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TroyLife: The Helmet Collector
Published 12:29 pm Friday, July 25, 2025 *Editor’s note* This story and more can be found in the current issue of TroyLife available now. Troy University graduate Ben Whitehead is infatuated with football helmets but he’s managed to turn his...

3 Artists That You Didn’t Know Transitioned Into Country Music
Many people have tried to transition into country music, but here are three artists who did it successfully. Many artists have been known to have country elements in their genre of choice. But not everyone can make the complete switch to country....

Inside the Top Restaurant Trends for 2025 in Alabama
Restaurants have gotten more creative with their approach to customers. From the menu items to the drinks, to the overall experience itself, owners use different trends to attract and keep customers coming back. Dan Gold |Unsplash Dan Gold...

Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Sharp Spa Start For Always On the Go Trainer Sharp
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – So far, trainer Joe Sharp has done little wrong at the Thoroughbred meet at Saratoga. If you've been following along, you know he has won six races with his first 15 starters. You might not know that he is also doing ok...

Dogs prefer certain TV shows depending on their personality type, researchers find
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Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts 25th class
CULLMAN, Ala. – Stonebridge Farms was packed with friends, family, former teammates and coaches, old rivals and more Saturday night to celebrate the induction of the Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame’s 25th annual class. CCSHOF Chairman Marty...

The 2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD SUV
What is a GV70? The GV70 is a compact luxury SUV built in the Montgomery, Alabama assembly plant and sold in North America by Genesis. And who is Genesis? Genesis is a luxury vehicle brand that is part of the Hyundai Motor Group. It was...

Michael Lee Redburn
Michael Lee “Mike” Redburn, 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born on Dec. 25, 1951, in Parsons to Ray and Neva Redburn. Mike led a life characterized by dedication, warmth and a genuine love...

Bob Asmussen | Big Ten bosses face limited questions
LAS VEGAS — What happens in Vegas apparently doesn’t stay in Vegas anymore ... it is broadcast across the globe. The Big Ten was back Wednesday at the Mandalay Bay Resort for Round 2 (remember, it’s a boxing town) of its annual media kickoff. BTN...

Coach Tommy Tuberville highlights legislative wins for Alabama in July 2025 posts
Coach Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator from Alabama, shared a series of posts on July 19, 2025, highlighting recent legislative developments and investments impacting his state and the nation.In a post made at 16:25 UTC, Tuberville described a...

David Pollack predicts Texas, Alabama to face each other in SEC Championship
SEC Media Days are in the rearview mirror. Now, the conference is turning its attention to practice and the upcoming 2025 season, which should be one of the most competitive in the conference’s recent memory. Ahead of the season, analyst David...

Prediction: St. Frances Academy (Md.) drops one game in 2025
The 2025 high school football season will be getting underway in less than six weeks, which means it’s officially preview season. Rivals is breaking down the nation’s top teams from coast-to-coast, and today we make our way to over to the DMV and...

Alabama Wine Festival heads to Noccalula Falls this September
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Sip the flavors of Alabama’s wine industry at the 5th Annual Alabama Wines Festival at Art on the Rocks. The event will take place at Noccalula Falls Park on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 2 until 5 p.m. With over 10 award-winning...

Seven former student-athletes, two teams make up 22nd SAU Sports Hall of Fame Class
The Southern Arkansas University Department of Athletics has announced that it will add seven new individual members and two teams to its Sports Hall of Fame as the 22nd class was elected by the Hall's induction committee earlier this summer. The...

Fundraiser hosted to help buy Christmas gifts for all students at the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
VINCENT, Ala. (WBRC) - Some people headed to the lake on Saturday, July 19, but not for the water. They went for a fundraiser. The 16th annual Christmas in July fundraiser for the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) was held at Pier 59 on...

‘Alabama fans are as good as it gets’: Oklahoma HC speaks on traveling to Tuscaloosa this fall
ATLANTA, Georgia. (WBRC) - The Oklahoma Sooners are coming off of a 6-6 season in 2024, and one of those 6 wins was an upset victory over Alabama in Norman. This year, the Sooners will come to Tuscaloosa looking for a second consecutive upset...

Alabama Born Country Boy And Rising Star In Concert
Myles Morgan is on the right path in 2025. His music is getting more and more interest every day, with his live show really creating buzz. Myles Morgan is from Birmingham and is a student at the University of Alabama. Morgan's team has made all...

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays 2025: Tennessee's Tax-Free Weekend Kicks Off Today, and 9 More Start Next Week
State sales tax holidays usually run for one weekend, though some states offer longer exemptions. Zooey Liao/CNET Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing, and if you're feeling the strain on your wallet, timing your purchases with a sales...

Extreme Heat and Humidity Impact Alabama Residents
Alabamians have had their fair share of hot and muggy summer days, and that trend is going to continue. The National Weather Service in Birmingham has expressed concern about increasing heat index values, along with humid conditions, over the next...

How Alabama public media could be impacted by federal funding cuts
WASHINGTON — Faced with a Friday deadline, Congress narrowly approved clawing back roughly $1.1 billion for public media, which will mean a loss of some funding for Alabama Public Television and local radio. Republicans approved the cuts to the...