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One of Alabama’s largest churches names third senior pastor in 65-year history
Briarwood Presbyterian Church of Birmingham has announced that its new senior pastor has been approved by the regional governing body and is in the process of moving to Birmingham. The Rev. Dr. John Scott Redd Jr., president of Reformed...

Which player with Alabama football roots has the most NFL rushing yards?
After becoming the career NFL rushing leader among players from Alabama high schools and colleges in the 2023 season, Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry took aim at the top ball-carriers in league history in 2024. The former Alabama...

Alabama’s top high school football defensive linemen: Meet the best DL in 6A
Leading up to the 2025 season, AL.com is highlighting the top high school football players in Alabama. Our first statewide list focused on the best running backs in 6A. Our second list focuses on the best defensive linemen in 6A. We contacted...

Alabama’s No. 52 was one of school’s early dual-threat quarterbacks
EDITOR’S NOTE: Every day until Aug. 29, Creg Stephenson is counting down significant numbers in Alabama football history, both in the lead-up to the 2025 football season and in commemoration of the Crimson Tide’s first national championship 100...

Alabama Gulf coast eyes visitor growth and beach safety
The fourth of July Holiday has come and gone. And, that means Alabama is into the second half of the lucrative summer tourism season. The Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area points to new rental units to judge how much the visitor economy is...

Alabama’s largest water utility hiring new CEO, will keep $446,000 a year manager
The search is on for a new executive to lead Alabama’s largest water utility. Three members of Birmingham’s regional water board will lead the process of searching for and hiring the utility’s first CEO. That CEO will not replace the general...

Alabama woman found dead in Texas floods as search continues for 5-year-old girl, grandparents
Camille Santana, one of four members of a family swept away from their riverside cabin in last week’s deadly Texas floods, was found Tuesday, July 8, by rescuers. She was killed by injuries sustained during the flood, according to a Facebook post...

Josh Lucas marries fiancee Brianna Ruffalo
American actor Josh Lucas has tied the knot for the second time, to meteorologist Brianna Ruffalo, at the Vatican. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here A year after he proposed to his lady love last June, actor Josh Lucas, 54, best known...

Alabama's recruiting class has 'difference-making potential'
Alabama's 2026 recruiting class is up to No. 5 in the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings after a big week. Alabama surged to No. 5 in the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings over the Fourth of July holiday. It secured...

Alabama assembling 2026 recruiting class with 'difference-making potential'
Alabama's 2026 recruiting class is up to No. 5 in the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings after a big week. Alabama surged to No. 5 in the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings over the Fourth of July holiday. It secured...

Alabama women's basketball's Kristy Curry gets new contract, but for how much?
Alabama women's basketball coach Kristy Curry was one of a handful of Crimson Tide athletic coaches and assistants who were approved for new contracts by the University of Alabama System compensation on Monday. Curry led the Crimson Tide to its...

SPORTS NOTES: NSM players take part in ALBCA All-Star Event
Two rising senior standouts for the North Sand Mountain baseball program recently took part in an all-star event. Carson Harvey and Luke Reed, pitchers that helped NSM post a 22-10 record and win Jackson County and Class 2A Area 15 titles this...

Alabama basketball will return to Boutwell Auditorium for exhibition
Last year, Alabama men’s basketball took part in the first basketball game inside Birmingham’s Boutwell Auditorium in a half-century. This fall, the Crimson Tide will be returning to the historic venue. Coach Nate Oats’ team will square off...

Alabama DOT urges driver preparedness as hurricane season continues
John R. Cooper, Transportation Director | Alabama Department of TransportationJohn R. Cooper, Transportation Director | Alabama Department of Transportation The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging drivers to prepare for the...

Alabama basketball opponents for Boutwell game revealed in 2025
Alabama men’s basketball has its opponent for a matchup at Boutwell Auditorium set. The Crimson Tide will face Florida State in an exhibition game at 7 p.m. on October 16 in Birmingham. This will mark the second consecutive preseason in which...

Alabama student, friend killed by off-duty deputy in Florida crash: ‘He always brought people together’
A University of Alabama student killed when he and a friend were crossing a Florida road is being remembered as a much-loved young man who was known for always encouraging others. Jackson Cunningham, of Hoover, and Nicole Moore, of Calera, both...

Alabama football announces SEC Media Days attendees
We are under two months from the season opener against Florida State and just a week away from SEC Media Days. Next week in Atlanta from July 14-17, all 16 SEC schools will be represented by their head coach and three selected players from each...

LIVE! A Music Calendar: Alabama Shakes set for sold out show in Bentonville
Only VIP-ugraded tickets remain for Alabama Shakes' July 22 show at the Momentary. After an eight-year absence, the group led by vocalist/guitarist Brittany Howard with guitarist Heath Fogg and bassist Zac Cockrell announced both a national tour...

Alabama football GM has warning on recruiting success: ‘Have to keep them until December’
Alabama football has been on a recruiting heater. That includes landing five five-stars (per On3/Rivals) so far in the 2026 class. The latest committed Saturday in five-star safety Jireh Edwards. General manager Courtney Morgan made clear Alabama...

Alabama rising star Ryan Williams takes down Heisman winner Travis Hunter as College Football 26 fever heats up
With the full release of EA Sports’ College Football 26 coming on Thursday, fans who bought the Deluxe Edition started playing early on Monday. Among those jumping in early were Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams and former Colorado dual-threat...