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Which former HS stars should have made AL.com’s list of the state’s great wide receivers?
Former Auburn great Terry Beasley was the most common name mentioned by readers in reaction to AL.com’s list of the greatest Alabama high school wide receivers of all-time last week. AL.com named two-time Mr. Football Ryan Williams as its top receiver, topping the list of nine. The other receivers...
A History of How Regions Bank Began
Regions’ history is one marked by collaboration with a focus on customers. “Despite all the advancements in technology, banking, at its core, is still a people business,” explains Christian White, Birmingham market executive for Regions. “We have a long track record of serving people and businesses in Alabama. At the same time, we have a strong vision for the future, from our branch network to our digital banking services.”
Right-wing extremists force cancellation of LGBTQ+ book event in Alabama
Last week, right-wing extremists caused a charityLGBTQ+ book event inAlabama to be canceled after the venue received threats of violence. Josh Coleman, an LGBTQ+ liaison for Birmingham and president of Central Alabama Pride, had organized an event at Oyster City Brewing in Mobile to celebrate his new children’s book, Finding My Rainbow,” Al.com reports. Thebook, which details Coleman’s journey of coming out and finding acceptance, was to be featured in aDrag Queen Story Time session, with proceeds benefiting AIDS Alabama South. The event also included an appearance by prominent Alabama TikTok star Ophelia Nichols, known as “Mama Tot.”
Uptick in 'shooting into' car crimes in Mobile with two more Monday
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile police rushed to the scene of a shooting Monday night, a little before 9 pm, on Senator Street off Dauphin Island Parkway. Police tell NBC 15 News someone shot into a man's car while he was at a stop sign. The driver of the...
With deadline looming, Prichard water system master plan might lack specific recommendation
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - With a deadline fast approaching to submit a master plan for the troubled Prichard water and sewer system, the possibility is rising that the document might lack a key feature – a prescription for the system’s long-term future. That master plan, ordered by Mobile...
Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board
Brooke Menschel, counsel for the Alabama Association of Real Estate Brokers (AAREB) and Marcus Brown, chair of the AAREB, answer press outside the Frank M. Johnson federal courthouse in Montgomery. (Jacob Holmes/APR) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The American Alliance for Equal Rights made its case Thursday in federal...
UAB Hospital continues to be the best hospital in Alabama, according to U.S. News + World Report
University of Alabama at Birmingham is yet again named the best hospital in Alabama according to U.S. News and World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings. UAB Hospital also holds the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. Keep reading for more on UAB’s...
Each afternoon offers a chance for much needed rainfall
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Starting the day off mild and muggy with overcast skies after Monday’s storms. We will see similar conditions unfold again today throughout the afternoon and evening. So if you didn’t get rain yesterday there will be a chance this afternoon and also tomorrow. Temperatures will climb into the mid to low […]
Local shrimpers set to rally this weekend to raise awareness against imports
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA) - Kerry Mitchell and her husband know the challenges that come with shrimping for a living. Her husband Michael is out dragging his net off Dauphin Island. “This is my husband’s will and drive. He loves it... It’s in his soul. Once you go out on...
MCSO: Third suspect sought for questioning in Prichard murder
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Two people are sitting in Metro Jail accused of a murder in Prichard. Now, the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is looking for one more. In April, investigators say Donta Evans and another man were shot during a drug deal. Evans died. According to Sheriff Paul...
Alabama lawmakers speak on 2nd day of Republican National Convention
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT) — Many conversations involving Alabama lawmakers are happening at the Republican National Convention as the political event enters day two. Houston County Republican Party chairman Alex Reynolds says history is being made at the convention. He also noted the unique atmosphere in the aftermath of former President Trump’s attempted assassination. “You talk about the energy […]
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