Theological Seminary has been removed from the United Methodist Church's approved list of ordination schools after the institution reaffirmed its long&#8209;held belief that marriage is between one man and one woman, a position now at odds with the UMC's newly revised stance affirming same&#8209;sex marriage. The decision marks another significant development in the widening th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/asbury-theological-seminary-removed-from-umc-ordination-list-after-affirming-historic-christian-view-of-marriage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/asbury-theological-seminary-removed-from-umc-ordination-list-after-affirming-historic-christian-view-of-marriage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ammie Akin is running as Republican in Alabama's 7th Congressional District]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 26, 2026 &ndash; BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -Ammie Akin has formally launched her campaign to unseat Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) in Alabama's Seventh Congressional District. Akin is an entrepreneur, educator, and longtime advocate for adults, teens, and children with disabilities. She is a candidate in the August 11 special Republican primary election for Alabama's 7th Congressional Distri...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ammie-akin-is-running-as-republican-in-alabamas-7th-congressional-district/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ammie-akin-is-running-as-republican-in-alabamas-7th-congressional-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's self-employment boom is creating a new class of real estate investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s self-employment boom is creating a new class of real estate investors Self-employed investors are reshaping the real estate market, fueling rental property investment at record levels through alternative financing options and portfolio expansion. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that nearly 524,000 new business applications were filed in May 2026. The vast majority of these, ov...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americas-self-employment-boom-is-creating-a-new-class-of-real-estate-investors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americas-self-employment-boom-is-creating-a-new-class-of-real-estate-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America at 250: The Torch Is Now in Our Hands]]></title><description><![CDATA["Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance." - Psalm 33:12 History records the rise and fall of kingdoms, empires, and republics. Ancient Greece gave civilization democracy but could not preserve it. Rome built the greatest empire of the ancient world, yet eventually collapsed under the weight of its own excesses. Great powers have...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/america-at-250-the-torch-is-now-in-our-hands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/america-at-250-the-torch-is-now-in-our-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Republican Steering Committee rejects challenge against John Wahl]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 29, 2026 &ndash; The Alabama Republican Party released a statement following the decision to reject a primary contest against John Wahl by the Alabama Republican Candidate Committee without holding a formal challenge hearing. The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) Candidate Committee met on Sunday to review the primary election contest filed by Jarrod Schulte challenging the candidacy of John Wahl to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-republican-steering-committee-rejects-challenge-against-john-wahl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-republican-steering-committee-rejects-challenge-against-john-wahl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Prosecutor's Body Recovered After Falling Into Water During Logan Martin Lake Sailing Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities have recovered the body of William R. "Bill" North, a longtime assistant district attorney for the Jefferson County Bessemer Cutoff, after he fell into the water during a sailing event on Logan Martin Lake. North, 64, was participating as a spotter for a weekend regatta when the accident occurred, prompting an overnight search that drew multiple agencies from across St....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-prosecutors-body-recovered-after-falling-into-water-during-logan-martin-lake-sailing-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-prosecutors-body-recovered-after-falling-into-water-during-logan-martin-lake-sailing-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI education is creating new opportunities outside traditional tech hubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI education is creating new opportunities outside traditional tech hubs Tech talent and startup activity are no longer geographically concentrated. AI's rapid adoption has dismantled the monopoly that regions like Silicon Valley once held, disrupting the traditional pipeline of opportunity and forcing regional economies to adapt. New data reveals the scale of this shift and what it means...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ai-education-is-creating-new-opportunities-outside-traditional-tech-hubs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ai-education-is-creating-new-opportunities-outside-traditional-tech-hubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Political Train Wreck: How Angie Horn and Wes Allen Sank a Lieutenant Governor Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 20, 2026 - A lot of words come to mind when examining how political consultant Angie Horn ran her one major race of the 2026 election cycle: inept, incompetent, embarrassing, and a total train derailment. &#8203;Horn's management style for Secretary of State Wes Allen's lieutenant governor campaign equaled a pilot flying a plane into a building. While the captain of the Titanic tried to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-political-train-wreck-how-angie-horn-and-wes-allen-sank-a-lieutenant-governor-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-political-train-wreck-how-angie-horn-and-wes-allen-sank-a-lieutenant-governor-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[250 years of lawn care: How America grew its greatest obsession]]></title><description><![CDATA[7 years of lawn care: How America grew its greatest obsession That ordinary patch of green grass outside your window has a long and crazy history. Americans pour water on it, buy expensive machines to chop it down, and repeat that every single week &mdash; absolute madness done without question. It took 250 years of sweat and technological leaps to turn a simple crop into a $189 billion national obses...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/250-years-of-lawn-care-how-america-grew-its-greatest-obsession/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/250-years-of-lawn-care-how-america-grew-its-greatest-obsession/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeigler joins the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast to discuss his June 16 primary runoff race]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 16, 2026 &ndash; Former State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) is running in the June 16 Republican primary for Public Service Commission. Zeigler recently joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks for the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast. Zeigler unseated Bull Connor (D) in the 1972 Democratic Primary to be elected to the Public Service Commission the first time. He did not run again in 1980. "...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/zeigler-joins-the-brandon-and-christopher-show-podcast-to-discuss-his-june-16-primary-runoff-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/zeigler-joins-the-brandon-and-christopher-show-podcast-to-discuss-his-june-16-primary-runoff-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman Charged With Murder in St. Clair County Man's Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[ASHVILLE, Ala. - A 54&#8209;year&#8209;old Lincoln woman has been charged with murder after St. Clair County deputies discovered a man dead inside an Ashville residence Saturday afternoon, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office. Discovery of the Victim Deputies were dispatched around 2:20 p.m. Saturday to a home in the 9000 block of Shoal Creek Road following a call reporting a deceased perso...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/woman-charged-with-murder-in-st-clair-county-mans-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/woman-charged-with-murder-in-st-clair-county-mans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where real estate investors are headed in 2026: 10 under-the-radar cities worth watching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where real estate investors are headed in 2026: 10 under-the-radar cities worth watching The &ldquo;hot&rdquo; and &ldquo;trendy&rdquo; cities that consistently generate the most noise often carry enormous premiums built on amenities that residents might only use a small fraction of the time. For rental housing investors, those premiums compress returns before the first tenant even moves in. The smarter play is finding c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/where-real-estate-investors-are-headed-in-2026-10-under-the-radar-cities-worth-watching/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/where-real-estate-investors-are-headed-in-2026-10-under-the-radar-cities-worth-watching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When The Messenger Falls Short Of The Message]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a beautiful song based on a verse in the Psalms about God&rsquo;s word. We sang it one Sunday in morning worship. (As the late Rush Limbaugh would say, this was &ldquo;a heap many moons ago.&rdquo;) However, one worshipper was distraught. She reminded me later that the hymn writer had been in the news in recent weeks. The writer left her husband and married someone who had left his wife. Their notoriety made t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-the-messenger-falls-short-of-the-message/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-the-messenger-falls-short-of-the-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the different types of student loans you can use to pay for college?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the different types of student loans you can use to pay for college? Summer means many high school seniors and their parents are prepping for life&rsquo;s next big stage &mdash; college. But for many families, once graduation celebrations end and dorm room shopping begins, there&rsquo;s another reality that also sets in &mdash; the first tuition bill. College Ave, a private student loan company, recently conduct...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-are-the-different-types-of-student-loans-you-can-use-to-pay-for-college/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-are-the-different-types-of-student-loans-you-can-use-to-pay-for-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wess defeats Larriett for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prominent Birmingham attorney and pastor Everett Wess has won the Alabama Democratic primary runoff for the U.S. Senate, defeating businessman Dakarai Larriett to secure the party's nomination. Unofficial results reported by the Alabama Secretary of State's Office show Wess capturing 54.59% of the vote (50,229 votes) compared to Larriett's 45.41% (41,779 votes). The hard-fought...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wess-defeats-larriett-for-the-democratic-nomination-for-us-senate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wess-defeats-larriett-for-the-democratic-nomination-for-us-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water is abundant in our solar system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liquid water is no longer a luxury exclusive to Earth. Thanks to decades of planetary exploration, scientists now know that our solar system is awash in it, with vast hidden oceans existing as subsurface seas, ancient riverbeds, and even fleeting flows. The Inner Solar System: Fleeting and Ancient Flows While the inner planets are mostly dry today, both Earth and its neighbors show signs of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/water-is-abundant-in-our-solar-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/water-is-abundant-in-our-solar-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Supreme Court's uneven rulings in election lead-up causing chaos, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Supreme Court&rsquo;s uneven rulings in election lead-up causing chaos, experts say When the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas&rsquo; gerrymandered congressional map to take effect in December, its conservative majority wrote that a lower court had &ldquo;improperly inserted itself into an active primary campaign&rdquo; when it blocked the map more than three months before the election. Now, as News From the States exa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-supreme-courts-uneven-rulings-in-election-lead-up-causing-chaos-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-supreme-courts-uneven-rulings-in-election-lead-up-causing-chaos-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UAH researchers develop antiviral candidate for deadly mosquito-borne brain infections]]></title><description><![CDATA[HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (JUNE 16, 2026) &ndash; Can newly identified antiviral compounds help stop some of the most dangerous mosquito-borne viruses that attack the brain? A research team led by scientists at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has generated a new class of antiviral compounds that show strong therapeutic potential against Venezuelan equine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/uah-researchers-develop-antiviral-candidate-for-deadly-mosquito-borne-brain-infections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/uah-researchers-develop-antiviral-candidate-for-deadly-mosquito-borne-brain-infections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Alabama Veterans File New Residency Lawsuit Challenging Tuberville's Eligibility for Governor]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 21, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Two Alabama military veterans filed a new lawsuit Wednesday challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's eligibility to serve as the Republican nominee for governor, escalating a months&#8209;long dispute over whether the senator meets the Alabama Constitution's seven&#8209;year continuous residency requirement. The suit comes just days after the Alabama Republican Par...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/two-alabama-veterans-file-new-residency-lawsuit-challenging-tubervilles-eligibility-for-governor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/two-alabama-veterans-file-new-residency-lawsuit-challenging-tubervilles-eligibility-for-governor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville's Attorneys Move to Dismiss Residency Lawsuit in Montgomery County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorneys for U.S. Sen. and Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville have filed a motion seeking to dismiss the latest lawsuit challenging his eligibility to run for governor, arguing that Alabama courts lack the authority to intervene in the matter. The lawsuit, filed in Montgomery County Circuit Court by two Alabama residents, claims Tuberville has not lived in Alabama for the seven...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tubervilles-attorneys-move-to-dismiss-residency-lawsuit-in-montgomery-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tubervilles-attorneys-move-to-dismiss-residency-lawsuit-in-montgomery-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville Warns of Growing Threats the Chinese Communist Party Poses to American Seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R&#8209;AL) pressed members of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on the risks China poses to America's pharmaceutical supply chain and the increasing wave of international scam operations targeting U.S. seniors. Commissioners Joshua Hodges, Leland Miller, Reva Price, and Chris...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-warns-of-growing-threats-the-chinese-communist-party-poses-to-american-seniors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-warns-of-growing-threats-the-chinese-communist-party-poses-to-american-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville Announces 25 Alabamians Appointed to U.S. Service Academies for Class of 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &ndash; Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced 25 Alabamians have accepted their appointment to a U.S. service academy. Senator Tuberville nominated these students to represent Alabama in the class of 2030 at one of the four service academies: the United States Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Naval Academy. This is Senator Tuberville's fif...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-announces-25-alabamians-appointed-to-us-service-academies-for-class-of-2030/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-announces-25-alabamians-appointed-to-us-service-academies-for-class-of-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Returns to the World Stage as the Leader of the Free World]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald J. Trump just celebrated his birthday the only way Donald Trump could: by projecting American strength at home and abroad, announcing a historic peace breakthrough, showcasing American confidence with a UFC event, and returning to the G7 not as a spectator, not as a supplicant, but as the true leader of the free world. What a contrast. Under Joe Biden, America was too often...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/trump-returns-to-the-world-stage-as-the-leader-of-the-free-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/trump-returns-to-the-world-stage-as-the-leader-of-the-free-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rise of the senora: Why Latines are reclaiming ancestral slow living practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rise of the senora: Why Latines are reclaiming ancestral slow living practices Picture this: It&rsquo;s morning, and you&rsquo;ve woken up with the sun in time to hear the birds sing their morning songs. You put on your slippers and robe to make yourself a cafecito and peer out your window to watch people starting their days and, hopefully, catch the latest neighborhood chisme. Then, maybe, you tend to yo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-rise-of-the-senora-why-latines-are-reclaiming-ancestral-slow-living-practices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-rise-of-the-senora-why-latines-are-reclaiming-ancestral-slow-living-practices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The flesh-eating pest that once cost ranchers millions is back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flesh-eating pest that once cost ranchers millions is back It&rsquo;s back: For the first time since 1982, the New World screwworm has been found in U.S. cattle. The flesh-eating parasitic fly, which was eradicated from American cattle herds almost 50 years ago, has been detected in three cows, one dog and a goat, prompting Canada to restrict cattle imports from the United States and raising the spe...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-flesh-eating-pest-that-once-cost-ranchers-millions-is-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-flesh-eating-pest-that-once-cost-ranchers-millions-is-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI Raccoon Ad Dominating the Alabama Lieutenant Governor's Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 16, 2026 - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen's (R) closing campaign advertisement for lieutenant governor has gone viral, catching the attention of both statewide voters and national outlets like the Wall Street Journal. The controversial spot features an animated, AI-generated raccoon named "Charlie".In the ad, the raccoon claims to live-and sleep-at the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-ai-raccoon-ad-dominating-the-alabama-lieutenant-governors-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-ai-raccoon-ad-dominating-the-alabama-lieutenant-governors-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 25 best Western TV shows of all time, based on data and 'Gunsmoke' is only #12]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cast of 'Gunsmoke' poses around a wagon in a promotional portrait for the Western television series. From left to right are actors James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis, and Burt Reynholds is on the second row. Hulton Archive // Getty Images The 25 best Western TV shows of all time If there's a genre of television that is associated with being iconically...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-25-best-western-tv-shows-of-all-time-based-on-data-and-gunsmoke-is-only-12/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-25-best-western-tv-shows-of-all-time-based-on-data-and-gunsmoke-is-only-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Target Circle Deal Days Bring Summer Savings and Community Giving Opportunities to Alabama Families]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Alabama families look for ways to stretch their summer budgets and prepare for the back-to-school season, Target is bringing back Target Circle Deal Days from June 23&ndash;26, featuring savings of up to 45% off select apparel, home items, and school supplies. In addition to helping families save, Target Circle Deal Days also gives Huntsville shoppers an opportunity to support nonprofit organizations...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/target-circle-deal-days-bring-summer-savings-and-community-giving-opportunities-to-alabama-families/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/target-circle-deal-days-bring-summer-savings-and-community-giving-opportunities-to-alabama-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweet corn, stone fruit and strong opinions: What Instacart orders reveal about Alabama&amp;#039;s summer produce season]]></title><description><![CDATA[beton studio // Shutterstock Sweet corn, stone fruit and strong opinions: What Instacart orders reveal about Alabama's summer produce season Ask anyone what summer tastes like, and you'll get a different answer. A perfectly ripe peach. Sweet corn straight off the grill. Watermelon at a Fourth of July cookout. The list is different for everyone, but the euphoric feeling of biting into...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sweet-corn-stone-fruit-and-strong-opinions-what-instacart-orders-reveal-about-alabamaamp039s-summer-produce-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sweet-corn-stone-fruit-and-strong-opinions-what-instacart-orders-reveal-about-alabamaamp039s-summer-produce-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Baptist Convention Votes to Strengthen Ban on Women Preachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the nation's largest Protestant denomination, has voted overwhelmingly to advance a constitutional amendment that would bar churches with women serving as pastors or preaching to the assembled congregation. The vote, taken during the SBC's annual meeting in Orlando, marks the first of two required approvals needed to enshrine the ban in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-baptist-convention-votes-to-strengthen-ban-on-women-preachers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-baptist-convention-votes-to-strengthen-ban-on-women-preachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Katie Britt Endorses Rep. Jerry Carl in Alabama Congressional Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 18, 2026 - U.S. Senator Katie Britt has formally endorsed Congressman Jerry Carl in his bid for re&#8209;election, offering one of the most high&#8209;profile Republican boosts in the race and signaling continued alignment between the two Alabama lawmakers on key federal priorities. The endorsement was accompanied by a maximum campaign contribution of $10,000 from Britt's political committee, a gest...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sen-katie-britt-endorses-rep-jerry-carl-in-alabama-congressional-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sen-katie-britt-endorses-rep-jerry-carl-in-alabama-congressional-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roth IRA vs. traditional IRA: Which is right for you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roth IRA vs. traditional IRA: Which is right for you? Individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, can be an important part of your financial strategy when preparing for retirement. The most common types of IRAs are traditional and Roth. How do they differ, and which one is right for you? Below, Ally Financial walks through both choices, so you can make the best decision for your financial future....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/roth-ira-vs-traditional-ira-which-is-right-for-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/roth-ira-vs-traditional-ira-which-is-right-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prichard Police Officer Arrested in Federal Corruption Probe; Sheriff's Office Takes Over City Policing]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRICHARD, Ala. - A Prichard police officer is at the center of a sweeping federal corruption investigation after FBI agents, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, arrested Officer Emanuel Dotch on allegations of widespread misconduct and criminal activity committed under the color of law. Federal authorities say Dotch participated in a pattern of corruption that included covering...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/prichard-police-officer-arrested-in-federal-corruption-probe-sheriffs-office-takes-over-city-policing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/prichard-police-officer-arrested-in-federal-corruption-probe-sheriffs-office-takes-over-city-policing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald J. Trump's Power on Display]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama Republican voters sent a message that no consultant, no pollster, and no establishment insider can spin away. President Donald J. Trump remains the most powerful force in Republican politics, and nowhere was that more obvious than in Alabama's runoff elections. In the Republican race for United States Senate, Barry Moore defeated Jared Hudson by a commanding margin. Moore had...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/president-donald-j-trumps-power-on-display/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/president-donald-j-trumps-power-on-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perry O. Hooper Jr. joins Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks to discuss Alabama politics ahead of the primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 12, 2026 - Alabama Gazette columnist former state Representative Perry O. Hooper Jr. joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks to discuss Alabama politics, GOP dynamics, and the 2026 landscape ahead of the June 16 primary runoff. In a wide&#8209;ranging and candid conversation, longtime Alabama political figure Perry O. Hooper Jr. joined hosts Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks on their lates...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/perry-o-hooper-jr-joins-brandon-moseley-and-christopher-peeks-to-discuss-alabama-politics-ahead-of-the-primary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/perry-o-hooper-jr-joins-brandon-moseley-and-christopher-peeks-to-discuss-alabama-politics-ahead-of-the-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Bible Verses Allowed In The Major Leagues]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the starting Major League pitchers for the San Francisco Giants is Landen Brice Roupp. A native of North Carolina, Roupp when to Faith Christian School. So when the San Francisco Giants held a "Pride Night" for the GLBTQIA+ community on Friday, Roupp refused to completely shed the faith of his upbringing. For last Friday, the San Francisco Giants required its players to wear a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/no-bible-verses-allowed-in-the-major-leagues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/no-bible-verses-allowed-in-the-major-leagues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New data suggests hormones play a bigger role in men's mental health than thought]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data suggests hormones play a bigger role in men's mental health than thought For years, the conversation around men&rsquo;s declining mental health has focused on loneliness, social isolation, economic stress, and the stigma against seeking help. While those are all important factors, new data from Hone Health suggests another potential factor: hormones. An analysis of 3,239 men with low testo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/new-data-suggests-hormones-play-a-bigger-role-in-mens-mental-health-than-thought/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/new-data-suggests-hormones-play-a-bigger-role-in-mens-mental-health-than-thought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Spotlight Falls on Zeigler's PSC Campaign as Debate Over Data Centers and Solar Farms Intensifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - It is rare for a down&#8209;ballot race in Alabama to draw national attention, but that is exactly what has happened in the final hours before voters decide the Republican nominee for the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). Former State Auditor Jim Zeigler, who is challenging incumbent Commissioner Chris Beeker III, has become the focus of a June 15 New York Times...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/national-spotlight-falls-on-zeiglers-psc-campaign-as-debate-over-data-centers-and-solar-farms-intensifies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/national-spotlight-falls-on-zeiglers-psc-campaign-as-debate-over-data-centers-and-solar-farms-intensifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Tripletail Category Added to Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the popularity of catching tripletail on the rise, the 93rd annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) will have a live weigh-in category for the species during the event that runs July 17-19 on Dauphin Island. Chase Farley, the 2026 rodeo president, said live tripletail will be added to the CCA (Coastal Conservation Association) of Alabama Live Weigh-In Special Awards category that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/live-tripletail-category-added-to-alabama-deep-sea-fishing-rodeo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/live-tripletail-category-added-to-alabama-deep-sea-fishing-rodeo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Left behind: Why small-town Americans are waiting longer for healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Left behind: Why small-town Americans are waiting longer for healthcare Somewhere in America, a woman with a late-stage cancer diagnosis is sitting in a nursing home on a Friday afternoon. She has chosen to stop active treatment. All she wants now is comfort, seamless pain relief, and the dignity of a gentle, supported care plan. The skilled nursing facility produced a thick paper packet of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/left-behind-why-small-town-americans-are-waiting-longer-for-healthcare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/left-behind-why-small-town-americans-are-waiting-longer-for-healthcare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katherine Green Robertson advances to the next round]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 16, 2026 &ndash; Katherine Green Robertson is the Republican nominee for Attorney General for the state of Alabama and one of the rising young female Republican superstars nationally. Robertson had the solid support of the Sheriffs and that translated into an election victory on Tuesday. Robertson bested Jay Mitchell &ndash; who left the Alabama Supreme Court 13 months ago to campaign fulltime for this p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/katherine-green-robertson-advances-to-the-next-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/katherine-green-robertson-advances-to-the-next-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Wahl wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 16, 2026 &ndash; TANNER, Ala &ndash; John Wahl has won the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. Wahl &ndash; the Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party until late January &ndash; defeated Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen in the Republican primary runoff. Wes Allen received 132,625 votes - 43.01%. Wahl received 175,724 votes - 56.99%. "This campaign is about the people of Alabama,&amp;quot...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/john-wahl-wins-republican-nomination-for-us-senate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/john-wahl-wins-republican-nomination-for-us-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Wahl joins the Brandon and Christopher Show podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republican Lieutenant Governor candidate John Wahl recently joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks for the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast. Wahl is a former Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party Wahl described himself as "the outsider in the race" Wahl said that his opponent - Secretary of State John Wahl - has gone negative against him - like he went negative on Nicole...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/john-wahl-joins-the-brandon-and-christopher-show-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/john-wahl-joins-the-brandon-and-christopher-show-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Defender of Catholic Tradition and Adviser to Two Popes, Dies at 95]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROME - Cardinal Camillo Ruini, one of the most influential voices in the Catholic Church during the late 20th and early 21st centuries and a steadfast defender of traditional marriage and Catholic doctrine, has died at the age of 95. His death marks the passing of a towering figure in Italian Catholicism whose leadership shaped the Church's engagement with politics, culture, and public life...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/italian-cardinal-camillo-ruini-defender-of-catholic-tradition-and-adviser-to-two-popes-dies-at-95/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/italian-cardinal-camillo-ruini-defender-of-catholic-tradition-and-adviser-to-two-popes-dies-at-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hueytown Celebrates Opening of New 400‑Acre Nature Preserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hueytown, Alabama - A new chapter in outdoor recreation opened for western Jefferson County as the City of Hueytown officially celebrated the launch of its brand&#8209;new 400&#8209;acre nature preserve on Saturday, June 20. Local residents, city leaders, and outdoor enthusiasts gathered for a ribbon&#8209;cutting ceremony marking the long&#8209;anticipated debut of one of the region's most significant new green spa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hueytown-celebrates-opening-of-new-400acre-nature-preserve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hueytown-celebrates-opening-of-new-400acre-nature-preserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How small businesses can lean into AI's growth moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[How small businesses can lean into AI&rsquo;s growth moment AI is driving growth for small businesses and changing work at the task level. It&rsquo;s leveling the playing field and opening opportunities to accelerate faster than before, but any growth moment comes with challenges. AI is transforming work, but it&rsquo;s not eliminating the need to manage it. To really scale with success, small businesses need to na...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-small-businesses-can-lean-into-ais-growth-moment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-small-businesses-can-lean-into-ais-growth-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How families are paying for college when savings fall short]]></title><description><![CDATA[How families are paying for college when savings fall short College affordability can be a tough nut to crack, especially if you don&rsquo;t have enough in savings to pay it. College Ave, a private student loan company, conducted a June 2025 survey of college parents and found less than half (44%) felt ready to pay for college when their child graduated high school. Most parents (80%) reported they coul...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-families-are-paying-for-college-when-savings-fall-short/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-families-are-paying-for-college-when-savings-fall-short/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Americans heated and powered their homes across 250 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Americans heated and powered their homes across 250 years The average American adjusts a thermostat or flips a light switch dozens of times a day without a second thought. Two hundred and fifty years ago, staying warm meant chopping, hauling, and feeding firewood into an open hearth all day. Even then, a glass of water across the room might freeze solid overnight. As the nation marks its...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-americans-heated-and-powered-their-homes-across-250-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-americans-heated-and-powered-their-homes-across-250-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a thrilling NBA Finals game affected fans&amp;#039; sleep and recovery metrics]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a thrilling NBA Finals game affected fans' sleep and recovery metrics If you walked through the streets of New York City late on the night the team made its historic Game 4 comeback in the NBA Finals, you could practically feel the electricity in the air. But as it turns out, the excitement of this Knicks playoff run isn&rsquo;t just palpable&mdash;it&rsquo;s measurable. Anonymized, de-identified data from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-a-thrilling-nba-finals-game-affected-fansamp039-sleep-and-recovery-metrics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-a-thrilling-nba-finals-game-affected-fansamp039-sleep-and-recovery-metrics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Announces Public Service Commission Appointments]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced she is appointing Ron Burgess, Fred Johnson, Demarcus Joiner and Quinton Ross to the Public Service Commission. During the last Regular Session, the Alabama Legislature passed House Bill 475, which puts a freeze on electric rates and gives the people of Alabama broader representation on the Public Service Commission. The new law requires the go...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-public-service-commission-appointments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-public-service-commission-appointments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Announces Eli Lilly, Space Command and Other State Economic Growth Help Earn Alabama a Silver Shovel Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that growth in Alabama's defense presence and a major pharmaceutical facility announcement helped the state earn a 2026 Silver Shovel Award from the business publication Area Development. The awards are presented annually to states that have achieved noteworthy success in job creation and economic impact. For 21 years, the publication has de...