Alabama home sales decrease in August, yet falling mortgage rates improve affordability
August Signals Mixed in Alabama Housing Market In August, the Alabama housing market presented a mix of trends, as indicated by the latest report from the Alabama Association of Realtors®. While there’s a noted decline in sales, buyers are spotting more affordable options thanks to recent mortgage rate cuts and easing home prices. The sales […]
The Auburn Corner: Following the largest victory of the Freeze era, it’s time to improve the passing game
Auburn Tigers Triumph Over Baylor Bears Last Friday night, the Auburn Tigers celebrated a victory against the Baylor Bears. This season, Auburn has revamped its roster with impressive freshmen and transfer portal additions, which has amped up expectations. Fans are particularly eager to see improvements, as they’ve grown tired of mediocrity. The first big test […]
Coconino County Officials Improve Health Code Oversight and Safety Efforts
This article summarizes key discussions from a recent meeting of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors held on August 26, 2025. The board has implemented measures to improve public health and safety, particularly focusing on updates to health laws aimed at reinforcing enforcement and regulating food and beverage additives. During the meeting, officials stressed the […]
Low-income districts in Alabama improve in third-grade reading skills
Alabama Schools See Gains in Third-Grade Reading Proficiency Recent analysis by the Alabama Public Relations Research Council reveals that certain Alabama school systems, particularly those facing significant financial challenges, have posted impressive third-grade reading scores this year. In Wilcox County, where over 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, an astounding 96% of […]
JPMorganChase pledges $2 million to improve access to capital for small businesses in Alabama
On Monday, JPMorgan announced a commitment of $2 million aimed at bolstering small businesses in Alabama. This initiative is designed to enhance access to capital, assist entrepreneurs in running their operations more efficiently, and offer technical support to local funding providers. Alabama’s Capital Access cooperation aims to support small business owners. Organizations like the Birmingham […]
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Concerns Over Unfair Trade Practices in Alabama Recently, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville expressed strong concerns regarding unfair trade practices that are negatively impacting thousands of residents in Alabama. He remarked, “This is a war. Like other domestic industries, China is weakening our cabinet business and essentially cutting our throats.” Tuberville, a champion for manufacturing employment […]
Alabama Big 10 Mayors issue statement on the necessity to improve the state’s internet sales tax system
The Mayor of Alabama’s Big 10 issued a statement on Monday emphasizing the urgent need to reform Alabama’s “faulty Internet Sales Tax System” after a meeting in Tuscaloosa. This gathering included the mayor and city officials from numerous municipalities across the state. One of the main topics of discussion was the simplified sellers use tax […]
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Alabama’s Kids Count Databook Review A few weeks ago, the Annie E. Casey Foundation shared its annual Kids Count Databook, which measures the well-being of children across the United States. Unfortunately, Alabama’s results were not as favorable as in previous years. This concerning trend has persisted for generations in Alabama. Poverty rates, poor reading and […]
Parole Board revises rules to improve decision-making approach
Alabama Updates Parole Guidelines The Alabama Commission on Pardonment and Parole has introduced its first set of revisions to the state’s parole guidelines after a statutory review, which occurs every three years. While these guidelines aren’t mandatory and don’t provide a complete view of an offender’s readiness for parole, the board indicated that the changes […]
Cochise County Starts Drone Initiative to Improve Border Protection
New Drone Pilot Program in Cochise County Aiming to Enhance Border Security Bisbee, Arizona – A new initiative is set to kick off in Cochise County, Arizona, with a drone pilot program slated to begin as early as September 2025. This program aims to bolster border security efforts along the US-Mexico border. The Cochise County […]