Echola
LATEST NEWS
‘Every job is a ministry,’ says well-known meteorologist James Spann
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – People are often afraid of finding their purpose because they think it won’t make sense to the rest of the world, said James Spann, longtime meteorologist for ABC 33/40 in Birmingham. “So what?” he said. “Everybody’s got different gifts and abilities. There’s something within them...
WATCH: 'Smokenado' passes over grass fire in Colbert County
NITRATE CITY, Ala. — Though spotty showers were in the Tennessee Valley forecast throughout Saturday, an unexpected whirlwind caused quite the visual stir in Colbert County. Jordan Davis, Assistant Fire Chief for the Nitrate City Volunteer Fire Department captured video of a "smokenado" as it developed over the scene of a fire his team was fighting Saturday.
NASA barge to transport Artemis II adapter on Tennessee River
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (WHNT) — NASA’S Pegasus Barge left Huntsville with a final destination down the Tennessee River: Kennedy Space Center. On August 21, the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) for the Space Launch System (SLS) left the Marshall Space Flight Center. NASA said the adapter connects the rocket’s core stage to its upper stage […]
Top 2025 recruit in the state of Alabama given crystal-ball to flip to Auburn football
Hugh Freeze has seemingly saved his biggest flip yet for the day of his Auburn football program's first game of the 2024 season -- receiving a crystal ball from 247Sports' Tom Loy for the No. 1 2025 recruit in the state of Alabama, Parker CB Na'eem Offord. Of note, though:...
Calvary holds its annual Labor Day celebration
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – Childersburg’s Calvary Baptist Church is once again hosting an annual Labor Day celebration on church grounds at 904 3rd Street NW, starting at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 1st. The event is open to the community, with all sorts of games, family fun, food, and...
Update: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama Saturday afternoon
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 3:01 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:30 p.m. for Lawrence, Morgan and Cullman counties. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Sardis, or 11...
High School Huddle: Live scoreboard and highlights from Week 1
A statement win by Spain Park with a win over Hoover. Oak Mountain is proving themselves as a top team in the state starting 2-0. Bessemer City starting the season 2-0 is something to keep an eye the rest of the season. Julian's take:. I don't know if I have...
Who's starting for Alabama football in 2024 season opener against Western Kentucky?
Alabama football opens its season on Saturday against Western Kentucky, with the Crimson Tide unveiling its depth chart and starters three hours ahead of kickoff. Here's the full rundown of the starters and their projected backups: Alabama football offensive starters vs. Western Kentucky ...
Weather poses threat for Alabama football tailgaters; fans encouraged to take shelter
TUSCALOOSA, AL (WBMA) — The University of Alabama gets ready to kick off its first football game of the season on Saturday, August 31, at 6 pm against Western Kentucky. Storms are posing a threat on game day tailgaters and UA is offering shelter solutions to fans attending. In...
Wawa Continues To Expand In The South With Two More Stores In Alabama Opening This Week
Two new Wawas opened in Alabama this week as the beloved convenience store chain continues to expand its footprint in the South. One store is located in Mobile on Cottage Hill Road and the other is located on State Route 59 on the south side of Robertsdale in Baldwin County, according to a report from AL.com. Both stores hosted ribbon cuttings, free T-shirt giveaways, and "a charitable hoagie-building competition."
Former Alabama prep stars return to NFL on practice squads
Two former Alabama high school standouts cut on Tuesday as NFL teams reduced their preseason rosters to the regular-season limit returned to the league on Friday by signing with practice squads. Waived by the New Orleans Saints, linebacker Monty Rice from James Clemens High School in Madison joined the Atlanta...
Where did Kalen DeBoer coach before Alabama?
Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer will make his very first appearance with the Crimson Tide on Saturday as the team opens its season against Western Kentucky at home. Coming over from a two-year stint at Washington where he took that team to a national championship this past winter, it’s worth looking at DeBoer’s journey to one of the biggest coaching jobs in college football at Alabama.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.