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-eli-lilly-space-command-and-other-state-economic-growth-help-earn-alabama-a-silver-shovel-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-eli-lilly-space-command-and-other-state-economic-growth-help-earn-alabama-a-silver-shovel-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1s are finally silencing food noise for some binge eaters, and fueling disordered eating in others]]></title><description><![CDATA[GLP-1s are finally silencing food noise for some binge eaters, and fueling disordered eating in others Chris Owens says he knew what healthy eating looked like in theory, but it felt like food noise had &ldquo;hijacked&rdquo; his brain. &ldquo;I wasn&rsquo;t free to make those choices,&rdquo; he explains. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know that the food noise was ever quiet enough to where I could actually experience real physical hunger. I just a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/glp-1s-are-finally-silencing-food-noise-for-some-binge-eaters-and-fueling-disordered-eating-in-others/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/glp-1s-are-finally-silencing-food-noise-for-some-binge-eaters-and-fueling-disordered-eating-in-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 and your plate: Powering up with nutrient-dense foods]]></title><description><![CDATA[GLP-1 and your plate: Powering up with nutrient-dense foods For many people taking GLP-1 receptor agonist medications to shed excess weight, managing appetite, and getting optimal nutrition can feel like a balancing act. GLP-1s work by signaling fullness to the brain, slowing digestion, promoting early satiety, and reducing overall caloric intake. This makes nutrient-rich food choices more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/glp-1-and-your-plate-powering-up-with-nutrient-dense-foods/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/glp-1-and-your-plate-powering-up-with-nutrient-dense-foods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Runnymede to Philadelphia]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the time Thomas Jefferson dipped his quill in ink in the summer of 1776, he was drawing from a wealth of ideas more than five centuries old. Eight hundred and eleven years ago this month, English barons forced a reluctant King John to place his seal on a document they called the Magna Carta. At the time, it read more like a peace treaty between feuding factions than a declaration of universal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/from-runnymede-to-philadelphia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/from-runnymede-to-philadelphia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the benefits of free community college]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exploring the benefits of free community college A good education can expand your skills and open up new career opportunities. Attending community college for free can be a huge step in the right direction for those who qualify. No matter what stage of life you&rsquo;re in &mdash; whether you&rsquo;re unemployed, between jobs, upskilling in your current career or about to finish high school &mdash; there are options that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/exploring-the-benefits-of-free-community-college/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/exploring-the-benefits-of-free-community-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elevated Fourth of July recipes: Fresh twists on classic cookout favorites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elevated Fourth of July recipes: Fresh twists on classic cookout favorites When it comes to Fourth of July celebrations, classic BBQ favorites will always be welcome at the table. But this year, we want to recommend some cookout classics with an elevated twist. From a twist on everyone&rsquo;s favorite, baby back ribs, to an elevated smash burger to a grilled summer peach salad &mdash; one of these options is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/elevated-fourth-of-july-recipes-fresh-twists-on-classic-cookout-favorites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/elevated-fourth-of-july-recipes-fresh-twists-on-classic-cookout-favorites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elected office or not, a host of possibilities await Kentucky's Thomas Massie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elected office or not, a host of possibilities await Kentucky&rsquo;s Thomas Massie Even though he lost his reelection bid to Congress in May, U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie&rsquo;s supporters signaled they&rsquo;re ready for his next campaign. Shortly after the Associated Press called the race for Massie&rsquo;s opponent, President Donald Trump&rsquo;s candidate Ed Gallrein, Massie took to the stage in a packed ballroom at the Marri...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/elected-office-or-not-a-host-of-possibilities-await-kentuckys-thomas-massie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/elected-office-or-not-a-host-of-possibilities-await-kentuckys-thomas-massie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you live in one of the states with the shortest lifespan? See where it ranks among all 50, according to data.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Famous neon signs of blues clubs on Beale street in downtown Nashville Photo Spirit // Shutterstock States with the shortest lifespans According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in January 2026, American life expectancy has reached an all-time high. The average lifespan across the entire population in 2024 was 79 years, an increase of 0.6 years from 2023...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/do-you-live-in-one-of-the-states-with-the-shortest-lifespan-see-where-it-ranks-among-all-50-according-to-data/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/do-you-live-in-one-of-the-states-with-the-shortest-lifespan-see-where-it-ranks-among-all-50-according-to-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Duggar joins the Brandon and Harry Still on the Heart of Dixie podcast following her GOP primary win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama House District 96 Republican nominee Danielle Duggar outlined her conservative policy goals and discussed her primary victory in a recent Heart of Dixie podcast interview. Duggar focused on grassroots, door-to-door campaign strategy to overcome significant spending by out of state gambling interests. Duggar has won the Republican primary, but she still faces a Democratic general election...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/danielle-duggar-joins-the-brandon-and-harry-still-on-the-heart-of-dixie-podcast-following-her-gop-primary-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/danielle-duggar-joins-the-brandon-and-harry-still-on-the-heart-of-dixie-podcast-following-her-gop-primary-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Hill Advances to June 16 Runoff in Race for Alabama Agriculture Commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Republican voters will return to the polls on June 16 to decide the GOP nominee for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, where Corey Hill has secured a spot in the runoff after a competitive primary season that highlighted deep divisions over the future of the state's agricultural leadership. Hill recently joined the Alabama Gazette's Brandon Moseley...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/corey-hill-advances-to-june-16-runoff-in-race-for-alabama-agriculture-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/corey-hill-advances-to-june-16-runoff-in-race-for-alabama-agriculture-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carriers hold firm on fuel surcharges despite emerging US-Iran peace plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carriers hold firm on fuel surcharges despite emerging US-Iran peace plans The midpoint of June 2026 demonstrated that the world is moving away from broad, sweeping border surcharges toward highly targeted, regulatory trade walls. The United States actively advanced its strategy to replace expiring emergency surcharges with permanent Section 301 labor tariffs, while successfully utilizing massive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/carriers-hold-firm-on-fuel-surcharges-despite-emerging-us-iran-peace-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/carriers-hold-firm-on-fuel-surcharges-despite-emerging-us-iran-peace-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barry Moore wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 16, 2026 &ndash; ENTERPRISE, Ala. &ndash; Congressman Barry Moore (R) was the choice of Alabama Republican primary runoff voters on Tuesday, besting former U.S. Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in a hotly contested GOP primary fight. 310,758 Republicans cast votes in the Senate race. Former U.S. Navy SEAL Jared Hudson finished in second with 137,340 votes - 44.20%. Barry Moore received 173,418 votes - 55.80%. &amp;quo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/barry-moore-wins-republican-nomination-for-us-senate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/barry-moore-wins-republican-nomination-for-us-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barry Moore campaigns in Vestavia Hills]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 13, 2026 &ndash; VESTAVIA Hills &ndash; Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) spoke to the Mid Alabama Republican Club (MARC). Moore is seeking election to the U.S. Senate in the June 16 Republican primary. "I built my garbage company from the ground up," Moore said. He had been recruited by local Republicans to run for office but declined due to the demands of his business. "When Preside...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/barry-moore-campaigns-in-vestavia-hills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/barry-moore-campaigns-in-vestavia-hills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AU Perspective: We Do Hold the Purse Strings]]></title><description><![CDATA[(First of two parts) - LEE COUNTY - In Alabama, whoever pays for a university governs it - excluding students and taxpayers -- the Charter and faculty be damned. Auburn's trustees fund campaigns like Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). Orr chairs the Senate committee which determines AU's State appropriations. On June 5 trustees abolished the faculty Senate and the faculty (who control no...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/au-perspective-we-do-hold-the-purse-strings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/au-perspective-we-do-hold-the-purse-strings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Denial of Relief for Convicted Child Murderer]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 23, 2026 -(ontgomery, Ala &ndash; Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the Middle District of Alabama's denial of habeas corpus relief for Timothy Boyle, convicted of the capital murder of a child. The decision was issued on June 23, 2026. Boyle was convicted in the Etowah County Circuit Court and sentenced to death on March 12, 2010...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-steve-marshall-announces-eleventh-circuit-court-of-appeals-affirms-denial-of-relief-for-convicted-child-murderer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-steve-marshall-announces-eleventh-circuit-court-of-appeals-affirms-denial-of-relief-for-convicted-child-murderer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At 250, the Declaration of Independence still sparks hard questions in class]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 250, the Declaration of Independence still sparks hard questions in class Among longtime history teacher Karalee Wong Nakatsuka&rsquo;s most prized possessions are two nearly identical T-shirts with very different meanings. One comes from Philadelphia&rsquo;s Museum of the American Revolution, celebrating the Founding Fathers&rsquo; signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and their fight for freedom f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/at-250-the-declaration-of-independence-still-sparks-hard-questions-in-class/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/at-250-the-declaration-of-independence-still-sparks-hard-questions-in-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are CDs safe? Your guide to certificate of deposit security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are CDs safe? Your guide to certificate of deposit security Here's the quick answer: Yes, certificates of deposit (CDs) are considered safe. CDs from FDIC-insured banks are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000 per depositor, per account ownership category. The beauty of CDs is that they combine safety with predictable payouts. Unlike many deposit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-cds-safe-your-guide-to-certificate-of-deposit-security/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-cds-safe-your-guide-to-certificate-of-deposit-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An effective way to incorporate private assets into your investment portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[An effective way to incorporate private assets into your investment portfolio Incorporating private assets into a traditional asset mix allows for a more precise investment allocation that can maintain a portfolio's risk-return balance. Investors have long relied on a classic allocation between equities and fixed income to pursue growth and manage risk. But today&rsquo;s increasingly complex financ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/an-effective-way-to-incorporate-private-assets-into-your-investment-portfolio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/an-effective-way-to-incorporate-private-assets-into-your-investment-portfolio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans are proactive homeowners, but this country beats them in DIY home repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans are proactive homeowners, but this country beats them in DIY home repairs There is always something: a leaky faucet, chipping paint, gutters full of leaves or a room that no longer works the way it used to. Homeownership comes with a permanent background hum of maintenance, repairs and decisions that can only be ignored for so long. What homeowners do next depends a lot on where they...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americans-are-proactive-homeowners-but-this-country-beats-them-in-diy-home-repairs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americans-are-proactive-homeowners-but-this-country-beats-them-in-diy-home-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Marques for Congress,]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reminds Members To Vote Aug. 11 MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 18 - Alabama Farmers Federation today announced its endorsement of Rhett Marques for Alabama Congressional District (CD) 2. "We are pleased to endorse Rhett Marques for the U.S. House of Representatives," said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. "As a former small business owner and state representative since 2018, he...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-farmers-federation-endorses-marques-for-congress/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-farmers-federation-endorses-marques-for-congress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Farmers Federation Celebrates Runoff Victories]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 16 - Alabama Farmers Federation is calling Tuesday night's wins by Alabama FarmPAC-endorsed candidates a victory for homegrown values and grassroots advocacy. "The value of an Alabama FarmPAC endorsement is our people," said Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. "Our members are leaders in their communities. They understand the issues that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-farmers-federation-celebrates-runoff-victories/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-farmers-federation-celebrates-runoff-victories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI's expanding role in cybersecurity: Opportunity, risk and the new reality for businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI's expanding role in cybersecurity: Opportunity, risk and the new reality for businesses Artificial intelligence has taken over many conversations about the future of business, but none has grown more urgent than the one now centered on cybersecurity. When Anthropic unveiled Claude Mythos Preview earlier this year, the rollout did not follow the usual path of other public product releases....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ais-expanding-role-in-cybersecurity-opportunity-risk-and-the-new-reality-for-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ais-expanding-role-in-cybersecurity-opportunity-risk-and-the-new-reality-for-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI and mental health: Tool, trend, or the future of therapy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI and mental health: Tool, trend, or the future of therapy? Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potential tool to improve access and quality of mental healthcare. The demand for accessible and affordable mental healthcare is higher than ever. Researchers estimate that about 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. and Canada has a mental health problem, but less than half have access to appropriate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ai-and-mental-health-tool-trend-or-the-future-of-therapy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ai-and-mental-health-tool-trend-or-the-future-of-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aderholt announces nearly $2 Million in FEMA Funding for Winston County and the City of Jasper]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 23, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. &ndash; Congressman Aderholt announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded almost $2 million in federal funding for hazard mitigation projects in Alabama's Fourth District. These projects were authorized through the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/aderholt-announces-nearly-2-million-in-fema-funding-for-winston-county-and-the-city-of-jasper/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/aderholt-announces-nearly-2-million-in-fema-funding-for-winston-county-and-the-city-of-jasper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[67% of people consuming online content are spotting misleading info from AI, according to a new survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[4% of people consuming online content are spotting misleading info from AI, according to a new survey AI-written content is everywhere today, from news sites to social media to classrooms. And it's not always easy to tell what's written by AI and what's written by humans. AI-generated content can be dangerous when it's used to spread misinformation, like hyperrealistic videos...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/67-of-people-consuming-online-content-are-spotting-misleading-info-from-ai-according-to-a-new-survey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/67-of-people-consuming-online-content-are-spotting-misleading-info-from-ai-according-to-a-new-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 photos that capture how women&amp;#039;s fashion has changed over the last 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A model wearing wide-legged trousers, a striped tube top and a turban-style hat at the Biba boutique in London, UK, 6th September 1973. D. Morrison/Express/Hulton Archive // Getty Images Women's fashion trends from the past 100 years Fashion is so much more than a "cute outfit"&mdash;it's a major reflection of the times and a big part of American history. Since the inception of the f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/50-photos-that-capture-how-womenamp039s-fashion-has-changed-over-the-last-100-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/50-photos-that-capture-how-womenamp039s-fashion-has-changed-over-the-last-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Americans say parenthood now feels like a choice between family and financial security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young Americans say parenthood now feels like a choice between family and financial security For a prominent number of young Americans, the decision of whether to have children is just as much financial as it is personal. New research from Intuit Credit Karma, conducted by The Harris Poll in April 2026, surveyed 629 U.S. adults ages 18-45, who don&rsquo;t want to have any children or more children, or a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/young-americans-say-parenthood-now-feels-like-a-choice-between-family-and-financial-security/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/young-americans-say-parenthood-now-feels-like-a-choice-between-family-and-financial-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women Are Absent from Hillsdale College's "Revolutionary America"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The documentary, "Revolutionary America", produced by Hillsdale College is currently showing in movie theaters. It is Hillsdale College's first feature-length documentary and is billed as a historical documentary that "tells the story of America's Founding and those who risked their 'lives, fortunes, and sacred honor' fighting for liberty." In actuality,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/women-are-absent-from-hillsdale-colleges-revolutionary-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/women-are-absent-from-hillsdale-colleges-revolutionary-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["With Peace"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know that God says if you want to live in peace and avoid anxiety, you must avoid two things and you must pursue one thing? Jesus teaches us of this principle through the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. These were cities destroyed by God with fire and sulfur due to extreme wickedness and corruption. In the story, Lot and his wife are leaving, and God tells them the first principle. Do not to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/with-peace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/with-peace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will AI replace therapists? What experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will AI replace therapists? What experts say The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, like ChatGPT and Gemini, has led some people to wonder if AI can support mental health. With easy access, low cost, and around-the-clock availability, AI tools are a convenient and appealing option. Recent social media trends have also added to the growing curiosity, leaving many wondering,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/will-ai-replace-therapists-what-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/will-ai-replace-therapists-what-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why social anxiety is rising among remote-first workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why social anxiety is rising among remote-first workers Recent figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that nearly a quarter (22.9%) of the workforce has traded the traditional office for a remote setup. While those already embedded in this lifestyle overwhelmingly favor it&mdash;with 98% in the 2023 Buffer report suggesting it to others&mdash;the data is beginning to tell a more complex story. S...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-social-anxiety-is-rising-among-remote-first-workers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-social-anxiety-is-rising-among-remote-first-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When You Can't Beat the Quarterback, You Try to Cancel the Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alabama Republican Party did exactly what it was supposed to do. It examined the facts, applied the law, and dismissed the challenge to Senator Tommy Tuberville's candidacy, allowing Republicans to move forward and focus on what really matters-the future of Alabama. Chairman Scott Stadthagen and the members of the committee deserve credit for refusing to let the Party become a stage for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-you-cant-beat-the-quarterback-you-try-to-cancel-the-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-you-cant-beat-the-quarterback-you-try-to-cancel-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When no medical treatment existed for their children, these fathers built one]]></title><description><![CDATA[When no medical treatment existed for their children, these fathers built one Every year on Father's Day, the internet fills up with tributes to dads who showed up at recitals, practices, and bedsides during long nights. But there is another kind of showing up that rarely makes the greeting cards: the kind where a father receives the worst news of his life, is told there is nothing medicine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-no-medical-treatment-existed-for-their-children-these-fathers-built-one/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-no-medical-treatment-existed-for-their-children-these-fathers-built-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What your birth month says about you, according to the data]]></title><description><![CDATA[What your birth month says about you, according to the data Your birthday may feel like a personal milestone, but it&rsquo;s also a unique data point among one of the most interesting patterns in American health and demographics. Scientists, educators, and epidemiologists have spent decades poring over birth records and medical histories to understand what the month you appear in the world says about yo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-your-birth-month-says-about-you-according-to-the-data/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-your-birth-month-says-about-you-according-to-the-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the US can teach other countries about home-based child care]]></title><description><![CDATA[What the US can teach other countries about home-based child care Each day, nearly 70% of the world&rsquo;s children are cared for and educated by adults other than their parents in home-based settings, many of which are informal and run by women. (In the United States, it&rsquo;s about 30%.) In many countries, these home-based settings receive little financial or training support from their governments. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-the-us-can-teach-other-countries-about-home-based-child-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-the-us-can-teach-other-countries-about-home-based-child-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What parents should understand about AI chatbots in social media apps]]></title><description><![CDATA[What parents should understand about AI chatbots in social media apps Most kids on social media have likely interacted with an artificial intelligence (AI) chat buddy. Some well-known examples: Meta has a new AI assistant that explains how to change a tire or lose weight. Snapchat&rsquo;s My AI buddy will explain a science topic in a simple way. Even X has an AI chatbot named Grok (available with a subs...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-parents-should-understand-about-ai-chatbots-in-social-media-apps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-parents-should-understand-about-ai-chatbots-in-social-media-apps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happens when a town governs from the future?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happens when a town governs from the future? When Mikiko was first asked to envision herself in the year 2060, she was skeptical. The instructions were clear: Imagine you could time travel 40 years into the future of Yahaba Town and live there at your present age. Then, provide ideas for policies that should be implemented now that would represent the interests of that generation. As a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-happens-when-a-town-governs-from-the-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-happens-when-a-town-governs-from-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WFF, 68 Ventures Team Up to Relocate Gopher Tortoises]]></title><description><![CDATA[With about 95 percent of land in Alabama in private ownership, partnerships with landowners and developers are crucial for the conservation of threatened species like the gopher tortoise. That type of collaboration happened recently in Baldwin County when development company 68 Ventures contacted the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wff-68-ventures-team-up-to-relocate-gopher-tortoises/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wff-68-ventures-team-up-to-relocate-gopher-tortoises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wes Allen campaigns in Vestavia days before Tuesday's primmary runoff election]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 13, 2026 &ndash; Voters go to the polls on Tuesday for the Republican and Democratic Party primary runoffs. Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) is seeking the Republican nomination to be Alabama's next Lieutenant Governor. To that end, Allen was in Vestavia Hills on Saturday to speak to the Mid-Alabama Republican Club (MARC). "In February of 2025 I started on this journey to be your next Lie...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wes-allen-campaigns-in-vestavia-days-before-tuesdays-primmary-runoff-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wes-allen-campaigns-in-vestavia-days-before-tuesdays-primmary-runoff-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch or Worry]]></title><description><![CDATA[About a month ago, I hunted this same area. I was able to take a big gobbler that morning. I had not been back since. So, I knew, after a month, I could go back and see if I could get another one of those toms to come to my call. It was a beautiful, crisp, and quiet morning. My set up turned out to be about textbook. Before I made my first call, a tom belted out a loud gobble over the small hill,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/watch-or-worry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/watch-or-worry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to stay ahead of AI? Start with the skills it can't replicate.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to stay ahead of AI? Start with the skills it can't replicate. In a world where, thanks to generative AI, anyone can churn out brand content at scale, it may be tempting to assume that writing-heavy jobs will soon be few and far between. But it turns out that many employers are actively looking for brand journalists and content marketers who have the storytelling skills that AI can&rsquo;t rep...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/want-to-stay-ahead-of-ai-start-with-the-skills-it-cant-replicate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/want-to-stay-ahead-of-ai-start-with-the-skills-it-cant-replicate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Senator Katie Britt Discusses Alabama Infrastructure and Dredging Priorities with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, D.C. &mdash; U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 President&rsquo;s Budget request for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation. She spoke with witnesses Lieutenant General William H. Graham, Jr., Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Eng...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-senator-katie-britt-discusses-alabama-infrastructure-and-dredging-priorities-with-us-army-corps-of-engineers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-senator-katie-britt-discusses-alabama-infrastructure-and-dredging-priorities-with-us-army-corps-of-engineers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US host cities made transit improvements a World Cup goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[US host cities made transit improvements a World Cup goal The latest addition to Seattle&rsquo;s already expansive public transit system opened to great fanfare this spring when more than 200,000 people rode the Crosslake Connection light rail line. Its March 28 debut was second only to the parade that followed the Seahawks&rsquo; Super Bowl victory as Sound Transit&rsquo;s busiest day ever. Trains now glide across...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-host-cities-made-transit-improvements-a-world-cup-goal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-host-cities-made-transit-improvements-a-world-cup-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Forces Kill Leader of Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua in Coordinated Strike, Trump Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 13, 2026 - Washington - The United States military has killed H&eacute;ctor "El Ni&ntilde;o" Guerrero, the top commander of the Venezuelan criminal syndicate Tren de Aragua, in what President Donald Trump described as a "swift and lethal kinetic strike" carried out earlier this week. Trump announced the operation late Friday on Truth Social, saying U.S. forces acted "in full coordi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-forces-kill-leader-of-venezuelan-gang-tren-de-aragua-in-coordinated-strike-trump-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-forces-kill-leader-of-venezuelan-gang-tren-de-aragua-in-coordinated-strike-trump-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Dead, Five Injured After Gunfire Rips Through Gathering in West Birmingham Neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 5, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - A mass shooting in Birmingham's western Sandusky neighborhood left two people dead and five others injured after a barrage of bullets disrupted an evening community gathering. The incident took place shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026. West Precinct officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the 100 block of Holley...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/two-dead-five-injured-after-gunfire-rips-through-gathering-in-west-birmingham-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/two-dead-five-injured-after-gunfire-rips-through-gathering-in-west-birmingham-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville Leads Bipartisan Push for Federal Investigation into AI Use in K‑12 Classrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 8, 2026 - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R&#8209;AL), who chairs the Senate Subcommittee on Education and the American Family, is leading a bipartisan effort to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping America's K&#8209;12 classrooms. Tuberville, joined by Ranking Member Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D&#8209;DE) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D&#8209;VA), has formally requested that the Government Accoun...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-leads-bipartisan-push-for-federal-investigation-into-ai-use-in-k12-classrooms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-leads-bipartisan-push-for-federal-investigation-into-ai-use-in-k12-classrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Administration Announces Texas Cattleman and Food Safety Entrepreneur, John Bellinger, as Senior Advisor New World Screwworm Preparedness]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2026 - Today U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced President Donald J. Trump has appointed John Bellinger as the new Senior Advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness. In this role, Bellinger will integrate into USDA's team to help further drive its robust effort to explore all available technologies to combat the New World Screwworm. "I...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/trump-administration-announces-texas-cattleman-and-food-safety-entrepreneur-john-bellinger-as-senior-advisor-new-world-screwworm-preparedness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/trump-administration-announces-texas-cattleman-and-food-safety-entrepreneur-john-bellinger-as-senior-advisor-new-world-screwworm-preparedness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troy and Alabama Heading To The College World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The State of Alabama is going to be well represented at the Men's College World Series this year. As the baseball team for Troy University is headed to the College World Series for the first time, ever. They beat Little Rock over the weekend to secure their entry into the College World Series and now all roads lead to Omaha as they face West Virginia in the first round of the College World...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/troy-and-alabama-heading-to-the-college-world-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/troy-and-alabama-heading-to-the-college-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragic Loss: Bishop Osório Citora Found Dead in Suspected Brutal Murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE - The Catholic community and the nation of Mozambique are mourning the sudden and tragic death of Bishop Os&oacute;rio Citora of Quelimane. In the early hours of June 6, 2026, the 54-year-old bishop was found dead inside the episcopal residence in what local authorities are treating as a suspected act of brutal murder. According to reports from the international Catholic charity Aid to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tragic-loss-bishop-osrio-citora-found-dead-in-suspected-brutal-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tragic-loss-bishop-osrio-citora-found-dead-in-suspected-brutal-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today marks 82 years since the Allied landings on Normandy - D-Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, the historic June 6, 1944, invasion of Normandy that altered the trajectory of World War II and permanently reshaped the modern world. Code-named Operation Overlord, this massive undertaking remains the largest and most complex amphibious assault in military history. It stands as an enduring testament to the power of international collaboration, the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/today-marks-82-years-since-the-allied-landings-on-normandy-d-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/today-marks-82-years-since-the-allied-landings-on-normandy-d-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today is Jefferson Davis's birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday is a state holiday in Alabama as the state honors the legacy of the President of the Confederate States of America. State offices, county court houses, and most schools will be closed for the official state. Federal offices, post offices, and most banks will be open. Davis was inaugurated in Montgomery &ndash; the first capital of the Confederacy. The first White House of the Confederacy, where P...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/today-is-jefferson-daviss-birthday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/today-is-jefferson-daviss-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World Cup is coming to the United States. What happens when 6 billion fans go online?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup is coming to the United States. What happens when 6 billion fans go online? For most Americans, the FIFA World Cup has always been someone else's home game. This summer, that changes. The 2026 tournament is being co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA projects nearly six billion viewers, making it the largest live and digital audience in the event's history. Fans...