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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...
UAH helps Alabama lead charge to meet surging battery needs
With the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States projected to skyrocket to 26.4 million by 2030, the need is great for not only producing, but improving, the safety and efficiency of the batteries that power them, as well as cell phones, autonomous unmanned vehicles and smart electronics.
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...
PREP SPORTS: ‘You can do anything that you put your heart and mind to’: Cold Springs’ Maci Brown reflects on high school years
BREMEN, Ala. — Cold Springs senior Maci Brown made a lot of memories on and off the basketball court during her high school years and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite experiences from her time spent alongside her friends and teammates. “The best basketball memories I...
1 killed, 1 seriously injured in early morning crash in Trussville
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - One person was killed, and another was seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision in Trussville early Thursday morning, according to the Trussville Police Department. The accident happened around 6:05 a.m. in the 5900 block of Deerfoot Parkway. Trussville Police say two vehicles were involved in the...
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.
New sidewalk project for Hooper City, old houses must go
The City of Birmingham is looking to add sidewalks within the Hooper City neighborhood. The cost is upwards of $675,000 dollars. Many neighborhoods in Birmingham could benefit from sidewalks being added, but based on the location of the proposal, we were left with questions. Wednesday, we spoke with city leaders...
Tuscaloosa’s Westside Community Fun Day Celebrates 11 Years
Last year, The Mind Changers Inc. Westside Community Fun Day in the Park celebrated its 10th Anniversary with its annual back-to-school event. The organization invites you to celebrate 11 years of community togetherness this year at the annual Westside Community Day in the Park. What to Expect. Various attractions and...
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing top 7 teams for 5-star 2025 G Meleek Thomas
One of the top overall prospects in the 2025 NCAA Basketball recruiting class is Meleek Thomas, a consensus 5-star guard who is ranked in the top-10 overall per every major recruiting ranking. He's a 6'3 combo guard who can do just about everything at a high level on both ends of the court, mostly known for his natural scoring ability.
Wetumpka art legend Don Sawyer dies
Look anywhere in Wetumpka and there is Don Sawyer’s mark — the Hollywood Fish. Almost always on a yellow background, the fish is wearing sunglasses and grinning to the world. Look close enough, and you’re likely to find a cross and a church in the painting. Those paintings will now stand as memories as Sawyer died Friday after a battle with cancer.
Paul Bryant football needs new head coach after John McKenzie returns to Mobile area
Paul Bryant High School football is in search of a new coach less than a month before the start of the 2024 season, athletic director Malcom Gross confirmed to The Tuscaloosa News. On Wednesday, the Mobile County Board of Commissioners approved John McKenzie as Vigor's new head coach. McKenzie came to Paul Bryant in 2023, leading the Stampede to a 3-7 mark last season and a sixth-place finish in 6A, Region 4. ...
Alabama Man Claims Million Dollar Jackpot In Florida Lottery
This is exactly why I never miss an opportunity to buy some scratch-off tickets when I'm on my way to the beach, or anywhere else that sells scratch-off tickets. The 500X THE CASH game is a $50 game with a top prize of $25 million, which is the largest ever offered on a Florida Scratch-Off game, and the best odds to become an instant millionaire. The game's overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50. Scratch-Off games are an essential part of the Lottery's portfolio of games, accounting for around 77% of ticket sales. Scratch-Off games have generated more than $17.69 billion for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) since their inception.
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