New University of Alabama performing arts center begins to take shape

Construction continues on the $50 million Smith Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Alabama. The 130,088 square-foot facility is funded in part by a $20 million donation from the Smith family. The center will house four performance spaces, …

Which player with Alabama football roots has been the highest paid in the NFL?

Among players with Alabama football roots, former Athens High School standout Philip Rivers has collected the most pay from NFL teams. During his 17 seasons as an NFL quarterback, Rivers’ salaries totaled $243,944,322, according to the sports financial …

Britt and Tuberville enter Trump’s fantasy world at Alabama’s expense | BRIAN LYMAN

I have no inside sources in the White House. I do not have access to military intelligence. Or any expert knowledge of the Middle East. But I’ve spent my adult life watching American presidents try to bomb the region into peace. It never works. Which …

Flood heartbreak, UAW, firework injuries: Down in Alabama

Texas tragedy Among the victims of Friday’s flooding in Texas Hill Country was 8-year-old Sarah Marsh of Mountain Brook, reports AL.com’s Hannah Denham. At our deadlines the overall death toll being reported by the Associated Press had risen above 80. Ten …

Alabama: It's Not Always a Spiritual Attack: Sometimes It’s Our O

In the Christian life, it’s common to hear people say, “The enemy is attacking me,” whenever things go wrong. While spiritual warfare is real and the Bible warns us to be vigilant (Ephesians 6:12), not every hardship is the result of a demonic attack. …

AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson pick Alabama’s toughest month during 2025 season

It started as a poll question for fans to argue over, but former Alabama greats AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson didn’t need much research to decide which month of games will prove to be the toughest for the Crimson Tide in 2025. The famous Alabama alums …

Alabama 5-Star Commit’s Mother Dismisses Nick Saban’s Role in Recruitment as GM’s Confirmation Opposed

Alabama football is on an absolute ‘roll’ on the recruiting trail, and the rest of college football is watching with mouths wide open. With the addition of five-star safety Jireh Edwards on Saturday, the Crimson Tide now holds five 5-star commitments in …

North Alabama woman killed, 5 others injured in head-on crash

A north Alabama woman was killed and five others injured in a head-on crash in Cullman County. Alabama State Troopers identified the fatality victim as Cynthia Ruth Baker Reeves. She was 55 and lived in Hartselle. The wreck happened at 3 p.m. Sunday on …

Alabama Red Cross: Help available for families traveling to Texas after flooding disaster

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The flooding devastation in Texas is hitting close to home for Alabamians for various reasons. “My heart breaks for everyone who’s been affected by this, both directly and indirectly,” said David Rauch with the Red Cross of …

Red Cross of Alabama helping Texas victims