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-world-cup-is-coming-to-the-united-states-what-happens-when-6-billion-fans-go-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-world-cup-is-coming-to-the-united-states-what-happens-when-6-billion-fans-go-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The only states where you can find the last drive-in movie theaters in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cars entering The Moonlite Theatre in Abingdon. Michael Williamson // The Washington Post via Getty Images States with the most drive-in movie theaters Drive-in theaters evoke nostalgia, a step back to the 1950s. The first opened in New Jersey in 1933, when opening night drew people from at least 20 states to watch movies outdoors from their cars. Drive-ins reached their peak in popularity in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-only-states-where-you-can-find-the-last-drive-in-movie-theaters-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-only-states-where-you-can-find-the-last-drive-in-movie-theaters-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Movie, "Pressure", about D-Day Now Showing In Movie Theaters Nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the 82nd anniversary of the largest seaborne invasion in all of history, Hollywood has released a very impacting film, "Pressure", regarding some of the intense decision making that led to the Allied forces landing on the beaches in Normandy during World War II on June 06th, 1944. Specifically, the well-done motion picture, focuses on the decision General Eisenhower faces as to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-movie-pressure-about-d-day-now-showing-in-movie-theaters-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-movie-pressure-about-d-day-now-showing-in-movie-theaters-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most affordable states for retirees: 3 factors to consider]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most affordable states for retirees: 3 factors to consider Every year across America, millions move to a different state. Roughly 20% of the population did so in 2022, and that also held true for retirees in 2025. Some are drawn by the weather, the lifestyle, or simply a desire to be closer to family and friends. However, for many, affordability also plays a role. That&rsquo;s especially true for re...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-most-affordable-states-for-retirees-3-factors-to-consider/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-most-affordable-states-for-retirees-3-factors-to-consider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The long-distance family: How American relatives stay close when they live thousands of miles apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-distance family: How American relatives stay close when they live thousands of miles apart There&rsquo;s a version of family life that many people idealize, one that instantly evokes a feeling of nostalgia. Sunday dinners within driving distance, cousins who see each other more than just on holidays, and parents who drop by on a whim without needing to get on a plane. For a growing number of Am...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-long-distance-family-how-american-relatives-stay-close-when-they-live-thousands-of-miles-apart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-long-distance-family-how-american-relatives-stay-close-when-they-live-thousands-of-miles-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The FBI is contacting Wisconsin election officials. Here's what we know.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI is contacting Wisconsin election officials. Here&rsquo;s what we know. The federal government&rsquo;s probe into the 2020 election has reached Wisconsin, with several current and former election officials, including multiple people in Milwaukee, confirming they have been interviewed or approached by the FBI. The exact nature of the investigation remains unclear, though it appears to be at least somewh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-fbi-is-contacting-wisconsin-election-officials-heres-what-we-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-fbi-is-contacting-wisconsin-election-officials-heres-what-we-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Democratic Party Deifies Political Violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &ndash; U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) penned an op-ed in Breitbart expressing his concerns over the Democratic Party&rsquo;s glorification of political violence in the wake of the third known attempted assassination of President Trump since 2024. &ldquo;The nation recently witnessed the third known assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump since 2024. What was intended to be a unifying ev...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-democratic-party-deifies-political-violence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-democratic-party-deifies-political-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Birthday Gift America Actually Needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every country has border and laws. But the ones that endure&mdash;the ones that remain strong&mdash;have something more. They share a common set of values. They know what they stand for, and they are not afraid to say it. As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, that raises a basic question: What does it mean to be an American? If we cannot answer that basic question, we have a problem. Nations rar...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-birthday-gift-america-actually-needs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-birthday-gift-america-actually-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The big summer trip is getting harder to pull off. What families are doing instead.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The big summer trip is getting harder to pull off. What families are doing instead. Ask most Americans about their favorite summer memory, and water shows up somewhere &mdash; a lake at dusk, a boat rocking gently, quiet mornings with nowhere else to be. For a lot of them, that feeling has been easier to remember than recreate. As travel costs climb and traditional vacations feel increasingly complicate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-big-summer-trip-is-getting-harder-to-pull-off-what-families-are-doing-instead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-big-summer-trip-is-getting-harder-to-pull-off-what-families-are-doing-instead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best skin care routine for acne-prone skin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best skin care routine for acne-prone skin As anyone who has experienced acne will know, nailing skin care for acne-prone skin can be hard, since ingredients, and how they are used, can make a huge difference to how skin looks and feels. But it's not just the delicate skin on faces that require special care - more than half of people with acne are conscious of it on their back, with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-best-skin-care-routine-for-acne-prone-skin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-best-skin-care-routine-for-acne-prone-skin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The beloved restaurant rewriting the rules of seafood]]></title><description><![CDATA[The beloved restaurant rewriting the rules of seafood While most of the state&rsquo;s coastal eateries import seafood from as far as India, one has gone all-in on the boats docked right outside, Reasons to be Cheerful reports. When foodies head to Newport, Oregon, one place is always at the top of their list: Local Ocean. Repeat diners rave about the roasted garlic and crab soup, studded with fat lumps...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-beloved-restaurant-rewriting-the-rules-of-seafood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-beloved-restaurant-rewriting-the-rules-of-seafood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Battle of the Kalka River (1223): The Mongol Strike That Shattered Kievan Rus']]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 31, 1223, the armies of Kievan Rus' and their steppe allies collided with two of the most formidable commanders in Mongol history-Jebe and Subutai-on the banks of the Kalka River. The resulting clash ended in a devastating defeat for the coalition of Russian princes, with an estimated 20,000 men killed. Though often overshadowed by the later Mongol invasion of 1237&ndash;1240, the Battle of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-battle-of-the-kalka-river-1223-the-mongol-strike-that-shattered-kievan-rus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-battle-of-the-kalka-river-1223-the-mongol-strike-that-shattered-kievan-rus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI trend that's making financial advisors better at their jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI trend that's making financial advisors better at their jobs Have you noticed a difference in your conversations with your financial advisor lately? New research points to a major uptick in the usage of AI tools for everything from notetaking to office admin. Though adoption levels vary from firm to firm, both advisors and clients are reporting a better client experience. According to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-ai-trend-thats-making-financial-advisors-better-at-their-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-ai-trend-thats-making-financial-advisors-better-at-their-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Target Announces Return of Target Circle Deal Days, Bringing Expanded Back-to-School Discounts to Alabama Stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Target has announced the return of its Target Circle Deal Days event, a four-day sales promotion that will run June 23&ndash;26 and feature discounts on a range of products commonly purchased during the summer and back-to-school shopping seasons. The event will be available at Target locations across Alabama and online, with the retailer reporting discounts of up to 45 percent on select merchandise in c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/target-announces-return-of-target-circle-deal-days-bringing-expanded-back-to-school-discounts-to-alabama-stores/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/target-announces-return-of-target-circle-deal-days-bringing-expanded-back-to-school-discounts-to-alabama-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer months]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we enter the summer months, the excitement of outdoor activities calls us to embrace the sun's warmth, whether at the beach, lake, mountains, or even our own backyard. While soaking up the sun can feel invigorating and is essential for Vitamin D production, it is crucial to remember the potential dangers of excessive sun exposure. Sun rays, particularly ultraviolet (UV) radiation, can...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/summer-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/summer-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stress sweating vs. heat sweating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stress sweating vs. heat sweating Picture this: Eighty thousand fans in a stadium are on their feet and holding their breath, anticipating a penalty kick that could decide everything. In that suspended moment, players and supporters alike feel that familiar prickle of sweat that has nothing to do with the afternoon sun. That's anxiety sweating, and it's completely different from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/stress-sweating-vs-heat-sweating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/stress-sweating-vs-heat-sweating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Teams Dominate The College World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[When one looks at the eight teams who are competing in the Men's college World Series in Omaha this year, one is immediately struck by the fact that they are all Southern teams. For the eight teams who are competing in this year's baseball national championship are Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Texas, Troy, and West Virginia. While West Virginia seceded from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-teams-dominate-the-college-world-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-teams-dominate-the-college-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Preparatory Academy Summer Programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Preparatory Academy has several summer programs available for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-preparatory-academy-summer-programs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-preparatory-academy-summer-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Preparatory Academy Report: Summer at The Southern]]></title><description><![CDATA[June is upon us... time to plan a productive summer for our youth. Southern Preparatory Academy is opening their 320-acre campus for two parallel summer offerings, an Academic Mini-Mester and 'Summers at Southern' Camps, each shepherded by Col. Corey Ramsby and his faculty to make June and July rewarding for attendees. SoPrep remains one of a dozen remaining prep schools in the nation...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-preparatory-academy-report-summer-at-the-southern/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-preparatory-academy-report-summer-at-the-southern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Gardening Potpourri for June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past few years, a new holiday has been created in the State of Alabama, Juneteenth. It celebrates the date of June 19th, 1865 when the enslaved persons of African descent in Galveston, Texas learned of their emancipation. Officially called Juneteenth National Independence Day and celebrated as a national holiday since June 2021, it became a state holiday on May 9, 2025. The month of June...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-gardening-potpourri-for-june-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-gardening-potpourri-for-june-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Baptists Revisit Constitutional Ban on Female Pastors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is gathering for its annual meeting in Florida to debate a constitutional amendment that would strictly ban churches with women serving in any pastoral role. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the nation&rsquo;s largest Protestant denomination has weighed tightening its restrictions on female leadership. The Constitutional Debate While the Baptist Faith and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-baptists-revisit-constitutional-ban-on-female-pastors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/southern-baptists-revisit-constitutional-ban-on-female-pastors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs of depression in men: Why it often goes unrecognized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Signs of depression in men: Why it often goes unrecognized Depression does not look the same for everyone. For millions of men, the signs go unrecognized because they show up in unexpected ways. Instead of crying or expressing sadness, men might become angry, withdrawn, or reckless. These behaviors get labeled as personality flaws or stress reactions rather than symptoms of a serious mental...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/signs-of-depression-in-men-why-it-often-goes-unrecognized/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/signs-of-depression-in-men-why-it-often-goes-unrecognized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senator Thune: Use the Nuclear Option and Save the Republic]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are moments in American history when political leaders are forced to choose between preserving tradition and preserving the nation. This is one of those moments. The SAVE Act is not some obscure procedural bill. It is not another Washington messaging exercise. It is one of the most important election-integrity measures Congress has considered in decades. At its core, the legislation...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/senator-thune-use-the-nuclear-option-and-save-the-republic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/senator-thune-use-the-nuclear-option-and-save-the-republic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senator Lindsey Graham bests five Republican challengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOUTH CAROLINA &ndash; U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has defeated five challengers in a Republican primary avoiding an embarrassing runoff. Graham finished with 56.8 percent of the vote - 263,895 votes. His closest challenger was Mark Lynch &ndash; who worked for an appliance repair company. Lynch attacked Graham and President Donald J. Trump's foreign policy and claimed it was time for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/senator-lindsey-graham-bests-five-republican-challengers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/senator-lindsey-graham-bests-five-republican-challengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See how many players from Alabama have played for U.S. in World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nattawit Khomsanit // Shutterstock See how many players from Alabama have played for U.S. in World Cup The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event in the world. FIFA estimates that around 5 billion people tuned in during the last tournament in 2022 in Qatar. To put that in perspective, only about 2.5% of that total (125.6 million) watched the 2026 Super Bowl. The 2026 World Cup is expected...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/see-how-many-players-from-alabama-have-played-for-us-in-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/see-how-many-players-from-alabama-have-played-for-us-in-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School funding is relatively equal, but childhood still isn't]]></title><description><![CDATA[School funding is relatively equal, but childhood still isn&rsquo;t Children from low-income families have roughly $80,000 less invested in their development, well-being, and education relative to their peers from high-income households, according to a new study, the findings of which Chalkbeat examines here The research is significant because it puts a figure on what has long been known: Children do no...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/school-funding-is-relatively-equal-but-childhood-still-isnt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/school-funding-is-relatively-equal-but-childhood-still-isnt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers Praises Committee Passage of the FY27 NDAA]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 6, 2026 - Washington, D.C. &ndash; Today, the House Armed Services Committee passed the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA), advancing legislation that revitalizes the defense industrial base, strengthens American deterrence, and gives servicemembers the support they need to defend our nation. "The world is becoming more danger...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rogers-praises-committee-passage-of-the-fy27-ndaa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rogers-praises-committee-passage-of-the-fy27-ndaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers emphasizes building up the defense industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 4, 2026 &ndash; WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers (R-Saks) recently spoke about the importance of strengthening America's defense industrial capacity. "Throughout our budget hearings this year, we've heard a consistent theme: the defense industrial base &ndash; the foundation of our military power &ndash; is in trouble," Chairman Rogers stated. &amp;q...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rogers-emphasizes-building-up-the-defense-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rogers-emphasizes-building-up-the-defense-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retiring the ISS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Space Station (ISS) is now showing unacceptable signs of age and decay. Maintaining it is becoming increasingly costly. As a result, NASA and others are planning to retire it by 2030 or 2032 with a controlled de-orbit into the depths of Point Nemo at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. This is not just a stupid idea. It is also dangerous. It is an absolute no-brainer. Just because...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/retiring-the-iss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/retiring-the-iss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retirement calculator: How much do you really need to retire?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retirement calculator: How much do you really need to retire? When you think of your bucket list, what does it include? International adventures? Courtside tickets to watch your favorite team? No matter your dreams, one essential item probably sits at the top of your list: retirement. Understanding your retirement needs To plan for a financially secure future, it&rsquo;s important to assess your potenti...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/retirement-calculator-how-much-do-you-really-need-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/retirement-calculator-how-much-do-you-really-need-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republicans unanimously reject McFeeters challenge: Tuberville will be GOP nominee]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 14, 2026 - HOOVER, Ala. &ndash; The Alabama Republican Party State Steering Committee voted unanimously to reject the challenge by Ken McFeeters of Senator Tommy Tuverville's Alabama residency. McFeeters was the second place finisher in the May 19 Republican primary. He claimed that Tuberville did not meet the standard for Alabama set by the Alabama Constitution to hold a constitutional office...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/republicans-unanimously-reject-mcfeeters-challenge-tuberville-will-be-gop-nominee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/republicans-unanimously-reject-mcfeeters-challenge-tuberville-will-be-gop-nominee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remember The Ladies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abigail Adams famously wrote to her husband, John, at the Second Continental Congress in 1776, &ldquo;Remember the ladies.&rdquo; Southern Baptists currently are remembering and debating the ladies. I met a female associate pastor while visiting a Presbyterian church on recent travels. This practice is common in some American denominations. Alabama Baptists have women in ministry since we&rsquo;re told about 60 per...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/remember-the-ladies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/remember-the-ladies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redrawing the Path to Hell with "Good" Intentions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent US Supreme Court decision triggered many to (re)read the September 2025 Gazette column:https://www.alabamagazette.com/story/2025/09/14/opinion/gerrymander-proliferation-and-constitutional-dtente/7816.html. SCotUS vacated the stay on Alabama's 2023 Congressional map May 11. Governor Ivey called a special primary for August 11. The 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 7th Districts will use the map...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/redrawing-the-path-to-hell-with-good-intentions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/redrawing-the-path-to-hell-with-good-intentions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raising resilient kids in a hyper-connected world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raising resilient kids in a hyper-connected world Parenting has never been easy, but the job now follows families into places previous generations never had to manage. A child can be sitting at the kitchen table, completely safe at home, and still be absorbing the unrelenting pressure of group chats, online conflict, and social comparison that does not pause when the day ends, BetterHelp reports....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/raising-resilient-kids-in-a-hyper-connected-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/raising-resilient-kids-in-a-hyper-connected-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Press will be barred from Tuberville ballot challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 9, 2026 &ndash; HOOVER, Ala. &ndash; The Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee will meet in the law offices of Balch &amp; Bingham to hear Ken McFeeters' challenge of Senator Tommy Tuberville's (R-Alabama) fitness to be the GOP nominee for Governor of Alabama. Tuberville owns a multi-million-dollar home in Santa Rosa Florida. He owns a much more modest home in Auburn. Former Republican Pa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/press-will-be-barred-from-tuberville-ballot-challenge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/press-will-be-barred-from-tuberville-ballot-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump Attends Memorial Day Service at Arlington National Cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington, Va. - President Donald J. Trump marked Memorial Day with a solemn visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, honoring America's fallen service members during a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The President arrived at Arlington late Monday morning, joining Gold Star families, military leaders, and veterans for the nation's most widely observed Memorial Day...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/president-trump-attends-memorial-day-service-at-arlington-national-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/president-trump-attends-memorial-day-service-at-arlington-national-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, Calls the World to Safeguard Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, a sweeping 42,000&#8209;word document that places the Catholic Church squarely in the center of the global debate over artificial intelligence, human dignity, and the future of social life. Signed on May 15, 2026, and published May 25, the encyclical marks the 135th anniversary of Rerum Novarum and consciously extends the Church's...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/pope-leo-xivs-first-encyclical-magnifica-humanitas-calls-the-world-to-safeguard-human-dignity-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/pope-leo-xivs-first-encyclical-magnifica-humanitas-calls-the-world-to-safeguard-human-dignity-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part One - A Look At Prevenient Grace]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works so that no one can boast.&rdquo; - Paul, Ephesians 2:8-9 Free For All is the name of a new book I wrote which was released in December 2019. The subtitle is 4 Things God&rsquo;s Amazing Grace Can Do For You. It is listed as an Amazon Best Seller and has a five star rating on Amazon as w...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/part-one-a-look-at-prevenient-grace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/part-one-a-look-at-prevenient-grace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navy SEAL Jared Hudson Calls Out Graham Platner Over Use of Kik App]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 2, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Navy SEAL and U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson, founder of a nationally recognized anti&#8209;child&#8209;trafficking nonprofit, publicly criticized fellow candidate Graham Platner for his reported use of Kik, a messaging app long associated with child exploitation and online fraud. Hudson, who served multiple combat tours before launching his nonprofit to combat human traf...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/navy-seal-jared-hudson-calls-out-graham-platner-over-use-of-kik-app/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/navy-seal-jared-hudson-calls-out-graham-platner-over-use-of-kik-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing, new projection shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing, new projection shows More than a dozen newborn lambs cavorted around a fenced-in yard beneath the scrutiny of their mothers and a few watchful students taking turns attending to them. The lambs&rsquo; successful births have been a needed bright spot at tiny Sterling College, which uses a 130-acre farm to teach agriculture and other discipli...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/more-than-a-quarter-of-private-colleges-are-at-risk-of-closing-new-projection-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/more-than-a-quarter-of-private-colleges-are-at-risk-of-closing-new-projection-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montgomery Man Charged in Monday Homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 5, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Montgomery police have charged a local man in connection with a Monday afternoon homicide that left one victim dead following a shooting in a northeast Montgomery neighborhood, according to initial reports from al.com . Police Response and Scene Details Officers and fire medics were dispatched around 1:31 p.m. Monday to the 3900 block of Dalraida Place, where...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/montgomery-man-charged-in-monday-homicide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/montgomery-man-charged-in-monday-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Launches America's Workforce Academy, Creating New Pathways for Alabama Workers to Enter High-Demand AI Infrastructure Careers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Program Provides Paid Training, Guaranteed Job Opportunities, and No-Cost Workforce Development for Participants As investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates across the United States, some of the most stable and high-paying jobs of the next decade will be found in the skilled trades building data centers, power generation facilities, and modernized energy grids. To help...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/meta-launches-americas-workforce-academy-creating-new-pathways-for-alabama-workers-to-enter-high-demand-ai-infrastructure-careers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/meta-launches-americas-workforce-academy-creating-new-pathways-for-alabama-workers-to-enter-high-demand-ai-infrastructure-careers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McFeeters Says He Has the Right to Subpoena Tuberville in GOP Residency Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 5, 2026 - BESSEMER, Ala. - Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters is escalating his residency challenge against U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, arguing that Alabama Republican Party rules give him the clear authority to subpoena Tuberville for sworn testimony - and accusing the senator's legal team of trying to avoid answering basic questions about his residency. In a public...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mcfeeters-says-he-has-the-right-to-subpoena-tuberville-in-gop-residency-challenge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mcfeeters-says-he-has-the-right-to-subpoena-tuberville-in-gop-residency-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May Primary Answered Questions for Big Election Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dust has settled from the momentous May 19 primaries, and there were very few surprises in the statewide results. The turnout was low, which has become the norm for midterm election years in Alabama. The 23% turnout was about what it was four years ago. There were close to 900,000 votes cast. The partisan participation was about 60% Republican, and 40% Democratic, which parallels what the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/may-primary-answered-questions-for-big-election-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/may-primary-answered-questions-for-big-election-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masked Intruder Smashes Wall, Ransacks Office of Alabama GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Ken McFeeters]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 3, 2026 - BESSEMER, Alabama - Police are investigating a highly unusual break-in after a masked intruder used a heavy tool to smash a large hole through an exterior wall and completely ransack the downtown Bessemer insurance office of Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters. The incident occurred shortly after 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at PAC Insurance-an independent...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/masked-intruder-smashes-wall-ransacks-office-of-alabama-gop-gubernatorial-candidate-ken-mcfeeters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/masked-intruder-smashes-wall-ransacks-office-of-alabama-gop-gubernatorial-candidate-ken-mcfeeters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many babies sickened in ByHeart formula botulism outbreak needed more treatment after hospitalization]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many babies sickened in ByHeart formula botulism outbreak needed more treatment after hospitalization Most of the babies hospitalized in a recent nationwide outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart baby formula have needed additional physical therapy and other medical support after going home, according to new data shared April 24. &ldquo;Although many infants are now progressing in their recovery,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/many-babies-sickened-in-byheart-formula-botulism-outbreak-needed-more-treatment-after-hospitalization/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/many-babies-sickened-in-byheart-formula-botulism-outbreak-needed-more-treatment-after-hospitalization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mainline Protestants Face Internal Rift Over Clergy Monogamy Proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is locked in a sharp internal debate over a proposed rule that would explicitly require all ordained ministers to restrict their sexual relationships to monogamous ones. The measure, officially designated as Overture CON-10, has drawn intense criticism from progressive committees and activist groups within the denomination. Critics argue the rule imposes narrow...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mainline-protestants-face-internal-rift-over-clergy-monogamy-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mainline-protestants-face-internal-rift-over-clergy-monogamy-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mainline Presbyterians (USA) Face Internal Rift Over Clergy Monogamy Proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is locked in a sharp internal debate over a proposed rule that would explicitly require all ordained ministers to restrict their sexual relationships to monogamous ones. The measure, officially designated as Overture CON-10, has drawn intense criticism from progressive committees and activist groups within the denomination. Critics argue the rule imposes narrow...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mainline-presbyterians-usa-face-internal-rift-over-clergy-monogamy-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mainline-presbyterians-usa-face-internal-rift-over-clergy-monogamy-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loneliness affects 1 in 6 people globally. New research reveals the childhood experiences that help adults thrive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loneliness affects 1 in 6 people globally. New research reveals the childhood experiences that help adults thrive Kids have more ways to connect than ever. They can text, scroll, game, comment and chat all before they even leave the house. Yet for many young people, all that connection does not necessarily translate into feeling known, useful or part of something larger than themselves. The World...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/loneliness-affects-1-in-6-people-globally-new-research-reveals-the-childhood-experiences-that-help-adults-thrive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/loneliness-affects-1-in-6-people-globally-new-research-reveals-the-childhood-experiences-that-help-adults-thrive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee Greenwood to perform at a free event in Hoover for the John Wahl campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOOVER, Ala. - Country music star Lee Greenwood will headline a Saturday rally in support of John Wahl, the Trump&#8209;endorsed conservative running in Alabama's 2026 lieutenant governor race. The event, held at Brock's Gap Brewing Company in Hoover, is being billed as a major get&#8209;out&#8209;the&#8209;vote push ahead of Tuesday's primary runoff. "We're honored to have Lee Greenwood standing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/lee-greenwood-to-perform-at-a-free-event-in-hoover-for-the-john-wahl-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/lee-greenwood-to-perform-at-a-free-event-in-hoover-for-the-john-wahl-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee Greenwood performs at John Wahl event]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 13, 2026 &ndash; HOOVER, Ala. &ndash; The John Wahl campaign for Lieutenant Governor received a boost when country music superstar Lee Greenwood performed for free for John Wahl supporters. Greenwood has had dozens of hits in his 65+ yearlong performing career; but his 'God Bless the USA' song has achieved music immortality. Greenwood open with, "Dixie Road" and followed that up with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/lee-greenwood-performs-at-john-wahl-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/lee-greenwood-performs-at-john-wahl-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 7, 1776: Richard Henry Lee Calls for American Independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 7, 1776, the course of American history shifted when Richard Henry Lee of Virginia rose before the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia and introduced a bold proposal: that the thirteen colonies "are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States." This motion-later known as the Lee Resolution-became the formal spark that set the colonies on the path to the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/june-7-1776-richard-henry-lee-calls-for-american-independence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/june-7-1776-richard-henry-lee-calls-for-american-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judicial Watch Sues CIA for Brennan's Unredacted 2016 Notes on Clinton "Plan" Intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, D.C. - Judicial Watch has filed a new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Central Intelligence Agency seeking the full, unredacted handwritten notes of former CIA Director John Brennan from an August 3, 2016 White House briefing that referenced intelligence about an alleged Hillary Clinton campaign plan to link Donald Trump to Russia. The lawsuit, Judicial Watch Inc....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/judicial-watch-sues-cia-for-brennans-unredacted-2016-notes-on-clinton-plan-intelligence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/judicial-watch-sues-cia-for-brennans-unredacted-2016-notes-on-clinton-plan-intelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jefferson Davis' Undying Devotion to Consensual Government]]></title><description><![CDATA[After I finished my book, Union At All Costs: From Confederation to Consolidation, I was asked who I more fully understood and respected. My answer was Jefferson Finis Davis. First of all, to say Davis was a reluctant president is an understatement. Indeed, even in the mid-1800s individuals who based their beliefs on the original intent of the Federal Republic had diminished. In a modern context,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jefferson-davis-undying-devotion-to-consensual-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jefferson-davis-undying-devotion-to-consensual-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JaMel Brown Files Papers to Run for President of the United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama political figure JaMel J. Brown, who previously sought the Democratic nomination for governor, has officially filed paperwork to run for President of the United States in the 2028 election cycle. Brown is the first Democrat from Alabama to run for President since Governor George C. Wallace in the 1970s. Brown's filing, submitted to the Federal Election Commission...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jamel-brown-files-papers-to-run-for-president-of-the-united-states/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/jamel-brown-files-papers-to-run-for-president-of-the-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation Underway After Woman Shot and Killed in Birmingham]]></title><description><![CDATA[BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Birmingham Police have launched an active investigation after a woman was shot Saturday evening in the city's Jones Valley/Snavely Avenue area and later died at UAB Hospital, marking Birmingham's 21st homicide of 2026. Shooting Reported Just After 7:30 p.m. Officers responded to the 2400 block of Snavely Avenue around 7:35 p.m. on June 6, where they found a woman...