Alabama must 'weather the storm' against Georgia to avoid road struggles

Under head coach Kalen DeBoer, Alabama has had its fair share of struggles on the road. In his brief career as the Alabama head coach, DeBoer is a perfect 9-0 at home but holds a disappointing 2-5 record away from Bryant-Denny Stadium, which...

Alabama High School Football Computer Rankings: September 15, 2025

Another week of the 2025 Alabama high school football season has come and gone, and High School On SI has all of the latest computer rankings for each classification as of September 15, 2025. High School On SI's formula was created using its own...

Alabama Teen Shark Attack Survivor Feels ‘Grateful’ and Hopes to Compete in the Paralympics After Losing Limbs

Chris Biggins and Lulu Gribbin (Image via Getty) More than a year after surviving a devastating shark attack during a family trip to Florida, Alabama teenager Lulu Gribbin is opening up about her recovery and the positive path she is choosing to...

You’ll Never Believe What’s Hiding in This Alabama Hotel

It’s no secret that The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Property, is a gorgeous hotel property. This eco-friendly resort is situated on the white sand, offering stunning ocean views and unparalleled access to the beach and the sea. However,...

Lulu Strong: Mountain Brook teen champions federal law, launches foundation to empower amputees

A Mountain Brook teenager who lost her left hand and right leg after a June 2024 shark attack is launching the Lulu Strong Foundation to support other amputees. Lulu Gribbin appeared on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Wednesday morning to talk...

Pike County BOE approves travel requests

The Pike County Board of Education approved the following travel requests at its Sept. 15 meeting: Joni Riley to travel to and attend the 2025 Alabama Counseling Association 59th Annual Conference, November 19-21, 2025 in Birmingham. Pike County...

Savannah State Travels to Face Defending SIAC Champion Miles College

Savannah State Travels to Face Defending SIAC Champion Miles College Tigers are coming off their first shutout victory since 2021 and aiming for back-to-back wins Updated: 6:36 PM EDT Sep 17, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Savannah State will hit the...

Alabama teen moving forward after surviving shark attack off of Florida’s panhandle

WALTON COUNTY, Fla.(WSVN)– A teen was attacked by a shark off of Florida’s panhandle while on vacation, and despite a rough road to recovery she’s now setting new goals for herself. Alabama teen Lulu Gribbin was on a mom and daughters beach trip...

College football this week: No. 22 Auburn travels to No. 11 Oklahoma, UAB faces SEC’s Tennessee

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Just three weeks into the very young college football season, No. 22 Auburn is only two wins away from tying last year’s win total. The Tigers (3-0), however, will have to face their toughest test yet to start a season...

Gulf Shores wins Battle at the Beach volleyball tournament

Five Baldwin County high school teams competed in the annual Battle at the Beach (also known as the Mako Battle Tourney and Battle for the Board), an indoor volleyball tournament hosted in Orange Beach. Participating teams from the county included...

Portola Valley author chronicles journey of rescued mountain lion cubs

Rochelle Perucca, author of ‘Orphaned’, a book about how the town of Portola Valley found and rescued three mountain lion cubs. Courtesy Joanne Klebe. The celebrated rescue of three mountain lion cubs in Portola Valley has now been chronicled in a...

12 must-visit Alabama steakhouses where you’ll want to savor every bite

Sometimes, you’re just in the mood for a steak. Lucky for us, there are plenty of Alabama steakhouses that’ll more than do the trick when the hankering hits. In fact, there are so many good steakhouses in our state that deciding which one to go to...

Alabama high school football: ASWA rankings for ahead AHSAA Week 4

The Alabama Sports Writers Association high school football rankings with first-place votes, win-loss record and total poll points. The AHSAA high school football season is turning the page to Week 4, furthering each team's progress in region...

Alabama and Deep South Fall 2025 Forecast Update

Ready or not, fall is officially on the calendar. Monday, September 22, marks the beginning of the astronomical fall season, while the meteorological fall season started on September 1. Sure, we’ve had a few ‘fake fall’ teasers this month, but...

Alabama Coastal Foundation's Sustainability Summit seeks presentations for 2026 event in Gulf Shores

The Alabama Coastal Foundation is calling for presentations ahead of its Twelfth Annual Sustainability Summit, set for Jan. 30, 2026, at The Lodge at Gulf State Park. The summit will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and bring together leaders from...

WSCC SOCCER: Wallace State rolls past Northeast Alabama for conference win

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State men’s soccer team kept its strong start to the season rolling on Tuesday with a 4-1 conference victory over Northeast Alabama. The win improved the Lions to 4-1-1 overall and 2-0 in Alabama Community College...

The Lincoln Beach saga

By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer It was a place where Black families could go and have fun! To jump the fence into Lincoln Beach, over the seawall at Hayne Boulevard, one can often hear Latin music drifting past and see more Honduran and...

Wild Alabama to host Conservation Through Art closing reception, maintenance hikes

Wild Alabama will wrap up their Conservation Through Art series this Saturday in Huntsville with a free closing reception at the Lowes Mill. Wild Alabama will also be hosting their regular trail maintenance hikes through this week and next. Most...

Alabama Christians: When Evil Feels Too Much

There are times when the weight of the world feels crushing. Evil seems to surround us—headlines filled with violence, corruption, division, and loss. The chaos of our culture, the brokenness of humanity, and the pain of daily struggles can make...

Orange Beach Board of Education recognizes contributions to student success with $103,700 incentives

GCM Staff Report During the Sept. 11 Orange Beach Board of Education meeting, board members recognized several outstanding educators for their remarkable contributions to student success, resulting in $103,700 in incentives. The board began the...