LifeSouth encourages North Alabama residents to donate during July 1–6 promotion

MADISON, Ala. — LifeSouth Blood Centers is urging North Alabama residents to donate blood during its All-American Donor Days promotion running July 1 through July 6.  The campaign offers a $25 e-gift card and a special edition t-shirt to all blood donors. …

‘Live Locally Alabama’ campaign recognizes value, uniqueness of Alabama’s cities and towns

Miss Hoover Emma Terry captures Miss Alabama 2025 crown

After a week of remarkable performances, Miss Hoover Emma Terry stole the show in the Miss Alabama 2025 finals Saturday night, earning the Miss Alabama title and crown. The emotional moment was made even more unforgettable as the reigning Miss America (and …

Analysis: Comparing campaign donations in battle for Alabama House District 11 special GOP primary

In a specially called and contentious primary election battle in Alabama House District 11, Heath Allbright emerged victorious over Don Fallin. As the old saying goes — “money is the lifeblood of politics” — and the House District 11 special election …

Alabama football 2026 commitment officially shuts down recruitment

According to a social media post Saturday afternoon, current Alabama Crimson Tide 2026 football commit Jamarion Matthews has officially shut down his recruitment. Matthews, a four-star defensive prospect, has been committed to the Crimson Tide since …

"Saban was probably on the visits" "Not impressed": Fans react as Alabama gets upper hand in 2026 recruitment class ...

Five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin committed to Alabama's 2026 class on Sunday, choosing Kalen DeBoer's program over Texas, Ohio State and Florida State. Griffin’s decision gives the Crimson Tide three five-star pledges so far, joining cornerback …

You Won't Believe What Washed Ashore at This Alabama Beach

It was an ordinary day at the beach of the Fort Morgan Peninsula in Baldwin County, Alabama late last week. That was, until beachgoers watched a mysterious bundle bobbing in the water. Swimmers dragged it onto the shore and called the police. Testing …

BAD RAP ANIMALS: Got a snake in your boot? 'Leave it alone,' Alabama experts say. They benefit nature, likely harmless

Have you ever crossed paths with a banded watersnake? How about a southern black racer? With around 45 species of snakes potentially found in Baldwin County, chances are you've walked by a coiled up gray ratsnake or a slithering Dekay's brown snake …

Standridge not giving up on effort for Alabama to officially recognize the Gulf of America — ‘I think it’s an important ...

State Rep. David Standridge (R-Hayden), unfazed by his legislation failing to reach the finish line in the 2025 regular legislative session, has re-filed his bill renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Standridge passionately sponsored a …

12 Alabama restaurants that should be more popular than they are

There are a lot of amazing restaurants throughout the state of Alabama, and that’s a good thing, but with so many to choose from, sometimes a few places can slip through the cracks -- no matter how great they are. That’s why This is Alabama recently asked …