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/investigation-underway-after-woman-shot-and-killed-in-birmingham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/investigation-underway-after-woman-shot-and-killed-in-birmingham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HR's biggest challenges in 2026 and how organizational mental health can help]]></title><description><![CDATA[HR&rsquo;s biggest challenges in 2026 and how organizational mental health can help Every day, HR teams are supporting employees through burnout, financial stress, family pressures, global uncertainty, and rising mental health needs. At the same time, they&rsquo;re being asked to defend every investment, manage tighter budgets, and show how their benefits programs contribute to business performance. That&rsquo;s no...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hrs-biggest-challenges-in-2026-and-how-organizational-mental-health-can-help/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hrs-biggest-challenges-in-2026-and-how-organizational-mental-health-can-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to switch business bank accounts (without breaking your finance stack)]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to switch business bank accounts (without breaking your finance stack) Most finance leaders consider switching business bank accounts at some point. The triggers are usually the same: fees that outpace your revenue, integrations that stop working, a service tier you've outgrown. It's a growth move, not a chore. But it can feel like one. Moving from one bank to another typically...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-switch-business-bank-accounts-without-breaking-your-finance-stack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-switch-business-bank-accounts-without-breaking-your-finance-stack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to spot early signs of a roof leak before it spreads]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to spot early signs of a roof leak before it spreads Weather-related damage remains a leading cause of homeowners insurance claims. What starts as a minor roof leak can escalate into thousands of dollars worth of structural repairs, mold remediation and interior restoration. Roof leaks rarely announce themselves with obvious drips. They begin quietly behind walls or beneath insulation,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-spot-early-signs-of-a-roof-leak-before-it-spreads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-spot-early-signs-of-a-roof-leak-before-it-spreads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to pick the best vehicle for your road trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to pick the best vehicle for your road trip There's nothing quite like a road trip. Whether you're making a trek to a bucket-list national park, visiting family on the other side of the country, or venturing out on a romantic weekend getaway with your spouse, the open road offers unparalleled freedom&mdash;it's an experience that a quick flight can't match. You get to set the sch...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-pick-the-best-vehicle-for-your-road-trip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-pick-the-best-vehicle-for-your-road-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to maximize internship season and start your financial future]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to maximize internship season and start your financial future For young adults entering the workforce, there is good news and bad news right now. Let&rsquo;s start with the bad: The job market is looking a little bleak, at 7.8% unemployment for those ages 22-27, according to the latest data from the New York Fed. Those are the worst numbers since the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent coll...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-maximize-internship-season-and-start-your-financial-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-maximize-internship-season-and-start-your-financial-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to get a last minute side hustle this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to get a last minute side hustle this summer If you&rsquo;ve recently strolled through the aisles at the grocery store, pumped gas, booked a vacation or hunted for a new home, you&rsquo;re probably well aware that things are expensive right now. But many people are finding a way to make ends meet: side hustles. A third of Americans have a side gig, and the most popular reasons for getting one is to cover...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-get-a-last-minute-side-hustle-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-get-a-last-minute-side-hustle-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the AI-enabled race for taxpayer money starts in a superintendent's inbox]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the AI-enabled race for taxpayer money starts in a superintendent&rsquo;s inbox Strange meetings keep appearing on Heidi Sipe&rsquo;s Google calendar. The superintendent for the Umatilla School District in eastern Oregon never requested these meetings. But sales representatives selling education technology have found their way onto her calendar anyway. Sipe says it&rsquo;s the latest tactic from education techn...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-the-ai-enabled-race-for-taxpayer-money-starts-in-a-superintendents-inbox/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-the-ai-enabled-race-for-taxpayer-money-starts-in-a-superintendents-inbox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much debt does the average American have in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much debt does the average American have in 2026? Debt is something most people deal with, even if no one talks about it openly. The average American&rsquo;s debt was $104,755 in June 2025, according to data from Experian, the credit bureau. Of course, that one simple number covers so many different people, ages, and life circumstances, it&rsquo;s practically impossible to apply to your own situation. Eve...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-much-debt-does-the-average-american-have-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-much-debt-does-the-average-american-have-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How early herdsman created the modern sheep from the mouflon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern domestic sheep (Ovis aries) evolved from the Asiatic mouflon (Ovis gmelini orientalis), a wild sheep species native to mountainous regions of the Near East, including the Caucasus, Anatolia, and Zagros Mountains biologyinsights.com+1. These animals were smaller (25&ndash;55&#8239;kg) with reddish-brown coats, dark back stripes, and light saddle patches, and had large curved horns in males biologyinsigh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-early-herdsman-created-the-modern-sheep-from-the-mouflon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-early-herdsman-created-the-modern-sheep-from-the-mouflon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does a medical expense reimbursement plan work with fully insured health plans?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How does a medical expense reimbursement plan work with fully insured health plans? Rising healthcare costs are a challenge for both employers and employees. In 2023 alone, total healthcare spending reached $4.9 trillion in the United States. While a fully insured health plan can offer comprehensive coverage, it doesn&rsquo;t provide a means to navigate the increasing costs. Employers are also often at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-does-a-medical-expense-reimbursement-plan-work-with-fully-insured-health-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-does-a-medical-expense-reimbursement-plan-work-with-fully-insured-health-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How ADHD affects health by middle age]]></title><description><![CDATA[How ADHD affects health by middle age Living with ADHD as an adult can mean years of working overtime to keep up with everyone else. Because of challenges with executive function and focus, you might struggle with ADHD burnout, staying connected with friends, and parenting or caregiving responsibilities. By the time you land in middle age &mdash; between ages 40 and 65 &mdash; the stress can take a real toll...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-adhd-affects-health-by-middle-age/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-adhd-affects-health-by-middle-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin attends ribbon cutting of the new Coast Guard school on the old Birmingham Southern campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 5, 2026 &ndash; Birmingham, Ala. &ndash; The United States Coast Guard held its ribbon cutting for their new Training Center on the campus of what used to be Birmingham Southern College. Some of the many dignitaries at the event included Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Senator Tommy Tuberville, Senator Katie Britt, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Se...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/homeland-security-secretary-markwayne-mullin-attends-ribbon-cutting-of-the-new-coast-guard-school-on-the-old-birmingham-southern-campus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/homeland-security-secretary-markwayne-mullin-attends-ribbon-cutting-of-the-new-coast-guard-school-on-the-old-birmingham-southern-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Emergency response guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Emergency response guide Understanding the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion can mean the difference between life and death during extreme heat emergencies. When temperatures soar and humidity climbs, your body's cooling system faces intense pressure. While both conditions stem from heat exposure, they represent vastly different medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/heat-stroke-vs-heat-exhaustion-emergency-response-guide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/heat-stroke-vs-heat-exhaustion-emergency-response-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Announces Appointments Including Mobile County District and Circuit Judgeships]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 9, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced appointments to fill 15 vacancies across the state, including district and circuit court judgeships in Mobile County. Mobile County District Judge Deborah McGowin Governor Ivey has appointed Deborah McGowin of Mobile to serve as District Judge in the 13th Judicial Circuit in Mobile County. A graduate of The University of Alab...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-appointments-including-mobile-county-district-and-circuit-judgeships/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-appointments-including-mobile-county-district-and-circuit-judgeships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting married this summer? Here&amp;#039;s what it could do to your finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting married this summer? Here's what it could do to your finances Paying the bills, cooking for one, and managing your personal finances as a single adult can be challenging and liberating. When you live alone, you&rsquo;re in charge of your own destiny&mdash;and if you get into financial difficulty, your own debt relief, too. When you get married, you combine your personal finances with another pers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/getting-married-this-summer-hereamp039s-what-it-could-do-to-your-finances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/getting-married-this-summer-hereamp039s-what-it-could-do-to-your-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly Me To The Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[I met a certain politician years ago. I observed that he studied name tags in the room and immediately called people by name. He made it to lieutenant governor in his state, so I&rsquo;m sure this helped. Since then, I&rsquo;ve tried to do this, too. It&rsquo;s been said the sweetest words we can speak to other people are their names. But I suggest among the sweetest phrases we can speak to others is a simple quest...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fly-me-to-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fly-me-to-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Appeals Court Reverses Ruling Upholding Alabama's Nitrogen Hypoxia Execution Protocol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montgomery, Ala. - A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court decision that upheld Alabama's nitrogen hypoxia execution protocol, ruling that evidence presented at trial shows the method may expose inmates to an unconstitutional risk of suffering before death. In a June 8 opinion, a three&#8209;judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that death row inmate Jeffery Lee...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/federal-appeals-court-reverses-ruling-upholding-alabamas-nitrogen-hypoxia-execution-protocol/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/federal-appeals-court-reverses-ruling-upholding-alabamas-nitrogen-hypoxia-execution-protocol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dauphin Island Sea Lab Aquaculture Project Harvests First Fish]]></title><description><![CDATA[An aquaculture project funded during former Alabama Senator Richard Shelby's tenure in Washington has finally been revived in Gulf of America's nearshore waters off Alabama. Last year, a platform and fish pen were erected and moved into place about 2 miles off Fort Morgan to study the feasibility of raising finfish to marketable size along with other species like oysters and seaweed. A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/dauphin-island-sea-lab-aquaculture-project-harvests-first-fish/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/dauphin-island-sea-lab-aquaculture-project-harvests-first-fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cost of the 2026 World Cup: How much Americans will spend in host cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cost of the 2026 World Cup: How much Americans will spend in host cities The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being hosted by the United States, alongside Canada and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament is held across three nations. The tournament runs in June and July 2026, with 11 of the 16 host cities located in the U.S. For devoted fans who have been counting down the months, the excitement of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/cost-of-the-2026-world-cup-how-much-americans-will-spend-in-host-cities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/cost-of-the-2026-world-cup-how-much-americans-will-spend-in-host-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congressman Max Miller Said What Millions of Americans Are Thinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes a controversy tells us more about the people who are offended than it does about the person who spoke. That is exactly what happened when Congressman Max Miller took to the House floor and delivered a blunt assessment of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and her repeated positions regarding America's enemies. Predictably, Washington's political class immediately shifted the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/congressman-max-miller-said-what-millions-of-americans-are-thinking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/congressman-max-miller-said-what-millions-of-americans-are-thinking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coldest Junes in Alabama since 1895]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saijai Boonmak // Shutterstock Coldest Junes in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Junes in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/coldest-junes-in-alabama-since-1895/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/coldest-junes-in-alabama-since-1895/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach Tuberville and the Rise of the Alabama First Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades Alabama conservatives have talked about transforming state government. Politicians have promised reform, accountability, efficiency, and bold leadership. Yet too often the result has been the same old Montgomery culture: move slowly, avoid hard decisions, protect the bureaucracy, study problems endlessly, and hope the public eventually stops paying attention. That era must end. Coach...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/coach-tuberville-and-the-rise-of-the-alabama-first-era/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/coach-tuberville-and-the-rise-of-the-alabama-first-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California's High&#8209;Speed Rail Project Passes $18 Billion in Spending With No Track Laid]]></title><description><![CDATA[California&rsquo;s high&#8209;speed rail project has now consumed more than $18&#8239;billion in public funds, according to the latest state disclosures&mdash;yet not a single mile of operational track has been laid. The project, first approved by voters in 2008, has become one of the most expensive and delayed public works efforts in modern U.S. history. A Costly Start With Limited Visible Progress Since construction be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/californias-high8209speed-rail-project-passes-18-billion-in-spending-with-no-track-laid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/californias-high8209speed-rail-project-passes-18-billion-in-spending-with-no-track-laid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brent Woodall endorses Jim Zeigler for PSC]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 10, 2026 - FLORENCE - Former Republican candidate for the Public Service Commission Brent Woodall has endorsed former state Auditor Jim Zig Zeigler in the June 16 Republican primary runoff. Mr. Woodall announced his endorsement of Zeigler in a speech to his home GOP club, the Shoals Republican Club breakfast on Saturday. "Over the last few months I had the opportunity to watch...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/brent-woodall-endorses-jim-zeigler-for-psc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/brent-woodall-endorses-jim-zeigler-for-psc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bits and Pieces, Part 25 Insanity Still Rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[I can imagine space aliens coming to Earth trying to impart wisdom for humanity and then after spending about a week here, packing their gear and bugging out. On the intergalactic road map, over the Earth there is a note, &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t Bother, Limited Intelligence. Too Many Stupid Natives.&rdquo; I can see Yoda sitting in his house on Dagobah talking with some human travelers and thinking to himself, &ldquo;Um, yes....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/bits-and-pieces-part-25-insanity-still-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/bits-and-pieces-part-25-insanity-still-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bayfront Park's New 900&#8209;Foot Boardwalk Opens, Marking Major Milestone for Coastal Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[In early May 2026, Mobile County leaders and the Alabama Trustee Implementation Group celebrated a long&#8209;awaited milestone for coastal restoration and public recreation: the official opening of a new 900&#8209;foot elevated boardwalk at Bayfront Park in Coden. The project, years in the making, is now one of the most significant public&#8209;access improvements completed under Alabama's Deepwater Horizon r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/bayfront-parks-new-9008209foot-boardwalk-opens-marking-major-milestone-for-coastal-alabama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/bayfront-parks-new-9008209foot-boardwalk-opens-marking-major-milestone-for-coastal-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barriers to mental health care look different across your workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barriers to mental health care look different across your workforce Employers may offer benefits. Leaders may say the right things. But when someone actually needs care, the real barriers to mental health tend to be practical: - It takes too long to find care - It costs too much - It&rsquo;s not safe or private - It&rsquo;s hard to know where to start And those barriers are not the same for everyone. As part...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/barriers-to-mental-health-care-look-different-across-your-workforce/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/barriers-to-mental-health-care-look-different-across-your-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auburn Student James "Weston" Higginbotham Found Dead in Mountains Near Kyoto, Family Confirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 6, 2026 - JAPAN - Auburn University student James "Weston" Higginbotham, 20, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan, after days of intensive searching by police, volunteers, and his own family. His mother confirmed the heartbreaking discovery in a Facebook post, saying volunteers located her son's body on Saturday. A Search That Spanned Days and Two...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/auburn-student-james-weston-higginbotham-found-dead-in-mountains-near-kyoto-family-confirms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/auburn-student-james-weston-higginbotham-found-dead-in-mountains-near-kyoto-family-confirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auburn broadcasting legend Paul Ellen has passed away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auburn Mourns the Passing of Longtime Broadcaster Paul Ellen AUBURN, Ala. - The Auburn family is mourning the loss of Paul Ellen, the longtime broadcaster, public&#8209;address voice, and behind&#8209;the&#8209;scenes mainstay whose work spanned decades of Auburn athletics. Ellen, whose voice became woven into the soundtrack of Auburn sports, passed away this week. For generations of Auburn fans, Ellen was more tha...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/auburn-broadcasting-legend-paul-ellen-has-passed-away/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/auburn-broadcasting-legend-paul-ellen-has-passed-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AU Perspective: An 'immoral' Land-Grant School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some understand the hegemonic foundation of Morrill Land Grant Institutions designed to capture ag and mechanical arts intelligentsia. A land grant is a covenant with the people of a State... not with donors who flaccidly purchase building names on those lands. Auburn's covenant runs to every Alabamian inside the State's borders, including the roughly 28,000 souls in our Alabama...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/au-perspective-an-immoral-land-grant-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/au-perspective-an-immoral-land-grant-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At The Old Country Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20 percent of America is &ldquo;rural.&rdquo; Most rural churches have bi-vocational pastors with other full-time employment. And some pastors serve multiple churches. A friend preached at three churches, one early, one late and the third at the full moon, or something like that (I never understood his complicated schedule). Rural churches share similar congregational DNA....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/at-the-old-country-church/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/at-the-old-country-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assisted living statistics: Demographics, services, and trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assisted living statistics: Demographics, services, and trends More than 32,000 assisted living communities throughout the United States provide housing and support for older adults who can no longer live independently. As the population ages, demand for assisted living continues to grow. This report by A Place for Mom highlights key assisted living statistics, including resident demographics,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/assisted-living-statistics-demographics-services-and-trends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/assisted-living-statistics-demographics-services-and-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are GLP-1s good or bad for your blood pressure?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are GLP-1s good or bad for your blood pressure? Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications that were initially approved to treat Type 2 diabetes. But since their discovery, the use of GLP-1s has expanded. GLP-1s are now FDA-approved to treat many conditions, including obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, and metabolic-associated steatohepatitis. Some of these...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-glp-1s-good-or-bad-for-your-blood-pressure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-glp-1s-good-or-bad-for-your-blood-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's most active seniors in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[America's most active seniors in 2026 For many Americans, retirement promises more autonomy over personal time. As work and child care responsibilities diminish or disappear, opportunities to pursue personal interests typically expand. While some retirees spend their post-work years focused on rest and relaxation, others embrace an active retirement lifestyle highlighted by travel,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americas-most-active-seniors-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americas-most-active-seniors-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans say they love leftovers. So why do they keep throwing them away?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans say they love leftovers. So why do they keep throwing them away? There is a container in your fridge right now. You know the one. It has been there since Tuesday, quietly waiting for its moment. It&rsquo;s not coming. By Sunday, you will throw it out with a small, familiar sense of guilt. According to new research from Frigidaire, this cycle is basically the national experience. Americans have...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americans-say-they-love-leftovers-so-why-do-they-keep-throwing-them-away/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americans-say-they-love-leftovers-so-why-do-they-keep-throwing-them-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans are spending a fortune on wellness. A weekend outside is beating all of it.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans are spending a fortune on wellness. A weekend outside is beating all of it. There is a yoga mat in your living room. A meditation app you opened twice. A gym membership that has become a monthly guilt subscription. You are trying. Most Americans are. According to new research from Eddie Bauer Adventure Club, a vacation club for active explorers that recently debuted in Moab, Utah, what...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americans-are-spending-a-fortune-on-wellness-a-weekend-outside-is-beating-all-of-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americans-are-spending-a-fortune-on-wellness-a-weekend-outside-is-beating-all-of-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama State Waters to Open for Shrimping on June 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama's summer shrimping season will officially begin at 6 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, when all state inside waters not permanently closed by law or regulation open for commercial and recreational harvest. The announcement comes from the Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, acting under the authority of Section 9&#8209;12&#8209;46, Code of A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-state-waters-to-open-for-shrimping-on-june-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-state-waters-to-open-for-shrimping-on-june-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Emily Jones for State School Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[MADISON COUNTY, Ala., June 4 - The Alabama Farmers Federation announced its endorsement today of Emily Jones for State School Board, District 8. The district spans rural and suburban communities in portions of DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone and Madison counties. County Farmers Federation presidents hailed Jones as the best choice for students and families. "Emily Jones is a staunch conservative...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-farmers-federation-endorses-emily-jones-for-state-school-board/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-farmers-federation-endorses-emily-jones-for-state-school-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Citizens for Life Endorses John Jacobs in House District 37 Runoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 11, 2026 - RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ala. - Alabama Citizens for Life (ACL), the state affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee, has endorsed conservative educator John Jacobs in the Republican runoff for House District 37, adding momentum to his campaign ahead of the June 16, 2026 election. ACL President Dan Gardner formally recognized Jacobs as a "Pro-Life Leader," urging...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-citizens-for-life-endorses-john-jacobs-in-house-district-37-runoff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-citizens-for-life-endorses-john-jacobs-in-house-district-37-runoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Based Poet Wins $250 in US 250 Persona Poem Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Wahl, an Alabama based poet, won one of three $250 prizes awarded for poems selected by the guest judge for the US 250 Persona Poem Project, Lynne Viti. With Viti being faculty emerita of Wellesley College and the inaugural poet laureate of Westwood, Massachusetts. His winning poem is entitled, "Changing the World". With persona poems being poems written in the first person, the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-based-poet-wins-250-in-us-250-persona-poem-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-based-poet-wins-250-in-us-250-persona-poem-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is changing how financial advisors work. Regulators are paying attention.]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is changing how financial advisors work. Regulators are paying attention. AI has swept up the world of financial advising, albeit with a slow start. A 2023 University of Chicago study found that, among the professions surveyed, financial advisors were the lowest in AI adoption both at work and at home. Three years later, new data from the Ezra Group shows that at least 70% of advisors in its...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ai-is-changing-how-financial-advisors-work-regulators-are-paying-attention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ai-is-changing-how-financial-advisors-work-regulators-are-paying-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Victory for the Constitution and the Voters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision by the United States Supreme Court to allow Alabama to use the Legislature's 2023 congressional map for the 2026 elections is a victory for representative government, constitutional order, and the principle that elected lawmakers, not unelected judges, should draw the political boundaries under which our elections are conducted. For years, Alabama's congressional map has...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-victory-for-the-constitution-and-the-voters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-victory-for-the-constitution-and-the-voters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease At age 49, Jan Janisch-Hanzlik&rsquo;s multiple sclerosis was destroying her freedom to live the life she wanted. She gave up her active nursing job for a desk role. Frequent falls made her afraid to carry her grandchildren. She had to move to a bigger house to make room for the wheelchair she feared she might end up needing full-time....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-revolutionary-cancer-treatment-could-transform-autoimmune-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-revolutionary-cancer-treatment-could-transform-autoimmune-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A deadly bacteria is creeping up the Atlantic Coast. How worried should you be?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadly bacteria is creeping up the Atlantic Coast. How worried should you be? Bailey Magers and Sunil Kumar cut strange figures on Pensacola Beach. Bags of disinfectant solution surrounded them on the white sand; their gloved hands juggled test tubes while layers of rubber and plastic shielded their skin from the elements. As the two organized their seawater samples on the popular Florida...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-deadly-bacteria-is-creeping-up-the-atlantic-coast-how-worried-should-you-be/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-deadly-bacteria-is-creeping-up-the-atlantic-coast-how-worried-should-you-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 ways to find a long-lost family member (and what to do when you actually find them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[9 ways to find a long-lost family member (and what to do when you actually find them) Some distances can&rsquo;t be measured in miles. A sibling given up for adoption. A parent who disappeared before you were old enough to form a memory. A cousin from a distant branch of the family who stopped sending annual Christmas cards. The absence of a family member is a unique kind of pain. But thanks in large pa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/9-ways-to-find-a-long-lost-family-member-and-what-to-do-when-you-actually-find-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/9-ways-to-find-a-long-lost-family-member-and-what-to-do-when-you-actually-find-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 pickup trucks similar to the Ford F-150]]></title><description><![CDATA[8 pickup trucks similar to the Ford F-150 The Ford F-150 has been America's bestselling vehicle for more than 40 years, thanks to its capability and comfort. Many shoppers look to pickup trucks as family vehicles and not simply tools to get a job done. But while the F-150 is the big name in full-size pickup trucks, it's not the only option. CarMax gives you a look at other full-size...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/8-pickup-trucks-similar-to-the-ford-f-150/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/8-pickup-trucks-similar-to-the-ford-f-150/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 European cities for a weeklong stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[6 European cities for a weeklong stay Imagine waking up in the same apartment-style hotel in Paris three mornings in a row knowing exactly which boulangerie to hit for perfectly flaky croissants, which picturesque canal to walk past on the way to the Louvre, and which cafe&mdash;and cozy corner table&mdash;is your favorite. Or imagine spending an evening in Dublin without a clock in sight, deep in conversatio...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/6-european-cities-for-a-weeklong-stay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/6-european-cities-for-a-weeklong-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why renting may now be a better financial move than buying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why renting may now be a better financial move than buying Not long ago, buying a home felt like an automatic milestone in many American adults&rsquo; lives, but those days are increasingly behind us. In 2025, home sales reached a new 30-year low, and with homeownership out of reach for many Americans, more people are renting to preserve their monthly cash flow. The housing affordability crisis facing A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-renting-may-now-be-a-better-financial-move-than-buying/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-renting-may-now-be-a-better-financial-move-than-buying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Ozempic is doing to women's hormones and why your doctor may not mention it]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Ozempic is doing to women's hormones and why your doctor may not mention it It&rsquo;s a scenario that plays out constantly in Reddit&rsquo;s r/Menopause community: A woman loses 25 pounds on Ozempic. She&rsquo;s done everything right. She expected to feel better. Instead, she felt worse. Her hot flashes intensified. She was waking up at 2 a.m. and couldn&rsquo;t fall back asleep. Her mood was unpredictable in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-ozempic-is-doing-to-womens-hormones-and-why-your-doctor-may-not-mention-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-ozempic-is-doing-to-womens-hormones-and-why-your-doctor-may-not-mention-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What it means to be financially liquid]]></title><description><![CDATA[What it means to be financially liquid Cash is often crowned king &mdash; and for good reason. It typically upholds its value and allows you to instantly make purchases. When you add cash into an account or investment, it's also important to understand how easily you can access it, which is known as liquidity, reports Ally Financial. What is financial liquidity? Financial liquidity refers to the ea...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-it-means-to-be-financially-liquid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-it-means-to-be-financially-liquid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is lead nurturing? 6 strategies to close hesitant prospects in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is lead nurturing? 6 strategies to close hesitant prospects in 2026 New leads may never result in a sale. As a salesperson, you can&rsquo;t afford to give up on a prospect simply because they are unwilling or unready to buy at the current moment. Instead, savvy sellers use tactics to cultivate these relationships and provide hesitant leads with the support they need to successfully move forward in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-is-lead-nurturing-6-strategies-to-close-hesitant-prospects-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-is-lead-nurturing-6-strategies-to-close-hesitant-prospects-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What independence really looks like for older adults today]]></title><description><![CDATA[What independence really looks like for older adults today For many older adults, independence has long been tied to a simple idea: being able to manage life entirely on their own. But as more Americans choose to age at home and as families and care needs evolve, that definition is beginning to shift. According to AARP research, nearly 90% of adults over age 65 want to remain in their homes and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-independence-really-looks-like-for-older-adults-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-independence-really-looks-like-for-older-adults-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does it feel like to take GLP-1s? New survey documents patients' experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does it feel like to take GLP-1s? New survey documents patients&rsquo; experiences It has now been several years since GLP-1 medications were widely introduced for weight loss, transforming both clinical care and public awareness. But as adoption has surged, a new set of questions has emerged: What does it feel like to take these medications? What challenges do patients face beyond weight loss itse...