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DRUG OVERDOSE Alabama News
Deadly weekend: Jefferson County Coroner suspects five drug overdose deaths

Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates, who has been concerned with drug overdoses for years, confirmed there were five suspected overdose deaths over the weekend.

Hugh Freeze Alabama News
Hugh Freeze preparing Auburn for rowdy Tiger Stadium

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze addressed the media ahead of Auburn's week seven contest with the LSU Tigers.

Silenced Alabama News
Phil Williams: Speak now, or forever have no peace

Is it possible to have peace when good people stay silent?

Ensler Alabama News
Democrat State Rep. Ensler blasts Britt, Tuberville for linking Hamas attacks on Israel to Biden's Iranian deal

State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery), the only Jewish member of the Alabama Legislature, recently bashed U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for “exploiting” the recent Israeli deaths to criticize President Joe Biden.

Israel Alabama News
Two Alabama church groups in Israel: ‘We’re here in the middle of a war’

Two groups from Alabama churches are in Israel while it’s under attack over the weekend. 

Bruce Pearl Alabama News
‘There are Americans being held hostage in Gaza!’ — Auburn coach Bruce Pearl says Israel has 'every right' to 'destroy their sworn enemy'

Pearl argued that given the brutality of the attack, Israel has the right to do what it takes to defend itself and ensure it doesn’t happen again.

U S House Alabama News
KCarl Smith: An historic congressional change

The U.S. House of Representatives recently witnessed a significant development with its first ever vote to oust a Speaker of the House. 

Mobiles first guests to board Carnival Spirit cut a ceremonial ribbon with Captain Salvatore Siviero Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and Sarah Beth Reno Carnivals SVP of guest operations Alabama News
Bon Voyage! Carnival Spirit embarks on first cruise from Mobile Port

The city of Mobile celebrated as Carnival Spirit left for an eight-day cruise to the Bahamas on Friday. The cruise is the first since Carnival returned to the Port City.

Camward Alabama News
Alabama wants to cut its recidivism rate in half by 2030

Multiple state officials said at a press conference at the new Perry County PREP Center on Friday they wanted to cut the state’s recidivism rate in half by 2030.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Alabama News
Birmingham-based U.S. Israel Education Association calls on Congress to support Israel, condemn Hamas

Following terrorist attacks in Israel, the U.S. Israel Education Association (USIEA) responded to the attacks in Israel Saturday by urging Congress to act.

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond (17) celebrates against Texas A&M at Kyle Field in College Station, TX on Saturday, Oct 7, 2023. Alabama News
Alabama remains No. 11 in the country after win at Texas A&M

Despite a 26-20 win at Texas A&M on Saturday, the University of Alabama football team stayed at No. 11 in this week's Associated Press top 25 college football poll.

Perspective Alabama News
Ashley Carter: A new perspective

We tend to spend too much time reflecting on politics, the problems of life and the opinions of others. While it is important to be a part of those things, we can’t let those things become us as a part of our innermost beings!

Tommy Tuberville Veterans Alabama News
Tuberville backs Alabama Veteran organization with contribution to 'boots-to-hard-hat' program

Alabama Veteran is celebrating a large donation from the Tommy Tuberville Foundation. The president of the non-profit organization said the donation along with multiple partnerships will make a big difference for veterans trying to get their feet on the ground.

Ainsworth107 Alabama News
'We’ll never have lockdowns again in Alabama': Ainsworth slams state health officer over COVID response

Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth said he understood the panic people felt when the pandemic hit, but knowing what he knows now, lockdowns and mandatory masking will never again come to Alabama.

Woodfin, Israel Alabama News
Birmingham Mayor Woodfin deletes his 'stand with Israel' tweet after backlash

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin tweeted out support for Israel after it was attacked on Saturday and quickly deleted his tweet following negative responses from his followers.

Stadthagen with ALEC Award Alabama News
House Majority Ldr Stadthagen named one of ALEC's '50 under 50' legislators

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) was recognized as one of the top "50 Under 50" legislators in the nation who best represent the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) principles and values last week.

Nathaniel Ledbetter Alabama News
'Alabamians continue to stand tall' with Israel — House Speaker Ledbetter pledges support for 'nation's strongest and most loyal Middle Eastern ally'

Saturday, State House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) reiterated Alabama's support for Israel in the wake of a surprise terror attack launched by Hamas earlier in the day.

Jermaine Burton Photo by Crimson Tide Photos UA Athletics Alabama News
5 takeaways from Alabama's 26-20 win over Texas A&M in battle for the SEC West lead

Alabama survived its toughest road test of the season, beating Texas A&M 26-20 to put themselves on top of the SEC West.

Tux Alabama News
Sean of the South: A long way to Mobile

So he’s sitting on the hood of his ‘73 Piece Of Junkola when an old guy at the next pump notices there’s something odd about this kid. Namely, the kid is wearing a tux.

student welder Alabama News
Ainsworth: Schools need to focus less on testing, more on job training to increase workforce

When it comes to economic growth and attracting more business to Alabama, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth said government incentives do help, but increasing the labor force should be the primary focus.

Israel Alabama News
Biden administration 'appeasement put blood in the water, and now it has blood on its hands': Lawmakers, Ivey sound off on unprecedented terror attack on Israel

Republicans, including some Alabama Republicans, blame the Biden administration's decision to release $6 billion in frozen Iran funds ahead of the Hamas attack on Israel.

Head Coach Bruce Pearl during the game between the Texas Southern Tigers Alabama News
Auburn basketball Coach Pearl blasts Biden administration after terrorist attack near Gaza Strip — 'Rhetoric and support for Israel’s sworn enemies, emboldened and empowered them'

Auburn men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl accused President Joe Biden on Saturday morning of funding adversaries of Israel to the detriment of Israeli residents. 

Homer Givens Alabama News
Amie Beth Shaver: Courage to die

We’re held back by a withering fear of speaking out and then getting canceled, of losing friends and of being deserted by family. Or even fear over our government coming for us. So terror shuts our mouths and kills our resolve. 

Jalen Milroe vs TAMU Photo by Crimson Tide Photos UA Athletics Alabama News
Alabama at Texas A&M: 5 things to look for in tough road test for the Tide

Alabama holds a dominant 12-3 advantage in the series against Texas A&M, but the past two games between the two programs, the home team has won in a close game.

Kids to Love Lee Marshall Alabama News
Watch: Kids to Love founder standing up to 'broken' DHR asking for support, gathering stories of others impacted

Lee Marshall took to social media Friday to defend herself and her non-profit as they go after the Alabama Department of Human Resources.

Unite Auburn Alabama News
Tuberville praises Auburn coaches for religious events, despite backlash — 'I’m glad what Hugh Freeze and Bruce Pearl have done'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently praised the Auburn coaching staff for their role in the religious event that drew fierce criticism from an out-of-state anti-religious group.

military vaccine card Alabama News
New data shows only 43 of the 8,000 troops discharged for vaccine refusal have rejoined service

New data shows that only 43 of the 8,000 U.S. troops discharged for COVID-19 vaccine refusal have rejoined the service, despite Republican lawmakers' push to remove military vaccine mandates when negotiating military funding.

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