Bryce Young, Stetson Bennett Take Different Paths to College Football Playoff Stage
Alabama’s Bryce Young seemed destined to become a Heisman Trophy winner since middle school.
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Alabama to Spend $1 Million to Train Students to Work in Hospitality Industry
Alabama plans to spend $1 million to prepare as many as 2,000 students to work in its hospitality industry.
ASU Updates COVID Rules for Fans Attending Athletic Events
Alabama State University has updated its COVID rules for fans who want to attend athletic events, due to the new surge of the virus.
Alabama, Georgia Get Warm Welcome in Frigid Indianapolis
Coach Nick Saban led Alabama off the team plane and into a cold reality.
Arbery Killers Get Life in Prison; No Parole for Father, Son
Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly pursuit of the 25-year-old Black man.
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Lauderdale County Deer
State officials have confirmed that Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in a white-tailed deer in Lauderdale County. This is the first case of CWD in Alabama’s herd.
UPDATE: Pike Road School Board to Start Process of Hiring New Superintendent
The Pike Road Board of Education is starting the process to hire a new school superintendent following the resignation of Dr. Chuck Ledbetter.
CrimeStoppers: Person Who Provided Tip on a Dallas County Murder to Get $1,000 Reward
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers says the person who provided a tip regarding a Dallas County murder investigation will receive a $1,000 reward.
First COVID Report of 2022 Shows Large Jump in Cases in Alabama Public Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released its first report on COVID cases in Alabama public schools for 2022. It shows a large jump in cases compared to the last report, issued just before the winter break.
Groundbreaking Oscar-Winning Actor Sidney Poitier Dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw, has died.
