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University of Alabama Program Pushes AI Use on Professors
(TNS) — From conversing with Mayan people to creating a virtual travel guide to debating the effectiveness of capital punishment, educators are using artificial intelligence n numerous ways to spice up classroom activities and assignments. The University of Alabama is embracing the usage of AI in the classroom with...
How cold did it get last night? How long will ‘fake fall’ last?
Many Alabamians were treated to a taste of fall temperatures on Wednesday morning. According to National Weather Service data several spots dipped into the 50s overnight, and many others were comfortably in the 60s. Here were some temperatures as of 6 a.m. Wednesday for a few Alabama cities:. * Alexander...
CarMax in Tuscaloosa one of new building permits for high-dollar projects
This past week, four new building permits were issued across Alabama for construction projects exceeding $1q million. Two of these permits are for a project in Tuscaloosa, while the other two are in the Birmingham metro. Here’s what we kn ow about these projects:. CarMax in Tuscaloosa. Two of...
Alabama AD Greg Byrne provides insight into naming of Saban Field
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne provided further insight into the process of designating the team's home field to Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium during an interview with 247Sports last week. Note first that it's not Nick Saban Field. The decision is meant to honor the entire...
Tuscaloosa Woman Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car Monday Night
A young Tuscaloosa woman was seriously injured but survived after she was struck by a vehicle on McFarland Boulevard Monday night. Stephanie Taylor, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said officers were called to McFarland Boulevard near Midtown Village around 8:40 p.m. Monday on reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.
Gov. Ivey leads dedication of T-Pier at Roland Cooper State Park to James "Big Daddy" Lawler
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey joined state environmental leaders and family and friends of James "Big Daddy" Lawler at Roland Cooper Park in Camden Tuesday to dedicate the T-pier to Lawler, who spent decades as a champion for outdoor recreation throughout the Alabama Black Belt. Lawler, who passed away earlier this...
5 North Alabama high school football games to watch in Week 1
Here are five games to watch involving north Alabama high school football teams in Week 1 along with the complete schedule. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
From South Dakota to Alabama, farmers question crop profitability
Growers are fighting corn firing and hoping for the right amount of precipitation to make profit. Kelly Garrett is a fifth-generation farmer in western Iowa. Garrett farms 4,000 acres of corn, over 1,800 acres of soybeans, and 170 acres of winter wheat. We're nearing the end of summer, and I...
Gov. Ivey makes appointments to Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday eight appointments to the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board of Trustees. ASHS, a statewide residential high school, to be located in Demopolis, was established in May 2024. The school is set to open in the fall of 2026.
Alabama AD Greg Byrne on the House settlement, roster caps, naming rights and more
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne started looking ahead about 2-3 years ago. The NCAA had granted athletes the ability to profit from their name, image and likeness around that time, and there was a sense that the whole enterprise of college athletics was changing. Byrne said...
Muscle Shoals City Schools launches first responder class
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. (WAFF) - The Muscle Shoals Schools System added a new class at its career academy that will allow students to learn more about the life of a first responder. The class is taught by Lieutenant Bobby Newton from Muscle Shoals Police Department. The class itself is a...
First Alert: Tracking pleasant mornings, warm afternoons & low rain chances
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - We have made it to the midpoint of the work and school week… and this morning started off exceptionally comfortable! We will continue with a string of pleasant mornings, to go along with the warm afternoons, now through the weekend. The humid factor remains on the lower end of the spectrum, but so do rain chances; with just a few pop-up showers and storms possible both Wednesday and Thursday, the forecast is looking mostly dry.
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