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-does-it-feel-like-to-take-glp-1s-new-survey-documents-patients-experiences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-does-it-feel-like-to-take-glp-1s-new-survey-documents-patients-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wes Allen Unveils Plan to Identify and Combat Fraud in Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 28, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, a Republican candidate in the June 16 runoff for Lieutenant Governor, announced a new initiative aimed at identifying and combating fraud within state government. Allen said the proposal would be a central priority if elected. "We see fraud being uncovered all over the country and it would be na&iuml;ve to believe that we do n...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wes-allen-unveils-plan-to-identify-and-combat-fraud-in-alabama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wes-allen-unveils-plan-to-identify-and-combat-fraud-in-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wahl Campaign Reports More Than Half a Million Dollars Raised in First Week After Primary Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 29, 2026 - ATHENS, Ala. - Fresh off his first&#8209;place finish in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor, John Wahl is entering the runoff with a major financial surge. His campaign announced Thursday that it raised more than half a million dollars in the first week following the primary, a show of strength Wahl says reflects growing conservative momentum across Alabama. According to the c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wahl-campaign-reports-more-than-half-a-million-dollars-raised-in-first-week-after-primary-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wahl-campaign-reports-more-than-half-a-million-dollars-raised-in-first-week-after-primary-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding life expectancy trends in the United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding life expectancy trends in the United States Life expectancy is a measure of how long, on average, a person is expected to live. In the United States, life expectancy has undergone significant changes over the past century. While it increased dramatically during the 20th century, recent years have seen some fluctuations, largely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Doctronic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/understanding-life-expectancy-trends-in-the-united-states/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/understanding-life-expectancy-trends-in-the-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncertainty Looms Over Alabama's 2nd District Special Primary as Litigation Continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 28, 2026 - OZARK, Ala. - Alabama voters face growing election uncertainty as the August 11th special primary approaches, sparking sharp criticism from local leadership over ongoing legal battles. David Matthews, a Republican candidate for Alabama's Second Congressional District, publicly condemned the continuous legal challenges surrounding the state's congressional maps The Ozark...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/uncertainty-looms-over-alabamas-2nd-district-special-primary-as-litigation-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/uncertainty-looms-over-alabamas-2nd-district-special-primary-as-litigation-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Force One: The 2026 technical overhaul of the world's most famous 757]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump Force One: The 2026 technical overhaul of the world&rsquo;s most famous 757 In the private aviation sector, the line between legacy narrow-body aircraft and modern strategic assets is increasingly defined by technological retrofits. There&rsquo;s no better evidence for this than the fact that, while many operators are eyeing newer airframes, the strategic overhaul of &ldquo;Trump Force One&rdquo; &mdash; the nickname for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/trump-force-one-the-2026-technical-overhaul-of-the-worlds-most-famous-757/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/trump-force-one-the-2026-technical-overhaul-of-the-worlds-most-famous-757/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Zong Massacre Trial: How a British Court Confronted One of History's Worst Atrocities at Sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 22, 1783 - London, England - On this day in history, a British court heard arguments in a case so shocking that it helped ignite the movement to end the transatlantic slave trade. The proceeding, known as the Zong trial, centered on the deliberate killing of more than 130 enslaved Africans thrown overboard from a British slave ship - not as a crime, but as an insurance dispute. The case...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-zong-massacre-trial-how-a-british-court-confronted-one-of-historys-worst-atrocities-at-sea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-zong-massacre-trial-how-a-british-court-confronted-one-of-historys-worst-atrocities-at-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The "sibling discount" is gone: How families with multiple college students can navigate college funding gaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;sibling discount&rsquo; is gone: How families with multiple college students can navigate college funding gaps For decades, parents with two or more children in college at the same time could count on receiving more financial aid. But a change in the federal financial aid calculation has eliminated this "sibling discount," leaving more families with multiple kids in college on the hook to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-sibling-discount-is-gone-how-families-with-multiple-college-students-can-navigate-college-funding-gaps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-sibling-discount-is-gone-how-families-with-multiple-college-students-can-navigate-college-funding-gaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rising cost of slip and fall claims for US businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rising cost of slip and fall claims for U.S. businesses Slips and falls are a regular occurrence for customer-facing businesses. A customer might slip on a wet floor in a restaurant, or someone could fall at a trampoline park. Visitors can also trip and fall in retail stores, hotels or gyms. The fall might only last a few seconds, but the claim following it can arrive weeks, months or in some...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-rising-cost-of-slip-and-fall-claims-for-us-businesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-rising-cost-of-slip-and-fall-claims-for-us-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new rules for getting hired in an AI-driven job market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new rules for getting hired in an AI-driven job market The rise of AI is reshaping the job market, leaving many workers, particularly early-career professionals, at a disadvantage. Layoffs that companies have attributed to AI accounted for 25% of all US job cuts in March 2026 and have contributed to a steady erosion of entry-level and mid-level openings. Beneath the surface, a more nuanced...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-new-rules-for-getting-hired-in-an-ai-driven-job-market/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-new-rules-for-getting-hired-in-an-ai-driven-job-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The importance of discretion and privacy in biohazard and trauma cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The importance of discretion and privacy in biohazard and trauma cleanup The American home looks different than it did 60 years ago. As marriage rates stall and the &ldquo;solo-living&rdquo; economy gains momentum, the U.S. is observing a demographic shift that is quietly reshaping the demands on property management and public health. Today, single-person households represent a staggering 29% of all U.S. home...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-importance-of-discretion-and-privacy-in-biohazard-and-trauma-cleanup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-importance-of-discretion-and-privacy-in-biohazard-and-trauma-cleanup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The evolution of jet memberships: How subscription models are outpacing traditional ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The evolution of jet memberships: How subscription models are outpacing traditional ownership Private aviation allows passengers to move on individualized schedules. A single itinerary can span commercial hubs from Paris to Shanghai within a 48-hour window. But if private aviation only catered to billionaires with their own aircraft, the industry wouldn&rsquo;t have reached a nearly $30 billion market i...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-evolution-of-jet-memberships-how-subscription-models-are-outpacing-traditional-ownership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-evolution-of-jet-memberships-how-subscription-models-are-outpacing-traditional-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The complete guide to IEEPA tariff refunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The complete guide to IEEPA tariff refunds Recent legal developments have opened the door to significant tariff refunds under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). For business owners, this presents both an opportunity and a compliance challenge. Importers should file protests promptly to protect their rights and eligibility for refunds during the administrative review cycle....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-complete-guide-to-ieepa-tariff-refunds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-complete-guide-to-ieepa-tariff-refunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Alabama Democratic Party releases August 11 primary candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 3, 2026 &ndash; MONTGOMERY, Ala. &ndash; The Alabama Democratic Party has posted a list of qualified candidates for the August 11 special primaries. Representative, 1st District - Clyde Jones US Representative, 2nd District - Shomari C. Figures US Representative, 6th District - Jacob Bouma-Sims US Representative, 6th District - Ashtyn Kennedy US Representative, 6th District - Maurice Mercer US Representa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-alabama-democratic-party-releases-august-11-primary-candidates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-alabama-democratic-party-releases-august-11-primary-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10 most expensive states for e-commerce sales tax in 2026 and how to plan your Q2 and Q3 strategy around them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10 most expensive states for e-commerce sales tax in 2026 and how to plan your Q2 and Q3 strategy around them As finance leaders across the country close the books on Q1 and look ahead to the rest of the year, the landscape for tax-efficient growth is shifting beneath them. While many teams focus on customer acquisition costs or churn, sales and use tax can bite into margins by driving all-in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-10-most-expensive-states-for-e-commerce-sales-tax-in-2026-and-how-to-plan-your-q2-and-q3-strategy-around-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-10-most-expensive-states-for-e-commerce-sales-tax-in-2026-and-how-to-plan-your-q2-and-q3-strategy-around-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terri Sewell and Shomari Figures are running unopposed in August 11 Democratic Primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 22, 2026 &ndash; MONTGOMERY, Ala. &ndash; Candidate qualifying for the August 11 special Democratic primary closed at 5:00 p.m. The Democratic nominees in District 1, 2, and 7 are set as only candidate qualified in those three districts. US Representative, 1st District - Clyde Jones US Representative, 2nd District - Shomari C. Figures US Representative, 7th District - Terri Sewell In Congressional Distric...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/terri-sewell-and-shomari-figures-are-running-unopposed-in-august-11-democratic-primary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/terri-sewell-and-shomari-figures-are-running-unopposed-in-august-11-democratic-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee Farm Worker and Accomplice Charged in $114,000 Cattle Theft Scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tenn. - A longtime farm employee and an alleged accomplice are behind bars after a multi&#8209;year cattle theft scheme that investigators say cost a Tennessee family more than $114,000 in missing livestock. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture confirmed that a Franklin County Grand Jury has indicted Carl Dwayne Lynn, of Franklin County, and Nicholas Carl King, of Grundy County, on c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tennessee-farm-worker-and-accomplice-charged-in-114000-cattle-theft-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tennessee-farm-worker-and-accomplice-charged-in-114000-cattle-theft-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey finds Americans disagree on the unwritten rules of backyard parties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Survey finds Americans disagree on the unwritten rules of backyard parties For many Americans, there is a certain way to conduct oneself when invited to a party. But a new survey suggests that those unwritten rules are not as universal as everyone thinks. The survey, commissioned by The Luxury Pergola in March 2026, found that almost half of guests leave a backyard party because the outdoor space...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/survey-finds-americans-disagree-on-the-unwritten-rules-of-backyard-parties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/survey-finds-americans-disagree-on-the-unwritten-rules-of-backyard-parties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court sides with State of Alabama: State can use its own Congressional map]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 2, 2026 &ndash; MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The August 11 Congressional primary is back on and the state will be using the 2023 map prepared by Alabama's elected Legislators. That had been clearly apparent after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted the injunction on the state. Governor Kay Ivey (R) called a special session and the Republican controlled Alabama Legislature voted to jettison the Congressional m...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/supreme-court-sides-with-state-of-alabama-state-can-use-its-own-congressional-map/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/supreme-court-sides-with-state-of-alabama-state-can-use-its-own-congressional-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX stock: 7 things every investor should know ahead of the SpaceX IPO]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX stock: 7 things every investor should know ahead of the SpaceX IPO The newly unveiled Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) S-1 registration statement delivers essential financial disclosures that potential investors must scrutinize before considering buying SpaceX stock. This filing officially lifts the veil on SpaceX's financials, detailing everything from its rapid Starlink...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/spacex-stock-7-things-every-investor-should-know-ahead-of-the-spacex-ipo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/spacex-stock-7-things-every-investor-should-know-ahead-of-the-spacex-ipo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schumer Unveils "Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act" to Break Up Meatpacking Monopoly]]></title><description><![CDATA[ONEONTA, N.Y. - Calling this year's holiday "the most expensive Memorial Day ever," U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday introduced new legislation aimed at dismantling what he described as a decades&#8209;long monopoly in America's meatpacking industry. Speaking at Brooks BBQ in Oneonta, Schumer announced the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act, a bill designed to in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/schumer-unveils-family-grocery-and-farmer-relief-act-to-break-up-meatpacking-monopoly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/schumer-unveils-family-grocery-and-farmer-relief-act-to-break-up-meatpacking-monopoly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scammers are using stolen identities to land jobs. Your resume could be next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scammers are using stolen identities to land jobs. Your resume could be next Since the post-pandemic shift to remote work, there&rsquo;s been a noticeable spike in job scams, with 1 in 3 job seekers reporting stumbling across one. While these scams still successfully trap many inexperienced hopefuls, there&rsquo;s better awareness about how to avoid them and report their perpetrators. Unfortunately, though, t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/scammers-are-using-stolen-identities-to-land-jobs-your-resume-could-be-next/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/scammers-are-using-stolen-identities-to-land-jobs-your-resume-could-be-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodney Walker Endorses Barry Moore for U.S. Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[ENTERPRISE, Ala. - Alabama businessman and former U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Walker announced his endorsement of Congressman Barry Moore on Thursday, praising Moore's background as a small&#8209;business owner and his commitment to Christian values. Walker, who launched his first business after graduating high school and has since built five additional companies across Alabama, said Moore underst...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rodney-walker-endorses-barry-moore-for-us-senate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rodney-walker-endorses-barry-moore-for-us-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RESULTS: ALGOP Qualifies Candidates for Special Primary Election]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 22, 2026 - &#65279;HOOVER, Ala. &mdash; The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) closed qualifying earlier today for the upcoming Special Primary Elections for Alabama&rsquo;s affected congressional districts following Governor Kay Ivey&rsquo;s proclamation calling a Special Primary Election. The following candidates qualified for the Special Republican Primary Election: U.S. House of Representatives &mdash; Congressional Distr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/results-algop-qualifies-candidates-for-special-primary-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/results-algop-qualifies-candidates-for-special-primary-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ocean freight rates double since March as carriers aggressively squeeze capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ocean freight rates double since March as carriers aggressively squeeze capacity Mid-May 2026 saw a dramatic intersection of legal reprieve, aggressive threats, and targeted diplomacy defining global commerce. The U.S. executive branch successfully stabilized its immediate economic policy as an appellate court paused a ruling that had briefly neutralized the nation's 10% global surcharge....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ocean-freight-rates-double-since-march-as-carriers-aggressively-squeeze-capacity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ocean-freight-rates-double-since-march-as-carriers-aggressively-squeeze-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRF-Supported Voters Ask Federal Court to Block Alabama's August 11 congressional primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 22, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - A federal judge in the Northern District of Alabama will hear arguments today that could determine which congressional map the state uses in the 2026 elections. At 10 a.m. ET, the court is scheduled to begin a preliminary injunction hearing in Caster v. Allen, a redistricting case brought by voters backed by the National Redistricting Foundation (NRF). Ahead of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/nrf-supported-voters-ask-federal-court-to-block-alabamas-august-11-congressional-primaries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/nrf-supported-voters-ask-federal-court-to-block-alabamas-august-11-congressional-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRA-PVF Endorses Barry Moore for U.S. Senate in Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enterprise, Ala. - The National Rifle Association &ndash; Political Victory Fund (NRA&#8209;PVF), the nation's largest pro&#8209;Second Amendment advocacy organization, has formally endorsed Congressman Barry Moore in Alabama's race for the United States Senate. In a letter released by the organization, NRA&#8209;PVF leaders praised Moore for what they described as a consistent and reliable record of defending...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/nra-pvf-endorses-barry-moore-for-us-senate-in-alabama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/nra-pvf-endorses-barry-moore-for-us-senate-in-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch Dies at 41]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 21, 2026 - NASCAR is mourning one of its most accomplished and polarizing figures after Kyle Busch, a two&#8209;time Cup Series champion and one of the winningest drivers in American motorsports history, died at age 41, according to a statement released Thursday. Busch, known across the racing world as "Rowdy," built a career defined by raw speed, fierce competitiveness, and a relentless d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/nascar-champion-kyle-busch-dies-at-41/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/nascar-champion-kyle-busch-dies-at-41/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My brand isn't ranking in AI search results: Why and how to fix it]]></title><description><![CDATA[My brand isn&rsquo;t ranking in AI search results: Why and how to fix it If a brand isn&rsquo;t ranking in AI search results, the most likely reason is that AI engines like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Gemini don&rsquo;t have enough consistent signals about that brand to cite it in generated answers. AI platforms don&rsquo;t rank pages the way Google does. They select brands based on citation frequency a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/my-brand-isnt-ranking-in-ai-search-results-why-and-how-to-fix-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/my-brand-isnt-ranking-in-ai-search-results-why-and-how-to-fix-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Americans are getting financial advice from AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[More Americans are getting financial advice from AI More Americans are turning to AI for financial information. According to First National Bank of Omaha's 2025 Financial Wellbeing Study, 31% of respondents consult an advisor, and 46% have already used tools like ChatGPT to help manage their money, while 50% say they trust AI for financial advice. The findings suggest AI financial guidance...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/more-americans-are-getting-financial-advice-from-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/more-americans-are-getting-financial-advice-from-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Non‑Profit Leader Sentenced to 41 Years for Orchestrating $250 Million COVID‑Era Fraud Scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Minnesota woman who once led a prominent hunger&#8209;relief nonprofit will spend more than four decades in federal prison after being convicted of running what prosecutors say is the largest pandemic&#8209;era fraud scheme in U.S. history. Aimee Bock, 45, founder and executive director of Feeding Our Future, was sentenced Thursday to 41 years in federal prison for masterminding a sprawling $250 million sch...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/minnesota-nonprofit-leader-sentenced-to-41-years-for-orchestrating-250-million-covidera-fraud-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/minnesota-nonprofit-leader-sentenced-to-41-years-for-orchestrating-250-million-covidera-fraud-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 19 - Alabama Republican Primary election results]]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 19 Alabama Republican voters went to the polls to make their voices heard. The only question about the Republican governor's race was how much would Tommy Tuberville win by? The people of Alabama voted and the answer was 85%. There were 493,376 votes cast in the GOP primary for Governor and Tuberville received 421,754. Ken McFeeters came in second with 47,166 (9.56%). Followed by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/may-19-alabama-republican-primary-election-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/may-19-alabama-republican-primary-election-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAX Transit Announces Expanded Saturday Service for MAX On-Demand Beginning June 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birmingham, AL &ndash; May 26, 2026 &ndash; MAX Transit is pleased to announce the return of Saturday service for its Downtown MAX On-Demand zone beginning Saturday, June 6, 2026. The Downtown zone will operate Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., expanding weekend mobility options for riders traveling throughout downtown Birmingham. MAX On-Demand is a shared ride, app-based transit service designed to pro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/max-transit-announces-expanded-saturday-service-for-max-on-demand-beginning-june-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/max-transit-announces-expanded-saturday-service-for-max-on-demand-beginning-june-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews Says Previous Alabama Map "Never Made Sense," Urges Focus on Communities Over Court Battles]]></title><description><![CDATA[OZARK, Ala. - May 30, 2026 - Republican congressional candidate David Matthews said Friday that the ongoing Supreme Court fight over Alabama's congressional map underscores a reality many residents of the Wiregrass have long understood: the former district configuration linking Mobile with the Wiregrass did not reflect how Alabamians actually live, work, or identify their communities....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/matthews-says-previous-alabama-map-never-made-sense-urges-focus-on-communities-over-court-battles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/matthews-says-previous-alabama-map-never-made-sense-urges-focus-on-communities-over-court-battles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marshall, Ivey, and Moore Respond After Federal Court Again Blocks Alabama's Congressional Map]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 26, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama's redistricting fight intensified Tuesday after a three&#8209;judge federal panel once again struck down the state's congressional map, prompting swift and forceful reactions from Attorney General Steve Marshall, Governor Kay Ivey, and Congressman Barry Moore. The ruling-part of the long&#8209;running Allen v. Milligan litigation-temporarily blocks the use o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/marshall-ivey-and-moore-respond-after-federal-court-again-blocks-alabamas-congressional-map/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/marshall-ivey-and-moore-respond-after-federal-court-again-blocks-alabamas-congressional-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Britt celebrates House passage of Lulu's law]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 21, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor to celebrate the Hous's passage of her legislation, Lulu's Law, in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lulu Gribbin is a Mountain Brook, Ala. Teenager who lost her leg and hand to a shark attack. The shark had previously attacked another woman 90 miles away, but that information had not been...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/katie-britt-celebrates-house-passage-of-lulus-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/katie-britt-celebrates-house-passage-of-lulus-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just graduated and preparing for your first paycheck? Here&amp;#039;s how you should allocate your money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just graduated and preparing for your first paycheck? Here's how you should allocate your money When college graduates throw their caps into the air this year, many of them will be preparing to start a nine-to-five job for the first time. While that comes with the excitement of a first paycheck, it also comes with the need to learn about how to manage your money. Personal finances are, as...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/just-graduated-and-preparing-for-your-first-paycheck-hereamp039s-how-you-should-allocate-your-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/just-graduated-and-preparing-for-your-first-paycheck-hereamp039s-how-you-should-allocate-your-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How US airports are managing the massive influx of World Cup traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[How US airports are managing the massive influx of World Cup traffic Between June 11 and July 19, 2026, the Western world will be busy celebrating football (referred to as soccer in the United States). Held every four years, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place across three countries: the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. According to FIFA estimates, the event will draw around 6.5 million tourists,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-us-airports-are-managing-the-massive-influx-of-world-cup-traffic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-us-airports-are-managing-the-massive-influx-of-world-cup-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to stop putting off your estate plan, and why it matters more than you think]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to stop putting off your estate plan, and why it matters more than you think Recent data from financial planners reveals that most people are hesitant to commit to any sort of estate planning, instead opting to defer when possible &mdash; a trend which could have negative impacts down the line if not addressed early. The 2026 Financial Advisor Insights report by Jump shows that when advisors bring u...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-stop-putting-off-your-estate-plan-and-why-it-matters-more-than-you-think/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-stop-putting-off-your-estate-plan-and-why-it-matters-more-than-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community]]></title><description><![CDATA[How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community Last fall, Harsimran Singh was well on his way to bringing 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international tournament of the ancient Indian sport Kabaddi, CalMatters reports. Then, suddenly, athletes started dropping out. They seemed to manufacture excuses to avoid the sport&rsquo;s world cup. As president of the American Kabaddi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-gangs-connected-to-india-are-terrorizing-a-california-immigrant-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-gangs-connected-to-india-are-terrorizing-a-california-immigrant-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How electrolytes fuel hormone balance for women]]></title><description><![CDATA[How electrolytes fuel hormone balance for women Your hormones and electrolytes are in constant communication. Think of electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium as the wiring in a house, allowing electrical signals to travel from room to room. In your body, electrolytes allow your cells to send messages to one another, making sure your heart beats, your muscles contract, and your brain...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-electrolytes-fuel-hormone-balance-for-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-electrolytes-fuel-hormone-balance-for-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Buddhism honors both motherhood and celibate monks and nuns]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Buddhism honors both motherhood and celibate monks and nuns Buddhist saints are often described as maternally compassionate, with the endless patience of a mother who feeds, cleans and cares for children around the clock. In fact, the Theravada branch of Buddhism holds mothers in such high esteem that two men among the Buddha&rsquo;s chief disciples, Sariputta and Mogallana, are said to be &ldquo;like the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-buddhism-honors-both-motherhood-and-celibate-monks-and-nuns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-buddhism-honors-both-motherhood-and-celibate-monks-and-nuns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horses Stabbed at Las Vegas Barrel Racing Event: Teen Suspect in Custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A disturbing act of animal cruelty shocked the barrel racing community on Saturday, May 30, when three horses were stabbed inside the equestrian barns at the South Point Hotel, Casino &amp; Spa during the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) Supershow in Las Vegas. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), officers arrived shortly after 2 a.m. to find the animals...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/horses-stabbed-at-las-vegas-barrel-racing-event-teen-suspect-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/horses-stabbed-at-las-vegas-barrel-racing-event-teen-suspect-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gun Owners of America Endorses Barry Moore for U.S. Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enterprise, AL &ndash; Gun Owners of America (GOA), one of the nation's most influential no&#8209;compromise Second Amendment organizations, announced its endorsement of Congressman Barry Moore in Alabama's race for the United States Senate. Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of GOA, praised Moore's record as a steadfast defender of constitutional rights. "Gun Owners of America is proud to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gun-owners-of-america-endorses-barry-moore-for-us-senate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gun-owners-of-america-endorses-barry-moore-for-us-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Celebrates Another Court Victory in State's Redistricting Battle, Calls Special Primary Election for Alabama-Drawn State Senate Map]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey on Friday celebrated the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to allow for the use of the 2021 Alabama-drawn State Senate map. "Alabama continues winning fair and square in our redistricting battle, and I am proud to celebrate yet another victory for Alabamians and our elections. In this case, we are talking about Alabamians in State Senate Districts 25...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-celebrates-another-court-victory-in-states-redistricting-battle-calls-special-primary-election-for-alabama-drawn-state-senate-map/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-celebrates-another-court-victory-in-states-redistricting-battle-calls-special-primary-election-for-alabama-drawn-state-senate-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Alabama Coaching Legend Gene Stallings Endorses Wes Allen for Lieutenant Governor]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 26, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Former University of Alabama head football coach Gene Stallings, one of the most respected figures in Crimson Tide history, announced Tuesday that he is endorsing Wes Allen in the Republican runoff for Lieutenant Governor. Stallings, who led Alabama from 1990 to 1996 and coached the Tide to the 1992 national championship, said his support for Allen is rooted in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/former-alabama-coaching-legend-gene-stallings-endorses-wes-allen-for-lieutenant-governor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/former-alabama-coaching-legend-gene-stallings-endorses-wes-allen-for-lieutenant-governor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA rules vs. US law: What happens when they conflict during the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA rules vs. US law: What happens when they conflict during the World Cup? When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, it will do so under two overlapping systems of authority. One is FIFA, a private global governing body with its own rulebook, commercial requirements, and contractual demands. The other is the law of the land in each host country. In...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fifa-rules-vs-us-law-what-happens-when-they-conflict-during-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fifa-rules-vs-us-law-what-happens-when-they-conflict-during-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Court Blocks Alabama's GOP Congressional Map, Orders Use of Court&#8209;Drawn Plan for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 26, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A three&#8209;judge federal panel on Tuesday blocked Alabama Republicans from using their newly drawn congressional map in the 2026 midterm elections, ruling that the plan was intentionally discriminatory and cannot be implemented under the Constitution. The decision marks the latest turn in a years&#8209;long redistricting battle and comes despite the U.S. Supreme Court&amp;apos...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/federal-court-blocks-alabamas-gop-congressional-map-orders-use-of-court8209drawn-plan-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/federal-court-blocks-alabamas-gop-congressional-map-orders-use-of-court8209drawn-plan-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrats strongly condemn redistricting ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 3, 2026 - Montgomery, Ala- Democrats have strongly condemned the U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirming states' rights and further limiting the scope of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Supreme Court decision Tuesday to lift the injunction on redistricting in Alabama allows the state to proceed with maps drawn by Alabama's Legislature in 2023 in the 2026 election cycle. Alabama...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/democrats-strongly-condemn-redistricting-ruling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/democrats-strongly-condemn-redistricting-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democratic primary results from May 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 19 Alabama Democrats went to the polls to select their candidates for the November 3 general election. The big winner was former Senator Doug Jones who bested a half dozen prominent Democrats in his bid to be the Democratic nominee for Governor of Alabama. Jones had 286,612 votes. That's 78.6 percent of the votes cast in the Democratic primary for Governor. Will Boyd had 35,267 votes...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/democratic-primary-results-from-may-19/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/democratic-primary-results-from-may-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clock is ticking on the August 11 Congressional Primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 27, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Earlier today, the Attorney General's Office filed emergency stay applications with the U.S. Supreme Court following yesterday's shameful decision by the three-judge panel which temporarily blocks use of the state's 2023 congressional map, requesting the Court to rule by Monday, June 1. When Governor Ivey called a special session at the beginning...