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Farrier ready to ‘flip the dirt,’ bring new culture to Hazel Green football
Fred Farrier said he can already see the excitement from Hazel Green fans ahead of football season. He’s also seen his phone ring from parents who are already getting their Friday-night bags ready to watch their kids play. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Elmore County Welcomes New Publix to Wetumpka
WETUMPKA, AL –The Elmore County Economic Development Authority (ECEDA) is pleased to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Publix in Wetumpka, Alabama. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. at the store’s location at 5039 Highway 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092. ECEDA invites residents, community members, local officials, and business leaders to attend this exciting milestone for Wetumpka. The Wetumpka location will be the 92nd location for Publix in Alabama and its third location in Elmore County, with stores already in Millbrook and Prattville.
University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
A Letter to Blazer Nation From UAB Director of Athletics Mark Ingram. I hope each of you have had a great summer so far and are excited for the 2024-25 year ahead for UAB Athletics. We are exactly one month away from kickoff at Protective Stadium for UAB's second season...
Four-star edge rusher Zion Grady dispels Auburn rumors after Big Cat Weekend
2025 four-star edge rusherZion Grady spent some time in Auburn recently for ‘Big Cat Weekend’ despite his hard commitment to Ohio State. The Enterprise, Alabama native’s presence on the Plains created some speculation on a possible flip in his commitment, but Grady took to X (formerly Twitter) to put an end to it, writing he is “1000% lock-in” to Ryan Day’s Buckeyes.
Nick Saban questions players who left Alabama after coaching change
Few programs nationally felt the negative impact of the transfer portal this offseason like Alabama, which lost several projected starters and felt the sting of a few decommitments following Nick Saban's retirement and the subsequent hire of Kalen DeBoer. Earlier this month at SEC Media Days, Saban questioned the decisions of those who left the program for other opportunities.
Customers claim owner of popular Tuscaloosa restaurant used racist slur
The co-owner of Tuscaloosa institution Nick’s Original Filet House, also known as Nick’s in the Sticks, is facing criticism after video emerged Saturday of customers accusing him of using a racial slur. A man in the video confronted the co-owner after he allegedly used a racial slur to...
BREAKING: Elite underclassman in-state Edge commits to Alabama
Ba’Roc Willis has announced a verbal commitment to Alabama. Willis is a sophomore at Moody High School in Alabama and is a member of the 2027 recruiting class. He currently holds offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, LSU and others. He is the first 2027 prospect to commit to Alabama.
Fishing team reels in nearly 500-pound bull shark during Alabama tournament
Just winning the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo would have been more than enough for the Bon Secour Butchers, but the team of four got more than they bargained for recently. The Butchers, in fact, reeled in a state-record 494.5-pound bull shark during the recent tourney at Dauphin Island. The previous Alabama state record for a bull shark was 448 pounds in 2015.
‘A game-changer for the whole U.S.;’ Alabama officials celebrate $550 million I-10 Bayway grant
Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt and Alabama officials celebrated a $550 million grant for the I-10 Bayway/Mobile River Bridge Project Monday at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico in Mobile. “Transportation is one of the areas as Americans that we can truly come together on,” Bhatt said....
New bill would require Alabamians acquire permit before carrying assault weapons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A new bill filed recently would require Alabamians to obtain a permit to carry assault weapons, either on their person or in their vehicle. Filed by Rep. Kenyatte Hassell, D-Montgomery, House Bill 23 defines an assault weapon as a semiautomatic rifle with the capacity to accept detachable magazines that possess at least one of six attributes, among them being a folding stock or second handgrip.
Hurricane Season Update: 50% Chance of System Development
Don’t forget that Hurricane season is in motion and continues through November 30. According to The Weather Channel, “Formation of tropical systems near the Caribbean or U.S. East Coast is common in August.”. Here is What We Are Monitoring. A disturbed weather area over the central tropical Atlantic...
Storms in Alabama cause flooding on streets and power outages throughout the state
Parts of Alabama were hit with heavy rain on Sunday evening due to thunderstorms. Flash flooding was reported in streets and creeks in various areas of Jefferson, Shelby, and Tuscaloosa counties. On Sunday in Tuscaloosa, Wesley Lollar ventured into deep water, but thankfully, he reports that his house is still...
Send in nominations for Women Who Shape the State
The next class of Women Who Shape the State is open to nominations for 2025, and This is Alabama would love to celebrate the women who are working to make our state better by creating change in your community. From educators, business leaders and healthcare workers to authors, philanthropists, artists...
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