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Goodman: Alabama's secret weapon for the Iron Bowl is a family tradition
This is an opinion column. There was some confusion inside the football practice facility at the University of Alabama on Tuesday. During an interview with Tim Smith, the veteran defensive lineman mentioned to me that the father of Kane Wommack had been around the team in a support role for his son.
Paul Finebaum declares the Alabama ‘dynasty’ over: ‘It was done before Saban left’
The Alabama Crimson Tide had one of the great dynasties in college football history under Nick Saban. Now, with him retiring following the 2023 season, there are questions about where that dynasty goes from here. For his part, SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum declared that the Alabama dynasty is over during an appearance on Get […] The post Paul Finebaum declares the Alabama ‘dynasty’ over: ‘It was done before Saban left’ appeared first on On3.
Florence police corral loose calf after 45-minute pursuit
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - Florence police spent Monday trying to wrangle a loose calf. The calf got loose from a sale barn in downtown Florence around 3 p.m. and spent the next 45 minutes running through downtown. It even ran through several backyards and police had to shut down traffic...
Red Lobster set to reopen Huntsville location
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Get excited, seafood fans! Red Lobster is making a comeback in Huntsville. The grand reopening is set for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at 11 a.m. The restaurant, located at 1818 University Drive NW, will resume service with its well-known seafood menu. The reopening was confirmed by...
Pelham Parks and Rec install new weather alert system at the city park
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A new weather alert system in Pelham aims to keep you and your kids safe while visiting the city park. The Perry Weather Alert System alerts you to lightning in the area within 8 miles. Pelham Parks and Rec staff say when there’s lightning, this...
Univ. of Alabama Athletics, police department to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama Athletics and the University of Alabama Police Department are hosting the Tuscaloosa 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Wednesday, Sept. 11. The event, which will be made available for the public to register and participate for the first time, will begin with a pre-climb ceremony at 7:45 a.m. inside Coleman Coliseum. After the pre-climb, a closed climb will be held at 8:15 a.m. for first responders, and the public climb will begin at 11:30 a.m.
Explosive Nick Saban/Lane Kiffin dynamic detailed in new book
Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin. A decade later and it’s still baffling that the two not only joined forces in Tuscaloosa but that the odd couple survived (nearly) three full seasons. A new book set for release next week offers some new context to their dynamic when Saban hired...
Murder trial for Frederic Rogers continues with autopsies and witness testimony
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - As the murder trial for Frederic Rogers continues, we’re learning new details about the 2020 shooting in Valhermoso Springs that ended with seven people killed. In the Morgan County Courthouse, jurors were shown autopsies from the victims, but for the first time, WAFF has learned...
Work begins on new Big Whiskey’s restaurant in Alabaster
Construction has begun on renovating the former O’Charley’s building in Alabaster into a new Big Whiskey’s restaurant. The post Work begins on new Big Whiskey’s restaurant in Alabaster appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabama Public Library Service hosts homework help program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Public Library Service is launching a statewide program to assist students of all ages with their schoolwork. Homework Alabama provides free one-on-one online tutoring, review services, test prep and other educational resources. Over 4,000 tutors with expertise in more than 60 subjects are a part of the program’s leadership. […]
Alabama Lightwave: Centreville Coverage Expansion Alert!
You asked, and they have delivered! Lightwave is thrilled to announce a major expansion in Centreville’s north side! Thanks to the new equipment installed on the North Centreville Water Tank, they have significantly improved internet coverage for many homes that were previously unserved or underserved. This new site is...
U.S. Marshals nab domestic shooting suspect after brief standoff at Birmingham motel
A man wanted in connection with a domestic shooting in Birmingham was captured earlier today by a team of U.S. Marshals after a brief standoff at a Birmingham motel. Ricardo Loyola, 34, was found hiding under a bed in a room at the Relax Inn on First Avenue North on First Avenue North on the city’s east side.
Nineteen Alabama players land on 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl watch list
The Reese’s Senior Bowl released its 2025 watch list on Wednesday, and Alabama was well-represented with 19 players on the list. The post Nineteen Alabama players land on 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl watch list appeared first on On3.
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