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Alabama colleges join fight against substance use disorder

Alabama colleges join fight against substance use disorder

"It just hurt watching": Ohio State safety Caleb Downs shares honest feelings after seeing Alabama failing under Kalen DeBoer

"It just hurt watching": Ohio State safety Caleb Downs shares honest feelings after seeing Alabama failing under Kalen DeBoer

Alabama’s 31-17 loss to Florida State in Saturday’s season opener has gone down as one of the biggest letdowns of the 2025 season. The shocking loss also struck a nerve with former Crimson Tide safety Caleb Downs. “It definitely hurt watching that...

Alabama Alumna Erin Routliffe Claims Women’s Doubles Title in 2025 US Open

Alabama Alumna Erin Routliffe Claims Women’s Doubles Title in 2025 US Open

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. – Former Alabama women's tennis standout Erin Routliffe and doubles partner Gaby Dabrowski defeated top-seeded Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend in straight sets (6-4, 6-4) to claim the 2025 US Open title.

Alabama murder suspect captured in Newton County, Mississippi

Alabama murder suspect captured in Newton County, Mississippi

A man wanted for murder in Alabama has been captured in Newton County, Mississippi. Miguel Angel Torres-Rodriguez, 48, was apprehended Friday on I-20 near Hickory. The Newton County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi Highway Patrol, Wildlife and...

Alabama fans rally for first home game after season opener loss

Alabama fans rally for first home game after season opener loss

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama fans are gearing up for the Crimson Tide's first home game of the season at Bryant-Denny Stadium, where they will face Louisiana Monroe. The game follows a challenging season opener against Florida State University,...

Alabama court grants temporary restraining order to halt AHSAA's student-athlete ruling

Alabama court grants temporary restraining order to halt AHSAA's student-athlete ruling

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter have taken legal action against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) over a controversial ruling. The AHSAA's decision mandates that student-athletes who...

Nick Saban thinks Kalen DeBoer 'wants to do well' at Alabama football

Nick Saban thinks Kalen DeBoer 'wants to do well' at Alabama football

As Week 1 turned to Week 2, Nick Saban used his platform on ESPN's "College GameDay" to talk about the mental side of football. It's the balance between eagerness to perform, Saban said, and the amount of pressure and weight players put on...

Alabama secretary of state unsure of special session to redraw state Senate districts

Alabama secretary of state unsure of special session to redraw state Senate districts

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen told a federal judge Thursday he still does not know if the governor will call a special session to redraw state Senate districts in Montgomery after a ruling that they violate the Voting Rights Act. U.S....

Bellingrath Gardens named Alabama’s most beautiful…

Bellingrath Gardens named Alabama’s most beautiful…

Alabama’s U.S. senators support bill to stop government shutdowns

Alabama’s U.S. senators support bill to stop government shutdowns

WASHINGTON, D.C (WSFA) - Both of Alabama’s U.S. senators are backing legislation to put an end to government shutdowns. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt have signed on to the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025, a measure led by Sen....

Will Alabama's Ryan Williams play vs ULM today? Injury update

Will Alabama's Ryan Williams play vs ULM today? Injury update

Alabama football sustained a setback to its College Football Playoff hopes in last week against unranked Florida State, a loss that snapped the Crimson Tide's long-standing Week 1 opener win streak and put into question on what type of team...

"Don't give a piss about Tide no more": Heartbroken Alabama fan Roll Tide Willie vents frustration over Kalen DeBoer's failed endeavour

"Don't give a piss about Tide no more": Heartbroken Alabama fan Roll Tide Willie vents frustration over Kalen DeBoer's failed endeavour

While Alabama has dropped early-season games during the Nick Saban era, the 31-17 blowout loss to unranked Florida State on Saturday was something Crimson Tide fans haven’t experienced in the last few years. It marked just the eighth time in the...

Alabama state employee insurance board to seek more funding, benefit changes

Alabama state employee insurance board to seek more funding, benefit changes

The Alabama insurance board considers budget changes to tackle rising health costs. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In the face of rising insurance rates, Alabama will have to consider allocating more money to the state employees’ health insurance program...

Alabama man arrested after high-speed chase on I-85

Alabama man arrested after high-speed chase on I-85

An Alabama man was taken into custody after deputies in Coweta County, Georgia say he led them on a high speed chase down I-85. FOX 5's Doug Evans has the story. COWETA COUNTY, Ga. - An Alabama man is behind bars in Coweta County after leading...

Alabama Woman Practices Law With No License

Alabama Woman Practices Law With No License

A Marshall County Alabama woman has been arrested for practicing law without a license. Who needs law school and that difficult bar exam? Heather Jones appeared in court and reportedly went before a judge to file a motion for the subject she was...

Auburn commit powers AHSAA record & more tidbits from Week 3 of Alabama HS football

Auburn commit powers AHSAA record & more tidbits from Week 3 of Alabama HS football

Wadley did something no other AHSAA team had ever done, thanks in large part to Auburn commit Jaquez Wilkes. Fayetteville jumped out to a 21-0 lead over the reigning Class 1A champion, but Wilkes led an historic second-quarter onslaught that sent...

Bald eagles are rare in Alabama, but it’s a miracle they’re here at all

Bald eagles are rare in Alabama, but it’s a miracle they’re here at all

Most Americans recognize bald eagles by their fuzzy white heads and large yellow beaks. After all, they’re the symbol of the United States. But how well do you really know them? “They’re a really cool symbol that people nearly drove to...

WellStone expands access to PTSD nerve-block treatment for Alabama veterans, first responders

WellStone expands access to PTSD nerve-block treatment for Alabama veterans, first responders

WellStone is offering Alabama veterans and first responders a no-cost option for the stellate ganglion block, or SGB – an outpatient injection that targets a neck nerve cluster and has shown promise for easing hyperarousal and other post-traumatic...

Alabama state superintendent speaks at Banks School 

Alabama state superintendent speaks at Banks School 

Published 5:23 pm Friday, September 5, 2025 Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey made a stop at Banks School in Pike County this week to speak at the school. Mackey was Banks School’s Building Assets Reducing Risk (BARP) speaker. Mackey...

Steve Flowers: Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat will be a big race

Steve Flowers: Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat will be a big race

We all knew that this 2026 election year was going to be a big year in Alabama politics. This year’s biggest race will be for the U.S. Senate Seat of Coach Tuberville. The key to winning this seat like any open U.S. Senate Seat is having or...

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