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Kalen DeBoer and Alabama land first 2027 commitment
Ba'Roc Willis of Moody, Alabama, is just going into his sophomore year of high school, but he already knows he wants to be a member of the Alabama Crimson Tide.That's Alabama's draw with recruits. It was an "ethos" built under Nick Saban and his six championships brought to Tuscaloosa, and new head coach Kalen DeBoer has done a great job — at least on the recruiting trail — of keeping that hype alive.On some level, DeBoer owes defensive line coach Freddie Roach a hat tip for this early commitment. “I’ve known coach Roach since the seventh grade and I believe in...
'Sean of the South' to perform music, storytelling show at the Bama Theatre
Sean Dietrich, aka Sean of the South, will perform his first Bama Theatre show Sept. 21. He'll be accompanied by his band the Grand Ole Optimists for the performance. Dietrich is a multi-instrumentalist — guitar, banjo, fiddle, accordion and piano — and writer. His "Sean of the South — Live" show, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Bama, 600 Greensboro Ave. in downtown Tuscaloosa, will include a mix of storytelling and music. ...
Black Belt students among students participating in UA rural healthcare program
Several high school students from the Black Belt are among others to participate in a program at the University of Alabama that prepares them for careers for healthcare services in rural areas. An article by the University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS) details the program, called the...
Alabama lands in top 10 for 2025 4-star PF Cam Ward
The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball program is one of 10 schools that have a chance to land a commitment from 2025 four-star power forward Cam Ward. Ward plays for Largo High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He is listed at 6-foot-7 and 210 pounds. He is ranked as the No. 2 prospect in the state of Maryland according to 247Sports.
Summer heat returns this week
Tuesday: We’re finally starting to dry out today with only a few afternoon storms in the forecast, so many of us will remain dry. High temperatures will make a run for the middle 90s with heat index values as hot as 105-110°. A Heat Advisory is in place for much of central and western Alabama today.
First Alert: Summer strikes back!
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - After a couple weeks of wetter, less hot weather, Summer is returning with a vengeance this week. Afternoon temperatures will go back above normal most of the second half of the work week, with most places heating into the mid 90s each day. Overwhelming humidity will push the heat index into the 103-108 degree range each afternoon and rain will be hard to come by.
Scorching feels-like temps continue through Tuesday
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Heat continues to strong-arm much of Mississippi and Alabama, some with feels-like temperatures over 110 degrees now! We’ll continue to see temperatures like this over the next few days, with humidity and low cloud cover helping the already searing heat feel even more oppressive. Today,...
Go Platinum Salon offering free haircuts and supplies to K-12 students Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Go Platinum Salon will host a back-to-school event offering free haircuts and school supplies for K-12 students. The event will be held on Aug. 3, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Daystar Church. Additionally, the Kool Breeze ice cream truck will be on-site with its selection of ice cream treats.
Bessemer City High School Announces Stricter Dress Code
Bessemer’s officials indicated that its new dress code is allegedly being instituted to ensure student safety, however, according to research, these kinds of rules do not make students feel safe but rather feel like they are being targeted. Alabama’s Bessemer City High School recently announced a new dress code...
New charter school in Prattville pushes start date back
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) – Ivy Classical Academy in Prattville will now open later than initially planned. According to a post on social media, the school will now open to students on Aug. 21. School officials say there was “a delay in the delivery of the air conditioning units. As a result, we have decided to move back our planned start date by two weeks.”
Flying Biscuit lands in Huntsville’s Foundry; joins Taziki’s
HUNTSVILLE – A new breakfast and brunch spot will soon butter your biscuits, so to speak. The Flying Biscuit will bring its Southern-inspired breakfast, brunch and comfort food menu to Huntsville, the Beach Company and Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate announced today. The location will be in The Foundry, a...
Vote for top RB in Tuscaloosa area entering 2024 Alabama high school football season
The Alabama high school football season is just under a month away, and running backs in the Tuscaloosa area are ready to make some noise this fall. The question remains as to who is the Tuscaloosa area's best running back entering the 2024 season? The Tuscaloosa News recently highlighted 18 of the area's top running backs heading into the fall. Now it's your turn to vote and have your say. ...
McLaughlin: Could the Big 12 Lose Schools to the ACC?
A recent X (formerly Twitter) thread made the rounds, suggesting the Big 12 could lose schools to the ACC. It’s an absurd notion and needs to be refuted. On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin talks about Alabama’s game against Missouri, their first meeting since 2020.
Alabama Governor shares message for teachers preparing for back-to-school season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) – On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey shared a special message for Alabama teachers preparing to start the school year. The nearly two-minute video can be viewed on the governor’s YouTube page, in which she mentions her experience as a teacher and offers encouragement to current educators. Click here to watch the full video.
Hot & humid today. A Heat Advisory issued for parts of the Tennessee Valley.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - For today, a Heat Advisory for locations along I-65 and west for hot temps and high humidity. Feels-like temps 102 to 108 degrees. There is a chance for storms this afternoon, mainly for locations right along the Alabama and Georgia state line. Like yesterday, heavy rain and gusty winds are possible. High temps in the 90s. Tonight, a few clouds, warm and muggy. Mid-70s.
32 days until Alabama football kicks off the 2024 season
In 32 days, Kalen DeBoer will usher in a new era of Alabama Crimson Tide football, replacing the legendary Nick Saban as head coach in Tuscaloosa. Coach DeBoer and the Crimson Tide will take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Aug. 31 to kick off the 2024 college football season inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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 […]