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10/02/2026 · Wilcox County
Don’t Let Your Phone Choose Your First Thought
The first few minutes of your morning can quietly set the direction of your attention. Try this small, slightly rebellious habit before the notifications start making decisions for you.
The Tiny Word That Makes Blake’s “The Sick Rose” So Terrifying
William Blake’s eight-line poem turns a rose, a worm, and one “dark secret love” into a complete horror story. Read it once for the plot; read it again for the grammar doing the damage.
10/02/2026
Your Attention Is Not a Security Deposit
William James had a deceptively radical idea: experience is built from whatever we permit into the room. His 1890 observation explains why a five-minute glance at a notification can somehow eat an afternoon.
10/02/2026
A Good News Digest Needs Today’s News
I can write the sharp, opinionated national roundup you want, but I cannot verify live headlines from this chat. Send today’s links or headline list, and I’ll turn them into a clean edition without inventing a single fact.
10/02/2026
The Giant Van Gogh Screensaver Has to Go
The “immersive art experience” has turned masterpieces into a theme-park ride with better lighting. I am begging museums to let paintings be paintings again.
10/02/2026
Cuba, Missouri: The Route 66 Stop With Better Murals Than You’d Expect
Put Cuba, Missouri, on your next road-trip map when you want old highway atmosphere without the crowds or the souvenir-shop overload. Park downtown, eat something smoky, and spend an hour wondering why this little town has so many enormous murals.
10/02/2026
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View allSecretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians of November 3 General Election Absentee Deadlines
Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, reminds Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, October 29, 2026. Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the county absentee election manager by close of business on the day before the election, November 2, 2026. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be received no later than noon on Election Day, November 3, 2026. It is recommended to mail in your absentee ballot application and absentee ballots at least two weeks before the deadline for county absentee election managers to receive them. Under Alabama law, voters must have a qualifying reason to vote by absentee ballot. Voters are required to identify their qualifying reason on their absentee ballot application. For the list of qualifying reasons to vote absentee, visit https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/absentee-voting. Voters are required to present a valid form of photo identification before voting at their polling place or when requesting an absentee ballot. For more information on absentee voting in Alabama or to download an absentee ballot application, visit www.AlabamaVotes.gov. Wes Allen is Alabama’s 54th Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is Alabama’s Chief Elections Official. Additionally, Alabama law gives the Secretary of State more than 1,000 different duties. To learn more about the Secretary of State and his responsibilities and duties visit www.sos.alabama.gov. ### *Secretary of State Wes Allen’s official photograph: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/inline-images/AllenBioHighRes.jpg *Absentee Election Manager contact information: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/city-county-lookup/absentee-election-manager *2026 Election Administration Calendar: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/election-2026/AdminCalendar%20-2026.pdf *Learn more about photo voter ID requirements or get your free photo voter ID: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/photo-voter-id P.O. Box 5616 Montgomery, AL 36103-5616 Phone: (334) 242-7200 Fax: (334) 242-4993
Public Hearing Announced for New Regulations by AG's Office
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Alabama Attorney General's office will hold a public hearing concerning proposed regulations pertaining to [specific area of regulation, if mentioned in original content]. The hearing is scheduled for [Date] at [Time] in the [Location/Room Number] at the Attorney General's office, [Address]. Written comments will also be accepted until [Date]. Further details and the full text of the proposed regulations are available on our website.
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Public Notices
View allSupreme Court Rules in Favor of Wes Allen Returning Elections to Maps Approved by Alabama Legislature
Other - 10/05/2026
Election Integrity Update from Secretary of State Wes Allen: “Noncitizen Pleads Guilty to Voting in Alabama Elections in Federal Court”
Other - 09/28/2026
Secretary of State Wes Allen Files Legal Motion to Fast-Track Redistricting Case
Other - 09/28/2026
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