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Ranking the state's top running back recruits of all-time
EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week, AL.com will explore the best of high school sports in Alabama. We hope you join the conversation. Continuing our countdown of the state of Alabama’s top high school recruits in the last 30 years, we’ve reached the running backs. If you purchase a...
Former union director indicted on Warrior Met Coal gas pipeline damage
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Western Division has indicted one man in connection with the Warrior Met Coal gas pipeline damage that occurred near the intersection of Hanna Creek Road and Sandlin Mountain Road in Brookwood, Alabama in 2022. James Gale Kerns is now...
Concerns raised with employee pay scale at Bessemer City Schools budget hearing
Concerns were raised at a budget hearing by board members and education employee associations regarding the salary schedule for employees at Bessemer City Schools. A salary schedule is used to determine the pay for school employees based on years of service and education level, such as a bachelor's degree versus a master's degree.
Parent of B.B. Comer High School cheerleader claims daughter’s health neglected by coaches following concussion
A parent of a B.B. Comer High School student is voicing concerns about his daughter's cheer coaches and how they handled her health after she suffered a concussion.
Gadsden-area high school football scores, live updates from Week 1
The Alabama High school football season kicks off Week 1 on Thursday and there's plenty of action around the Gadsden area throughout the next 36 hours. The headliner is Hokes Bluff and Southside on Thursday, continuing their longstanding Etowah County rivalry. Another Etowah County rivalry occurs on Friday with Glencoe vs. Westbrook Christian. Other big games include Guntersville and Fort Payne, Boaz and Albertville, alongside Sand Rock and West End. ...
Higher Humidity Prompts Heat Advisory For Parts of the Tennessee Valley Thursday
With the threat of higher humidity than previous days, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory Thursday from noon to 9 pm. Heat index values are forecast to reach the triple-digits.
‘Miracles are real’: Couple who adopted 9 kids while facing infertility to welcome baby
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - After battling with infertility and adopting nine children, an Alabama couple are now expecting their miracle baby. Adoption and foster care have always been a passion for CJ and Elisha Hodge, so it’s no surprise to them that they ended up adopting nine children, WTVY reports.
Crimson Tide’s “Mr. Irrelevant,” and a former Alabama star, cut from the NFL
It wasn’t a good week for two former members of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Safety Jaylen Key was waived by The New York Jets. The team picked the former Alabama player with the last pick of this year’s NFL Draft, making him known as the annual “Mr. Irrelevant.” There was also bad news for former Tide linebacker Ronnie Harrison.
Much-needed stormy weather expected through Labor Day Weekend
Friday: An area of high pressure will continue moving northeast and weakening. This will allow a cold front to move toward Alabama from the northwest, and an upper-level low to sit over Louisiana/Texas. It will be partly cloudy, hot, and humid with scattered showers and storms. This will be welcome rain to the region. High temperatures will be in the middle 90s, and the heat index will be around 100-105°.
Shootout in Birmingham’s Tom Brown Village injures 2 women who were innocent bystanders
Shots rang out in Birmingham’s Tom Brown Village public housing community, leaving two women injured. The shooting happened shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday near 41st Street and Fifth Court North. Police said four people got into a shootout with each other. A woman was driving her white sedan along...
Veterans in Prattville: A Great Home After Military Career
Find out why Prattville/Autauga County is the perfect place for transitioning military members and veterans to plant roots. Transitioning military members and veterans in Prattville and Autauga County are choosing to plant roots here, thanks to the region’s high quality of life assets and its bountiful career opportunities. Located...
Alabama A&M extends Bryant contract through 2027
HUNTSVILLE — Just two years after taking the reins as director of athletics at Alabama A&M, Dr. Paul A. Bryant has received a contract extension through 2027. Alabama A&M University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims approved the extension for Bryant, according to a news release Wednesday. Bryant was named director of athletics in August 2022.
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