Will Anderson Jr. adds Bednarik, Lombardi awards to college career

Alabama has gotten used to being on the right side of blowouts this season on its way to the No. 2 ranking in all of men's college basketball. But Saturday's road trip during the SEC/Big 12 Challenge was one for the Crimson Tide to forget as the program suffered its worse loss in nearly seven years.

Hannah Barber has been one of the most consistent 3-point shooters in the history of the Alabama women's basketball program and she has the stat line to back it up. But few of those 3-pointers have been as important as her final shot Thursday night during the Crimson Tide's trip to Fayetteville.

A pair of Alabama basketball players were made available for a press conference Friday ahead of the team's trip to Oklahoma to participate in the SEC-Big 12 Challenge this weekend. It was the first time any players have spoken with the press since former Alabama player Darius Miles was charged with capital murder and removed from the program.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama could not extend its streak of winning by at least 10 points but the second-ranked Crimson Tide was still happy to walk away with a victory Wednesday night after trailing by double digits in the second half of its game against Mississippi State at Coleman Coliseum.

Despite being shorthanded, UAB men's basketball (15-7, 6-5 C-USA) dominated Rice (15-6, 6-4 C-USA) from start to finish in a 70-52 victory on the road. KJ Buffen and Ledarrius Brewer added 20 points apiece to pace the Blazers. UAB set the tone on the defensive end, preventing the Owls from...

Samford had a chance to extend its winning streak and stay perfect in conference play on the final play of regulation during its road trip Wednesday but the Bulldogs could not get a clean look at the basket, giving Furman another chance to pull off the upset in overtime. The...

Born in Birmingham, AL, Lori Rayne is anything but ordinary when it comes to her take on. country music. Growing up in one of the most historical places in the south, Birmingham, AL.,. it’s no secret that Lori Rayne has had a plethora of influences when it comes to southern...

Many people across the country were waiting Friday for the release of video footage from an arrest which led to the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols and murder charges being brought against five different Memphis police officers. The officers were charged Thursday in the killing of Nichols, a motorist who...

HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — Four Illinois men were arrested Wednesday in connection to a burglary at a store inside the Riverchase Galleria mall in Hoover. The Hoover Police Department said just before 2:30 a.m., officers responded to an alarm call at the Belk store. Police said responding officers found forced entry to the building and determined a large amount of merchandise had been stolen by a group of suspects who used tools to help them break into the business.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Thursday that workers who became unemployed as a direct result of severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes in Coosa, Elmore, and Hale Counties may qualify for unemployment assistance. Counties previously designated were Autauga and Dallas Counties. People...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Conflict among students happens. However, there are ways they can resolve disputes peacefully. At one Birmingham City school, students are being equipped with conflict resolution skills. For the last year, students at L.M. Smith Middle School have seen a familiar face. Those who get caught...

COLD START: Temperatures are in the 20s over North Alabama early this morning, with low to mid 30s over the southern counties with a clear sky. Expect a good supply of sunshine today with highs in the 50s and 60s right at average values for January 27. Birmingham’s average high today is 55. The weather will stay dry tomorrow with a partly to mostly sunny sky; seasonal temperatures continue.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced it is opening a new disaster recovery center in Akron to help people in Hale County apply for federal assistance. FEMA also announced two new locations in Dallas County. The Hale County recovery center will be located at the Akron Volunteer Fire Station...

Greene, Sumter and Tallapoosa counties are now eligible for federal assistance after the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes in Alabama, according to a release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Individuals and households in Greene, Sumter and Tallapoosa counties can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, which...

GARDENDALE, Ala. (WBMA) — A Gardendale police officer and firefighter are being recognized for their successful rescue efforts after a vehicle crashed and caught fire. The Gardendale Police Department said the incident happened Thursday, January 5 around 1:30 p.m. Officers received a call involving a single-vehicle accident on Snow Rogers Road.

Parents who receive the child tax credit and the child and dependent care credit could see their refunds reduced by as much as $6,000 during this tax season. These two tax credits are rolling back to pre-pandemic amounts. Susie Smith is the owner of SAS Tax and Accounting in Pelham.

One man is dead after a shooting Wednesday night in Ensley, according to the Birmingham Police Department. Police believe the shooting is connected to a string of robberies targeting the Hispanic community dating back to Oct. 2022. Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of 27th Street Ensley just after...

The Dora Police Department is asking for help identifying two people they call suspects in a counterfeit currency investigation. According to a Facebook post by the police department, fake money was used to buy some things from a business in Dora, and they are looking for two people seen on security camera footage.