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AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST

UK police release 1 of 2 men arrested over train stabbings and laud 'heroic' rail worker LONDON (AP) — British police said Sunday that one of two men arrested in connection with a mass stabbing attack that spread fear and panic on a London-bound...

Owner:  Mark Adams
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
AHSAA Central Board upholds football tiebreaking procedure in 7A, Region 4

AHSAA Central Board upholds football tiebreaking procedure in 7A, Region 4

The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control met virtually Sunday afternoon to hear an appeal from Florence High School concerning the football tie breaking procedure applied by the AHSAA to settle the four playoff...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
ALEA emphasizes Halloween safety for Alabama families

ALEA emphasizes Halloween safety for Alabama families

As Halloween approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging parents, guardians and drivers to prioritize safety during all the festivities. With increased foot traffic and trick-or-treaters, ALEA aims to ensure a safe and...

Owner:  Smith Family
Where does Oklahoma land in Week 10 power rankings?
WorldAtlas named these North Alabama towns as the ‘Most Laid Back’ in the state

WorldAtlas named these North Alabama towns as the ‘Most Laid Back’ in the state

Guntersville made it on the WorldAtlas list of Most Laid Back Towns in Alabama. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast) We live the slow and easy life up here in North Alabama (for the most part), and WorldAtlas took notice, as its recently published...

Owner:  Cindy Martin
Notre Dame's bleak chances of making College Football Playoff
Welch, Smith attend their final regular meeting as Mountain Brook mayor, council president

Welch, Smith attend their final regular meeting as Mountain Brook mayor, council president

Barring an unanticipated special session in the next week, Stewart Welch III and Virginia Smith on Monday attended their final meeting of the Mountain Brook City Council as mayor and council president, respectively. Each has a few plans for how to...

Owner:  Dan Starnes
Curiosity on display: Students find inspiration at UA’s Faculty Research Showcase

Curiosity on display: Students find inspiration at UA’s Faculty Research Showcase

A faculty member speaks to a student about his research at the Faculty Research Showcase in the Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday. The Office for Undergraduate Research hosted the Faculty Research Showcase in the Student Center Ballroom on...

Owner:  University of Alabama
ABC concludes review of Alabama alcohol laws

ABC concludes review of Alabama alcohol laws

Governor Kay Ivey asked the ABC to review Alabama's laws after the mass shooting in Montgomery on Oct. 4. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has concluded its review of state laws surrounding alcohol licenses in the...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
JMU’s Lackey named SBC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Year; three Dukes honored

JMU’s Lackey named SBC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Year; three Dukes honored

James Madison women's soccer took home one major award and saw three players named to the All-Sun Belt Conference Teams, as the league announced its season-ending awards on Sunday afternoon. NEW ORLEANS (JMU Athletics) – James Madison women’s...

Owner:  Saga Communications Inc.
Around the Mountain: Do Lobos Really Have A Shot in Las Vegas?

Around the Mountain: Do Lobos Really Have A Shot in Las Vegas?

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., -- Here's this weeks news and notes from around the Mountain West Conference. WEEK 10 ACTION Nine Mountain West teams are in action in Week 10, with four of five games appearing on national television. Air Force hosts Army...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Going out trick-or-treating? Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has some safety tips

Going out trick-or-treating? Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has some safety tips

Halloween is Friday, and that means some neighborhoods around West Alabama will be filled with trick-or-treating costumed children and their parents. That's why the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is reminding residents and drivers to prioritize...

Owner:  University of Alabama
Oak Mountain State Park to host first-ever Appalachian Festival Nov. 8

Oak Mountain State Park to host first-ever Appalachian Festival Nov. 8

Published 1:28 pm Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – The sounds, stories and spirit of the Appalachian Mountains will fill Oak Mountain State Park on Saturday, Nov. 8, as Alabama’s largest state park hosts its...

Owner:  Boone Family
Alabama rallies late for win at South Carolina
Alabama’s seven most laid back towns, according to World Atlas

Alabama’s seven most laid back towns, according to World Atlas

The World Atlas site has named seven Alabama towns the “most laid back towns” this year. Tuscumbia is the first town on the list, chosen for its location along the Tennessee River in northwest Alabama. “With tree-lined streets, cozy shops, and...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Here are Alabama’s best elementary and middle schools, U.S. News says

Here are Alabama’s best elementary and middle schools, U.S. News says

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – U.S. News and World Report has released its 2026 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings, offering a look at how public schools stack up within each state – and in Alabama, the results tell a familiar story. The publication,...

Owner:  Todd Stacy
5 A-Frame Alabama Vacation Rentals for the Coziest Fall Getaway

5 A-Frame Alabama Vacation Rentals for the Coziest Fall Getaway

Alabama the Beautiful lives up to its nickname in the fall. With pleasant temperatures, eye-popping foliage, active wildlife, and fall festivals, Alabama shows off throughout the season. There are also fewer crowds, making campfire season a great...

Owner:  Donald Graham
5 scariest movies made in or about Alabama

5 scariest movies made in or about Alabama

Considering the multitude of options, finding good horror can be dicey. Classics in the genre are rarer than finding needles in a haystack (or a Cenobite’s skull). Like anywhere else in the world, Alabama has played host to countless attempts to...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Casagrande: I was right about Alabama football panic

Casagrande: I was right about Alabama football panic

This is an opinion column. Apology accepted. It takes a lot to admit being wrong, so I won’t judge anyone who didn’t heed my warning. The date was Sept. 9, 2025, and the Alabama football panic was reaching new levels of delusion. Fire everyone....

Owner:  Newhouse Family

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