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Kalen DeBoer looks for stronger second year at Alabama
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - In each of his last college head coaching gigs, it’s been year two that Kalen DeBoer has made an impact. That was true at Fresno State, and at Washington. Last year in Alabama, DeBoer had the thankless job of...

Alabama schools to implement state approved anti-vaping policies
Alabama schools are set to implement a new system to prevent vaping by public school students in the coming academic year. House Bill 8, sponsored by Rep. Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile, requires the Alabama State Board of Education to create a model...

Injury bars Alabama basketball former Mark Sears from NBA Summer League debut

CHAOS: Gators' Top Edge Rusher Target Kevin Ford SUDDENLY Shifts Focus | Is Alabama Now the FRONTRUNNER?
Florida Gators football recruiting takes unexpected turns. Will recent developments reshape the Gators' 2024 class? Author: cbs19.tv Published: 9:58 PM CDT July 10, 2025 Updated: 9:58 PM CDT July 10, 2025

$15K reward offered in Alabama double murder, child kidnapping
AUBURN, Ala. (WSFA) - A $15,000 reward is being offered by CrimeStoppers 215-STOP and the FBI for information leading to the suspect’s arrest and a child’s recovery following a double murder and kidnapping in east Alabama. The bodies of a mother...

Gov. Ivey appoints new leaders for Alabama Medicaid and State Employees Insurance Board
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that Bo Offord will be appointed as the new commissioner of the Alabama Medicaid Agency, succeeding Stephanie McGee Azar, who will become the chief executive officer of the State Employees’...

Beat the heat: How small changes can lead to big savings on your Alabama energy bill
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As summer temperatures rise in Alabama, so do energy bills, prompting Alabama Power to offer advice on how to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs. Shon Richey, Alabama Power's Residential Support Manager, emphasized the...

Suspected abductor in Alabama AMBER Alert linked to double murder in Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. — The State of Alabama has issued a Child Abduction Emergency(AMBER Alert) as authorities seek public assistance in locating a missing four-year-old boy. The Auburn Police Department and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency are...

Former Alabama forward to sign $68 million contract extension with New Orleans Pelicans
Herb Jones missed 62 games during the 2024-25 NBA season, but that didn’t dim the New Orleans Pelicans’ interest in the former Alabama standout’s future with the team. Jones and the Pelicans have agreed on a three-year, $68 million contract...

Alabama Task Force 1 deploys from Mobile to Texas to aid in flood recovery
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The AL-TF1 team has been activated and deployed around 4 p.m. from the Western Administrative Complex this afternoon. Governor Kay Ivey announced Alabama is assisting Texas in their search and rescue mission following the...

Alabama A&M players to compete in HBCU Swingman Classic at MLB All-Star Week
Kylan Duncan and Trey Rutledge from Alabama A&M will compete in the HBCU Swingman Classic during MLB All-Star Week at Truist Park. ATLANTA — Alabama A&M University players Kylan Duncan and Trey Rutledge are among the talented athletes selected to...

Alabama Sending Assistance For Texas Flood Rescue Efforts
The continued coverage of the flooding in Texas has brought attention from all over the nation. At the time of writing, 120 individuals have lost their lives, and many more are being sought by rescue workers. Because of this, many agencies from...

Florida Target KJ Ford Teases ‘Surprise’ Commitment as Alabama Gains Late Steam
Billy Napier probably didn’t sleep well last night. After all, when you’re on the verge of losing a highly recruited prospect, there’s no rest and peace. Florida seemed to be in the driver’s seat for Kevin KJ Ford, a top-15 edge rusher in the...

AMBER ALERT issued for three-year-old Alabama boy
ALABAMA (WTVA) -- The State of Alabama has issued a child abduction emergency, AMBER Alert. The Auburn Police Department and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency needs your help locating Jibreel Harun. He's a three-year-old black male. Jibreel Harun...

Alabama court backs closed-door meetings on electricity rate hikes
Video above: Governor Ivey announces leadership change at public service commissionAlabama’s utility regulators can continue holding closed-door meetings to determine electricity rate hikes, a circuit court judge ruled Monday, marking a departure...

Alabama’s archvillain in 2025? ESPN’s pick will surprise you
Can Diego Pavia pull off some magic again? The Vanderbilt quarterback will have the opportunity when the Commodores travel to Bryant-Denny Stadium and look to beat Alabama football for a second consecutive season. Vanderbilt is fresh off beating...

Alabama top 5 in national Trump approval numbers
While the numbers have shifted in reaction to President Donald Trump’s policies six months into his second term, Alabama remains one of the staunchest supporters of the president as he enacts his controversial policies on immigration, trade and...

PUBLIC NOTICE The Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (NWAMHC) is
PUBLIC NOTICE The Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (NWAMHC) is applying to the Alabama Department of Transportation for a federal capital funding grant under Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act. This funding is for capital assistance to...

Glover announces candidacy for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Matthew Glover in June announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 12. Election details Gov. Kay Ivey set special election dates for Alabama House District 12. This seat was previously held by Rep. Corey...

Alabama deploys search and rescue team to Texas following devastating flooding
A 40-person team from Alabama was deployed Thursday to help with search and rescue efforts in Texas following the devastating flooding. According to Gov. Kay Ivey, the team includes members of Alabama Task Force 1 out of Mobile, Tuscaloosa Fire,...