Wilco concert with Waxahatchee changes venue after weekend thunderstorms in Alabama

Wilco’s Monday concert in Birmingham has been moved from an outdoor venue to an indoor one, as organizers point to concerns about the weather. Alabama was hit by thunderstorms over the weekend, including severe weather in Birmingham. More rain was …

Truck driver charged in Alabama crash that killed coach, woman was distracted by phone, records say

A truck driver charged in a horrific Alabama crash that killed two people – including a beloved high school football coach – was distracted when his semi-truck and trailer crashed into four vehicles stopped at a traffic light, according to court records. …

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Cyberattack hits Alabama State government over the weekend

The Office of Information Technology is responding to a "cybersecurity event" over the weekend that is affecting certain State systems, according to a spokesperson for Governor Kay Ivey.  According to a news release from Ivey’s office, immediate …

Alabama, Louisville among schools pursuing top-25 junior recruit Deron Rippey Jr.

Deron Rippey, the No. 16 overall recruit in the national junior class, is one of the highest-ranked prospects competing on the 3SSB Circuit. The 6-foot-1 athletic point guard from Blairstown (N.J.) stood out as a top performer throughout Session I. When …

Alabama man beat great-grandchild with cattle prod, authorities say

A Marshall County man faces two charges of aggravated child abuse after authorities say he beat a child with a cattle prod. Michael Robert Taylor, 67, of Albertville, was arrested last Thursday. He was booked into the Marshall County Jail with a bond of $ …

Alabama earns No. 15 seed in NCAA Softball Tournament

Alabama earns No. 15 seed in the NCAA softball tournament, hosting a regional. OKLAHOMA CITY — Alabama earned the No. 15 seed in the NCAA Division I softball tournament and will host a regional for the 20th consecutive season.  Leading the way for the …

Event to celebrate Dr. Charles Eric Lincoln’s induction into Alabama Writers Hall of Fame

Published 12:34 pm Monday, May 12, 2025 Athens will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Charles Eric Lincoln, who recently was inducted, posthumously, into the Alabama Writers Hall of Fame. Athens Limestone Community Association invites the public to …

2 Alabama bakeries get Garden & Gun shout-out for their gluten-free goods

No gluten is no problem for two Alabama bakeries that were recently spotlighted by Garden and Gun magazine as among the best in the South for those going gluten-free. As part of its “Seven Southern” series, Garden and Gun highlighted seven bakeries …

Alabama IT office dealing with cybersecurity situation

The state’s Office of Information Technology is responding to a cybersecurity event that is affecting certain state systems. In a news release, Governor Kay Ivey’s office said immediate steps have been taken to contain the situation while working with a …