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Alabama singer stuns ‘Voice’ coaches with ‘wonderful’ Battle: ‘Entertainment at its finest’
Alabama’s Jazz McKenzie continues her stellar run on “The Voice,” delighting the show’s celebrity coaches with her talent and stage presence. McKenzie, 31, had a big moment in the Battle Rounds of the NBC reality series, covering Jamiroquai’s...

Alabama police officer involved in chase that killed Hartselle teen gets his job back
A police officer involved in a high-speed chase that ended with the death of a Hartselle teenager will soon be back on the job. The Priceville City Council reversed the firing of Garry Chapman during an appeal hearing on Monday. According to WHNT,...

Alabama House Goes Viral With Clever “Goodbye Earl” Themed Halloween Decorations
This one wins them all. Spooky season is officially here. We are almost halfway through October, which means everyone is embracing the Halloween spirit and gearing up for the Halloween weekend. While some might be perfecting their costumes, like...

Alabama Residents Invited to Give Back Through Holiday Shoebox Dr
Alabama drop off locations for an upcoming holiday drive will be open soon. With the seasons changing, it's almost time foe residents in Alabama to do their part to help children in need. Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical...

How to watch No. 11 Tennessee vs. No. 6 Alabama: TV channel and streaming options for October 18
The No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) and the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers (5-1) square off on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in a battle of SEC foes. How to watch Tennessee Volunteers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Tennessee vs....

SHOWDOWN: Joey Aguilar & Tennessee Battle Ty Simpson & Alabama on Third Saturday in October
TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS face ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE: Can the Vols stun the Tide in a high-stakes SEC showdown? Author: 13newsnow.com Published: 11:14 PM EDT October 13, 2025 Updated: 11:14 PM EDT October 13, 2025

Gase: October one of the best times of year for sports
As the year moves into mid October, sports are reving up with many great matchups. You have the American and National League championship series starting in baseball, NFL football entering the middle of the season, the NHL season starting and...

South Alabama British Car Festival
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The South Alabama British Car Club is excited to announce its annual Fall British Car Festival, celebrating the Morgan Motor Company. Three wheeled and four wheeled Morgans will be the highlight of the festival held under the...

It’s a Top 15 showdown for the Third Saturday in October, #11 Tennessee at #6 Alabama
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It was another field storm for Tennessee after they beat Alabama in Knoxville last season, 24-17. Now, the Volunteers look to upset the Crimson Tide in their house as Tennessee travels to Tuscaloosa this Saturday for the...

Game Week Central - Alabama & Tennessee
No. 6 Alabama returns to Bryant-Denny Stadium this Saturday for the annual Third Saturday in October matchup against No. 11 Tennessee. This marks the Crimson Tide's fourth consecutive contest against an AP Top 25 opponent this season. Here's what...
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Defending Act to Protect Children from Social-Media Harm
DES MOINES, IOWA (October 13, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced she joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in a brief supporting Tennessee’s law that protects children from social media harm....

"Is Kalen DeBoer happy at Alabama": CFB insider throws names of Big Ten, SEC coaches as replacement of James Franklin at Penn State
Penn State's search for James Franklin's replacement has begun, and college football insider Heather Dinich has shared an impressive list of coaches who could vie for the Nittany Lions' vacancy after the 2025 season. In Monday's episode of "The...

West Alabama town says ‘goodbye’ to long time diner
CARROLTON, Ala. (WBRC) - A landmark is no more in one west Alabama town. Carrolton said “goodbye” to the Town Square Diner, a staple in the community for decades. Town Square Diner(WBRC)Town Square Diner was the kind of place where everybody knows...
Alabama’s Ty Simpson pulls even atop Heisman race
Ty Simpson, step on up, you are the newest in a growing list of “Who wants to win the 2025 Heisman Trophy” contestants. While Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer was sticking a fork in his fledgling Heisman hopes with a three-interception performance...

Media taps South Carolina women’s basketball to repeat as SEC champs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina women’s basketball team was voted to finish first in the SEC for the regular season in the media’s preseason poll, the league’s office announced on Monday. The Gamecocks are looking to win their...

Alabama football OC Ryan Grubb details UA's fourth-down aggressiveness
On Saturday, Alabama football risked a turnover on downs with a fourth-down conversion attempt three times in a 27-24 win over Missouri, and moved the sticks on all three. In a narrow road win that wasn't decided until the final minute, each of...

Record invasive Alabama bass caught on Parksville Reservoir
State wildlife officials have certified a state record Alabama bass, an invasive species, caught on Parksville Reservoir in Polk County, Tennessee. The 7-pound, 3-ounce fish was caught by angler Caleb Bell on the Ocoee River and tops the previous...

Leaders celebrate new era for ‘economic engine of the state of Alabama’
A large contingent of local, state and federal officials gathered Monday on the Mobile waterfront to celebrate the completion of a project they said would benefit the entire state for years to come. “The Port of Mobile, truly unlike any other...

A beloved Alabama restaurant is coming back with a new spin and a familiar menu
Fans of the original Zoë’s Kitchen take heart - a new spin on the familiar concept is opening in Tuscaloosa. Zoë’s & Marky’s Kitchen opens Tuesday in Tuscaloosa at 1665 McFarland Blvd. N. The restaurant promises to remind diners of the homespun...

Red October: Prime Time for Inshore Fishing Along Alabama's Gulf Coast
As the heat of summer fades and the Gulf breezes turn crisp, mid-October ushers in one of the most exciting windows for inshore fishing along Alabama's coast. Locals call it Red October-a nod to the explosive run of redfish that floods the surf...