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Kalen DeBoer gets grilled about leaving Washington for Alabama on Seattle radio show
It was an opportunity of a lifetime for new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer. Days after taking the Washington Huskies to the national championship game, he was handpicked to be Nick Saban's successor in Tuscaloosa. We may never fully know the truth, but he beat out most notably Florida State head coach Mike Norvell for the gig. Norvell probably did not want to leave Tallahassee either.
Federal department invests $20 million to rehab abandoned Alabama coal mines
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — A grant of over $20 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior will help rehabilitate hazardous mine sites around Alabama to their natural state, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. With the money, the state hopes to create more opportunities for abandoned coal mines to be turned into economic developments. […]
Alabama MAN SENTENCED TO 71 MONTHS FOR DEFRAUDING Investors of $4.7 Million in Business Scam
BIRMINGHAM, Ala – A Pell City man has been sentenced in a plan to defraud more than 40 investors in his different businesses out of more than $4.7 million, according to U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples. Chief...
Area Nonprofit Works to Protect Birmingham Children from Violence
This is another installment in Birmingham Times/AL.com/CBS42 joint series “Beyond the Violence: what can be done to address Birmingham’s rising homicide rate.” Sign up for the newsletter here. Kings Kids Outreach, a nonprofit created to help Jefferson County and Birmingham youth, started with just two people. In...
Decatur mayor demotes fire department lieutenant, councilman thinks it's retaliation
Decatur City Council Member Billy Jackson speaks out after the demotion of one of the fire department's only three Black lieutenants. "I guess that's where the question is, is that how did this happen? Because everything that we know about Kevin Jackson, his evaluations have all been exemplary,” said Billy Jackson.
Man allegedly connected to Northport murder one year ago turns himself in to authorities
NORTHPORT, Ala. (WBRC) - A major follow-up Wednesday in a Northport murder that happened nearly a year ago. First, a recap. It happened on September 24th, 2023, on Lake Drive West. Authorities say that’s where Demetrius Windham was ambushed on his grandmother’s front porch that night. Two weeks later, investigators arrested Antwaun Pledger-Payton. Now, the second suspect turned himself in over the weekend to the Tuscaloosa County jail.
Former Chiefs reserve Isaiah Buggs sentenced to hard labor over animal cruelty conviction
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (KCTV) - A former Chiefs player has received his sentence after being convicted of animal cruelty charges. Isaiah Buggs, who was on the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad during the 2023 season, had been released from the team in June following multiple legal troubles in the offseason. Buggs...
Shelton State to launch new Quality Engineering program this fall
TUSCALOOSA, AL (WBMA) — Shelton State Community College (SSCC) is getting ready to open its new engineering program this fall. The Quality Engineering program is a new program that SSCC says will teach students understanding of controlling variation within manufacturing processes, and also teach tools and techniques for achieving customers' expected outcomes.
Alabama Commit Cancels Visit to Auburn: Roll Call, July 25, 2024
Once again, Auburn is making an effort to flip a 5-star wide receiver committed to Alabama. But once again, the Crimson Tide seems to be fending the Tigers off on the recruiting trail. Caleb Cunningham, a 5-star receiver in the 2025 class committed to Alabama, was slated to visit Auburn this weekend for the team's 'Big Cat Weekend.' Instead, Cunningham announced on Twitter/X that he would not be attending: Auburn was heavily involved with Cunningham prior to his commitment to Alabama, but the Mississippi native has not waivered on his commitment to the Crimson Tide. 37 Days. July 25, 1930:...
Alabama lands in top 5 for 2025 5-star CG Jasper Johnson
The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball program has been trending in the right direction as of late. A large reason for that stems from the Crimson Tide’s success on the recruiting trail. The coaching staff has been able to sign some of the top high school propsects in the country. On Wednesday, Alabama was named a finalist to land 2025 five-star point guard Jasper Johnson. The other finalists were the Arkansas Razorbacks, Kentucky Wildcats, North Carolina Tar Heels, and Louisville Cardinals. Johnson has taken official visits to Alabama, North Carolina, and Kentucky. When On3’s Joe Tipton asked Johnson about his thoughts on...
Tuscaloosa Corvette Club and Church Hosting Backpack Giveaway
Back-to-school season is upon the residents of West Alabama and the free events are all around the city. Saturday, August 3rd, the Low Riders Corvette Club of West Alabama will be hosting a back-to-school giveaway from 11a-4p at Pleasent Grove Missionary Baptist Church, which is also helping to put on this event.
Major questions must be answered before Alabama becomes a CFP contender
College Football will feature numerous changes in the upcoming 2024 season. With mass conference realignment going into effect and the College Football Playoff expanding to a 12-team format, it’s a different ball game. Because of this, the Alabama Crimson Tide likely won’t fall too far behind, if at all, as a result of the program entering a new era. Under the leadership of Nick Saban, the team were not only regular participants in the College Football Playoff, but were consistently competing in the national championship game. With new head coach Kalen DeBoer, expectations remain roughly the same. However, there are some...
Transfers for Alabama football to make biggest impact this season
Nick Saban was impactful in the NCAA transfer portal in his time as Alabama’s head coach. He pulled in names such as Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, Henry To’oto’o, Jermaine Burton, Eli Ricks, Jaylen Key, and Trey Amos among others. Before the portal became popular, Saban landed guys like Jacob Coker, Richard Mullaney, Gehrig Dieter, and Landon Dickerson. Kalen DeBoer brought in some of his guys from Washington to the University of Alabama and is coaching other athletes the Crimson Tide got from the portal. Fall camp begins next week for the Tide, and we are continuing a series of players and positions that will be impactful.
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Riggs, a friendly dog who has a ton of energy
Humane Society of West Alabama: Riggs is a 2-year-old Shepherd/Catahoula mix who weighs in around 50 pounds. He's got tons of energy and would make an excellent buddy for an outdoor adventurer. ...
Alabama Football's 2025-26, 105 scholarship payroll and keeping up with Ohio State and Oregon
How much will Alabama Football and the other top SEC programs pay for players in the 2025-26 year? Some estimates are that SEC programs will average spending $12M to $15M per year. Brian Kelly recently projected that the LSU football player budget would be between $14M and $17M. Ohio State...
'Alabama still in my top schools': No. 6 EDGE Jordan Carter hearing from Freddie Roach, Ryan Williams daily
Four-star EDGE Jordan Carter has always had a high interest in Alabama. The Douglas County (Ga.) High School standout was offered by Freddie Roach last summer following a dominant performance at a camp in Tuscaloosa. "If you go back to all the NFL drafts, they produce a bunch and most...
Former Alabama pitcher Montana Fouts hosting softball camps this August
GARDENDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — Former Alabama softball pitcher Montana Fouts will host youth camps throughout the year — including some in the Yellowhammer State. Bill Noble Park in Gardendale will host Fouts’ All Skills Camp on Aug. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. An additional camp is planned at Brewton’s YMCA on Aug. […]
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