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35+ min ago (360+ words) Hoover Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after a husband and wife were found dead Tuesday morning at a private residence. According to police, the Hoover 911 Center received a call at approximately 9:03 a.m. after a family member discovered the couple unresponsive inside the home. A 3-year-old child was also inside the residence and was not harmed. Hoover Fire-Medics responded to the scene and pronounced both individuals deceased from gunshot wounds. Authorities said the investigation remains in its early stages but that the deaths appear to be the result of a murder-suicide. Police also stated there is no threat to the public. WBRC later confirmed that one of the individuals found dead was Christina Chambers, a former sports reporter with extensive ties to Alabama television and athletics. In a statement shared on X, the station said it was "absolutely heartbroken" and asked…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (374+ words) This past weekend, multiple former Alabama Crimson Tide football players officially punched their ticket to the 2025 NFL playoffs. Yes, as the regular season begins to wind down, many former Alabama greats were back in action this past weekend at the professional level, a slate of games that was very important for some in particular. During those same games, many former Alabama players went on to have a massive week of performances as well, coming both offensively and defensively. Before we take a look at five of the biggest though, here are some additional former Alabama players who had a solid week at the professional level: Will Reichard, Josh Jacobs, Malachi Moore, Pat Surtain II, Marlon Humphrey. Following are five of Alabama's top performing players during Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. Hurts was a big reason as to why the Philadelphia…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (426+ words) Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban said he was going to stay busy in retirement, and that is exactly what he's done to this point. Saban just took his next big step, this time into the world of hockey, according to an announcement from the Nashville Predators. Saban through Dream Sports Ventures LLC, an entity he controls along with his automobile business partner Joe Agresti, has purchased a minority stake in the NHL franchise. Smashville just got that much better " Nick Saban and partner Joe Agresti have joined the #Preds ownership group via Dream Sports Ventures LLC with a minority stake in the franchise! " Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) December 16, 2025 "Although I am now retired as a coach, I still possess a competitive nature and a great passion for sports," Saban said in a release from the team. "Being involved…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago (203+ words) The Auburn Tigers made some huge waves across college football when they announced the hiring of their new head coach, South Florida's Alex Golesh. Widely considered one of the brightest young offensive minds in the sport, Golesh arrived to The Plains hungry to turn around what has been a subpar time for Auburn football. He had other offers in addition to the Tigers as well. It was even reported days before he took the job that there was an agreement between him and the Arkansas Razorbacks. During an appearance Friday with "The Next Round," he was asked what separated Auburn from the jobs he turned down. His answer will have Tiger fans ready to run through a brick wall. " The Next Round (@NextRoundLive) December 12, 2025 Whether or not Golesh can actually accomplish this lofty goal remains to be seen, but for…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago (196+ words) The Moody High School football program has received some severe punishment for "flagrant unsportsmanlike conduct" in the wake of its Class 5A state championship victory over Vigor on December 4 in Birmingham. According to a story from Ben Thomas of AL(dot)com, the official social media account for the football program posted a now deleted picture of players using cigars with a caption reading, "Sorry about the locker room celebration " Send bill to City of Moody." As a result of the situation, four assistant coaches and 10 players will now be suspended from participating in the 2026 spring or fall jamboree game and the first regular-season game of the 2026 season. Players or coaches who transfer from Moody will have to serve the suspension at their new school, while players who were seniors and will not be eligible were handed an additional fine of…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago (285+ words) Ella was a sophomore at Brown when she died, concentrating in French and Mathematics-Economics. Before college, she graduated from Mountain Brook High School in Mountain Brook, Alabama. Ella was an active, lifelong member of Cathedral Church of the Advent (Episcopal) in Birmingham. Ella was not a large person in physique but her heart was as large as the sun. Because Ella was relatively quiet on the surface and never sought to put herself forward, she in fact evinced a sort of "silent leadership," to quote her brother Hooker. "Ella is the best big sister ever. She is protective, responsible, and selfless," is how her sister Mary Hamner remembers her. Ella Cook lit up our world and her reflected glory will be with her family and friends forever. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities,…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (410+ words) State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) is honoring the legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk with a new scholarship that will be available to students in the Yellowhammer State. Allen, who represents the Tuscaloosa region in the Alabama Senate, announced the creation of the Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship at The University of Alabama on Monday. The scholarship is established in memory of Charlie Kirk. Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA and became well known for holding political debates on college campuses, was killed by an assassin's bullet during an outdoor event on Utah Valley University's campus. "Charlie Kirk stood for perseverance, leadership and the ideal of serving something bigger than oneself," Allen said. "By establishing this scholarship at The University of Alabama, we honor his legacy and invest in the next generation of leaders from our state who will carry…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago (169+ words) On December 16, 1898 " 127 years ago today " Republican President William McKinley visited Alabama's Tuskegee Institute at the request of founder Booker T. Washington. The president arrived in Tuskegee aboard special trains from Atlanta with his family, members of his cabinet, and U.S. Army General Joseph Wheeler, an Alabamian who had previously served as a general in the Confederate Army. Tuskegee Institute received the president along with Gov. Joseph Johnston, the entire Alabama Legislature, and a crowd of more than 6,000. The president toured the school grounds and witnessed a parade before speaking in the school's chapel. During his speech, McKinley noted the enduring legacy of the college and the progress it had made in sowing the "seeds of good citizenship." This story originally appeared in'The Art of Alabama Politics, an outlet dedicated to the the wild, weird, and wonderful history of Alabama politics. Grayson Everett…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago (178+ words) Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard has accepted his invitation to the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl, game officials announced Tuesday. Bernard makes it five Crimson Tide players confirmed for the Senior Bowl, which is set for Jan. 31 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. Running back Jam Miller and linebackers Deontae Lawson and Justin Jefferson and defensive lineman Tim Keenan previously accepted invitations for the annual college football all-star game and NFL draft showcase. Bernard (6-foot-1, 204 pounds) leads the Alabama team in receptions (57), yards (762) and touchdowns (7) heading into Friday night's College Football Playoff opener at Oklahoma. The Henderson, Nev., native began his college career at Michigan State, then transferred to Washington before following head coach Kalen DeBoer to Tuscaloosa prior to the 2024 season. More players will be added to the 2026 Senior Bowl roster as game week approaches. A full listing of accepted invites…...

2+ hour, 55+ min ago (173+ words) " The tragic death of Rob Reiner, a regular critic of President Donald Trump, should have been either ignored by Trump or met with condolences from him. Unfortunately, Trump is Trump and Trump is gonna Trump. When someone tragically dies, and you can't say something nice, say nothing. Dale Jackson'is a thought leader for Yellowhammer [] The post President Donald Trump failed the Charlie Kirk test, and there is literally no excuse for it appeared first on Yellowhammer News. The tragic death of Rob Reiner, a regular critic of President Donald Trump, should have been either ignored by Trump or met with condolences from him. Unfortunately, Trump is Trump and Trump is gonna Trump. When someone tragically dies, and you can't say something nice, say nothing. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays…...