ASU Athletic Director Dr. Cable Talks Commissioner’s Cup Victory
Alabama State athletics won back-to-back SWAC awards. We talked to Dr. Jason Cable to talk about the recipe for ASU’s success
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Nick Saban to be Faulkner University’s Benefit Dinner Speaker
Former University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will be the speaker at Faulkner University’s annual benefit dinner, the university has announced.
ONLY ON 8: Montgomery crime statistics show drastic uptick in property crimes in 2024
According to statistics obtained by Action 8 News, robberies at Montgomery businesses are up a whopping 180% from 2023, and the number of individuals who have been robbed has almost doubled from 81 in 2023 to 150 in 2024.
Bill to rename Marion post office for Albert Turner, Sr. passes U.S. House
A bill to rename the post office in Marion in memory of civil rights leader Albert Turner, Sr. has passed the U.S. House.
Fauci grilled in U.S. House hearing over COVID origins and controversies
Dr. Anthony Fauci called it “simply preposterous” that Republicans in Congress said that he’d tried to cover up the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jury selected for Hunter Biden’s federal firearms case
Hunter Biden is charged with three felonies stemming from a 2018 gun purchase when he was, according to his memoir, addicted to crack.
Heartbreaker: Birmingham-Southern’s magical postseason ends with 11-10 loss in D-3 World Series
College Baseball
Birmingham-Southern’s magnificent, magical ride is over. The Panthers’ inspiring postseason run, which came as the liberal arts college in Alabama was being shut down for financial failure after more than 160 years, ended with an 11-10 loss to Wisconsin-Whitewater in the Division III College World Series.
Auburn’s Megan Schofill receives Low Amateur Honors at the U.S. Women’s Open
Auburn Women's Golf
Auburn’s Megan Schofill received the low amateur at the U.S. Women’s Open at the Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Behind the Biscuits: Rick Hendrick
Biscuits Baseball
This week for Behind the Biscuits, Sports Director Lindsey Bonner sits down with the “Voice of Riverwalk Stadium” for the past 20 years, Rick Hendrick.
Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Aaron Donald and Manti Te’o debut on College Football Hall of Fame ballot
College Football
Nick Saban and Urban Meyer are up for election to the College Football Hall of Fame for the first time. Among the players appearing on the ballot for the first time is former Pitt defensive lineman Aaron Donald, who retired earlier this year after 10 NFL seasons.
