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Travelers trek to north Alabama for ‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’ this week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Tourists will attempt to cross state lines for the “World’s Longest Yard Sale” from Thursday to Sunday, which features stops in Alabama. Also known as the 127-Yard Sale, vendors in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan will set up shops spanning 690 miles along rural Route 127. In Alabama, the yard […]
Alabama bill would require permits for assault weapons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBRC) - A bill pre-filed in the Alabama Legislature would require a person to have a permit to legally carry certain firearms like assault weapons. Birmingham’s mayor recently showed up to a council meeting with an AR-15, calling for more legislation like this. Right now, anyone 19...
DEI, traffic cameras, pygmy hippo: Down in Alabama
Auburn University is the latest state college to announce the closing of its Office of Inclusion and Diversity, reports AL.com’s Rebecca Griesbach. Now five institutions have made or announced the move, just months after a new state law was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey that bans DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs. The law requires that colleges be in compliance with the law by Oct. 1.
Country music sensation and headliner of Rock the South to stage a comeback in Alabama
Jelly Roll, who headlined the Rock the South festival this year, is set to make a comeback to Alabama with a concert scheduled for fall in Birmingham. On November 21st, the Legacy Arena at the BJCC will host a show by the country star as part of his “The Beautifully Broken Tour”. The event will feature opening acts from Ernest, Shaboozey, and Allie Colleen.
Annual Alabama Coastal Birdfest Nature Expo celebrates its 20th anniversary
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WPMI) — The South Alabama Land Trust (SALT), a regional land conservation nonprofit, is hitting a major milestone in its 34-year history; this year’s annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest & Nature Expo in October will be the 20th consecutive year of this premier Gulf Coast event.
Athens charity giving away 800 backpacks for back to school
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Limestone County Schools are just days away from opening their doors again for the new school year. Limestone County Churches Involved in Athens is hosting a back-to-school backpack drive to make sure low-income families in the community can provide their children with a new backpack and school supplies.
From lockdowns to drills: Alabama's proactive approach to school safety
It's been 25 years since the shooting at Columbine High School. Now, every year we hear reports of school shootings. Central Alabama knows all too well about threats on campus - proving time and again that training saves lives. Earlier this year a Walker County school resource officers put Oakman...
Company donates to Decatur City Schools
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A company is donating nearly 2,000 for Decatur City Schools. Construction equipment rental company Sunbelt Rentals hosted a donation drive for Tools For Schools. The group provides teaching supplies for schools. The company said it was trying to raise 1,308 items of school supplies. However, they...
Alabama vs Georgia in Bryant-Denny is ESPN’s Game of the Year
ESPN’s Bill Connelly released his top five SEC games of the regular season over the weekend, and it’s no surprise that Alabama was prevalent throughout his list. This top five was largely generated by each team's SP+ ranking, meaning the games weren't necessarily handpicked by Connelly. The presumably...
Family atmosphere stands out to in-state WR during Champions Cook-Out visit
Elite in-state wideout in the 2026 class breaks down his return visit to Alabama, time around the coaches and players, and more. The post Family atmosphere stands out to in-state WR during Champions Cook-Out visit appeared first on On3.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to host news conference
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is hosting a two-part press conference at 11 a.m. on the second floor of City Hall Tuesday. During the first part, Woodfin will announce a special exhibit that will be featured in City Hall. In the second part, he will address recent issues affecting the city.
Blake Sims Almost Got Pulled From His First SEC Start in Which He Threw for 445 Yards Because His Wristband Was Wrong and Nick Saban Thought He Was Going Rogue
Blake Sims's one season of college football glory was almost halted before it even started because of a very unfortunate clerical error on someone's part. I honestly can't believe something like this was able to happen at Alabama under Nick Saban's watch. It sounds like whoever was responsible for the miscommunication between the call sheets and wristbands was never discovered, but I'd guess it's more likely that person actually was found out and then mysteriously disappeared. You don't have a fuck up like that and have Saban just never find out who was responsible for it.
AROUND TOWN: Close out the summer with hot August nights
As families get back into the school routine, there are some awesome outdoor activities to soak up the last bits of summer. First up, we’ve got Bingo at The Camp at MidCity – a super fun game night for the whole family with food specials and cool prizes.
What you should know about the Huntsville swing dance scene
If you’ve been searching for the swing dance scene in Huntsville, look no further. The Hville Blast team dives into the Huntsville Swing Dance Society (HSDS) and how this old-fashioned activity is seeing a resurgence. We interviewed HSDS president Adam Wilkerson on why he wants to keep the swing...
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