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Paul Finebaum Reveals If Kalen DeBoer Can Truly Fill Nick Saban's Shoes At Alabama
For the first time in 17 years, Nick Saban will no longer be roaming the sidelines for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Saban announced his retirement after last season, finishing with 297 wins, seven national championships and 11 SEC championships. Saban's total wins rank No. 6 all-time, but his seven ...
Bama Rush: University of Alabama sororities hold Bid Day 2024
Sorority rush is over in Tuscaloosa and now begins the rush to start the 2024 fall semester at the University of Alabama. On Sunday, around 2,500 UA freshmen students found out which sorority they would be joining during Bid Day, the culmination of sorority recruitment week. ...
University of Alabama student’s death spurs scholarship fund: ‘Continuing her mission’
A University of Alabama student died “unexpectedly” last month, prompting an effort to create a $50,000 scholarship fund in her honor. As of Aug. 18, 95 donors have raised $9,220 through GoFundMe in honor of Lauren Alexis Whinery, 20, who majored in marketing with dual minors in sales and global and cultural perspectives.
Alabama’s young secondary showing promise and progression
Alabama’s young secondary has been a point of concern for the fan base throughout the 2024 offseason, but the group continues to flash its sky-high potential. According to head coach Kalen DeBoer, the group competed admirably in Alabama’s second fall scrimmage on Saturday. The corners covered well against...
Mac Jones shines in Jaguars’ preseason game as the starting quarterback
He is no longer bound by the rigidness of New England, and Alabama fans are excited about Mac Jones’ new chapter. The former University of Alabama quarterback is back home in Jacksonville, Fla. He got traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars on March 14 in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
2nd man charged in shooting of Hoover HS student released from hospital; booked in jail
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - The second suspect in the shooting of a 16-year-old Hoover High School student is now in jail. Bryan Decarlos Mills Jr., 25, was booked in to the Jefferson County Jail Sunday. His bond his set at $440,000. Mills is charged with one count of attempted murder...
Alabama attorney general says five Selma facilities are illegal gambling sites
The Alabama Attorney General’s Office has ordered operations to cease at five facilities in Selma that he said are functioning as illegal gambling sites. “These facilities are operating with complete disregard to Alabama law,” Attorney General Steve Marshall said. “I applaud Dallas County Sheriff Granthum’s dedication to combat this blight, and willingness to invite our team to assist in addressing these criminal enterprises. ...
Hoover High School parents react to coaching controversy, interim head coach speaks
After the disturbing practice footage showing former Hoover High School football coaches Drew Gilmer and Adam Helms with one coach ripping a helmet off a player at practice and another jumping on top of them. Both coaches were placed on administrative leave and resigned two days later. Hoover High School's...
Minority Vendor Conference in Birmingham showcases opportunities
BIRMINGHAM — Small business owners and entrepreneurs across the state can benefit from the upcoming Alabama Minority Vendor Conference and Showcase, an event dedicated to empowering small and disadvantaged businesses across the state. Scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Birmingham,...
MSCS Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins to be honored with education leadership award
BIRMINGHAM, AL. (WMC) - The Orlean Beeson School of Education has announced that Dr. Marie Feagins, Superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, has been selected as one of the Learning for Life Award recipients. The honor will be presented at the Learning for Life Awards Dinner on Wednesday, August 21, 2024,...
Neighbor calls for short-term rental regulations after College Hills disrupted by gunfire
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Last weekend, the sound of gunfire disrupted the College Hills neighborhood of Birmingham. Now, people are calling on a short-term rental company to look at policies and regulations. "Thank God there was no one injured. Cars were damaged, houses are damaged, properties are damaged." said...
Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for 87-year-old Birmingham man
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - An 87-year-old Birmingham man has been reported missing and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to locate him. Bobby Joe Bell was last seen Friday, Aug. 9 as he was leaving his home in Birmingham and traveling in a White 2024 Toyota Corolla to Logan Mountain Lake, according to the JCSO.
Selma City leaders outline how to get help recovering from Sunday's severe thunderstorm
A severe thunderstorm packing strong straight-line winds knocked out power, toppled trees and blew roofs off buildings as it rolled through Dallas County Sunday night. There were no deaths or injuries, Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. said at a Monday morning press conference. Perkins said the damage from the straight-line winds was not severe enough to declare a state of emergency and get state and federal agencies involved.
Final defendant sentenced for 2022 Montgomery County gas station robbery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama has announced that all three defendants in a December 2022 gas station robbery have now been sentenced. The third and final defendant was Marquis Shawn McKeithen, 33, of Montgomery, who was sentenced last week...
Public pressure in Guntersville shuts down proposed Dollar General
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The public has persuaded city leaders in Guntersville to not build a new Dollar General in the area. According to WAFF’s newspaper partner, The Advertiser Gleam, last Tuesday the Guntersville Planning Commission elected to not merge three properties along Highway 79 South, across from Cherokee Elementary.
Vestavia sets Sept. 14 as Shred & Recycle Day for 2024
The city of Vestavia Hills has scheduled a day when residents can dispose of electronics, household hazardous waste and unneeded or expired medications, as well as receive free paper shredding services. The Shred & Recycle Day will take place at Vestavia Hills City Hall and the Vestavia Hills Civic Center...
Jefferson County Chief Magistrate dies
A longtime Jefferson County Chief Magistrate passed this week. Maurice Muhammad served in the Bessemer Municipal Court since 2013, after serving 16 years as a Magistrate for Birmingham Municipal Court. Muhammad was well known in the community as a servant leader…often serving as a youth sports coach, minister, activist and humanitarian.
Rep. Dale Strong provides updates on first term in Congress during Rocket City visit
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Rep. Dale Strong was in the Rocket City on Monday to update Alabamians about his first term in Congress and his plans for the year to come. Strong provided insight into the state of the economy and how north Alabama is contributing. So far this year,...
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