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Southern pine beetles at ‘epidemic’ level in Alabama forests
A destructive insect capable of devastating timber harvests is at “epidemic” level in Alabama, with the state’s forest management agency saying the problem is the worst it’s been in more than 20 years. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued an alert about the Southern pine...
Driver arrested for alleged Manslaughter of Auburn road worker
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – Nearly ten months after a worker was hit and killed in a construction zone, Auburn police have arrested and charged the driver with alleged manslaughter. Tara Renee Harris, a 36-year-old Auburn resident, was working as a flagger when she was hit by a vehicle in October of 2023. On August 25, 2024, […]
Auburn completes Senior Weekend with 3-0 shutout of Coastal Carolina
AUBURN, Ala. — Thanks to a trio of goals from a trio of seniors, No. 15 Auburn soccer (3-0-0) wrapped up its Senior Weekend celebration with a 3-0 shutout of Coastal Carolina (0-2-1) Sunday afternoon at the Auburn Soccer Complex. “Great result for our girls today,” Tigers head coach...
Auburn football will need 'vibe shift' in 2024 says ESPN
Auburn football has the tools to build a successful season in 2024. However, there is one obstacle the Tigers must overcome to reach that goal says ESPN. ESPN recently placed FBS teams into tiers ahead of the 2024 season, and Auburn has found a home within Tier 8, titled “In need of a vibe shift.” When providing the reasoning behind the placement, ESPN’s David Hale shared a fact that has haunted Auburn in recent years.
Auburn RB commit Alvin Henderson starts senior season with a bang
Auburn running back commit Alvin Henderson started his senior season on a high note on Friday night. Henderson rushed for 325 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Tigers’ 50-22 season-opening victory at Luverne. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
DPH confirms measles case in metro Atlanta
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a metro Atlanta resident who was not fully vaccinated. The individual was exposed to measles while traveling out of the country. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with the individual while they were infectious. Measles is very contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Measles virus can stay in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person has left the room. Measles symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the...
Auburn Completes Waterway Study in Terry Cove and Cotton Bayou
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Cotton Bayou/Terry Cove bodies of water are part of the Perdido Bay watershed. This system connects to the Gulf of Mexico through Perdido Pass and has traditionally provided nursery habitat for aquatic and bird wildlife. Development over the years has replaced...
Jalen Milroe Is Back in the Spotlight Ushering in the Kalen DeBoer Era at Alabama
With his degree in hand and his bona fides as a quarterback solidified, Milroe could have made the jump to the NFL or another title contender. Instead, he’s staying in Tuscaloosa to try to get rid of the bitter taste left by his final play of last season.
Childersburg’s new outdoor pickleball courts are getting closer to reality
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – The pickleball rage started in Childersburg with a small group of adult men, playing a few times a week in the gymnasium of the Limbaugh Community Center. It has “caught on” so much that the Parks and Recreation Department is working on new outdoor courts for the sport.
Tickets now on sale for Alabama men’s basketball Final Four banner reveal
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Tickets are now on sale for those who want to witness history inside Coleman Coliseum. The Alabama men’s basketball team, in partnership with Yea Alabama, is hosting a Final Four celebration Friday, Oct. 11 that will include the unveiling the Crimson Tide’s 2024 Final Four banner.
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Leaning on the city’s defense base and the strength of small businesses, Cummings Research Park (CRP) is launching a DefenseTech Accelerator this fall. That’s according to a report in 256 Today, which noted that the accelerator will provide the impetus to help grow the next generation of defense small businesses in the Huntsville area. Cummings Research Park is the second largest research park in the country and the fourth largest in the world.
'I can't even use my credit card': Residents displaced by Huntsville apartment fire
We're learning more about a Huntsville apartment fire that's displaced at least two people. Walter Paige just moved into Biltmore Place Apartments on Blue Spring Road three months ago. He says he'd just started a job and was starting to get back on his feet, until Sunday, when the apartment below his caught fire and took his with it.
Drone Technology Revolutionizes Crop Spraying at Historic Alabama Farm
Peinhardt Living History Farm in Cullman, Alabama, has embraced cutting-edge Drone Technology for crop protection, partnering with Sky Spray, a new local business according to The Cullman Times. High-Tech Solution for Traditional Agriculture. Sky Spray, co-founded by retired Assistant Cullman Police Chief Jason Mickle and Chris Thrasher, utilizes a DJI...
Police say Huntsville apartment fire was likely set on purpose; Witnesses heard argument beforehand
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — UPDATE: On Monday, Huntsville Police confirmed that evidence leads investigators to believe the fire at the Biltmore Place Apartments was set intentionally. Previous Coverage: Accounts from a witness and an employee of a northwest Huntsville apartment block indicate a domestic argument between a woman and a...
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