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/clock-is-ticking-on-the-august-11-congressional-primaries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/clock-is-ticking-on-the-august-11-congressional-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Coalition of Alabama Responds Following Defeat of Lawmakers Who Blocked AI Child Protection Bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Last night, Alabama voters sent a message. Four lawmakers tied to the effort to block HB 347, legislation designed to protect children and victims from AI-generated sexual exploitation, were defeated in their Republican primaries, and another was forced into a run-off. Those lawmakers include State Sen. Greg Albritton, Rep. Jim Carns, Rep. Matt Simpson, Rep. Phillip Pettus, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/christian-coalition-of-alabama-responds-following-defeat-of-lawmakers-who-blocked-ai-child-protection-bill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/christian-coalition-of-alabama-responds-following-defeat-of-lawmakers-who-blocked-ai-child-protection-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candidate Qualifying Opens for August 11, 2026 Special State Senate Primary Election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candidate qualifying is now officially open for the August 11, 2026 Special State Senate Primary Election, the Alabama Democratic Party announced. The qualifying window will remain open until Tuesday, June 2 at 8 a.m., giving prospective candidates a brief but important period to enter the race. The special primary will determine the Democratic nominees for State Senate Districts 25 and 26, two...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/candidate-qualifying-opens-for-august-11-2026-special-state-senate-primary-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/candidate-qualifying-opens-for-august-11-2026-special-state-senate-primary-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brother Charged with Manslaughter After Sister Fatally Shot in Tuscaloosa County Deputy-Involved Incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 29, 2026 - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Kristy Lynn Adkins, 43, died from her injuries following a deputy-involved shooting in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, after her brother allegedly pointed a replica firearm over her shoulder at law enforcement. The incident, which occurred on the morning of May 28, 2026, has resulted in manslaughter charges against her brother, 36-year-old Ricky Adkins, who remains...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/brother-charged-with-manslaughter-after-sister-fatally-shot-in-tuscaloosa-county-deputy-involved-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/brother-charged-with-manslaughter-after-sister-fatally-shot-in-tuscaloosa-county-deputy-involved-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bitcoin Pizza Day, explained: The $41 pizza that became worth millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Pizza Day, explained: The $41 pizza that became worth millions Bitcoin Pizza Day marks one of the earliest and most important moments in cryptocurrency history: the first time Bitcoin was used to buy a physical good. On May 22, 2010, a man spent 10,000 Bitcoins on two pizzas &mdash; an amount worth about $41 dollars at the time. What makes this story so widely known today is how much those Bitco...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/bitcoin-pizza-day-explained-the-41-pizza-that-became-worth-millions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/bitcoin-pizza-day-explained-the-41-pizza-that-became-worth-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldwin County Attorney and Podcaster Harry Still found "Not Guilty"]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 22, 2026 &ndash; BAY MINETTE, Ala. &ndash; A Baldwin County jury found prominent attorney Harry Still III "not guilty" of assaulting Bay Minette City Councilman Matt Franklin in a one day trial in which the defense rested without calling any witnesses pr presenting any evidence. The prosecution's case was mortally wounded when during cross examination Franklin appeared to contradict both hi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/baldwin-county-attorney-and-podcaster-harry-still-found-not-guilty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/baldwin-county-attorney-and-podcaster-harry-still-found-not-guilty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldwin County Attorney and Podcaster Harry Still found "Not Guilt"]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 22, 2026 &ndash; BAY MINETTE, Ala. &ndash; A Baldwin County jury found prominent attorney Harry Still III &ldquo;not guilty&rdquo; of assaulting Bay Minette City Councilman Matt Franklin in a one day trial in which the defense rested without calling any witnesses pr presenting any evidence. The prosecution&rsquo;s case was mortally wounded when during cross examination Franklin appeared to contradict both his own prior sta...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/baldwin-county-attorney-and-podcaster-harry-still-found-not-guilt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/baldwin-county-attorney-and-podcaster-harry-still-found-not-guilt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are home prices going up in Tuscaloosa in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trong Nguyen // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Tuscaloosa in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-tuscaloosa-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-tuscaloosa-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are home prices going up in Montgomery in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Felix Mizioznikov // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Montgomery in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-montgomery-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-montgomery-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are home prices going up in Mobile in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Felix Mizioznikov // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Mobile in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-mobile-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-mobile-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are home prices going up in Huntsville in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Felix Mizioznikov // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Huntsville in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-huntsville-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-huntsville-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are home prices going up in Gadsden in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[tokar // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Gadsden in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-gadsden-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-gadsden-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are home prices going up in Florence in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[tokar // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Florence in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-florence-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-florence-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are home prices going up in Dothan in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[tokar // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Dothan in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-dothan-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-dothan-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are home prices going up in Decatur in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trong Nguyen // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Decatur in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-decatur-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-decatur-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are home prices going up in Daphne in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trong Nguyen // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Daphne in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-daphne-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-daphne-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are home prices going up in Birmingham in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Felix Mizioznikov // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Birmingham in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-birmingham-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-birmingham-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are home prices going up in Auburn in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[tokar // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Auburn in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-auburn-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-auburn-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are home prices going up in Anniston in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[tokar // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Anniston in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-anniston-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-home-prices-going-up-in-anniston-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALGOP candidate committee will hear McFeeters' challenge to Tuberville's candidacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 1, 2026 &ndash; BIRMINGHAM, Ala. &ndash; Former Republican candidate for Governor Ken McFeeters informed the Alabama Gazette that the Alabama Republican Party told him that the party's candidate committee (generally just the 21-member Steering Committee) will consider his challenge to Senator Tommy Tuberville's (R-Alabama) eligibility to be the party's nominee for Governor. Tuberville rece...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-candidate-committee-will-hear-mcfeeters-challenge-to-tubervilles-candidacy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-candidate-committee-will-hear-mcfeeters-challenge-to-tubervilles-candidacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALGOP Announces Qualifying Dates for Senate Districts 25 &amp;amp; 26 Special Primary Elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 31,2026 - HOOVER, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) has officially announced qualifying dates for Republican candidates seeking to run in the 2026 Special Primary Elections for Alabama State Senate Districts 25 and 26. Candidate qualifying will open Monday, June 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. CDT and will close Monday, June 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CDT. Republican candidates may qualify online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-announces-qualifying-dates-for-senate-districts-25-ampamp-26-special-primary-elections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-announces-qualifying-dates-for-senate-districts-25-ampamp-26-special-primary-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALGOP Announces Qualified Candidate for Alabama Senate Districts 25 &amp;amp; 26 Special Primary Election]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#65279;HOOVER, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) announced today that candidate qualifying for the Alabama Senate Districts 25 and 26 Special Primary Election officially closed at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1. Following the close of qualifying, one Republican candidate successfully qualified for the Special Primary Election: Will Barfoot - State Senate District 25 The Special Primary Election w...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-announces-qualified-candidate-for-alabama-senate-districts-25-ampamp-26-special-primary-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-announces-qualified-candidate-for-alabama-senate-districts-25-ampamp-26-special-primary-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Republican Primary Legislature races]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 105 Alabama House of Representatives seats and 35 state Senate seats. There were a number of Republican incumbents defeated in primary contests in the May 19 Republican primary. Other incumbents survived fierce primary challenges. In State Senate District 4, J.R. Bowling lost in his primary challenge of Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger (Cullman). Bowling received 8,432 votes...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-republican-primary-legislature-races/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-republican-primary-legislature-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Republican Party says that SCOTUS has cleared the way for Alabama's 2023 Congressional Maps]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 3, 2026 - HOOVER, Ala. - On Tuesday night, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Alabama's redrawn congressional maps originally enacted by the Legislature in 2023, clearing the way for the state to once again use the maps after lower federal courts had previously blocked their implementation. The Alabama Republican Party said that the decision marks a significant victory for Alabama...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-republican-party-says-that-scotus-has-cleared-the-way-for-alabamas-2023-congressional-maps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-republican-party-says-that-scotus-has-cleared-the-way-for-alabamas-2023-congressional-maps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Files Emergency Stay Applications with U.S. Supreme Court in Congressional Redistricting Cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 27, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Wednesday filed emergency applications for a stay with the United States Supreme Court in three congressional redistricting cases - Allen v. Singleton, Allen v. Caster, and Allen v. Milligan - seeking to overturn a federal court order that blocks the state from using its 2023 congressional map in the 2026 elections. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-files-emergency-stay-applications-with-us-supreme-court-in-congressional-redistricting-cases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-files-emergency-stay-applications-with-us-supreme-court-in-congressional-redistricting-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Democrats, Rep. Sewell, and NRF Praise Federal Court for Blocking State's 2023 Congressional Map]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 26, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama's redistricting battle took another major turn Tuesday as a three&#8209;judge federal panel upheld an injunction preventing the state from using its 2023 congressional map-one previously found to be intentionally discriminatory against Black voters. The ruling keeps in place the court&#8209;drawn map with two Black opportunity districts for the 2026 election cycl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-democrats-rep-sewell-and-nrf-praise-federal-court-for-blocking-states-2023-congressional-map/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-democrats-rep-sewell-and-nrf-praise-federal-court-for-blocking-states-2023-congressional-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Democratic primary state legislature race results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democrats went to the polls on May 19 to select their nominees for the Alabama Legislature. In Senate District 2 there will be primary runoff election between Rudolph Valentino Drake and Alex House. Drake received 4,561 votes (36.57%) while House got 4,221 votes (33.85%). Guy Sotomayor received 3,689 votes (29.58%). In Senate District 25 incumbent Senator Kirk Hatcher held off a challenge from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-democratic-primary-state-legislature-race-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-democratic-primary-state-legislature-race-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama becomes the 40th state where medical marijuana is legal]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 2, 2026 &ndash; MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama's first medical marijuana dispensary opens Thursday in Montgomery, marking a historic milestone five years in the making. After five years of rulemaking, license applications, and litigation Alabama will become the 40th state in the country where persons with a legitimate medical need will be able to legally purchase doctor recommended medical marijua...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-becomes-the-40th-state-where-medical-marijuana-is-legal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabama-becomes-the-40th-state-where-medical-marijuana-is-legal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 essential tips for planning a vacation on a budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[5 essential tips for planning a vacation on a budget How much does a summer vacation cost? According to NerdWallet&rsquo;s 2026 summer travel survey, $3,940 on average (if you&rsquo;re flying or booking a hotel). So it makes sense that 91% of the over 2,000 American adults surveyed from Feb. 3-5, 2026, are cutting costs to save on travel. Not overspending on vacation is important in any season. Accredited Deb...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/5-essential-tips-for-planning-a-vacation-on-a-budget/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/5-essential-tips-for-planning-a-vacation-on-a-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 common reasons cars break down and how a mobile mechanic can help]]></title><description><![CDATA[5 common reasons cars break down and how a certified mobile mechanic can help A car that will not start at the worst moment is a special kind of frustration. It usually happens at the office, in a grocery store parking lot, or on a school pickup run, almost never in the driveway with a free afternoon to deal with it. Most breakdowns trace back to a small handful of recurring issues. And for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/5-common-reasons-cars-break-down-and-how-a-mobile-mechanic-can-help/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/5-common-reasons-cars-break-down-and-how-a-mobile-mechanic-can-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why we crave &amp;lsquo;comfort food']]></title><description><![CDATA[Why we crave &lsquo;comfort food&rsquo; When they&rsquo;re stressed, many people reach for comfort foods. For some, that may come in the form of a bowl of pasta topped with their great-grandmother&rsquo;s beloved tomato sauce. Others may crave traditional dishes usually reserved for holidays, such as kasha varnishkes, an Ashkenazi Jewish dish made from buckwheat groats, saut&eacute;ed onions and bow-tie noodles. When there&rsquo;s no...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-we-crave-amplsquocomfort-food/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-we-crave-amplsquocomfort-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why long-distance motorcycle riders are ditching their phone mounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why long-distance motorcycle riders are ditching their phone mounts Motorcycle navigation has always been a patchwork of workarounds. A new generation of dedicated displays may finally change that, RiderNav reports. Pull into any gas station on a touring route and ask riders how they navigate. You&rsquo;ll likely get wildly different answers. One rider swears by Calimoto, another keeps a sun-faded Garmi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-long-distance-motorcycle-riders-are-ditching-their-phone-mounts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-long-distance-motorcycle-riders-are-ditching-their-phone-mounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why kids who love dinosaurs may be smarter than we think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why kids who love dinosaurs may be smarter than we think A child who falls completely in love with dinosaurs has a way of turning everyone around them into an accidental expert. Researchers who study early childhood development have been paying close attention to children who develop that kind of devoted interest in one subject. And what they are learning is helping explain why these early...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-kids-who-love-dinosaurs-may-be-smarter-than-we-think/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/why-kids-who-love-dinosaurs-may-be-smarter-than-we-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When panic hits: New data maps the moment students start studying]]></title><description><![CDATA[When panic hits: New data maps the moment students start studying Students in the U.S. and U.K. both procrastinate before high-stakes exams, but they do it on very different schedules, according to a new analysis by Quizlet of Google Trends data from 2022 through 2025. The study, which tracked eight common student prep search terms across both countries, found that U.K. students wait until just...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-panic-hits-new-data-maps-the-moment-students-start-studying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-panic-hits-new-data-maps-the-moment-students-start-studying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the higher 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2026 mean for your retirement strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[What the higher 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2026 mean for your retirement strategy The IRS has increased the amount you can contribute to your retirement accounts in 2026. You can now contribute up to $24,500 to your 401(k) plan, up from $23,500 in 2025, and up to $7,500 to your individual retirement account (IRA), up from $7,000 in 2025. These increased limits create more room for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-the-higher-401k-and-ira-contribution-limits-for-2026-mean-for-your-retirement-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-the-higher-401k-and-ira-contribution-limits-for-2026-mean-for-your-retirement-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins President Donald Trump, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., in Maternal Healthcare Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 11, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined President Trump, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) Dr. Mehmet Oz, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and other Administration officials and maternal health advocates in the Oval Office to highlight a new proposed rule to help...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-senator-katie-britt-joins-president-donald-trump-cms-administrator-dr-mehmet-oz-hhs-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-jr-in-maternal-healthcare-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/us-senator-katie-britt-joins-president-donald-trump-cms-administrator-dr-mehmet-oz-hhs-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-jr-in-maternal-healthcare-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville visits Ledbetter during debate on key redistricting bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 6, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville visited the Alabama Statehouse in early May 2026 to show support for state Republican leaders during a high-stakes special session focused on redistricting. Tuberville met with House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) as state lawmakers moved forward with plans to redraw congressional maps in a special session. Ledbetter, who...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-visits-ledbetter-during-debate-on-key-redistricting-bill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-visits-ledbetter-during-debate-on-key-redistricting-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville Introduces ASSIMILATION Act Aimed at Overhauling U.S. Immigration System]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 14, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R&#8209;AL) has introduced new legislation-the ASSIMILATION Act-designed to dramatically reshape the nation's immigration framework by replacing chain migration and the diversity visa lottery with a merit&#8209;based system focused on national interest and cultural assimilation. Tuberville discussed the proposal earlier this week on The Wil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-introduces-assimilation-act-aimed-at-overhauling-us-immigration-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-introduces-assimilation-act-aimed-at-overhauling-us-immigration-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville Honors Kenya Thomas of Daphne as May "Veteran of the Month"]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 13, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. &ndash; Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Reserves Staff Sergeant Kenya Thomas as the May "Veteran of the Month." Excerpts of Sen. Tuberville's remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here. "Oftentimes, the simplest act of service can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-honors-kenya-thomas-of-daphne-as-may-veteran-of-the-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-honors-kenya-thomas-of-daphne-as-may-veteran-of-the-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Tuberville enters Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2026 &ndash; BIRMINNGHAM, Ala. &ndash; Members of the media joined Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in Birmingham along with the other 2026 inductees to the hall. Senator Tuberville was the Auburn football Coach from 1999 to 2008. During his tenure, he compiled an 85 and 40 record, including an undefeated 13-0 season in and SEC Championship in 2004. Auburn won fiv...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tommy-tuberville-enters-alabama-sports-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tommy-tuberville-enters-alabama-sports-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today is Victory in Europe Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 8, 1945, the guns finally fell silent across the European continent. After nearly six years of destruction, Nazi Germany formally surrendered to the Allied powers, bringing an end to World War II in Europe. The day became known as Victory in Europe Day, or V&#8209;E Day, a moment that marked both triumph and profound relief for millions who had endured the deadliest conflict in human history. A W...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/today-is-victory-in-europe-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/today-is-victory-in-europe-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This biomarker is a better predictor of heart disease than cholesterol: What to know about C-reactive protein.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This biomarker is a better predictor of heart disease than cholesterol: What to know about C-reactive protein. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Since researchers first established the link between diet, cholesterol and heart disease in the 1950s, risk for heart disease has been partly assessed based on a patient&rsquo;s cholesterol levels, which can be routinely measured...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/this-biomarker-is-a-better-predictor-of-heart-disease-than-cholesterol-what-to-know-about-c-reactive-protein/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/this-biomarker-is-a-better-predictor-of-heart-disease-than-cholesterol-what-to-know-about-c-reactive-protein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ultimate lineup for National BBQ Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ultimate lineup for National BBQ Month May kicks off grilling season, and it&rsquo;s no coincidence that it is also National BBQ Month. There's something about this time of year that brings a sense of togetherness. The days are longer, friends gather, and everyone is ready to start grilling. BBQ is a personal tradition for many with their go-to grilling recipes, but below, Wildfire Outdoor Livi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-ultimate-lineup-for-national-bbq-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-ultimate-lineup-for-national-bbq-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Treaty of Frankfurt: The Peace That Remade Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 10, 1871 - On May 10, 1871, European history pivoted sharply with the signing of the Treaty of Frankfurt, the formal peace agreement that ended the Franco&#8209;Prussian War and cemented the rise of a unified German nation-state. What began as a regional conflict between Prussia and France concluded with a geopolitical realignment that reshaped the balance of power for generations. A War That Redefi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-treaty-of-frankfurt-the-peace-that-remade-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-treaty-of-frankfurt-the-peace-that-remade-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The salary you need to live comfortably in 100 US cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The salary you need to live comfortably in 100 US cities To truly understand the context of a household&rsquo;s income, it must be compared to local costs and long-term goals, which both may fluctuate over time. For most people, the same pillars will make up the biggest nonnegotiables in their budget. These include basic necessities like housing, groceries, utilities, and transportation, and likely some...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-salary-you-need-to-live-comfortably-in-100-us-cities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-salary-you-need-to-live-comfortably-in-100-us-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The mental health strategy everyone needs but no one talks about]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mental health strategy everyone needs but no one talks about While many conversations about mental health focus on crisis response, experts say some of the most effective strategies are the everyday habits that support emotional well-being before problems escalate. Most people don't think about their mental health until something forces them to. The therapy appointment gets made after...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-mental-health-strategy-everyone-needs-but-no-one-talks-about/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-mental-health-strategy-everyone-needs-but-no-one-talks-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hurricane tax: What climate change means for your homeowners insurance rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hurricane tax: What climate change means for your homeowners insurance rates Hurricane coverage adds an average of over $4,500 per year to homeowners insurance premiums in Florida and Louisiana. In Florida, the average premium jumps from $2,557 without hurricane coverage to $7,136 with a 2% hurricane deductible &mdash; a difference of $4,579 annually. Louisiana homeowners pay an extra $4,528 per yea...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-hurricane-tax-what-climate-change-means-for-your-homeowners-insurance-rates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-hurricane-tax-what-climate-change-means-for-your-homeowners-insurance-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The huge, untapped potential of planting rooftop gardens in cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The huge, untapped potential of planting rooftop gardens in cities The city has long been a beacon of opportunity, where folks flock to make it big. But metropolises the world over are wasting a major opportunity &mdash; many, many square feet of it: Flat rooftops are painted white, when really they should be green. Not, mind you, shades of mint green, forest green, or lime green, but with the lushness...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-huge-untapped-potential-of-planting-rooftop-gardens-in-cities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-huge-untapped-potential-of-planting-rooftop-gardens-in-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dream Team: Trump Took Winners to Beijing While Washington Sent Talkers for Decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[When America faces China in the biggest economic and technological competition of the modern era, President Donald Trump is not sending a debating society onto the field. He is sending an all star roster built to win championships. Great coaches do not enter the Super Bowl with a roster full of consultants, bureaucrats, and motivational speakers. They bring quarterbacks, closers, blockers,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-dream-team-trump-took-winners-to-beijing-while-washington-sent-talkers-for-decades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-dream-team-trump-took-winners-to-beijing-while-washington-sent-talkers-for-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Chosen' director to Latter-day Saints: Loosen up]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Chosen&rsquo; director to Latter-day Saints: Loosen up The director of the indie streaming hit &ldquo;The Chosen&rdquo; recently gave Latter-day Saints a bit of tough love when it comes to their worship style and portrayals of Jesus. &ldquo;I feel like it&rsquo;s OK for me to say this because, as you know, I&rsquo;m the honored evangelical mascot of the LDS Church,&rdquo; filmmaker Dallas Jenkins said in an interview on the podcast &ldquo;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-chosen-director-to-latter-day-saints-loosen-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-chosen-director-to-latter-day-saints-loosen-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Assassination of Spencer Perceval: Britain's Only Murdered Prime Minister (May 11, 1812)]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the afternoon of May 11, 1812, the British government was shaken by an act of violence unprecedented in its history. Spencer Perceval, the sitting Prime Minister, was shot and killed in the lobby of the House of Commons-becoming the only British Prime Minister ever assassinated. A Nation Under Strain Perceval's premiership came at a moment of intense national pressure. Britain was: Locked...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-assassination-of-spencer-perceval-britains-only-murdered-prime-minister-may-11-1812/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-assassination-of-spencer-perceval-britains-only-murdered-prime-minister-may-11-1812/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teachers say there's a rise in misbehavior even among the littlest kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teachers say there&rsquo;s a rise in misbehavior even among the littlest kids School had been in session at Lead Elementary for less than an hour, but already Andrea Quinn had paused teaching her first graders nearly 20 times, she told The Hechinger Report. First, there was the child who had zipped his entire face inside the hood of his green sweatshirt. &ldquo;Is that a good choice?&rdquo; Quinn asked. &ldquo;Yeah?&rdquo; res...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/teachers-say-theres-a-rise-in-misbehavior-even-among-the-littlest-kids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/teachers-say-theres-a-rise-in-misbehavior-even-among-the-littlest-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court vacates order forbidding Alabama from redistricting its Congressional map]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 11, 2026 &ndash; WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Supreme Court voted to vacate a controversial decision blocking Alabama from implementing our 2023 Congressional districting map. This order to vacate, and Friday's historic signing of Republican contingency legislation makes it more likely that Governor Kay Ivey (R) will have the legal authority to call a new Republican and Democratic prima...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/supreme-court-vacates-order-forbidding-alabama-from-redistricting-its-congressional-map/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/supreme-court-vacates-order-forbidding-alabama-from-redistricting-its-congressional-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Marshall Amplifies Race&#8209;Neutral Redistricting Message After Supreme Court's Callais Ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In the days following the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in Louisiana v. Callais, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall launched a statewide and national media blitz to press the conservative case for race&#8209;neutral redistricting and renewed clarity in federal voting law. The ruling, handed down last week, held that states may not be compelled to sort...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/steve-marshall-amplifies-race8209neutral-redistricting-message-after-supreme-courts-callais-ruling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/steve-marshall-amplifies-race8209neutral-redistricting-message-after-supreme-courts-callais-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Representative Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) – Statement on Special Session and Election Contingency Legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA["I've received a number of questions regarding the Special Session and election contingency legislation, and I want to address them directly. HB1 and SB1 are not about redrawing district lines or re-litigating maps currently before the courts. They are contingency measures designed to ensure Alabama can conduct fair, lawful, and orderly elections if ongoing federal litigation changes...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/state-representative-kenneth-paschal-r-pelham-statement-on-special-session-and-election-contingency-legislation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/state-representative-kenneth-paschal-r-pelham-statement-on-special-session-and-election-contingency-legislation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources Suggest Sheriff Nick Smith's BAR Complaint Against DA Bill Adair Likely Tied to Dispute Over Jail Operations and Prosecutorial Conduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walker County, Ala. &mdash; While neither office has publicly confirmed the contents of the BAR complaint filed by Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith against District Attorney Bill Adair, multiple events over the past year point to a clear area of conflict: the escalating dispute over jail operations, charging decisions, and alleged interference in law&#8209;enforcement matters. The Alabama State Bar does not r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sources-suggest-sheriff-nick-smiths-bar-complaint-against-da-bill-adair-likely-tied-to-dispute-over-jail-operations-and-prosecutorial-conduct/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/sources-suggest-sheriff-nick-smiths-bar-complaint-against-da-bill-adair-likely-tied-to-dispute-over-jail-operations-and-prosecutorial-conduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snapper Season Opens Next Week; AL Creel Certified]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anglers who fish in Alabama waters will gain more access to the state's iconic reef fish, the American red snapper, starting the Friday before Memorial Day. Instead of incorporating weekend openings for part of the red snapper season, the 2026 season for private recreation anglers and state-licensed charter boats will be open seven days a week, starting May 22. The season will remain open...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/snapper-season-opens-next-week-al-creel-certified/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/snapper-season-opens-next-week-al-creel-certified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Voters of Photo ID Requirements Ahead of Upcoming Elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 11, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala.&ndash; Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, is reminding voters of the State's photo identification requirements to ensure a smooth and efficient voting process on Election Day. "My record on photo voter identification requirements is very clear. I have worked hard to ensure that Alabama has some of the most airtight voter ID laws in the nation, and I a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/secretary-of-state-wes-allen-reminds-voters-of-photo-id-requirements-ahead-of-upcoming-elections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/secretary-of-state-wes-allen-reminds-voters-of-photo-id-requirements-ahead-of-upcoming-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of State Wes Allen Issues Important Reminders Ahead of May 19 Primary Election]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 18, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala.