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Confronted with DNA, Alabama offers theory that ‘defies logic’ to keep man on death row

Confronted with DNA, Alabama offers theory that ‘defies logic’ to keep man on death row

Christopher Barbour’s entire adult life has hinged on words he uttered when he was 22. More than 30 years ago, Barbour confessed to police that he killed a 40-year-old single mother in Montgomery and helped another man rape her. Almost immediately...

Isaacman interested in privately funded science missions

Isaacman interested in privately funded science missions

ORLANDO, Fla. — Former NASA administrator nominee Jared Isaacman says he is interested in pursuing some of the goals he had for the agency from outside it. Isaacman received the National Space Society’s Wernher von Braun Award June 21 on behalf of...

Alabama’s aerospace growth story takes off at the 2025 Paris Air Show

Alabama’s aerospace growth story takes off at the 2025 Paris Air Show

Alabama’s aerospace and defense industry’s momentum continues to build with a raft of new investment projects, advancing operations across the state that develop leading products and innovative technologies for markets around the world. Over the...

Launch of Alabama rocket doubles size of Amazon’s satellite constellation

Launch of Alabama rocket doubles size of Amazon’s satellite constellation

Amazon’s second batch of satellites reached orbit early Monday aboard one of the final flights of United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket. It is the company’s second launch in support of Amazon’s $10 billion Kuiper Project, a network of low Earth...

CEPA hosts Mrs. Alabama American contest

CEPA hosts Mrs. Alabama American contest

Published 12:14 am Monday, June 23, 2025 Taylor Folks Taylor Folks was crowned Mrs. Alabama American 2025, Sunday, June 8 at the Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts. Folks will represent Alabama at the Mrs. American competition Aug....

Vinemont native crowned Mrs. Alabama American

Vinemont native crowned Mrs. Alabama American

Published 12:12 am Monday, June 23, 2025 Taylor Folks Taylor Folks was crowned Mrs. Alabama American 2025, Sunday, June 8 at the Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts. Folks will represent Alabama at the Mrs. American competition Aug....

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama football support QB Keelon Russell at sister’s funeral in Mississippi

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama football support QB Keelon Russell at sister’s funeral in Mississippi

Alabama football has a busy final weekend of recruiting visits in Tuscaloosa, but coach Kalen DeBoer and some other staffers still took time to go show support for freshman quarterback Keelon Russell in Mississippi. A memorial service was held in...

Alabama third grade reading scores show growth

Alabama third grade reading scores show growth

Alabama third grade students appeared to improve on a test of reading comprehension last year despite a slight increase in testing standards, according to numbers released by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) on Thursday. According...

Alabama announces updates for CDL holders to enhance road safety and certification process

Alabama announces updates for CDL holders to enhance road safety and certification process

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division has announced two significant updates for Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants, aligning with federal guidelines to enhance road safety and streamline certification...

Bowlby Library director retiring

Bowlby Library director retiring

Kathy McClure still remembers the thrill of being a child climbing the stairs to the children’s section on the second floor of the Eva K. Bowlby Public Library. Her mother would regularly drive her and her four younger siblings from New Freeport...

Alabama Lt. Governor candidate ‘staying in this race’ despite PhD controversy

Alabama Lt. Governor candidate ‘staying in this race’ despite PhD controversy

Nicole Wadsworth, a Republican candidate for Alabama’s lieutenant governor, is remaining in the race despite questions about her educational history and reportedly losing campaign staff. Wadsworth’s educational credentials came under question...

Alabama ONE Celebrates Official Ribbon Cuttings for Dothan and Samson Branches

Alabama ONE Celebrates Official Ribbon Cuttings for Dothan and Samson Branches

Tuscaloosa, AL – Alabama ONE Credit Union is proud to announce the official ribbon cutting ceremonies for its new branches in Dothan and Samson, marking a significant milestone in the credit union’s expansion into Southeast Alabama. These events...

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama players support Keelon Russell at twin sister’s funeral

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama players support Keelon Russell at twin sister’s funeral

Alabama freshman quarterback Keelon Russell recently lost his twin sister, Kierston, after passing away in Tuscaloosa. On Saturday, the funeral was held in Tupelo, MS, and people from inside the Crimson Tide program made sure Russell was not...

Alabama announces big changes for CDL holders

Alabama announces big changes for CDL holders

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WPMI) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is announcing two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state. These changes, aligned with federal...

Alabama bioscience team heads to Boston for 2025 BIO International Convention

Alabama bioscience team heads to Boston for 2025 BIO International Convention

The Alabama Department of Commerce is leading a delegation of the state’s bioscience companies and industry advocates to Boston for the 2025 BIO International Convention, the world’s largest event for the life sciences sector. David Sides,...

Alabama Athletics Partners With Scout To Launch Customized Platform For Revenue Share Distribution

Alabama Athletics Partners With Scout To Launch Customized Platform For Revenue Share Distribution

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Scout will provide end-to-end solutions including cap management tools, revenue-share distribution and player financial tools and education. TUSCALOOSA, Ala., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama Athletics, one of the most...

"Waste of time recruiting that kid" " Spitting image of his daddy": Fans react as Lane Kiffin's son, Knox Kiffin, visits Kalen DeBoer's Alabama

"Waste of time recruiting that kid" " Spitting image of his daddy": Fans react as Lane Kiffin's son, Knox Kiffin, visits Kalen DeBoer's Alabama

Lane Kiffin is actively recruiting talent for Ole Miss, but he is also getting to enjoy a special moment as his son, Knox Kiffin, begins his own recruiting journey as a Class of 2028 prospect. Over the weekend, Knox gained notable attention from...

Alabama sheriff announces campaign for public service commission, raises $200,000

Alabama sheriff announces campaign for public service commission, raises $200,000

Cullman County Sheriff Matthew Gentry is running for a spot on Alabama’s Public Service Commission. The three-member commission is responsible for regulating gas and electric utilities in the state, including Alabama Power. “That’s one thing that...

Deion Sanders' 5-star target crowns former Alabama HC Nick Saban as "GOAT" amid recruitment buzz

Deion Sanders' 5-star target crowns former Alabama HC Nick Saban as "GOAT" amid recruitment buzz

Five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan has been a top target for Kalen DeBoer's Alabama and he has made multiple trips to the Crimson Tide over the years. The in-state prospect from Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, Alabama) returned to...

Alabama School Graduation, Readiness Rates on the Rise

Alabama School Graduation, Readiness Rates on the Rise

(Courtesy of Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama) More of Alabama’s students graduated high school last year designated as ready for the next step into college or the workplace, according to a Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama...

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