Smoot leads Alabama State over Texas Southern in first start
Ta’Sean Smoot threw an 87-yard touchdown in his first play, while special teams scored two touchdowns. Smoot and coach Eddie Robinson break down the win.
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Labaron Philon scores 25 as No. 15 Alabama upends fifth-ranked St. John’s 103-96 at MSG
The No. 15 Crimson Tide gets a statement win over No. 5 St. John’s at Madison Square Garden. Alabama was led by Labaron Philon who posted 25 points.
Montgomery man killed in fiery two-vehicle crash
A Montgomery man has been killed in a fiery two-vehicle crash just south of the city.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from November 6-7
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from November 6-7 from Action 8’s Lace Up Sports.
U.S. Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.
City of Millbrook holds ceremony to honor veterans
The city of Millbrook is honoring its veterans, even before the federal Veterans Day holiday.
Fire lookout tower opens at Lake Martin
The view of Lake Martin just got a lot better thanks to a local organization.
Two people killed in Marengo County crash
Two people have been killed in a head-on crash in Marengo County.
Two Montgomery charter school teachers receive honors
Two charter school teachers from Montgomery are among three in the state who have received the 2025 Nelson-Marshall Award for Teaching Excellence.
Star Alabama linebacker Woodrow Lowe dies at 71
Woodrow Lowe, a three-time All-American linebacker at Alabama and an 11-year starter for the NFL’s San Diego Chargers, has died at 71.