&ndash; Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, is reminding Alabama voters of important information heading into the May 19, 2026 Primary Election. "Before heading to the polls on May 19, I encourage Alabama voters to visit AlabamaVotes.gov, where they can check the status of their voter registration, verify their polling location, and view their county's...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/secretary-of-state-wes-allen-issues-important-reminders-ahead-of-may-19-primary-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/secretary-of-state-wes-allen-issues-important-reminders-ahead-of-may-19-primary-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers says that Army's readiness relies on having a robust American industrial base]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 15, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. &ndash; House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL03) spoke recently about the need for America to develop a robust industrial base and why this is essential for the U.S. military - and the U.S. Army in particular. Rogers delivered these remarks at hearing on the Army FY27 Budget Request. "Today we'll hear from the Department of the Army regarding...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rogers-says-that-armys-readiness-relies-on-having-a-robust-american-industrial-base/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rogers-says-that-armys-readiness-relies-on-having-a-robust-american-industrial-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodney Walker releases infrastructure plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 12, 2026 &ndash; LINEVILLE, Ala. &ndash; Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Walker has released his plan to improve Alabama's infrastructure to improve trade and increase jobs in the state. Walker says that he is on favor of six-laning I-65 to increase the flow of traffic from Mobile to Tennessee. He is also in favor of dredging the Alabama River to expand barge traffic in and out of the Port of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rodney-walker-releases-infrastructure-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rodney-walker-releases-infrastructure-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Alabama to Proceed with Suppressing Black Representation]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 11, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing the State of Alabama to proceed with suppressing Black representation: "Today's decision by the Supreme Court to allow Alabama to move forward with its discriminatory congressional map is a stunning departure from legal precedent and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rep-sewell-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-allowing-alabama-to-proceed-with-suppressing-black-representation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rep-sewell-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-allowing-alabama-to-proceed-with-suppressing-black-representation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Sewell Statement on Alabama State Legislature's Passage of Legislation Paving the Way to Erase Black Representation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montgomery, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the legislation passed by the Alabama State Legislature to pave the way to erase Black representation through partisan gerrymandering: "This is a dark day for the State of Alabama. The Foot Soldiers of the Civil Rights Movement fought, bled, and died to overturn Jim Crow in the South and secure...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rep-sewell-statement-on-alabama-state-legislatures-passage-of-legislation-paving-the-way-to-erase-black-representation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rep-sewell-statement-on-alabama-state-legislatures-passage-of-legislation-paving-the-way-to-erase-black-representation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Neil Rafferty says that Supreme Court decision allowing Alabama to implement it's own redistricting map is, "A heartbreaking and disastrous moment"]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 12, 2026 &ndash; BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 ruling, vacated the injunction that was preventing the state of Alabama from implementing the 2023 Congressional redistricting map that the Alabama Legislature had passed. State Representative Neal Rafferty (R-Birmingham issued a statement lamenting the decision. "Today's ruling marks a heartbreaking and disastrous mom...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rep-neil-rafferty-says-that-supreme-court-decision-allowing-alabama-to-implement-its-own-redistricting-map-is-a-heartbreaking-and-disastrous-moment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/rep-neil-rafferty-says-that-supreme-court-decision-allowing-alabama-to-implement-its-own-redistricting-map-is-a-heartbreaking-and-disastrous-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primary Victories Highlight Alabama FarmPAC's Grassroots Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 19, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala.. - The Alabama Farmers Federation's grassroots strength was highlighted Tuesday as Alabama FarmPAC-endorsed candidates prevailed in hotly contested primary races. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said victories in key races reaffirm the influence of local Federation leaders. "Tuesday night demonstrated the power of personal relationships," Parnell...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/primary-victories-highlight-alabama-farmpacs-grassroots-impact/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/primary-victories-highlight-alabama-farmpacs-grassroots-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump's Visit to China: A New Chapter in U.S.&ndash;China Relations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diplomacy, Trade, and Strategic Dialogue in Beijing President Donald J. Trump's visit to China marked one of the most closely watched diplomatic events of his administration - a high&#8209;stakes meeting between two of the world's largest economies and most powerful nations. The trip, held in Beijing, symbolized both continuity and confrontation in a relationship defined by trade, technology,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/president-trumps-visit-to-china-a-new-chapter-in-usndashchina-relations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/president-trumps-visit-to-china-a-new-chapter-in-usndashchina-relations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump to Host Tel‑E‑Rally for Congressman Barry Moore on Monday Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enterprise, Ala. - President Donald J. Trump will hold a statewide tel&#8209;e&#8209;rally tonight at 7:00 p.m. Central Time in support of Congressman Barry Moore, just hours before Alabama voters head to the polls for Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary. The event is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of Alabamians who will join by telephone as President Trump speaks directly with Moore, whom he has repea...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/president-trump-to-host-telerally-for-congressman-barry-moore-on-monday-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/president-trump-to-host-telerally-for-congressman-barry-moore-on-monday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pet of the Week – Billie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billie is a four-year-old female maybe Heeler/Terrier mix, only 22 lbs. She was found as a stray and brought to us. Billie is great with dogs, super cute, very playful and happy girl who would love a family to call her own! Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs &amp; $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/pet-of-the-week-billie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/pet-of-the-week-billie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perry Hooper Jr. Talks May 19 Primary in Interview with Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montgomery, Ala. - Former State Representative Perry O. Hooper Jr. joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks on The BCS: State of Alabama podcast for a wide&#8209;ranging discussion ahead of the May 19 Republican primary, offering his perspective on GOP leadership, ballot challenges, and the political climate shaping Alabama's 2026 election cycle. Hooper, a longtime Republican strategist and inf...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/perry-hooper-jr-talks-may-19-primary-in-interview-with-brandon-moseley-and-christopher-peeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/perry-hooper-jr-talks-may-19-primary-in-interview-with-brandon-moseley-and-christopher-peeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pamela Casey joins the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey, a candidate for Alabama Attorney General, recently appeared on the BCS State of Alabama Podcast (formerly the Brandon and Christopher Show) hosted by Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks to discuss her campaign and vision for the state's top law enforcement office. A Campaign Rooted in Experience During the interview, Casey emphasized her unique...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/pamela-casey-joins-the-brandon-and-christopher-show-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/pamela-casey-joins-the-brandon-and-christopher-show-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Courtrooms Restore Public Confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American people deserve transparency, especially in a case that has captured national attention and raised serious questions about political violence, public safety, and the integrity of our justice system. The judge's decision to allow cameras in the courtroom during the trial of the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk is the right call and should be commended. President Donald Trump...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/open-courtrooms-restore-public-confidence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/open-courtrooms-restore-public-confidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Alabama PAC, Gambling Interests, and BCA Line Up Behind Givan's Primary Opponent]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a move reshaping one of the most closely watched Democratic primaries in the state, a North Alabama&#8209;based political action committee - along with gambling&#8209;aligned donors and the Business Council of Alabama - is throwing its support behind the challenger to longtime Birmingham Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham). Alicia Ruth Lumpkin has raised over $219,000 - an incredible amount for a state ho...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/north-alabama-pac-gambling-interests-and-bca-line-up-behind-givans-primary-opponent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/north-alabama-pac-gambling-interests-and-bca-line-up-behind-givans-primary-opponent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morgan Murphy joins the Heart of Dixie Podcast to discuss redistricting]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a recent episode of the Heart of Dixie Podcast, hosts Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III interviewed Morgan Murphy, a former National Security Advisor to Senator Tommy Tuberville and current Senior Fellow at the America First Policy Institute (1:21). The wide-ranging discussion focused on the immediate impact of recent U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) rulings on Alabama's redistricting...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/morgan-murphy-joins-the-heart-of-dixie-podcast-to-discuss-redistricting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/morgan-murphy-joins-the-heart-of-dixie-podcast-to-discuss-redistricting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More heat, more pests: Top tips to safeguard your lawn before summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[More heat, more pests: Top tips to safeguard your lawn before summer Warmer weather brings outdoor pests back in full force, and they may cause yard damage before you even notice that they&rsquo;re there. Each season and agronomic region brings its own set of growing challenges. From root-chewing grubs, plant-piercing chinch bugs, to fire ant nests, what you do now to protect your lawn matters. TruGreen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/more-heat-more-pests-top-tips-to-safeguard-your-lawn-before-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/more-heat-more-pests-top-tips-to-safeguard-your-lawn-before-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mo Brooks discusses gambling interests efforts to steal the 2026 election]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 15, 2026 - HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Former Congressman Mo Brooks sat down with Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks for an in&#8209;depth interview on the BCS: State of Alabama podcast, offering a wide&#8209;ranging discussion on the May 19 primary, the direction of the Republican Party, and the political forces shaping Alabama's future. Brooks, who represented Alabama's 5th Congressional District fo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mo-brooks-discusses-gambling-interests-efforts-to-steal-the-2026-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mo-brooks-discusses-gambling-interests-efforts-to-steal-the-2026-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of AI agents are running without oversight. Is yours one of them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of AI agents are running without oversight. Is yours one of them? Shadow IT has been a challenge for security teams for years, and now AI is raising the stakes. As organizations race to adopt new tools, shadow AI is spreading across teams. &zwj; Vanta data shows that 70% of companies have AI tools accessing their environment without going through proper procurement channels, and fewer than 2%...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/millions-of-ai-agents-are-running-without-oversight-is-yours-one-of-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/millions-of-ai-agents-are-running-without-oversight-is-yours-one-of-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Health Awareness Month: 5 workplace realities employers should act on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental Health Awareness Month: 5 workplace realities employers should act on More than 2 in 5 (43%) employees say a lack of time is the biggest thing standing between them and mental health care, while 42% say cost. Mental Health Awareness Month is this month, and it is a moment for employers to stop treating mental health as a communications campaign and start treating it as an operating problem...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mental-health-awareness-month-5-workplace-realities-employers-should-act-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/mental-health-awareness-month-5-workplace-realities-employers-should-act-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet John Wahl - President Donald Trump's Pick for Lieutenant Governor]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a time when many voters feel disconnected from politics, John Wahl offers something different-a campaign rooted not in political correctness, but in faith, truth, and unwavering conviction. For him, this isn't just a campaign-it's a fight to defend our values and protect our God-given rights. Wahl has built a reputation as a conservative outsider who stands firmly for Alabama values....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/meet-john-wahl-president-donald-trumps-pick-for-lieutenant-governor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/meet-john-wahl-president-donald-trumps-pick-for-lieutenant-governor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 19, 1963 - King's Letter from a Birmingham jail is published]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. penned his "Letter from Birmingham Jail" from a solitary cell in Alabama, following his arrest for leading nonviolent protests. Officially published later that spring, the masterpiece emerged as a foundational text for the American civil rights movement. On May 19 the letter was published - becoming one of the most read political statements in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/may-19-1963-kings-letter-from-a-birmingham-jail-is-published/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/may-19-1963-kings-letter-from-a-birmingham-jail-is-published/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market research methods every small business owner should know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Market research methods every small business owner should know The best market research methods can help small business owners launch or build their venture &mdash; and avoid painful mistakes. Knowing how and where to ask the right questions can help you collect information about customers and competitors, and use that information to make informed decisions that can help grow your business, ERGO NEXT re...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/market-research-methods-every-small-business-owner-should-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/market-research-methods-every-small-business-owner-should-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life after cancer treatment is different. So are the health needs.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life after cancer treatment is different. So are the health needs. Nearly 10 years after Kara Kenan of North Carolina finished treatment for advanced breast cancer, her routine bloodwork revealed an increased level of an enzyme called alkaline phosphatase. Kenan&rsquo;s primary care doctor didn&rsquo;t think that was important, so he ordered no further tests. But Kenan, who directs marketing for the advocacy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/life-after-cancer-treatment-is-different-so-are-the-health-needs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/life-after-cancer-treatment-is-different-so-are-the-health-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legislature passes and Governor Ivey signs both special election contingency bills in Congressional and State Senate redistricting Cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2026 &ndash; MONTGOMERY, Ala. &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey (R) on Friday signed House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1 to authorize the governor to call a special election in congressional districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 as well as state senate districts 25 and 26 in anticipation of favorable court action in the state's ongoing redistricting litigation. "With this special session successfully behind us, Alabam...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/legislature-passes-and-governor-ivey-signs-both-special-election-contingency-bills-in-congressional-and-state-senate-redistricting-cases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/legislature-passes-and-governor-ivey-signs-both-special-election-contingency-bills-in-congressional-and-state-senate-redistricting-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaders of The Tuscaloosa Eagle Forum Are Safely Back Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Eagle Forum of Alabama filed a lawsuit on March 10th, 2026 to protect a Christian organization from unconstitutional religious discrimination at The Tuscaloosa Public Library, the leaders of the Tuscaloosa Action Group of Eagle Forum were comfortably settled in their house that they had been renting for twelve years. They were eager for the lawsuit filed on their behalf by Alliance Defending...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/leaders-of-the-tuscaloosa-eagle-forum-are-safely-back-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/leaders-of-the-tuscaloosa-eagle-forum-are-safely-back-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Sweetser Highlights Two Weeks of Momentum Ahead of May 19 Democratic Primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 11, 2026 - MOBILE, Ala. - With the May 19 Democratic primary approaching, U.S. Senate candidate Kyle Sweetser is emphasizing a burst of activity across Alabama, describing the past two weeks as a period of "real conversations, growing momentum, and a focus on working families." Sweetser, a Mobile construction&#8209;business owner who entered the race after breaking with the Republican Part...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/kyle-sweetser-highlights-two-weeks-of-momentum-ahead-of-may-19-democratic-primary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/kyle-sweetser-highlights-two-weeks-of-momentum-ahead-of-may-19-democratic-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Khan Academy's founder says AI tutoring revolution hasn&amp;#039;t come for education, yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Khan Academy&rsquo;s founder says AI tutoring revolution hasn't come for education, yet Three years ago, as Khan Academy founder Sal Khan rolled out an AI-powered tutoring chatbot, he predicted a revolution in learning. So far, the revolution hasn&rsquo;t happened, he acknowledged. &ldquo;For a lot of students, it was a non-event,&rdquo; Khan told Chalkbeat about his eponymous chatbot, Khanmigo. &ldquo;They just didn&rsquo;t us...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/khan-academys-founder-says-ai-tutoring-revolution-hasnamp039t-come-for-education-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/khan-academys-founder-says-ai-tutoring-revolution-hasnamp039t-come-for-education-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Dismisses McFeeters' Lawsuit Challenging Tuberville's Candidacy; McFeeters Criticizes GOP Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Montgomery County judge has dismissed Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters' lawsuit challenging whether U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville meets Alabama's constitutional residency requirement to run for governor. The ruling ends McFeeters' legal effort in court, but it has not quieted the political debate he ignited inside the Alabama GOP. McFeeters filed the lawsuit earlier...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/judge-dismisses-mcfeeters-lawsuit-challenging-tubervilles-candidacy-mcfeeters-criticizes-gop-leadership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/judge-dismisses-mcfeeters-lawsuit-challenging-tubervilles-candidacy-mcfeeters-criticizes-gop-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juandalynn Givan joins the Heart of Dixie podcast to discuss congressional redistricting]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Heart of Dixie Podcast, hosts Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III sat down with State Representative Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) to discuss the seismic shifts in Southern politics following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. The SCOTUS Ruling set a new precedent that potentially could upend decades of federal case law on redistricting...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/juandalynn-givan-joins-the-heart-of-dixie-podcast-to-discuss-congressional-redistricting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/juandalynn-givan-joins-the-heart-of-dixie-podcast-to-discuss-congressional-redistricting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investors are watching these 6 signals to beat the market before everyone else]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investors are watching these 6 signals to beat the market before everyone else If you&rsquo;re currently renting, it&rsquo;s possible that you&rsquo;re paying more per month than it would cost you to own a comparable starter home. Even worse: Every dollar that you pay in rent builds your landlord&rsquo;s wealth, but does nothing to increase your own. As rental costs continue to rise, property investment and ownership are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/investors-are-watching-these-6-signals-to-beat-the-market-before-everyone-else/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/investors-are-watching-these-6-signals-to-beat-the-market-before-everyone-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ibraheem Yazeed Sentenced to Life in Prison in the Killing of Aniah Blanchard]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2026 - TUSKEGEE, Ala. - Nearly seven years after the disappearance and murder of Southern Union State Community College student Aniah Haley Blanchard, a judge today sentenced Ibraheem Yazeed to life in prison for her killing. The sentencing follows Yazeed's March 19 conviction on charges of felony murder and murder, stemming from the October 2019 abduction that gripped Alabama and the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ibraheem-yazeed-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-in-the-killing-of-aniah-blanchard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ibraheem-yazeed-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-in-the-killing-of-aniah-blanchard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to survive wedding season on a budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to survive wedding season on a budget School is nearly out, flowers are in bloom and the countdown to summer has started. In other words, wedding season is upon us. As exciting as it is to get dressed up, reunite with friends and family and watch loved ones exchange vows, weddings also come with a financial burden, even for guests. The average cost of attending a wedding is $610, according to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-survive-wedding-season-on-a-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-survive-wedding-season-on-a-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to improve your company&amp;#039;s appeal to sell]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to improve your company's appeal to sell Middle-market mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) appear poised for a recovery thanks to a more resilient U.S. economy along with substantial amounts of capital from both private equity (PE) firms and corporate buyers, says Melina Audinelle, managing director and senior vice president of Fifth Third Investment Banking. With buyers eager to acquire...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-improve-your-companyamp039s-appeal-to-sell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-to-improve-your-companyamp039s-appeal-to-sell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much does 24/7 home care cost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much does 24/7 home care cost? The national median cost of nonmedical home care in 2026 is $34 per hour. For 24/7 care, this equals about $816 per day, $5,712 per week, and $24,733 per month. Round-the-clock home care aides help seniors with daily tasks and provide continuous supervision. Where your loved one lives and what kind of help they need determines the overall cost of 24/7 home care....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-much-does-247-home-care-cost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-much-does-247-home-care-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How ADHD can affect your mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[How ADHD can affect your mental health The challenges that come with ADHD go way beyond trouble paying attention or staying organized. ADHD symptoms, like impulsivity, being late or forgetful, or having trouble managing emotions can cause serious life challenges. People with ADHD report consistently lower levels of self-esteem. And they&rsquo;re more likely to have a negative self-concept than their neu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-adhd-can-affect-your-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/how-adhd-can-affect-your-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hottest Mays in Alabama since 1895]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrzej Kubik // Shutterstock Hottest Mays in Alabama since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hottest-mays-in-alabama-since-1895/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hottest-mays-in-alabama-since-1895/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honoring the Strength and Grace of Alabama Mothers]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2026: - Sunday is Mother&rsquo;s Day, a time to honor the women whose love, sacrifice, and guidance shape our families as well as the future of our communities and our state. Across Alabama, mothers serve as the foundation of the home. Moms raise children, balance careers, care for loved ones, and instill the values that strengthen the next generation. As a mother, I understand the profound resp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/honoring-the-strength-and-grace-of-alabama-mothers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/honoring-the-strength-and-grace-of-alabama-mothers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Builders Association of Alabama Endorses Attorney General Steve Marshall for U.S. Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montgomery, Ala. - The Home Builders Association of Alabama (HBAA), one of the state's most influential business and trade organizations, has formally endorsed Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in his campaign for the United States Senate. The association - representing more than 7,500 members across the state's residential construction industry - cited Marshall's record on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/home-builders-association-of-alabama-endorses-attorney-general-steve-marshall-for-us-senate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/home-builders-association-of-alabama-endorses-attorney-general-steve-marshall-for-us-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hired Hands Vs. True Shepherds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesus called himself the Good Shepherd in John 10, contrasting himself with the &ldquo;hireling.&rdquo; This familiar King James word is rendered &ldquo;hired hands&rdquo; in other translations. Jesus said the hireling is afraid when the predator appears. He runs away and abandons the sheep. Thus the hireling is only interested in a job, not a calling, and doesn&rsquo;t feel personal accountability. This is the reason evangeli...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hired-hands-vs-true-shepherds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hired-hands-vs-true-shepherds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High gas prices, soaring airfare and rising grocery costs are squeezing Americans' summer plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[High gas prices, soaring airfare and rising grocery costs are squeezing Americans&rsquo; summer plans According to a new study from Intuit Credit Karma, more than half of Americans (55%) say this is the most financially stressful summer they can remember, and two-thirds (66%) say current economic conditions are making them more stressed about their finances than in previous summers. With high gas prices...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/high-gas-prices-soaring-airfare-and-rising-grocery-costs-are-squeezing-americans-summer-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/high-gas-prices-soaring-airfare-and-rising-grocery-costs-are-squeezing-americans-summer-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what social media is doing to your finances and mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what social media is doing to your finances and mental health In the beginning, social media was a place to people-watch, interact, and reconnect. But that initial premise was soon inundated with product placements &mdash; and now more than one-third of U.S. adults say they&rsquo;ve purchased an item directly through a social media app. That means that using social media is no longer just a way to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/heres-what-social-media-is-doing-to-your-finances-and-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/heres-what-social-media-is-doing-to-your-finances-and-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampton Harris remains a candidate in District 2 Congressional election]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 12, 2026 - LOWNDESBORO, Ala. - This morning Montgomery area attorney and real estate broker Hampton Harris (R) woke up as the Republican nominee for the Second Congressional District. By lunchtime Governor Kay Ivey (R) had declared that CD2 (along with CD1, 6, and 7) would have a new primary on August 11 and opening up qualifying this week for all four districts which are reverting to the map...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-remains-a-candidate-in-district-2-congressional-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-remains-a-candidate-in-district-2-congressional-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampton Harris joins the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampton Harris is the Republican nominee for Congressional District 2. He recently spoke with Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks about his campaign. He has no opponent in the May 19 Republican Primary. Harris is a graduate of Auburn University Montgomery. He has a law degree from Samford's Cumberland School of Law. He is an attorney and a real estate broker. Harris talked about his...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-joins-the-brandon-and-christopher-show-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-joins-the-brandon-and-christopher-show-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampton Harris First to Qualify as Republican Candidate for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District Special Election]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 20, 2026 - Lowndesboro, Ala. &ndash; Today, Hampton Harris became the first Republican candidate to officially qualify for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. He remains the only Republican who has qualified in the race, positioning himself to challenge incumbent Democrat Congressman Shomari Figures. Harris reaffirms his commitment to fight for conservative values, economic opportunity, and s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-first-to-qualify-as-republican-candidate-for-alabamas-2nd-congressional-district-special-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-first-to-qualify-as-republican-candidate-for-alabamas-2nd-congressional-district-special-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampton Harris Discusses ALD‑2 Special Election, Redistricting, and Election Clarity on Heart of Dixie Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Hampton Harris, the lone Republican candidate challenging Democrat S.&#8239;Figures in Alabama House District 2, joined hosts Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III on the Heart of Dixie Podcast to break down the upcoming special election, the impact of the Supreme Court's recent redistricting decision, and the misconceptions surrounding Alabama's 2026 election calendar. The in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-discusses-ald2-special-election-redistricting-and-election-clarity-on-heart-of-dixie-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/hampton-harris-discusses-ald2-special-election-redistricting-and-election-clarity-on-heart-of-dixie-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gubernatorial candidate Yolanda Flowers joins the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[September 24, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL. - Gubernatorial candidate Yolanda Flowers joined the Brandon and Christopher Show (BCS) podcast to discuss her campaign and her vision for the state of Alabama. Flowers was the 2022 Democratic nominee for Governor. Flowers is running again in 2026. Flowers said that she is running to be Alabama's next Governor because she is tired of the state of Alabama,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gubernatorial-candidate-yolanda-flowers-joins-the-brandon-and-christopher-show-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gubernatorial-candidate-yolanda-flowers-joins-the-brandon-and-christopher-show-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey celebrates victory in state's redistricting battle calls special election for Alabama-Drawn Congressional Map]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 12, 2026 &ndash; MONTGOMERY, Ala. &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey (R) celebrated the United States Supreme Court's decision to vacate the court-ordered congressional map, allowing for the use of the 2023 Congressional map drawn by the Republican controlled Legislature. "I will continue to say: Alabama knows our state, our people and our districts best," said Gov. Ivey. "The United States Sup...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-celebrates-victory-in-states-redistricting-battle-calls-special-election-for-alabama-drawn-congressional-map/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-celebrates-victory-in-states-redistricting-battle-calls-special-election-for-alabama-drawn-congressional-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Announces Virginia Transformer Plant Will Bring 1,100 Jobs to Northwest Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 19, 2026 - MONTGOMERY &ndash; Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced Manufacturer Virginia Transformer plans for a 600,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art power transformer plant in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. When complete, the facility will employ 1,100 people. Construction at the Shoals Research Airpark in Colbert County will begin immediately and initial production is expected to begin in January 2028...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-virginia-transformer-plant-will-bring-1100-jobs-to-northwest-alabama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-virginia-transformer-plant-will-bring-1100-jobs-to-northwest-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Ivey Announces America 250 Alabama Celebration at State Capitol]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 15, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala - Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that Alabama will officially kick off its historic summer with an America 250 Alabama Celebration at the State Capitol next week, marking the beginning of statewide commemorations leading up to America's 250th birthday in 2026. The event, open to the public, will take place Thursday, May 21, at 11:00 a.m. on the front...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-america-250-alabama-celebration-at-state-capitol/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/governor-ivey-announces-america-250-alabama-celebration-at-state-capitol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP Congressinal candidate Hampton Harris pushes back against Democrats protesting to keep racially gerrymandered district]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 18, 2926 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. &ndash; Over 200 protestors traveled to Montgomery and Selma over the weekend to protest against plans by Governor Kay Ivey (R) and the Republican controlled Alabama Legislature to adopt a new Congressional districting map drawn by the Legislature in 2023 after the Supreme Court lifted an injunction forcing the state to use one drawn by their court appointed special maste...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gop-congressinal-candidate-hampton-harris-pushes-back-against-democrats-protesting-to-keep-racially-gerrymandered-district/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gop-congressinal-candidate-hampton-harris-pushes-back-against-democrats-protesting-to-keep-racially-gerrymandered-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Z increasingly skeptical of, and angry about, artificial intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gen Z increasingly skeptical of, and angry about, artificial intelligence While some might envision Gen Z welcoming artificial intelligence into their lives, a new Gallup survey found that people between the ages of 14 and 29 are becoming increasingly skeptical of &mdash; and downright mad at &mdash; AI. Compared to a similar Walton Family Foundation-Gallup survey conducted in April 2025, they&rsquo;re less excited...