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This Alabama city is among the top 10 for new apartments being built in the US
Huntsville is 10th among U.S. cities seeing the largest increases in new apartments. That’s according to The New York Times, which said more than 2 million new apartments are expected to built nationally by 2028. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Mustangs use physicality, agility to their advantage
One thing both coaches agreed on following Stanhope Elmore’s 28-13 victory over 5A Marbury: That was a solid evening of tackle football. Marbury scored first, and trailed by just two at the half against the Mustangs, but Stanhope’s size and crafty running game would eventually rule the day.
DCH medicine program proving to be popular with patients
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Meds to the Beds! A catchy name for a program at DCH in Tuscaloosa and one that so far has impacted thousands of patients. It all comes down to one word - convenience. It’s proven to be so popular that DCH leaders estimate at least 5,000 patients have benefited from it in the last four years.
Bama in the NFL: Roster Cuts Tracker
The NFL preseason wraps up this weekend, with the final game of three weeks for all NFL teams taking place from Thursday to Sunday night. Teams will have to cut half of their players following the final preseason game, however, with the roster limit dropping from 90 players to 53 players.
Former Auburn ace earns first coaching job
Fresh off an amazing career as a pitcher for Auburn softball, maddie penta is ready to take the next step in her softball journey. Friday, James Madison University softball head coach Loren LaPorte announced that Penta has been hired as an assistant coach. LaPorte is excited about the potential that Penta brings to the coaching staff.
Alabama Power talks electric cars in T-Town
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama Power teamed up with Young Tuscaloosa for their first electric car lunch and to learn more about electric cars. It was billed as the EV tailgate. A variety of electric vehicles were on display at the Alabama Power office on Queen City Avenue. Company leaders say this was an opportunity to showcase the growing trend towards electric cars and the growing number of electric charging stations throughout the state.
Catie DeLoof Will Start With a $50,000 Salary at the University of Alabama
Catie DeLoof will match starting salaries with Sydney Pickrem at West Virginia, who has a similar coaching and competitive resume. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Catie DeLoof will make $50,000 per year as a base salary as an assistant coach at the University of Alabama. That matches the resume...
Tuscaloosa’s DCH to End 28-Room Hotel Program for Patients & Loved Ones
Tuscaloosa's DCH Regional Medical Center will soon end a program that provides patients and loved ones with an affordable place to stay before or during hospitalization. In a memo published earlier this month, hospital administrators alerted staff that DCH will end its Guest Room Program on September 1st and begin repurposing the 28 rooms dedicated to it.
College football's most talented team is the Alabama Crimson Tide
No one likes to hear 'I told you so', so consider this post as a statement not just from me, but from many Alabama Crimson Tide fans. For months, we've said what 247Sports has now proved; the 2024 Alabama Crimson Tide is college football's most talented team. Going back to...
Weedian Compilation feature three Vicksburg bands
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Weedian’s 38th compilation “Trip to Mississippi and Alabama” feature bands from both Mississippi and Alabama on the sprawling 28 track album. Of the seven bands featured from Mississippi, three are from Vicksburg: Beneath the Kudzu, Chief City, and Death Throes from a Star.
Hillcrest Defeats Florence at Home in First Game Since Reclassification
Friday night the Hillcrest Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL) defeated 7A opponent the Florence Falcons (Florence, AL) 32-20 in their first game since being moved up to 7A. The Patriots did not disappoint putting on a hard-fought game at home for their fans. Hillcrest Jumped to a 16-0 lead thanks to Senior...
Johnson announces Knight to coaching staff
FLORENCE, Ala. (August 23, 2024) – University of North Alabama Volleyball Head Coach Tristan Johnson has announced a new addition to the coaching staff Friday afternoon, as Nicole Knight joins his staff for the 2024 season. Knight will serve as a cognitive performance coach for the upcoming season. Knight...
Earthquake detected in northeast Alabama; no damage reported
A small earthquake occurred in northeast Alabama late Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed. The quake happened at 11:35 p.m. Friday. Its epicenter was about two and a half miles below the surface, less than half a mile north-northeast of the town of Section in Jackson County and about 6.7 miles south-southeast of Scottsboro.
Now that both conventions are over, which presidential candidate has a stronger campaign?
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Several democratic delegates are back in Alabama after spending this week in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention. With both conventions having passed, Republicans and Democrats say there are striking differences between party conventions. “I think one of the things that you did not see, if you contrast and compare the […]
This Alabama teen + Golden Buzzer winner is headed to America’s Got Talent live shows
If you haven’t been keeping up with America’s Got Talent, then you may not know that Alabama’s own Reid Wilson stole the show at his audition with his incredible vocals. We got to talk with Reid about his experience, so keep reading to learn more about his performance and what’s next for him on AGT.
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