Bucking national trends, this Alabama mall boasts 90%-plus capacity with new stores opening

One doesn’t have to hop in a DeLorean or watch an episode of Stranger Things to take a trip back to the past when indoor malls were the kings of retail – at least not in Huntsville. One can still check out music choices at FYE, eat pizza at a Sbarro or …

These sassy seabirds are beautiful sight on the Alabama coast, but don’t get too close

Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer and peak season for Alabama’s beaches. An estimated 8 million people will visit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in coastal Alabama this year, not to mention Dauphin Island. If you’re one of those visitors …

Former Biden press secretary in Alabama speech issues a call to action during Trump era

Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stood behind another lectern in a crowded room, this time in Hoover, where she gave her take on current events and the state of the country since she left Washington. Jean-Pierre urged the room mostly …

How many former Alabama players are eligible for the College Football Hall of Fame?

The College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 ballot included two players from Alabama -- running back Mark Ingram and offensive tackle Chris Samuels. Neither was selected for enshrinement, so when the Class of 2026 ballot is released on Monday, they …

Alabama football countdown to kickoff: No. 90, the time Tide fans did what they ‘never’ do

EDITOR’S NOTE: Every day until Aug. 29, Creg Stephenson is counting down significant numbers in Alabama football history, both in the lead-up to the 2025 football season and in commemoration of the Crimson Tide’s first national championship 100 years ago. …

Alabama ‘backyard barbecue dude’ aims to smoke the competition on reality TV: ‘Gotta go for it’

You’ve probably heard of “The Horse Whisperer” and the “Dog Whisperer.” But did you know that Alabama has its very own steak whisperer? Tim Van Doren, an Alabaster resident, knows exactly how to tame those quality cuts of beef, cooking them to perfection …

Alabama man sentenced in prison drug smuggling case

Corey Jermaine Burroughs, 41, was sentenced to 195 months for drug charges related to smuggling contraband into Alabama prisons. Burroughs, a former inmate, was found with methamphetamine, fentanyl, marijuana and other contraband. The investigation …

Rob Vaughn reflects on Alabama season, looks to future after NCAA Tournament elimination

This time of year, every team but one in college baseball reflects on the season during a postgame press conference following a loss. Alabama‘s Rob Vaughn was the latest on Saturday, seeing his team’s year end after just two games in the NCAA Tournament. …

Alabama Baseball Season Ended By Southern Miss

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s bid to stay alive in the Hattiesburg Regional of the NCAA Tournament fell short once again. After just missing a walk off home run in Friday’s opening 5-3 loss to Miami, Bama built a lead that they could not hold and lost 6-5 to …

Alabama Arise hosts town hall on possible cuts