Alabama

Tide, Tiger Fans React To Iron Bowl Outcome

Fans say the biggest football game in the state lived up to the billing once again

The 2017 edition of the Iron Bowl was one for the ages. “It was a good close game the first half, you know, and then Auburn finally walked away with it,” said Bob Moseley. Moseley, an Auburn fan, says the back-and-forth battle between Alabama and Auburn had him on his feet. “Auburn really wanted the game more than Alabama did last…

Football Fans Offer Iron Bowl Predictions

Thousands and thousands hit the Plains of Auburn to tailgate for 82nd Iron Bowl

There’s no other football rivalry quite like it. “It’s Auburn and Alabama,” said tailgater Andrea Hanson. Hanson and her family have  been camping out all week. She says the Iron Bowl has a way of bringing people together. “Everyone’s here for each other,” said Hanson, an Auburn fan. “When it comes down to it, Auburn, Alabama, they’re all family. They…

Taste of the South: Sweet Potato Casserole

When it comes to holiday meals, folks in the south have a sweet tooth.  Jeff Sanders goes in search for a Taste of South and find a sweet potato casserole. Categories: Positively Alabama Tags: Alabama, sweet potato casserole, taste of the south, thanksgiving

Roy Moore’s Wife Defends Husband

The wife of Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore says her husband will not step down in the face of sexual assault allegations. Kayla Moore spoke out in defense of her husband on Friday. She says they have been married for over 32 years and the Army veteran has always been an officer and a gentleman. She says he will not…

Alabama’s Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop

Alabama’s unemployment rate has dropped to a record low 3.6 percent. The governor’s office says the rate announced Friday is down from the September rate of 3.8 percent, and it’s the lowest ever recorded in Alabama. Last month’s rate is well below the state’s October 2016 rate of 6.1 percent. And it’s three-tenths of a percent better than that rate…

Alabama now #1 in Playoff Rankings; Auburn #6

Alabama is the new No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, with Clemson up to No. 2 and Miami and Oklahoma joining the top four for the first time. Wisconsin was fifth and Auburn was up to sixth in the rankings released Tuesday. The Crimson Tide had been second behind Georgia in the first two selection committee rankings, but…

Taste of the South: Pecan Pie

Folks in the south love their desserts.  And for many, nothing is more southern than pecan pie.  Jeff Sanders goes in search for a taste of the south. Categories: Positively Alabama Tags: Alabama, delicious, Food, pecan pie, pecans, Southern, taste of the south

Taste of the South: Cornbread Dressing

When it comes to delicious, southern style Thanksgiving meals, we southerners usually opt for dressing and not stuffing.  But what does it take to make the best dressing?  Jeff Sanders goes in search for a Taste of the South. Categories: Positively Alabama Tags: Alabama, Food, taste of the south

Amazon May Enter Alabama Pharmacy Business

CBS reports the online giant has filed to operate in Alabama + eleven other states.

From CBS:   “Amazon’s potential entry into the pharmaceutical business spurred drug store and pharmaceutical benefits manager CVS (CVS) to make a $66 billion offer for health insurer Aetna (AET), according to the Wall Street Journal, As the Journal noted, most prescriptions are filled in bricks-and-mortar pharmacies though patients with chronic conditions are encouraged by insurers to get their medications through mail-order…

Teacher Arrested for Road Rage

A high school teacher has been charged in two road rage incidents in Alabama. AL.com reports 23-year-old Amol Kaushal was arrested last Friday in connection with an Oct. 12 encounter and arrested Tuesday in connection with an Aug. 30 incident. He is charged with menacing in each incident. Hoover police Capt. Gregg Rector said the victim in the Aug. 30…