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See Whats Got Coach Saban Fired Up This Week

Following their somewhat narrow victory over Texas A&M this weekend, coach Nick Saban made it abundantly clear that it takes a lot more than just winning football games to make him satisfied. Not to take anything away from A&M, but it was apparent Alabama didn’t come with the same type of focus we’ve seen the […]

As reported by WHNT News, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office indicates that their lab as made a DNA match from a vomit sample collected at a burglary crime scene in March. Earlier this year, the Limestone County Sheriff responded to a burglary off of Section Line Road. Upon investigation, they determined that the suspect had […]

Hurricane Warning Issued For Alabama Gulf Coast

As we reported yesterday, Tropical Storm Nate is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane as it travels into the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend. Experts warned that Nate could make a turn towards the Gulf Coast, and now weather models validate those warnings. As of this morning, the National Weather Service has […]

College Football Preview: Alabama vs. Texas A&M

After the thrashing Alabama put on Ole Miss last week, they are heading into their third consecutive SEC game. This week they will travel to College Station, as they try to put together another dominating performance against the Texas A&M Aggies. There has been bad blood between these two teams since the Aggies, being led […]

UPDATE: Borden Execution Delayed Again

As we reported earlier today, Jeffrey Lynn Borden was set to be executed at 6:00 this evening for committing a gruesome double murder of his wife and father-in-law on Christmas Eve, 1993 as the family celebrated the holiday following the couple’s estrangement. Borden’s execution was stayed last month by the 11th Circuit Court. In response, […]

As reported by ABC 33/40, Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney is under investigation by the Alabama Ethics Commission. While details surrounding the investigation have not been released, Ethics Commission Executive Director Tom Albritton made it clear that there is enough probable cause to believe that Chaney violated the Alabama Ethics Act. Officials have sent […]

As reported by WHNT News, a student at Tanner High School, part of the Limestone County School system, was arrested yesterday after the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office conducted a K-9 search, which found a handgun in the student’s possession. According to school officials, the K-9 officer alerted police to the presence of a parked car […]

As reported by WKRG News, Tropical Depression 16, located over Nicaragua, has strengthened into Tropical Storm Nate. Currently, Nate only has sustained winds of around 40 mph, however, as it moves into open water over the Gulf of Mexico many experts predict that it’s likely to intensify. As of earlier this morning, Nate was still […]

As we reported Tuesday, Jeffrey Borden, convicted of killing his wife and her father in 1993, received a stay of execution from the 11th Circuit Court in September. In response to the injunction issued by the 11th Circuit, the Alabama Attorney General’s office petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn that ruling. After considering the […]

(Opinion Editorial) At a Tuesday rally in Birmingham, former Vice President Joe Biden made it clear that the Democratic establishment endorses Alabama Senate candidate Doug Jones. “Doug has demonstrated his courage and his absolute integrity,” said Biden. “Doug and I have been friends for a long, long time. Doug knows Alabama. He knows your heart, […]

In in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in American history, Gulf Shores police are on high alert as they prepare for the 46th annual National Shrimp Festival. As reported by WKRG News, during the four-day event, which starts October 12th, more than a hundred thousand people are expected to attend. When asked about […]

As reported by WHNT News, in response to a recent study which found dangerous chemicals and heavy metals in the Wheeler Basin of the Tennessee River, researchers are now working to determine if those substances pose a health risk to residents there. Informing citizens what prompted the new study, Ron Mixon of Warrior for Clean […]

As the Senate race between Doug Jones and Roy Moore starts to take shape, citizens of Baldwin County will have another consideration on their mind come December; whether or not they should renew the one-mill levy that is up for a vote. As reported by WKRG News, the one-mill levy is a system used by […]

As we reported in August, Jeffrey Lynn Borden was set to be executed this month for killing his wife and her father in 1993. However, earlier last month, the 11th Circuit stayed Borden’s execution after he challenged the humaneness of Alabama’s three-drug lethal injection combination. Now the Alabama Attorney General’s office is asking the U.S. […]

Yesterday, Congressman Byrne (R-AL) announced a bill he is introducing to allow for greater innovation in higher education. Should it pass, the Innovation in Accreditation Act would allow the Secretary of Education to waive requirements for schools if they can show a waiver will allow the institution to implement new innovative practices. For an institution […]

As reported by SEC Country, former Alabama Coach Gene Stallings in a Dallas hospital after he suffered a serious heart attack over the weekend. Breaking the news, Rick Karle of Fox 6 News wrote, “Please pray for Coach Gene Stallings! Coach had a serious heart attack last Friday night and has since been transferred from […]

Late Sunday night a gunman opened fire at a country music festival in Las Vegas. As bullets rained down on the crowd, concertgoers ran to escape the gunfire. One of those people was Tiffany Odom, daughter of Alabama native, Kathy Odom. In an interview with WKRG News, Kathy relived what it was like to get […]

If you’re from the south, then you know how serious we are about college football. “House divided” tags are commonplace across Alabama, and a bitter rivalry can call into question the strongest of friendships. But every now and then there are circumstances that surpass the games we play and remind us what’s really important. That’s […]

In a heartfelt, emotional goodbye, a longtime Pelham police officer goes “10-42” one last time. “Keep that blue line thin and straight,” he tells his fellow officers. With this powerful video here. You won’t want to miss it. WATCH as Officer McDow offers some parting wisdom to his PPD family. Delta 33 is 10-42. Enjoy […]

College Football Preview: Alabama vs. Ole Miss

After the thumping Alabama put on Vanderbilt last week, they are entering into their second SEC game of the season, against the Ole Miss Rebels. Ole Miss has been playing solid ball, despite their loss to California on Sept. 16. Regardless of the storylines leading into this game, fans are well aware that you can’t […]

700 New Jobs Coming To Huntsville

As reported by WHNT News, the Huntsville City Council has approved the Aerojet Rocketdyne expansion project. Part of the project will involve the creation of an advanced manufacturing plant. Located in North Huntsville Industrial park, the plant will build propulsion engines for the SLS deep space rocket. Additionally, the new development will feature defense business […]

Family Cat Saves Alabama Couple From Fire

As reported by WSFA News, a couple was saved from a house fire earlier this week when their family cat came to the rescue. The fire occurred in a Dadeville home, and Fire Chief Keith Wilkerson said if it were not for the cat, the couple might not be here today. According to the family, […]

As reported by agfax.com, with one of the most active hurricane seasons in the past decade, many experts had feared Alabama cotton production would take a substantial hit. However, after thorough analysis, reports indicate the state of cotton in Alabama is still strong. While Hurricane Irma was not expected to impact Alabama crops, tropical storm-force […]

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