CALHOUN COUNTY, AL – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will offer two free workshops on heirs’ property and estate planning Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Anniston and Jacksonville.
Month: October 2026
Global Outbreak Tracker Oct 30, 2026Ebola in Nigeria: Let’s beat it again
Nigeria must rise to the challenge of containing the newly imported Ebola virus disease before it becomes another national health emergency.
Earth Changes Oct 30, 2026Earth Changes Daily, October 30: M6.2 Quake Near Port-Olry, Vanuatu, Flood Watches in 5 States and Great Sitkin Volcano on Watch
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 43 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at 9:46 p.m. UTC on Oct. 29, about 143 km (≈89 miles) below the surface, the U.S. Geological Survey reports . The USGS PAGER system rates the expected impact GREEN. It was one of 14 quakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater in the past day.
World News Oct 30, 2026Putin reveals satellite talks with Musk at Russia-Africa Summit days after Starlink dis…
– Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly praised Elon Musk as a ‘real genius’ and confirmed ongoing contact with Musk and American partners regarding satellite technology.
World News Oct 30, 2026Dakar to return to Africa in 2027 as Portugal and Morocco set to host 49th edition
The 2027 Dakar will take place in Portugal and Morocco, marking the event’s return to the African continent for the first time since 2007.
World News Oct 30, 2026Egypt’s fruit and vegetable exports to Africa reach US$491.4 million in 2025
Egypt is seeking to expand its fruit and vegetable exports to African markets by diversifying destinations, improving market access, and strengthening trade partnerships, according to Industry Minister Khaled Hashem.
World News Oct 30, 2026Heat stress could cost Ethiopia, Ghana and Senegal the equivalent of 2.5 million full-t…
Climate change Heat stress could cost Ethiopia, Ghana and Senegal the equivalent of 2.5 million full-time jobs by 2040 New ILO studies warn that rising workplace heat could cause combined annual GDP losses of around US$67 billion in the three African countries by 2040, even under a low-emissions pathway.
Consumer Rights Oct 30, 2026Ellington Warns Of Scam Targeting Land-Use Applicants
Crime & Safety Ellington Warns Of Scam The Planning Department says it never requests wire transfers and urges applicants to report suspicious payment demands.