16+ hour, 21+ min ago  (896+ words) CHICAGO " Michigan basketball is officially elite. There was little doubt about that fact, but now it's literally true, as the 1-seed Wolverines defeated 4-seed Alabama, 90-77, on Sunday, March 27, in the Sweet 16 at United Center to advance to the Elite Eight…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (411+ words) TAMPA " Alabama basketball will meet Texas Tech in the Round of 32 as it seeks to advance in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The Crimson Tide has made six consecutive March Madness appearances " tying a program record " under coach Nate Oats, who is…...

8+ mon, 4+ day ago  (259+ words) Demonstrators from 50501 in Montgomery and Foley will gather peacefully on August 2, joining voices across the nation in response to growing concerns about recent political developments that threaten democratic institutions and individual rights. The protests, called Rage Against the Regime, are…...

8+ mon, 6+ day ago  (249+ words) Across the nation, public education is facing mounting pressure, including teacher shortages, widening achievement gaps and intense debates over curriculum. In Alabama, those pressures are amplified by underfunding and uneven support across districts. Now, a new WalletHub study ranking the…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (376+ words) Summer is winding down, and the back-to-school season is already here. Walmart and Target are stocking their shelves with notebooks and pencils, and schools across Alabama are sending reminder emails to parents and students. As the school year approaches, parents…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (344+ words) Tucked into a quiet Birmingham neighborhood, a century-old golf course hums to life each morning as it has since the days of horse-drawn carts and wooden clubs. It's not famous, but it's the first, and for many, still the favorite....

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (190+ words) Alabama is experiencing a 15% increase in teacher retirements this year, raising concerns about school staffing, classroom stability and student support across the state. According to State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey, approximately 3,500 teachers are expected to retire in 2025. This number is…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (207+ words) In a nation where drive-thru lanes are part of everyday life, fast food remains a go-to option for millions of Americans. A new study from WalletHub ranks all 50 states based on how much they spend on fast food, and Alabama…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago  (116+ words) What's the going rate for a hard day's work in Alabama? New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows average hourly pay, weekly earnings and hours worked as of April 2025. Here's what it reveals about Alabama: According to the…...