The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Alabama Solicitor General Edmund “Eddie” LaCour Jr. as a federal judge for the Northern District of Alabama. The 51–47 vote followed party lines, filling the seat left vacant by Chief Judge L. Scott Coogler’s retirement earlier this year, according to Yellowhammer News. LaCour’s confirmation marks another success for Alabama’s…
President Donald Trump announced that lowering prescription drug prices will be a key issue in the upcoming midterm elections, calling the cuts a “shock to the system” that will help millions of Americans. He revealed that Pfizer will now allow state Medicaid programs to purchase medications at the lowest international prices, known as most-favored-nation (MFN)…
When 20-year-old Abbie Rutledge was stopped for speeding on a quiet Alabama road, she expected nothing more than a ticket. She didn’t know it would become a life-changing moment. At the time, Abbie was struggling — weighed down by bills and feeling trapped in a job that offered no future. When State Trooper J.T. Brown…
Leaving behind a career you love is never easy, but First Lady Jill Biden has decided the moment has come. After four decades of teaching, she announced her retirement last week, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in education. Her final class at Northern Virginia Community College closed a journey that began more than…
Something strange and deeply troubling is unfolding in Houston’s waterways. This year alone, twenty-four people — both young and old — have been discovered dead in the city’s bayous. Whispers of a serial killer quickly spread across social media, fueling public fear. But Mayor John Whitmire has dismissed those claims, urging calm. “Enough is enough…
It’s the kind of headline few ever expected from Amazon — a company long associated with growth and stability. On Tuesday, the tech giant announced plans to cut 14,000 corporate positions, marking the first phase of what could eventually total 30,000 layoffs. The decision comes even as Amazon reports strong profits and steady stock performance….
Three years later, hearts still mourn the woman who led with dignity, duty, and quiet strength. On a serene September afternoon in 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral Castle, surrounded by those closest to her. Only recently have details emerged about just how peaceful her final moments were. As the world watched in…
When Clara Meadmore reached her 100th birthday, everyone wanted to know her secret to such a long life. Her answer was simple — and surprising: “I never had sex.” Born in 1903, Clara witnessed two world wars, traveled the world, and worked in Egypt, living a life rich in experiences but free from romance. From…
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appeared at the World Series, all eyes were expected to be on them. But this time, the spotlight shifted to someone quietly sitting just behind the royal couple. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, cheering enthusiastically for Meghan’s hometown team….
As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, pressure is mounting on Senate Democrats to resolve the impasse, which has left hundreds of thousands of federal workers unpaid and key social programs at risk. The standoff, dubbed the “Schumer Shutdown” by critics, began after talks between Democrats and Republicans collapsed over spending levels and…