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Southern Baptist seminaries train 18.8% of US theology students
The six Southern Baptist denominational seminaries trained 18.8 percent of all U.S. theology students during the past academic year, according to the latest annual report from the Association of Theological Schools. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., is the largest of the six official Southern Baptist seminaries, with 3,281...
Packers coach reveals truth about Derrick Henry's breakout play
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur had a front-row seat the night Derrick Henry was born – at least the NFL version of Derrick Henry. As the Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator, LaFleur called the play that was the former Alabama All-American’s professional breakthrough – except the play LaFleur called was not what the Titans ran.
Unclaimed Baggage clothing to take the stage at Mrs. America Pageant
A Scottsboro woman competing in the 2024 Mrs. America Pageant is hoping to help others see the beauty in wearing second-hand clothing, and she’s shining a national spotlight on a popular Alabama business in the process. Hannah Seymour of Scottsboro will represent Alabama in this year’s Mrs. America Pageant...
This week in HS Sports: Ranking the state’s best football championship teams
This is an opinion piece. This week, as we officially kick off the 2024 high school football season, I thought I would rank the 10 best championship teams I’ve covered during my career. There are a few caveats. First, my journalism career started in 1990 so any teams before...
Brooks’ new Ghost Max 2 running shoe is its most cushioned sneaker yet
Brooks just dropped an all new road running shoe that prioritizes comfort over everything else: The Ghost Max 2. The Brooks Ghost Max 2 is the latest creation in the Ghost Max series, designed with maximum cushioning that combines comfort with stability, making it an excellent choice for easy runs.
Counting down the top 60 senior recruits in the SEC footprint: Nos. 51-60
The Super Southeast 60 is AL.com’s ranking of the top 60 football recruits in the Class of 2025 from the 12 states that comprise the Southeastern Conference. This year, that includes Oklahoma for the first time. All 12 states have at least representative on the list, but players from...
We’ve found the cutest Birkenstocks for fall and they’re only $60
If you were someone who lived in your Eva Arizona Birkenstock shoes for the summer, we’ve found a perfect option for fall. FreePeople.com has the Boston EVA Birkenstocks for $60. A slip-on clog with rounded toe and backless design, the Boston EVA comes in eight colors: Stone Coin, Khaki, Surf Green, Eggshell, Elemental Blue, Fondant Pink, Roast and Black.
How Auburn football found a pipeline in one of the state's biggest high school programs
Over the past month, Auburn announced itself on the recruiting trail, landing numerous commitments and shooting up the No. 5 ranked 2025 recruiting class in the country. Friday night, the world got to see the level of talent Auburn is attracting, when two of its biggest commits of the recent recruiting surge starred for Thompson High School on national television.
Alabama lawmakers grill Pharmacy Board over ‘extremely, extremely, extremely troubling’ report
Alabama lawmakers told the State Board of Pharmacy on Thursday to move quickly to fix problems cited in a report by the Examiners of Public Accounts. The Legislature’s Sunset Committee, which reviews the finances and activities of public boards, held a public hearing on the report, which was released Wednesday and covered the Board of Pharmacy’s operations from October 2019 through September 2023.
Miss Manners: No longer accepting packages
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a building with a security system and buzzers. My neighbors buy everything online, often receiving three or more packages a day. As they are rarely home, the delivery people ring my buzzer, too. I accepted a package for them once, and it was a...
Starbucks fall menu is out earlier than ever: Pumpkin Spice Latte, Apple Crisp and more
Here’s some good news for fans of Starbucks fall beverages. The coffee chain’s fall menu has returned. The lineup includes the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Made with real pumpkin, the beverage combines Starbucks Espresso and steamed milk with the combination of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. Topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices, the beverage is available hot, iced or blended.
Alabama barbers are trimming gun violence one haircut at a time: ‘I care’
This is another installment in The Birmingham Times/AL.com/CBS42 joint series “Beyond the Violence: what can be done to address Birmingham’s rising homicide rate.” Sign up for the newsletter here. Every time David Almon has a young person sitting in his barber chair, he has a goal: Build...
AFROPUNK 2024: Here’s how to get last-minute tickets
AFROPUNK is returning to Brooklyn. This year, neo-soul icon Erykah Badu is set to headline event. The two-day festival, dubbed AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA Brooklyn, will take place from Aug. 23 and 24 at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park. Two-day tickets for AFROPUNK are available via Stubhub and Ticketmaster. Single-day tickets are also available via Ticketmaster for Friday and Saturday.
These are the power brokers behind Alabama and Auburn’s major NIL collectives
In the fast-changing landscape of college sports, connections matter. Players want the best NIL deals and businesses want the most lucrative marketing opportunities. It’s all part of the expensive new game for universities to land top recruits and stack their rosters. Some describe this new landscape as the “wild,...
‘90s rock band cancels tour, citing lack of ticket sales
Helmet won’t be touring after all. Loudwire.com reports the band is cancelling its upcoming North American tour. “The cancellation is caused by a mix of significant financial concerns and lower than expected ticket sales which is a common problem for many artists this year,” the band told Loudwire. “We look forward to getting back out on the road in 2025.”
Boosters started a nonprofit to pay Alabama athletes millions. Now, it’s shutting down.
It started with the promise of a $100,000 check. In the spring of 2023, John Parker Wilson, the former Alabama quarterback, had a request for the Internal Revenue Service: grant us nonprofit status by March 31, or Walk of Champions will lose the money. “If the Organization does not receive...
How have Auburn football coaches fared in Year 2? From Jordan to Harsin, a look back
Many SEC coaches have taken a great step forward in their second season at a particular job. Alabama’s Nick Saban jumped from seven wins to 12 and an SEC West Division championship in 2008. Georgia’s Kirby Smart improved from 8-5 in his 2016 debut to 13-2 and playing for a national title in Year 2.
Now or Never: Elvis photographer recalls last shots at Alabama arena set for demolition
George Hill took the last of the more than 7,000 photos he shot of Elvis Presley inside the Mobile Civic Center during The King’s final performance in Alabama on June 2, 1977. Hill’s return to the Civic Center last December was perfect timing. He joined the father-son documentary filmmaker...
What happened to the DNC’s rumored surprise guest?
Rumors of a surprise performance from a top tier pop star swirled in the days leading up to the Democratic National Convention and reached a fever pitch in the hours before Vice President Kamala Harris’ ceremonial nomination. The rumors turned out to be just that. Some said Taylor Swift....
Alabama football depth chart: Final predictions for defense at end of fall camp
The Alabama football depth chart is close to being revealed. Preseason camp wraps up this week, and the first game against Western Kentucky isn’t far away. Who will take the field on defense? We have a decent sense based on preseason interviews and intel. But not every spot is officially decided just yet.
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