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Alabama Players React to Nick the Naysayer
When former Alabama head coach Nick Saban picked against the Crimson Tide on Monday for the SEC Championship, the college football world immediately reacted to Saban's comments. Players across the SEC saw it, including the coalition of Crimson Tide players who attended SEC Media Days. Nick the Naysayer sparked the...
Alabama: Back To School; Can We Trust Our Bus Drivers?
School is coming back any minute now, and parents have plenty on their plates. We don't plan for the worst when we send our kids off to school on that bus. Can we trust school bus drivers? As this video shows us, apparently not. I love our bus drivers and...
‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Reveals Brilliant Home Hack
Ree Drummond shared video of her messy closet and all fans want to talk about is the brilliant home hack she plopped off to the side. Drummond is the star of The Pioneer Woman on the Food Network. Season 35 of the long-running cooking and lifestyle show just wrapped in...
The Five Spiders Most Likely To Kill You In Alabama
Well, mainly the ones that can bite you and kill you. Or cause half of your flesh to fall off your bones!. Those are the only ones that I truly do not like. They say you are never more than 3 feet away from a spider at all times. Go...
Alabama’s Home To The Most Hazardous Landfills In The Nation
An Alabama Waste landfill is one of the largest facilities in the country!. Hazardous waste landfills are specially designed facilities for the disposal of hazardous materials that are harmful to human health and the environment. These landfills adhere to strict regulations and guidelines to ensure the safe containment and management...
West Tuscaloosa Gunfight Leaves 1 Injured, Several Houses Struck
A Wednesday morning gunfight in west Tuscaloosa injured one man and saw several area homes struck by bullets. Police are still on the scene and this situation is still developing, but at 9:30 a.m., TPD spokesperson Stephanie Taylor said officers responded to the area of Kaulton Park in west Tuscaloosa after gunshots were reported around 8:45 a.m.
How Keith Urban Gave Dasha's Career a Big Boost
On the latest episode of Taste of Country Nights with Evan Paul On Demand, Dasha stopped by the Nashville studios to talk about everything from her music to eating gluten. One of the questions posed: Which country artist opened the door for you and took you under their wing?. The...
Country Stars Who Have Suffered Heart Attacks
Country stars often sing about broken hearts, but for some, those lyrics might hit a little bit close to home. Read on to see which country singers have suffered heart attacks — and how they're doing today. Not surprisingly, some of the stars of country music's golden era suffered...
Two Arby’s Employees Arrested + Charged With Felonies for the Craziest Reason
Arby's is known across America for having fresh roast beef sandwiches, always hot and on deck ready to go. Their slogan is, "We have the meats," and two employees of Arby's challenged that theory of who, exactly, does have the meats. Two Arby's Employees Arrested and Charged With Felonies for...
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama! It is Wednesday July 17, 2024. It will be another scorcher today in West Alabama. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the entire area until 7:00 tonight. Drink plenty of fluids, stay inside as much as possible otherwise limit you time outdoors and take frequent...
Cody Johnson Effortlessly Delivers National Anthem at MLB All-Star Game [Watch]
Cody Johnson was on hand to sing the National Anthem at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday (July 16). He kept his version simple, but it was executed flawlessly in his on-brand Southern style. In a video shared on social media, Johnson is introduced in...
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
Cody Johnson to Perform National Anthem at MLB All-Star Game
Major League Baseball is keeping it country this week. Singer Cody Johnson is set to perform the National Anthem ahead of the All-Star Game on Tuesday night (June 16) in Arlington, Texas. The "Dirt Cheap" singer's performance comes one day after Ingrid Andress' heavily criticized National Anthem ahead of the...
Jon Pardi + Wife Summer’s Second Baby Girl Is Here — See Pictures!
Jon Pardi and his wife Summer are now officially members of the "two under two" club after the arrival of their daughter Sienna Grace Pardi. The happy couple shared the exciting news on social media, noting that the new addition arrived on Tuesday, July 16, at 11:47AM. She weighed in at 6 lbs. and 12 oz.
HGTV Star Christina Hall’s Husband Files for Divorce After Two Years
Christina on the Coast star Christina Hall and husband Josh Hall are calling it quits after two years of marriage. According to People, Josh was the one to file for divorce due to "irreconcilable differences." Christina has also reportedly filed. Josh is asking for spousal support from Christina. Legally, spousal...
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
Kirby Smart Doesn’t Expect Alabama Matchups to Change
Alabama and Georgia have been must-see TV for the college football world ever since the Bulldogs hired away the protégé of Nick Saban: Kirby Smart. Smart and Saban made up the best defensive duo in college football until 2016 when Smart was called home to Athens. Ever since,...
Special Weather Statement Issued for Tuscaloosa As Rainy Week Begins
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Special Weather Statement for Tuscaloosa warning of a Tuesday afternoon storm as a week of rain-filled afternoons gets underway. With many areas having already experienced a downpour or two Tuesday afternoon, the NWS said a strong thunderstorm is on the way...
Scooter’s Sales to Benefit Tuscaloosa City Schools Next Week
A local coffee outfit will donate a portion of their proceeds to help Tuscaloosa City Schools next week, they announced Tuesday. A spokesperson for Scooter's Coffee, which opened on Tuscaloosa's 15th Street last summer, said they will participate in "Day of Giving" with New Heights Community Resource Center to raise funds for Tuscaloosa City Schools.
Ingrid Andress Admits She Was ‘Drunk’ During National Anthem Performance
Ingrid Andress says she was intoxicated during her rocky performance of the National Anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night (July 15). Andress' off-key performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" has gone viral, with some putting the moment up there with the worst National Anthem performances of all time.
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