Alabama State

Macon County, AL

Huntsville, AL

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With a workforce of more than 100,000 direct and indirect workers from across north Alabama and middle Tennessee and those direct jobs paying an average of nearly $90,000 per year, Redstone Arsenal is now more than just Huntsville’s economic engine, an arsenal leader said Wednesday. “We see ourselves as...

Redstone Arsenal ‘economic engine’ of Tennessee Valley, not just Huntsville

Jefferson County, AL

Mccalla, AL

If you live in or near McCalla in west Jefferson County, expect change in traffic patterns soon. Jefferson County’s roads and transportation department is directing its focus towards part of McCalla where the new UAB Medical West Hospital and Smucker’s plant are being built, according to Jefferson County Manager Cal Markert.

Traffic disruptions coming to McCalla, elsewhere next year, Jefferson County officials say

Panama City Beach, FL

A year after nearly 80 Alabama residents were arrested amid mass disorder in Panama City Beach and Panama City, the dust hasn’t fully settled. But as court proceedings grind on, local officials say they’re on a better footing than ever to handle similar trouble if it should arise during spring break 2023.

One year after spring break ‘Panamaniac’ mayhem, cases grind on while beaches brace

Birmingham, AL

Dorothea Staursky saw a social media post more than five years ago about a little boy who needed a bone marrow transplant but couldn’t find a matching donor. A healthcare professional in Birmingham, Ala., Dorothea was deeply moved. She imagined herself or a family member waiting and hoping for a life-saving donation that might never come.

Guest opinion: We can expand transplant testing program across the nation

Anniston, AL

An Alabama student was grazed by a bullet at school Wednesday during a bomb threat investigation. Police responded at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday to Anniston High School after a school resource officer was alerted to a bomb threat, said Anniston police Capt. Matt Caballero. Officer responded and cleared the school of...

Alabama student grazed by bullet during bomb threat investigation at high school

Millbrook, AL

A man who was sentenced as a teenager to more than five decades in prison after police shot his friend was resentenced today to 30 years behind bars. LaKeith Smith was just 15 when he and his friends burglarized several homes in Millbrook. During the crimes, police responded and fatally shot Smith’s friend, 16-year-old A’Donte Washington.

LaKeith Smith resentenced to 30 years for friend’s death by Alabama police

Two suspects who were heavily armed and had ski masks were on their way to Panama City Beach when a flat tire landed them in jail, according to law enforcement. According to Geneva County Chief Deputy Danny Staley, deputies encountered the two suspects last week on the side of Highway 167. Their vehicle had a flat tire and deputies stopped to assist.

Flat tire detours 2 Alabama males with guns, ski masks from Panama City Beach to county jail

Opelika, AL

The father of Opelika Baby Jane allegedly confessed to killing the child whose remains were found in a trailer park more than a decade ago, a detective testified Wednesday during his preliminary hearing. Lamar Vickerstaff Jr., a career serviceman in the U.S. Navy arrested on felony murder charges in January,...

Opelika Baby Jane’s father allegedly confessed to killing Amore Joveh Wiggins, detective testifies

Maine State

Augusta, ME

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Tribal leaders in Maine, who have long sparred with state leaders over the issue of sovereignty for Native American tribes, used their first address to the Maine Legislature in 21 years to call for greater autonomy. The tribes hope to alter the Maine Indian Land...

Maine tribes make sovereignty call in first address in years

Tennessee State

Auburn, AL

Shedrick Jackson was unfazed when asked about his unofficial time in the 40-yard dash at Auburn’s pro day. The former wide receiver, without hesitating, simply said he was “not surprised” that he clocked a 4.25 on Tuesday afternoon inside the indoor practice facility at the new Woltosz Football Performance Center.

Shedrick Jackson ‘not done yet’ after blazing 4.25 in 40 at Auburn pro day

A second Auburn linebacker has announced his plans to enter the transfer portal this spring. Desmond Tisdol, a senior reserve linebacker, announced Wednesday evening on his Instagram account that he intends to transfer from Auburn when the post-spring transfer window opens. Tisdol will have two years of eligibility remaining at his next stop.

A second Auburn linebacker plans to enter transfer portal

Three Alabama residents are in the Bay County Jail, facing multiple weapons charges after gunshots were fired outside a Panama City Beach bar Saturday night. Panama City Beach police responded to a report of shots fired near Longboards Restaurant and Bar around 11:30 p.m., according to a news release. Police...

Three Alabama men arrested after shots fired at Panama City Beach bar

Baker junior Labaron Philon is one of just four repeat finalists for player of the year is his classification in 2023. The Alabama Sports Writers Association announced three finalists today in each of the seven AHSAA classifications and the AISA. The winners – long with Mr. Basketball – will be announced at the annual Player of the Year Banquet on April 6 in Montgomery.

ASWA Boys POY finalists: Auburn commit Labaron Philon among repeat contenders in 2023

Montgomery, AL

“There’s no such thing as being in the wrong place at the wrong time.” - Nick Saban. When Nick Saban speaks, people listen ... and decipher. Sometimes they hear the elephant in the room. Was Saban throwing shade at Nate Oats with his ‘wrong place, wrong time’ quote, or was he just applying simple wisdom in a teaching moment?

When Nick Saban speaks, people hear the elephant in the room

Colby Wooden had one goal in mind at Auburn’s pro day: violence. Three weeks after he worked out in front of NFL teams at the combine in Indianapolis, Wooden was back in front of league personnel Tuesday on the Plains, and while he didn’t participate in the measurable workouts—the bench, the 40 and broad jump—he wanted to build off his showing at the combine the only way he knew how.

Colby Wooden’s goal at Auburn’s pro day? ‘Show violence’

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Victoryland Casino lays off several hundred after Alabama Supreme Court shuts down electronic bingo

Victoryland Casino in Macon County had to lay off several hundred employees when it shut down electronic bingo games this month because of a court order,...

Victoryland Casino lays off several hundred after Alabama Supreme Court shuts down electronic bingo

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