Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic smash hit ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ turns 50 today. The all-time jam still, which was originally meant as a response to Neil Young’s Southern Man, echoes around the state to this day with legendary lyrics that talk about Muscle Shoals and Birmingham. Releasing in 1974 as the single to the band’s second album, Second […]

Tuscaloosa’s Metro Animal Shelter announced over the weekend that they will be closing their doors for the next two weeks due to a canine distemper outbreak in the city. “We are seeking emergency fosters for asymptomatic dogs/pups. Any dog/pup with minor symptoms are being isolated to one side with further treatment of the symptoms while […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide secured a commitment from an elite, in-state offensive lineman after a huge visiting weekend in Tuscaloosa. Vigor (Mobile, AL) offensive tackle Micah DeBose has committed to play for the Tide. https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1804692150296137928 DeBose, who had previously been committed to Georgia, backed off that pledge around Christmas time and saw heavy pursuit from […]

Waters across the Gulf have seen double red flags most of the week, indicating they are closed to swimmers due to the rough conditions of the surf. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) now has a helicopter patrolling the state’s Gulf Coast in order to increase the speed with which first responders and rescue crews […]

Thursday night in Birmingham was historic, with Major League Baseball paying homage to the Negro Leagues and the historic Rickwood Field, which holds the claim as the oldest professional ballpark in the United States. It was already going to be a special night for baseball, the city of Birmingham, and the entire state of Alabama, […]

A group of recent high school graduates from Sulphur Springs, Texas were on-hand to witness the Florida shark attack which left a Mountain Brook girl missing a hand and a leg. The teens helped to pull Lulu Gribbin out of the water when it became clear that help was needed. They discussed their account, what […]

Alabama fans who may have been unsure or unaware of their newest commitment at the quarterback position got a nice introduction this week. Keelon Russell, a dual threat 4-star 2025 prospect out of high school powerhouse Duncanville in Texas, was named the MVP of the Elite 11 finals. https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1803898989802328242 After three days of competition among […]

Of all the losses to the transfer portal in the aftermath of the retirement of Nick Saban, none hurt more than the departure of superstar safety Caleb Downs. Downs, who led the Crimson Tide in tackles with 107 in 2023 and was the first freshman in program history to do so, elected to take his […]

The Birmingham Stallions are coming off a title in the inaugural season of the United Football League (UFL) which was good for their third straight spring football championship. The man who has guided Birmingham since the beginning, head coach Skip Holtz, says he doesn’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon. During an appearance with the […]

Mountain Brook teenager Lulu Gribbin who was attacked by a shark two weeks ago in Florida has been receiving very special videos of support from athletes, coaches, and celebrities all around the country. From Caitlin Clark to Eli Manning to Nate Oats, all videos have been documented on the Instagram account Lulu Strong and can […]

Smylie Kaufman had a front row seat to one of the most dramatic U.S. Open finishes in the history of the tournament on Sunday. Kaufman, who was born in Birmingham and attended Vestavia Hills High School before going to play his college career at LSU, is now an TV analyst for NBC’s golf coverage. During […]

Alabama men’s basketball head coach was in the building for Game Five of the NBA Finals in Boston to see the Boston Celtics take on the Dallas Mavericks. https://x.com/NickyPerkss/status/1802866001064677796 While Oats’ appearance in Boston may have seemed like a mystery at first glance, it makes more sense when you consider the fact that one of […]

It has been quite the offseason for the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball program. Landing back essentially their entire core from last seasons first-ever Final Four team in school history along with adding some new pieces as well, Nate Oats and his staff put together a roster that is among the best in the nation. […]

A trophy is coming back to Birmingham for the third season in a row. The Birmingham Stallions claimed the inaugural United Football League (UFL) title Sunday with a 25-0 victory over the San Antonio Brahmas at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. https://x.com/TheUFL/status/1802552165116084560 After the Stallions won back-to-back USFL titles, the league merged […]

Charles Barkley has been in the spotlight recently due to the expiring NBA rights deal for TNT and speculation about whether he could secure a massive media ‘free agent’ contract with another network to continue his basketball commentary. However, Sir Charles put all the rumors to rest over the weekend by announcing that next season […]

The University of Alabama has announced via a social media post a massive amount of students who qualified to be to the dean’s list for Spring 2024. 13,103 students qualified for either the dean’s or president’s list, which requires at least a 3.5 Grade Point Average and a 4.0 for the president’s list. “Legendary news […]

Alabama residents safely disposed of 4,105 pounds of unwanted, unneeded or expired medications on April 27’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event, which occurs twice a year, encourages residents to get rid of medications they no longer have a use for. It is intended to prevent overdoses on prescription pills, medication misuse, and […]

Over the last six months, Muscle Shoals has seen over 500 drug-related crimes. Colbert County Sheriff Eric Balentine has an untraditional idea to try to curb the root of the problem: Encouraging dealers to take each other out of the business. His department put up a banner at the intersection of Highway 72 and 43 […]

Former President Donald Trump was on Capitol Hill on Thursday at the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) and visited Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and many others. https://x.com/NRSC/status/1801315415005553014 “President Trump brought an extraordinary amount of energy, excitement and enthusiasm this morning.” said House Speaker Mike Johnson, […]

College basketball season is still over five months away, but fans of the SEC and the ACC got something look forward to on Wednesday as ESPN released the matchups for the annual SEC/ACC Challenge. Both Alabama and Auburn will take the road to face off against two titans of the sport in the challenge’s marquee […]

Over the weekend, two teenagers in Florida were injured in a shark attack, one of them critically and still receiving medical care. Mountain Brook, AL’s Lulu Gribbin received a very special surprise in the hospital just days after losing a hand and a leg. Rick Karle of Rick Karle Good News shared an image on […]

In a decision approved by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees finance committee, tuition for out-of-state undergraduates will rise by 3% at UA and UAB and by 4% at UAH. Each of the schools’ in-state undergraduate tuition rates will rise by 2.5%. Similarly, the Auburn University Board of Trustees also decided to raise […]

For the first time since 2009, neither Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium nor Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium will host the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) Super 7 high school state football championships in 2024. On Wednesday afternoon, the AHSAA announced that the two stadiums had been taken out of hosting rotation due to the expansion of the […]

2024 will bring the first year of the new edition of the College Football Playoff, with the size of the field tripling to 12 teams from just 4. On Tuesday, college football journalist Andy Staples published predictions for how this year’s field will end up looking when it’s all said and done. The picks were […]