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Travelers trek to north Alabama for ‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’ this week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Tourists will attempt to cross state lines for the “World’s Longest Yard Sale” from Thursday to Sunday, which features stops in Alabama. Also known as the 127-Yard Sale, vendors in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan will set up shops spanning 690 miles along rural Route 127. In Alabama, the yard […]
2025 College National Football Championship Odds, Favorites, Betting Insights
Who do you expect to capture the National Championship this season? There are plenty of contenders eyeing the college football title, with Georgia (+300) and Ohio State (+325) looking like two of the early favorites. Below, we list all of the odds so you can make an informed wager. Sign...
State audit of Bessemer City Schools details issues with finances, teacher pay
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - New information from state auditors confirms why State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey wants to take over the Bessemer Board of Education. The audit report from the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accountants details ongoing issues in the system. The key findings are school board members...
Continue to be Weather Aware for dangerous heat on Thursday and Friday
Weather Aware Thursday and Friday for Dangerous Heat and Humidity Thursday & Friday: The heat dome will stay in place for Thursday. This will keep Central Alabama very hot and humid with only a few showers. High temperatures will be in the middle 90s. The heat index will be dangerous as it sits around 105-110°. […]
Athens-Limestone Legislative Update: Addressing local interests and policy issues
ATHENS, Ala. — Limestone County is one the fastest growing counties in the state. On Tuesday, state politicians connected with the community, addressing local interests and policy issues. Senators and representatives also shared an update on progress made during the last legislative session. Alabama State Senator Arthur Orr explained...
See notes from metro teams on hand for AL.com’s Birmingham Football Media Days
Tuesday’s final session of the 2024 AL.com Birmingham Football Media Days will include visits from 19 metro teams including the defending Class 6A state champion – and its new coach – Pinson Valley’s fifth coach in six seasons and a total of 10 squads that made the state playoffs in 2023.
Austin running back Gavin Fuqua ready to roll into senior year with Black Bears
It doesn’t seem like long ago that running back Gavin Fuqua was getting his first reps in as a high schooler at Austin. Even as he heads into his senior year, he still remembers the things his older teammates were telling him as he grew into his role with the Black Bears’ varsity group.
North Alabama school system leaders talk school bus safety and the need for drivers
The first day of school is upon us for many parts of North Alabama! Hundreds of school buses were on the road Thursday as tens of thousands of kids returned to the classroom. This as a need for bus drivers is at a premium across the state. The spokesperson for Madison County Schools, Carter Watkins, says they are looking to fill several positions.