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Exclusive: Pro Golfer Justin Thomas on His Favorite Places—From the Best Golf Courses to His Dreamy Babymoon Destination

Travel + Leisure ·

As one of golf’s top-ranked pros, Justin Thomas has long been taking swings around the world, whether traveling to his favorite courses, Northern Ireland’s Royal County Down or Australia’s Royal Melbourne, or those he finds more challenging, like...

Summer celebrations meet closed beaches and warnings on US East Coast due to Hurricane Erin

WBAL - Maryland · August 20, 2025

RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy the last hurrahs of summer along the coast were met with rip-current warnings, closed beaches and in some cases already treacherous waves as Hurricane Erin inched closer...

Pro golfer Justin Thomas on his favorite places — from the best golf courses to his dreamy babymoon destination

AOL ·

From left: Justin Thomas; Keyur Khamar/PGA TOUR via Getty Images From left: Justin Thomas and his wife Jillian while in Lake Como; Justin smiling with the tournament trophy after his playoff victory in the final round of the RBC Heritage at...

Tuscaloosa sues Alabama revenue chief over millions in lost tax revenue

WVTM 13 - Alabama · August 19, 2025

The City of Tuscaloosa, among others, claim they're out millions of dollars in tax revenue so they're suing the Commissioner of the State Department of Revenue. The City of Tuscaloosa, School District of the City of Tuscaloosa and the City of...

Auction fundraiser benefitting Alabama Shakespeare Festival now live

WSFA 12 - Alabama · August 19, 2025

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Now through Aug. 23, you can bid to win amazing prizes through an online auction benefiting the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Vendors from around the state have donated a wide variety of prizes- from dinners to vacations...

These Are The College Football Games Fans Are Traveling To This Fall—And We Can See Why

Southern Living ·

When it comes to gearing up for game day, college football fans are also packing their bags. Whether the suitcase is full of head-to-toe Carolina blue, maroon and white, or burnt orange, or they’ve packed enough cow bells for the entire student...

Alabama Men’s Basketball Sets 2025-26 Non-Conference Schedule

WAAY31 - Alabama ·

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama men’s basketball team finalized its 2025-26 schedule as head coach Nate Oats announced the non-conference slate. The season will tip off on Nov. 3 as the Crimson Tide will face off against North Dakota inside Coleman...

Alabama ACAP scores rise statewide, but gaps remain: See district, school results

Alabama Daily News · August 19, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Test scores in Alabama are rising overall, but the story looks different depending on location. Some districts continue to post strong gains, while others struggle with low proficiency tied closely to poverty. Alabama Daily News...

Sights and sounds from Alabama’s 16th practice of preseason camp

On3 · August 19, 2025

Alabama hit the field on Tuesday morning for its 16th practice of the preseason. The Crimson Tide spent two hours in full pads for the first time on the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields. Thursday’s workout started at 9:20 a.m. and was the 16th in a...

U.S. News and World Report: Hewitt-Trussville ranked 5th best high school in Alabama

The Trussville Tribune - Alabama · August 19, 2025

From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — U.S. News and World Report, long known for the prestigious Best Colleges and Universities list, began ranking American high schools in 2007. Hewitt-Trussville High School has hung around the top ten since...

10 incredible products made in rural Alabama

This is Alabama · August 19, 2025

When people talk about rural Alabama, you sometimes hear antiquated stereotypes. But the truth is that the rural portions of the state are home to great people changing the world and leading the way in innovation, business, craftmanship and more....

Map Reveals Each State's Most Popular Out-of-State Beach Destination

Newsweek · August 19, 2025

Beaches around South Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Oregon and Alabama are among the most popular out-of-state seaside spots in the country, a new study has shown. An investigation conducted by PrivacyJournal looked at beach-related searches online...

Meredith Burney leads youth triathlon surge in central Alabama

The Homewood Star - Alabama · August 19, 2025

When Meredith Burney arrived in Homewood three years ago, she didn’t see a youth triathlon community. So she built one. Burney, a former elite athlete and longtime coach, launched Birmingham Area Multisport (BAM) in early 2024. In just over a...

Wawa's Store Expansion Includes Its First Travel Center

Store Brands · August 19, 2025

Wawa's first travel center will be located in Hope Mills, N.C. As Wawa expands its real estate footprint to the west and south, the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain will soon open its first travel center in North Carolina. The...

Great Alabama 650 to push paddlers across state in 10-day race

Gulf Coast Media - Alabama ·

GCM Staff Report The world’s longest paddle race will cut across Alabama this fall, drawing elite endurance athletes from across North America and Europe. The 7th annual Great Alabama 650 launches Oct. 4 from Weiss Lake in northeast Alabama,...

‘Business Facilities’ ranks Alabama a national leader in key sectors

Made in Alabama · August 19, 2025

Alabama and several of its metro areas have earned high marks in the 2025 “Business Facilities” Annual Rankings Report, reinforcing the state’s status as a national leader in key industries and a prime destination for business growth. The...

Alabama A&M Boasts Record-Breaking Enrollment With More Male Students Coming To HBCU

Black Enterprise · August 18, 2025

The school announced its remarkable enrollment during its annual Torch Lighting Ceremony. Alabama A&M University has kicked off its 150th year with record-breaking enrollment for its freshman class. The HBCU in Huntsville, Alabama, has introduced...

Body cam audio leaks of Orange Beach mayor at scene of domestic violence report

Alabama Political Reporter · August 19, 2025

An audio file corroborating previous reports of a domestic violence call involving Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon surfaced Monday about a week before voters head to the polls. Orange Beach resident C.C. Dixon-Moreno, who is involved in a federal...

Second subpoenas issued as Ponzi scheme scandal threatens to reach deep into Alabama GOP

Alabama Political Reporter · August 19, 2025

An alleged Georgia-based Ponzi scheme accused of defrauding conservatives, the elderly and churchgoers to the tune of $140 million is now threatening to unravel political alliances in Alabama—reaching into the upper tiers of Republican power. On...

Nick Saban’s Daughter Admits No Longer Feeling ‘Obligated’ to Alabama in Big Announcement to 90K Fans

Essentially Sports · August 18, 2025

“It was a really fun four years at the university… I cherish being able to see firsthand what all my dad accomplished while I was a student.” Football is more than just a Saturday tradition if you were raised in the Saban family; it’s almost a...