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Man facing charges in deadly toddler shooting wants to be tried as a juvenile
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A man facing charges in connection to the deadly shooting of a toddler is asking to be tried as a juvenile. Nickarious McConnico, 21, is charged with criminally negligent homicide. He was 20 at the time of his arrest. A judge has set a hearing for...
Four arrested after Lauderdale County drug raid
LAUDERDALE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Four people are facing several charges after drug agents raided a home in Lauderdale County Wednesday. Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on Foy Avenue in Florence. Investigators say they got the warrant after there were...
Crimson Tide In Paris Olympics
PARIS – As the opening ceremonies get underway at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday, July 26, a total of 16 Crimson Tide student-athletes, past and present, will continue The University of Alabama's proud tradition of excellence at the Summer Games. In addition to the student-athletes, Alabama gymnastics assistant...
Saturday in the Park: Back-to-School Junior Archaeology in the Park Day (August 3)
Prepare for getting back into the classroom with the Moundville Education Department! On August 3 from 10 am until 2 pm, visitors are invited to join us down by the Black Warrior River to learn how archaeologists use math, science, social studies, and an array of other academic disciplines to explore the history of Alabama. We will have mock excavations, flint knapping, and an atlatl throwing range. Complete each station to earn your Alabama Junior Archaeological sticker. All Ages are welcome and activities are geared towards K-12.
Top-15 2025 Prospect Jasper Johnson Slashes List From 10 To 5, With 3 Overwhelming Favorite, Decision Expected By End Of Summer
Consensus five-star and top-15 2025 recruit Jasper Johnson cut his college list down to five schools. However, a historic SEC program has stood out consistently throughout his recruiting. Who is it?. According to Jaime Shaw of On3 on Wednesday, Johnson is now considering Kentucky, Alabama, North Carolina, Louisville, and Arkansas....
Paul Finebaum calls 'Saban Field' naming 'somewhat of an insult' to Nick Saban
Paul Finebaum says Alabama did not properly honor Nick Saban by naming the Bryant-Denny Stadium playing surface “Saban Field.”. Finebaum discussed the topic with AL.com’s Mark Heim during a Thursday appearance on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5. “Naming a field after the greatest coach in...
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor in the...
Families describe assaults and deaths behind bars during hearing on Alabama prison conditions
Deandre Roney told officials at the Alabama prison he was incarcerated at that he feared for his life because another inmate had been threatening him, his sister said. On June 8, months away from his scheduled release date, the 39-year-old was stabbed to death.
ADSFR Results Show Evidence of Flounder Rebound
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Nobody was more pleased when the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) added flounder to the CCA Alabama Live Weigh-In competition than Dr. Sean Powers, head rodeo judge and Director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama. Powers […]
Alabama prep coaches weigh in on NIL on the high school level: ‘It’s a lose-lose’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories based on AL.com’s anonymous offseason survey of Alabama high school football coaches. The surveys are anonymous to allow coaches to share their thoughts more freely. Alabama’s high school coaches fear the consequences of a pay-for-play NIL model...
Most immigrants coming to US are ‘garbage,’ Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville says
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, in an interview Tuesday on the Fox Business show “Kudlow,” said most immigrants coming into the country are “garbage.”. Referring to Vice President Kamala Harris, who President Joe Biden said in 2021 would have special duties related to addressing the roots of immigration at the southern border, Tuberville overstated the number of people crossing the border.
Trussville Mayor, Superintendent hosting town hall meeting on school needs, property tax vote tonight
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Mayor Buddy Choat and Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin will host a town hall meeting tonight, July 25, in the Hewitt-Trussville High School Performing Arts Center where they will discuss the upcoming city-wide special municipal tax election that would fund multiple school expansion projects. The pair will give a...
Sheriff’s office identifies 22-year-old as suspect in domestic shooting
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office arrested Casey Deandre Smith, 22, of Birmingham as the suspect in a recent domestic shooting that occurred at Shoal Run Trail on July 21. (Contributed) The post Sheriff’s office identifies 22-year-old as suspect in domestic shooting appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Athens police cracking down on underage drinking
Complaints from concerned parents led to almost a dozen arrests in Limestone County. Athens police said nine people at eight gas stations and convenience stores in the last week were accused of selling alcohol to the department's underage source or other teens. Lieutenant for the Athens police department, Jonathan Caldwell,...
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