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• The most efficient way to run your window unit

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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’re not used efficiently. The good news is a few smart strategies can keep your space cool and your costs low. HomeServe broke do...
  
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• Why vacation rental investors are spending more time on market research before buying

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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,...
  
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• The Turning Point in the Pacific: U.S. Marines Launch Operation Watchtower

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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,...
  
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• The Rebuild of Alabama's Tax Burden: Why Rhett Marques Belongs Nowhere Near Washington

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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’s second congressional district to send hi...
  
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• Talladega man arrested for shooting Flock cameras

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• Survey: Retirement still feels achievable for Millennials and Gen Z

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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’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...
  
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• Recidivist Felon Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  August 3, 2026 - MOBILE, AL – 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...
  
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• Privacy Advocates Sound the Alarm on Rising Police Surveillance State on Heart of Dixie Podcas

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• Jesse Battles is challenging Republican incumbent Andrew Jones

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• Hyperscale Data Centers Have "Been Able To Do Whatever They Want To Do" - Tommy Tuberville

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• Hottest Augusts in Alabama since 1895

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• Hampton Harris Outlines Faith-Forward Vision for Alabama's 2nd District on BCS Podcast

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• George Patton's Reverence for his Confederate Ancestry

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• Geneva County Circuit Clerk Arrested for Alleged Use of Office for Personal Gain

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• Follow the Money: Rep. Rhett Marquis Faces Scrutiny Over Liberal Donor Ties and Tax Record

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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,...
  
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• Final Sentencing Completed in Multi‑Defendant Scheme to Deliver Contraband into Alabama Prison

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  August 4, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A federal judge in Montgomery has sentenced the final defendant in a drug‑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...
  
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• David Matthews Lays Out Conservative Vision for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District on BCS PodcastIn

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• Coordinated Multi-Agency Raid Snaps Up Eight in Etowah County Drug and Gun Bust

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• Can doctors from other countries practice in the US?

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• Best and worst states for drivers: 2026 study

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• ALGOP State Executive Committee Approves Closed Primary Platform Addition, Passes Resolutions at 2026 Summer Meeting

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  August 3, 2026 - HOOVER, Ala. – 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...
  
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• Alabama's Oyster Restoration Efforts Continue with Additional Help

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• Alabama Hunter Education Classes Prepare New Hunters for the Upcoming Season

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• Alabama Democratic Party Convenes to Reorganize August 8, 2026

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• Alabama Conservatives Strategize to "Take Back" 2nd Congressional District on BCS Podcas

  07-08-2026 08:52 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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• World Cup fever has changed American attitudes toward soccer

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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’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...
  
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• Woodfin Investigation PART SIX

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  PART SIX: The Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Apparatus & The Political Network: Next Generation PAC, Blueprint Alabama PAC, & 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...
  
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• Why used-car scams are harder to spot today

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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’s easier than ever to be swindled by fraudsters who hide vehicle histories and move damaged cars across state lines. Conside...
  
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• Why the Fed picked 2% as an inflation target

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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’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...
  
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• Why do mosquito bites itch? The science and how to stop it

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  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...
  
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