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Home‑Based Baking Faces Big Change in Mountain Brook

July 10, 2026

Mountain Brook is set to vote on a new rule that could stop people from running businesses out of their houses. The city council will meet on July 13 to decide whether the ordinance, which has been postponed for more than a year, should go into effect. The latest meeting was a special session whe

business

Changes in Louisiana's Business and Healthcare Scene

July 6, 2026

South Louisiana is seeing fresh faces and new roles in key organizations. Pelican Credit Union has elevated Missy Matherne to senior vice president over finance, risk, and payments. Her background includes stints as CFO at Louisiana Federal Credit Union and finance VP at Jefferson Financial Credit U

entertainment

Fun Work‑Day Beats at the Cortland Theatre

July 3, 2026

A bright Saturday night saw Dolly Parton’s hit song “9 to 5” take the stage at the Cortland Repertory Theatre. The show lifts a classic office drama into musical form, showing three coworkers – Violet, Judy and Doralee – who grow close while battling office politics and a sexist boss. The musi

entertainment

Disney’s New Voice‑Talent Program Picks 10 Fresh Faces

July 2, 2026

The first cohort of Disney Kids & Family’s Voice Talent Search is set to begin, with ten hopefuls chosen from more than 7, 500 entries across the country. The selection process involved multiple rounds of review by Disney’s own casting and creative teams, who looked for originality, authenticity, an

health

Pets Safe from Summer Heat

July 1, 2026

Stay cool and keep pets comfortable when the sun blazes. If a dog or cat shows fast breathing, heavy drooling, vomiting, bright red gums, or lethargy, move them to a shaded spot and call a vet right away. Cool the animal with lukewarm water or a fan, but avoid ice‑cold baths that can shock them. H

crypto

ETF investors pick and choose their crypto bets

June 30, 2026

Last week, big money managers pulled cash from the two biggest crypto ETFs. Bitcoin funds lost about $1. 8 billion while Ethereum funds lost roughly $274 million. Yet not everyone ran for the exits. XRP funds still took in $23 million, and a newer wrapper called HYPE added $111 million. Solana funds

lifestyle

Pet Safety During Minnesota’s Heat Wave

June 28, 2026

Pets can feel the heat just as badly as we do, and when temperatures climb into the 90s and beyond, owners need to act fast. The first step is to keep animals inside a cool room or an air‑conditioned space whenever possible. If they must go outside, give them plenty of shade and a bowl that won’t

celebrities

Alan Jackson gears up for grand farewell show after long health struggle

June 28, 2026

Country music legend Alan Jackson is preparing for his final performance at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium this weekend, marking the end of his decades-long career. The event, titled "Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale, " will feature a mix of today’s biggest country stars, including Luke Com

sports

New chapter begins for Pittsburgh Penguins

June 26, 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting new owners, and the team is already excited about welcoming back a familiar face. The Hoffmann family just bought the Penguins for $1. 75 billion, five times what a previous ownership group paid in 2018. That group had struggled to keep the team in Pittsburgh, eve

crypto

Crypto Prices Swirl as Big Bets and AI Stocks Stir the Market

June 25, 2026

Bitcoin fell to a low that it hasn’t seen since early June, dropping about 10% from its Monday high. The slide made a wave of liquidations across major crypto futures, sending roughly $1 billion worth of positions into cash. The most liquidated asset was Bitcoin, where long bets were forced to close