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gen-z-increasingly-skeptical-of-and-angry-about-artificial-intelligence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/gen-z-increasingly-skeptical-of-and-angry-about-artificial-intelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Founding University of Georgia College of Engineering Dean Tapped as 11th President of The University of Alabama in Huntsville]]></title><description><![CDATA[HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (MAY 6, 2026) &ndash; The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Donald J. Leo, PhD, as the 11th president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). He will assume the role on June 1. An accomplished administrator with more than 30 years of experience in higher education, Leo's leadership journey is largely defined by his 11&#8209;year tenure at the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/founding-university-of-georgia-college-of-engineering-dean-tapped-as-11th-president-of-the-university-of-alabama-in-huntsville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/founding-university-of-georgia-college-of-engineering-dean-tapped-as-11th-president-of-the-university-of-alabama-in-huntsville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Alabama Prison Healthcare Contractor YesCare Files for Bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 11, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - YesCare, the troubled former medical provider for Alabama's prison system, has filed for bankruptcy after months of financial instability, unpaid wages, and the unraveling of its billion&#8209;dollar contract with the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). The filing, submitted late last week, lists as much as $500 million in liabilities and acknowledges $9.7 mi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/former-alabama-prison-healthcare-contractor-yescare-files-for-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/former-alabama-prison-healthcare-contractor-yescare-files-for-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Figures Statement on Supreme Court's Decision in Alabama Redistricting Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 11, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. &ndash; Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted the injunction preventing Alabama from using discriminatory district maps: "This is an incredibly unfortunate decision by the Supreme Court that not only continues their trend of breaking from the norms and precedents set by the Court, but also set...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/figures-statement-on-supreme-courts-decision-in-alabama-redistricting-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/figures-statement-on-supreme-courts-decision-in-alabama-redistricting-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup economics: What to expect from the 2026 tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup economics: What to expect from the 2026 tournament The World Cup is among the most anticipated and awaited events, cherished by football fans worldwide. Held once every four years, it&rsquo;s more than just a sporting competition; it's a worldwide celebration that captures the attention of millions. Given its scale and significance, it&rsquo;s no surprise that the World Cup has far-reachin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fifa-world-cup-economics-what-to-expect-from-the-2026-tournament/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/fifa-world-cup-economics-what-to-expect-from-the-2026-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEAR WHITE PEOPLE,]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you gut the protections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, understand that Black Americans do not experience that as a political disagreement. We see it as war. DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, Before there was a Voting Rights Act, there were poll taxes. Before there were federal protections, there were literacy tests. Before there was representation, there was systematic exclusion. Before there was progress,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/dear-white-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/dear-white-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Duggar Joins the Heart of Dixie Podcast for Wide‑Ranging Conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baldwin County, Ala. - Danielle Duggar joined hosts Harry Still III, Brandon Moseley, and Whitney Scapecchi on the latest episode of the Heart of Dixie podcast, offering a candid and energetic conversation that touched on Alabama politics, community issues, and her growing role in state conservative circles. The episode, recorded in Baldwin County and released on YouTube, featured Duggar...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/danielle-duggar-joins-the-heart-of-dixie-podcast-for-wideranging-conversation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/danielle-duggar-joins-the-heart-of-dixie-podcast-for-wideranging-conversation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dakarai Larriett and Everett Weiss advance to Democratic primary runoff for U.S. Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 19, 2026 &ndash; Dakarai Larriett and Everett Weiss both advanced to the runoff in the Democratic primary. The Senate seat is open due to Senator Tommy Tuberville's decision to run for Governor. Dakarai Larriett received 98,950 votes (29.11%). Everett Weiss finished first with 134,507 votes (39.57%). Mark Wheeler finished in third with 59,158 votes (17.40%). Kyle Sweetser finished n fourth with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/dakarai-larriett-and-everett-weiss-advance-to-democratic-primary-runoff-for-us-senate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/dakarai-larriett-and-everett-weiss-advance-to-democratic-primary-runoff-for-us-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country Music Icon Lee Greenwood Endorses Perry O. Hooper Jr. for Republican State Executive Committee, Place 3]]></title><description><![CDATA["Perry represents the very best of Alabama." NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country music legend Lee Greenwood, the GRAMMY&amp;reg;-winning artist behind "God Bless the U.S.A.," has endorsed Perry O. Hooper Jr. for the Republican State Executive Committee, Place 3, in Montgomery County. The primary election is Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Perry O. Hooper Jr. and his wife Judy with country music...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/country-music-icon-lee-greenwood-endorses-perry-o-hooper-jr-for-republican-state-executive-committee-place-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/country-music-icon-lee-greenwood-endorses-perry-o-hooper-jr-for-republican-state-executive-committee-place-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coldest Mays in Alabama since 1895]]></title><description><![CDATA[yul38885 // Shutterstock Coldest Mays in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Mays in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/coldest-mays-in-alabama-since-1895/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/coldest-mays-in-alabama-since-1895/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarence Thomas Was Right All Along]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans recently watched grown men and women screaming, climbing on desks, waving signs, and acting as though democracy itself had collapsed because the United States Supreme Court refused to endorse race based congressional engineering. The entire spectacle looked less like constitutional debate and more like political theater completely disconnected from the real struggles facing everyday...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/clarence-thomas-was-right-all-along/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/clarence-thomas-was-right-all-along/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Horn joins the Brandon and Christopher show podcast to discuss redistricting and his upcoming race for Secretary of State]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republican Alabama Secretary of State candidate Chris Horn joined Brandon Moseley and Christopher Peeks recently to discuss his campaign for Secretary of State. Both Chris Horn and his main primary opponent - Caroleene Dobson - both were GOP Congressional candidates two years ago in majority minority districts. Horn and the hosts discussed redistricting and how going from a 5-2 (Republicans to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/chris-horn-joins-the-brandon-and-christopher-show-podcast-to-discuss-redistricting-and-his-upcoming-race-for-secretary-of-state/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/chris-horn-joins-the-brandon-and-christopher-show-podcast-to-discuss-redistricting-and-his-upcoming-race-for-secretary-of-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CAB Honors Blankenship, Changes Turkey Season Dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board met for its final time in 2026 and paid tribute to Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), whose tenure will end with the Governor Kay Ivey administration in January 2027. The Board also approved changes to the turkey season with an earlier opening date and placed the Talladega National Forest...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/cab-honors-blankenship-changes-turkey-season-dates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/cab-honors-blankenship-changes-turkey-season-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain Declares War on France - May 17, 1756]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Opening Shot of a Global Conflict That Redefined North America On May 17, 1756, Great Britain formally declared war on France, transforming a series of frontier skirmishes into what many historians call the first true world war. Known globally as the Seven Years' War, and in North America as the French and Indian War, this conflict redrew borders, toppled empires, and set the stage for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/britain-declares-war-on-france-may-17-1756/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/britain-declares-war-on-france-may-17-1756/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brandon Moseley is a candidate for Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee: serving St. Clair County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alabama Republican primary is today. Republican voters in St. Clair County have a critical decision to make for Place 1 on the Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee. For those seeking a proven, dedicated conservative voice to represent their values at the state level, I - Brandon Moseley - am the clear choice to advance the party's principles and ensure grassroots voices are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/brandon-moseley-is-a-candidate-for-alabama-republican-party-state-executive-committee-serving-st-clair-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/brandon-moseley-is-a-candidate-for-alabama-republican-party-state-executive-committee-serving-st-clair-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barry Moore asks for votes]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are moments in politics when the choice is complicated. This is not one of them. On May 19, Alabama Republicans must decide whether we are going to help Donald Trump finish what we elected him to do, or whether we are going to gamble on people we simply do not know. President Trump has made his position clear. He wants Alabama to send Barry Moore to the United States Senate. That should...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/barry-moore-asks-for-votes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/barry-moore-asks-for-votes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autauga County Republican Women Launches With Inaugural Luncheon]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRATTVILLE, Ala. - The Autauga County Republican Women officially launched Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with an inaugural luncheon at Ann's Back in the Day Cafe, drawing women from across Autauga County and surrounding communities to organize around conservative principles, civic engagement, and local leadership. Former Alabama State Representative Perry Hooper Jr., a board member of the Christian...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/autauga-county-republican-women-launches-with-inaugural-luncheon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/autauga-county-republican-women-launches-with-inaugural-luncheon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General Marshall Urges DOJ to Restore States Authority for Swift Justice for the Most Heinous Crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 20, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. &ndash; Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a 16-state coalition letter supporting a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help streamline federal review of state capital murder convictions. In support of the rule, DOJ observes that the average time spent on death row is 21 years. In Alabama, the time it takes to conclude a capital murder case...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-marshall-urges-doj-to-restore-states-authority-for-swift-justice-for-the-most-heinous-crimes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/attorney-general-marshall-urges-doj-to-restore-states-authority-for-swift-justice-for-the-most-heinous-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are microschools a solution to falling public school enrollment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are microschools a solution to falling public school enrollment? Seventh grader Taitym Lynch plans most of her school day herself, mapping out a schedule each morning on her school laptop. She typically starts with math when her brain is sharpest, logging into an online platform her school uses for math lessons. Next she often tackles science with her &ldquo;class guide,&rdquo; a teaching assistant who walks...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-microschools-a-solution-to-falling-public-school-enrollment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/are-microschools-a-solution-to-falling-public-school-enrollment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's 250th is driving a boat-rental boom. These 10 cities are booking out fast for July 4 fireworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s 250th is driving a boat-rental boom. These 10 cities are booking out fast for July 4 fireworks Few summer traditions draw people to the water like Fourth of July fireworks. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, known formally as the &ldquo;semiquincentennial,&rdquo; demand for July 4, 2026, boat rentals has surged in recent weeks. New data from Getmyboat shows 2026 boat bookings are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americas-250th-is-driving-a-boat-rental-boom-these-10-cities-are-booking-out-fast-for-july-4-fireworks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/americas-250th-is-driving-a-boat-rental-boom-these-10-cities-are-booking-out-fast-for-july-4-fireworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America must turn to the value of its Founding Fathers]]></title><description><![CDATA[We must begin to look inwardly at ourselves as a people and begin to attempt to make some sense of what is actually happening today in our Nation and why. The founders of this nation instituted a particular type of government in a Republic that was based on freedom and designed to govern a group of citizens that had a specific set of core values and beliefs. The founders of this nation in their...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/america-must-turn-to-the-value-of-its-founding-fathers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/america-must-turn-to-the-value-of-its-founding-fathers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALGOP asks judge to dismiss McFeeters lawsuit challenging Tommy Tuberville's residency]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 17, 2026 - The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) has formally requested that a Covington County judge throw out a lawsuit filed by GOP gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters, who is seeking to force the party-and the courts-to examine whether U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville meets Alabama's seven&#8209;year residency requirement to run for governor. The motion, filed by attorneys with Balch &amp; Bingh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-asks-judge-to-dismiss-mcfeeters-lawsuit-challenging-tommy-tubervilles-residency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-asks-judge-to-dismiss-mcfeeters-lawsuit-challenging-tommy-tubervilles-residency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALGOP Announces Qualifying Dates for Special Primary Election]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 18, 2026 - &#65279;HOOVER, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) today announced qualifying dates and election information for the upcoming Special Primary Elections for Alabama's affected congressional districts following Governor Kay Ivey's proclamation calling a Special Primary Election. Qualifying for candidates will officially open Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. CDT and cl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-announces-qualifying-dates-for-special-primary-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/algop-announces-qualifying-dates-for-special-primary-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama's 2026 Federal and State Elections Will Be One to Remember]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 election cycle in Alabama will be one for the record books. First, let&rsquo;s look at the ballots. By the time voters are done going to the polls, Alabama will be sending a slew of new leaders to both Montgomery and Washington D.C. Almost every Alabama constitutional office will turn over due to term limits, which does not usually happen during the same election period. This really is a change...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabamas-2026-federal-and-state-elections-will-be-one-to-remember/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabamas-2026-federal-and-state-elections-will-be-one-to-remember/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama's 2025 Land Market Holds Steady Amid Economic Pressures, New Report Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama's rural land market remained resilient in 2025 despite tighter margins, elevated interest rates, and shifting buyer behavior, according to the inaugural Alabama Lay of the Land&amp;reg; Market Report published by Saunders Real Estate. The comprehensive report-powered by the firm's new Atlas mapping and intelligence system-details statewide performance across...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabamas-2025-land-market-holds-steady-amid-economic-pressures-new-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/alabamas-2025-land-market-holds-steady-amid-economic-pressures-new-report-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airfare is up 21% &amp;mdash; are travel credit cards worth it in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airfare is up 21% &mdash; are travel credit cards worth it in 2026? Airfare is up 21% year over year, according to the U.S. Travel Association's Travel Price Index &mdash; and if you've booked a flight recently, you've probably felt it. The average U.S. domestic round-trip now runs $570, roughly $100 more than it did a year ago. There's nothing any of us can do about jet fuel prices. But f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/airfare-is-up-21-ampmdash-are-travel-credit-cards-worth-it-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/airfare-is-up-21-ampmdash-are-travel-credit-cards-worth-it-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI PCs vs. traditional PCs: How AI-ready hardware is changing work]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI PCs vs. traditional PCs: How AI-ready hardware is changing work For decades, office PCs have been judged by familiar measures: processor speed, battery life, storage, and how smoothly they handle everyday work like documents, spreadsheets, and file management. But as AI becomes more useful in everyday work and demand grows for on-device AI tools, that is beginning to change. As this article...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ai-pcs-vs-traditional-pcs-how-ai-ready-hardware-is-changing-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ai-pcs-vs-traditional-pcs-how-ai-ready-hardware-is-changing-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is transforming your workplace. Is it also making it more vulnerable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is transforming your workplace. Is it also making it more vulnerable? AI has arrived in the American workplace faster than anyone predicted, and for small and midsize businesses, the early results are genuinely impressive. Salesforce found that 91% of SMBs using AI report revenue increases. But as AI raises productivity and expectations, the humans in the equation are dealing with pressures...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ai-is-transforming-your-workplace-is-it-also-making-it-more-vulnerable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ai-is-transforming-your-workplace-is-it-also-making-it-more-vulnerable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AG candidate Pamela Casey joins the Heart of Dixie Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blount County District Attorney and Republican candidate for Attorney General Pamela Casey recently joined the Heart of Dixie Podcast with cohosts Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III. Casey was recently awarded the District Attorney of the Year award from the Alabama Association of District Attorneys.' "I used to kid that that I would never get that award and then I got it," said...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ag-candidate-pamela-casey-joins-the-heart-of-dixie-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/ag-candidate-pamela-casey-joins-the-heart-of-dixie-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADPH Urges Rabies Precautions After Positive Cases in Lee and Elmore Counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 6, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is urging residents to ensure their pets are vaccinated against rabies after two wild animals - a raccoon in Lee County and a fox in Elmore County - tested positive for the virus. According to ADPH, the raccoon was reported acting abnormally near Auburn on May 1. In Tallassee, a fox emerged from a wooded area and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/adph-urges-rabies-precautions-after-positive-cases-in-lee-and-elmore-counties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/adph-urges-rabies-precautions-after-positive-cases-in-lee-and-elmore-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new DNA profile of Ted Bundy could help solve these Utah cold cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new DNA profile of Ted Bundy could help solve these Utah cold cases Utah has a new tool that could help solve several decades-old cold cases that investigators have long suspected were linked to infamous serial killer Ted Bundy. For each of those cases, DNA evidence largely collected in the 1970s has sat idle for decades. Much of it was degraded or mixed with DNA from multiple people, making it...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-new-dna-profile-of-ted-bundy-could-help-solve-these-utah-cold-cases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-new-dna-profile-of-ted-bundy-could-help-solve-these-utah-cold-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Lesson From A Leftie]]></title><description><![CDATA[We think nothing about people being left-handed, other than crime shows teach us to notice these things since the Boston Strangler and Jack the Ripper were lefties. But with ten percent of the population being left-handed, it&rsquo;s not a major concern to us. But there was a time when being a leftie was seen as a physical abnormality. The French speak of a socially awkward person as &ldquo;gauche&rdquo;--the perso...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-lesson-from-a-leftie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/a-lesson-from-a-leftie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 things to know about Foundayo, a next-generation weight-loss pill]]></title><description><![CDATA[7 things to know about Foundayo, a next-generation weight-loss pill There&rsquo;s always a media buzz when a new weight-loss drug hits the market. Or when new data shows that a medication can effectively lower body weight. If you've been exploring medication options to help you manage your weight, you may have stumbled across injections, such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide). For...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/7-things-to-know-about-foundayo-a-next-generation-weight-loss-pill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/7-things-to-know-about-foundayo-a-next-generation-weight-loss-pill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 ways to prevent employee burnout]]></title><description><![CDATA[6 ways to prevent employee burnout Employee burnout affects entire organizations, with consequences for performance, workplace culture, and the bottom line. At many organizations, employees are emotionally drained, managers are stretched to their limits, and HR teams are overwhelmed by the growing volume of mental health concerns. The old ways of addressing burnout, such as by offering a wellness...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/6-ways-to-prevent-employee-burnout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/6-ways-to-prevent-employee-burnout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are we without our mothers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who are we without our mothers? Our very basis for existence on this planet is ushered in by the person who probably receives the least amount of credit, the mother. Despite their foundational role, we formally celebrate them only one day out of the year. What we call Mother&rsquo;s Day could just as easily be &ldquo;Mother&rsquo;s Month,&rdquo; as a longer reflection on the people who quite literally shape our lives. Wh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/who-are-we-without-our-mothers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/who-are-we-without-our-mothers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where cyclists face the highest risks on US roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where cyclists face the highest risks on US roads Cycling fatalities in the United States reached a record high in 2023, the most recent year with complete federal data available. According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 1,166 pedalcyclists were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes that year, a 4.4% increase from 2022 and the highest count in more than four decades....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/where-cyclists-face-the-highest-risks-on-us-roads/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/where-cyclists-face-the-highest-risks-on-us-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Congregational Surveys Give Mixed Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s common for congregations to administer opinion surveys occasionally. But I&rsquo;ve seen mixed results. Baptist denominational officials report that congregations who take surveys when searching for a new pastor discover members want a 35-year old with a seminary degree. Thus he is educated, not too old, not too young, but just right. A retired minister told me about his displeasure with their new...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-congregational-surveys-give-mixed-results/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/when-congregational-surveys-give-mixed-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know about pain and suffering after an auto accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[What to know about pain and suffering after an auto accident The term &ldquo;pain and suffering&rdquo; sounds pretty straightforward, but as a legal term, it is strict and complex. You can only receive money for pain and suffering in specific circumstances, and it takes an attorney who understands the law to prove that your car accident case qualifies. Physical impairment, loss of limb, physical pain, disfigu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-to-know-about-pain-and-suffering-after-an-auto-accident/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-to-know-about-pain-and-suffering-after-an-auto-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to do if you miss payments, and how to help prevent them from happening]]></title><description><![CDATA[What to do if you miss payments, and how to help prevent them from happening If you&rsquo;ve made thousands of on-time payments over the course of your life, it&rsquo;s reasonable to think that one missed bill wouldn&rsquo;t be a big deal. But you&rsquo;d be wrong. A recent Reddit thread went viral for pointing out that one missed student-loan payment sunk the poster&rsquo;s credit score by more than 200 points &ndash; from a stella...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-to-do-if-you-miss-payments-and-how-to-help-prevent-them-from-happening/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-to-do-if-you-miss-payments-and-how-to-help-prevent-them-from-happening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is wisdom, and can it be taught?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is wisdom, and can it be taught? Emily Swanson was under pressure &mdash; not the end-of-the-world variety, but definitely stressful: prepping for her PhD qualifying exams. She fully expected the process to be grueling. But then, like a character from a heroic tale, she had an encounter that changed her path. Swanson took a job as a teaching assistant with Monika Ardelt, a leader in the scientific...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-is-wisdom-and-can-it-be-taught/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/what-is-wisdom-and-can-it-be-taught/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wes Allen Files Motion to Fast&#8209;Track Alabama Redistricting Case After Supreme Court's Callais Ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) has formally asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to expedite its review of the state's Senate redistricting case, citing the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais as a key reason for swift judicial action. Allen, who is the appellant in both of Alabama's ongoing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wes-allen-files-motion-to-fast8209track-alabama-redistricting-case-after-supreme-courts-callais-ruling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wes-allen-files-motion-to-fast8209track-alabama-redistricting-case-after-supreme-courts-callais-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wadsworth says she will bring her economic development experience to the Lieutenant Governor's position]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 20, 2025 - Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth &ndash; an economic developer and site selector &ndash; is a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Dr. Wadsworth recently joined the Heart of Dixie Podcast with Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III to discuss her campaign and her vision for the office and the state of Alabama. "Economic development is a broad-based term, and it encompasses job recruitment...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wadsworth-says-she-will-bring-her-economic-development-experience-to-the-lieutenant-governors-position/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/wadsworth-says-she-will-bring-her-economic-development-experience-to-the-lieutenant-governors-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very Few Open or Contested State House Races]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like the Alabama State Senate, the State House of Representatives will have very little turnover. Our state legislative seats are becoming analogous to congressional seats when it comes to incumbency. Over 80% of the legislature is unopposed. The partisanship makeup and faces will be pretty much unchanged. The House will have a supermajority Republican complexion. It will remain 75% Republican....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/very-few-open-or-contested-state-house-races/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/very-few-open-or-contested-state-house-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville's Towering Haul: Senator Sets Fundraising Record in July for Alabama Governor's Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the race for Alabama's next governor officially underway, Senator Tommy Tuberville has emerged as the financial frontrunner, turning heads with a record-setting fundraising total in July. His campaign reported $722,427.65 in contributions, signaling serious momentum as he transitions from Capitol Hill to a statewide executive bid. This figure not only dwarfs the early fundraising of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tubervilles-towering-haul-senator-sets-fundraising-record-in-july-for-alabama-governors-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tubervilles-towering-haul-senator-sets-fundraising-record-in-july-for-alabama-governors-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberville says, "I'll llead the state the right way" in appearance on The Charlie Kirk Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 28, 2025 &ndash; AUBURN, AL - On Thursday, Senator Tommy Tuberville made headlines during an interview on The Charlie Kirk Show, where he outlined his views on governance to Kirk. Tuberville is the leading contender to be elected Governor next year and most of the state appears to be good with that. In a moment that blended political ambition with his trademark coaching ethos, Tuberville declared...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-says-ill-llead-the-state-the-right-way-in-appearance-on-the-charlie-kirk-show/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/tuberville-says-ill-llead-the-state-the-right-way-in-appearance-on-the-charlie-kirk-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trussville City Schools Selects Transfinder's Tripfinder to Enhance Field Trip and Activity Transportation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trussville, Ala. - May 4, 2026 - Trussville City Schools has chosen Transfinder's Tripfinder platform to manage transportation for field trips and extracurricular activities, expanding the district's use of Transfinder's suite of school transportation technologies. The district, located in the northeastern Birmingham metro area and serving roughly 5,000 students across five...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/trussville-city-schools-selects-transfinders-tripfinder-to-enhance-field-trip-and-activity-transportation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/trussville-city-schools-selects-transfinders-tripfinder-to-enhance-field-trip-and-activity-transportation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This elementary school banned screens in the middle of the year. Will it solve their reading crisis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This elementary school banned screens in the middle of the year. Will it solve their reading crisis? Chromebooks are scattered all around the classrooms of Floyd M. Jewett Elementary School in Mesick, Michigan. Towers of them are teetering atop bookshelves. They&rsquo;re piled up in corners of classrooms. They&rsquo;ve even cropped up in one classroom&rsquo;s dish rack. But there&rsquo;s one place you won&rsquo;t find them: in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/this-elementary-school-banned-screens-in-the-middle-of-the-year-will-it-solve-their-reading-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/this-elementary-school-banned-screens-in-the-middle-of-the-year-will-it-solve-their-reading-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Unsung Heroes of Alabama's Fiscal Accountability]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a time in Alabama when one word dominated every budget discussion: proration. Year after year, state government faced the prospect of across-the-board cuts as revenues failed to meet expectations. But &ldquo;proration&rdquo; was never just a budget term&mdash;it was a warning sign of failure, and its consequences were felt far beyond the halls of the State House. Schools did not simply &ldquo;adjust.&rdquo; They cut...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-unsung-heroes-of-alabamas-fiscal-accountability/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-unsung-heroes-of-alabamas-fiscal-accountability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["THE TUG"]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s nothing like barreling down the lake in the spring or summer at 5:00 in the morning. The cool mist will wake up anyone. But it&rsquo;s not really the air that is alarming, it&rsquo;s the possibility of a big bass that is ready for breakfast &ndash; buzz bait style. To see the calm water come to life with a massive explosion is fishing at its finest. There is, however, a technique for this type of fishing. M...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-tug/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-tug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["The Pretty Garden"]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently came across a quote that says, &ldquo;The prettier the garden, the dirtier are the hands of the gardener.&rdquo; It got me to thinking. Everyone admires a healthy marriage from the outside&hellip;the smiles, the connection, the stability. But what people don't see is the work that goes on behind it. You see, marriage is like the garden. And the people in it are like the gardeners. Love isn't aut...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-pretty-garden/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-pretty-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Just War Theory]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;War is a racket. It always has been. It is possibly the oldest, easily the most profitable, surely the most vicious. It is the only one international in scope. It is the only one in which the profits are reckoned in dollars and the losses in lives.&rdquo; U.S. Marine Corps Major General Smedley Darlington Butler The present Iranian conflict has rekindled discussions of the Just War Theory, which can be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-just-war-theory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-just-war-theory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Day I Wiggled Out Of A Traffic Ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;ve wanted to revisit my master&rsquo;s thesis and share the story of an Alabama confederate chaplain and Presbyterian pastor. The name &ldquo;Petrie&rdquo; is honored at Auburn University since the chaplain&rsquo;s son brought football to the college in 1892. A state history periodical gave the go-ahead, so I planned a day at the college archives last fall. What I discovered is that parking is more of an issue than I r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-day-i-wiggled-out-of-a-traffic-ticket/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-day-i-wiggled-out-of-a-traffic-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Alabama Legislature is back in Session]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2026 &ndash; MONTGOMERY, Ala. &ndash; The Alabama Legislature has opened the first special session of 2026 to consider a contingency to redistrict Congress in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana versus Callais decision that ruled that gerrymandering along racial lines is unconstitutional. Monday's legislative session was purely procedural as the first day of a session is reserve...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-alabama-legislature-is-back-in-session/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/alabama/the-alabama-legislature-is-back-in-session/</guid></item></channel></rss>