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  Severe weather hits Orange Beach, Gulf Shores resulting in flooding
ORANGE BEACH — Roadways were flooded Sunday after a severe weather system made its way through South Alabama. In Baldwin County, Orange Beach saw minimal damage with debris in roadways. Floodwaters covered segments of Alabama 182 from Gulf Shores...
    
  Your picks: Vote for the Central Alabama Week 10 Football Player of the Week
Hoover place-kicker James Bryant’s final-second 55-yard field goal gave the Bucs a win over rival Thompson in Week 9 and earned him the most votes in the Central Alabama Football Player of the Week poll. Bryant ran away with the honors, gathering...
    
  Cam Newton punches Alabama A&M mascot for taking off his hat, causing an awkward moment on live TV
Cam Newton's appearance on ESPN's First Take took an unexpected turn Friday when the former NFL quarterback appeared to punch Alabama A&M's mascot during a live segment. What began as a lighthearted moment at Legion Field quickly became a viral...
    
  Murray's AP Top 25: A Mountain West school joins as battle for G5's CFP berth heats up
Nevada Sports Net columnist Chris Murray is one of 63 voters in the college football AP Top 25 poll. Here is a look at his ballot this week. On the rise * San Diego State: Only three Top 25 teams lost to unranked foes this week, and they were No....
    
  Orange Beach developer's lawsuit dismissed by Alabama Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Alabama ruled a Baldwin County court’s declaratory judgment in favor of a developer suing Orange Beach was deemed void due to lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. According to court documents, Ian Boles filed a lawsuit in 2015...
    
  Mountain Brook students exceed state, national test benchmarks in 2025 report
Mountain Brook High School students once again posted standout academic results across state and national assessments during the 2024–2025 school year. From elementary ACAP benchmarks to high school AP exams and ACT scores, Mountain Brook students...
    
  Alabama High School Football All-Classification Rankings: October 20, 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 October 20, 2025. High School On SI's formula was created using its own...
Alabama Lawmakers’ Pay to Rise 7% in 2025 Under Voter-Approved Formula
By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Alabama State House in Montgomery, where lawmakers’ salaries are set to increase to $66,659 in 2025 under a voter-approved formula. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The salaries of Alabama’s 140 state lawmakers will rise by 7.15% next...
    
  Alabama Town Tops List of Industrial Cities Turned Travel Hotspot
One Alabama town just earned national attention for its incredible transformation from industrial to a best weekend getaway. An Alabama town has made National Geographic’s top ten list for being an industrial location that “has had a glow up.” The...
    
  Instant reactions to Alabama's win at South Carolina
On Saturday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide traveled to Columbia for a challenging road SEC matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks. A back-and-forth contest that included many ups-and-downs, it was Alabama who eventually came away...
    
  No. 4 Alabama scores twice in the 4th, denies South Carolina's upset attempt, 29-22
Germie Bernard scored twice in the fourth quarter, running for the go-ahead 25-yard touchdown with 34 seconds remaining, and No. 4 Alabama (7-1, 5-0 SEC) scored 14 unanswered in the final frame to survive South Carolina (3-5, 1-5 SEC) at...
    
  World Atlas says these 7 Alabama towns are pure relaxation
Need a break from the hustle? Alabama has plenty of towns where life moves at its own gentle pace. World Atlas named seven towns as the most laid-back for 2025. Whether it's sipping coffee on a porch, wandering a quiet downtown or taking in scenic...
    
  Alabama looking to avoid trap game against South Carolina
Alabama is on a historical roll right now, becoming the first team in SEC history to win four games in a row against AP Top 25 teams without an open date in the stretch of games. Kalen DeBoer also has the best winning percentage in college...
    
  Alabama pilot and two daughters die after plane goes down in Bob Marshall Wilderness
An Alabama pilot and his two daughters died in a Friday evening plane crash in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The Powell County Sheriff's Office received a report of a possible downed aircraft about 4:30 p.m., Oct. 17, according to a post on the...
Toyota Alabama Starts Differential Production
Melissa Faulner Part of previously announced $282 million investment and 350 new jobs HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Oct. 15, 2025) – Toyota Alabama started assembly of three cutting-edge differentials, engineered to elevate Toyota’s legendary trucks, the...
Alabama ABC giving away 150 chances to buy this rare, highly-coveted bourbon: How to enter
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is holding another drawing for chances to win places in line to buy highly-sought brands of whiskey. The Alabama ABC Select Spirits 2025 Limited Release Sweepstakes will pick 150 winners who will have a...
    
  Koa Peat scores 30 as No. 13 Arizona upsets No. 3 Florida in season opener
By Canadian Press on November 3, 2025. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Freshman Koa Peat scored 30 points to lead No. 13 Arizona to a 93-87 win over third-ranked and defending national champion Florida in the Hall of Fame Series on Monday night. Peat was...
    
  How to watch Alabama vs. South Carolina football for free today
The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide will travel to Columbia this afternoon for a matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Fans can watch today’s game on ABC at 3:30 p.m. ET, with streaming available through Fubo, DirecTV and Sling. Both Fubo and...
    
  Roman Harper: One word will determine if Alabama can avoid upset at South Carolina
For the first time in more than a month, Alabama faces a team that is not nationally ranked on Saturday. The No. 4 Crimson Tide (5-1, 4-0 SEC) travels to meet South Carolina (3-4, 1-4) on Saturday in Columbia. Alabama has beaten four straight...