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September 6, 2025 - MOBILE, AL. - In a game that had all the makings of a season-defining moment, South Alabama's Jaguars came within inches of a dramatic comeback victory, only to fall 33–31 to Tulane in front of a packed crowd at Hancock Whitney Stadium. The September 6 matchup was more than just a non-conference clash-it was a test of resilience, leadership, and execution under pressure. And while the Jaguars showed flashes of brilliance, Tulane's mid-game surge and late-game poise ultimately...
September 6, 2025 - JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY, AL. - The Jacksonville State Gamecocks delivered a powerful performance last Saturday, defeating Liberty University 34–24 in a pivotal Conference USA matchup at AmFirst Stadium. With over 20,000 fans packing the stands, the Gamecocks showcased grit, discipline, and explosive playmaking in a game that could define their trajectory for the rest of the season. Coming off a narrow loss to UCF the previous week, Head Coach Charles Kelly's squad respo...
Alabama vs. Wisconsin: Crimson Tide Host Badgers in High-Stakes Week 3 Clash Tuscaloosa Braces for a Power Conference Showdown at Bryant-Denny TUSCALOOSA, AL - September 13, 2025 The No. 19 Alabama Crimson Tide (1–1) return to Bryant-Denny Stadium this Saturday to host the undefeated Wisconsin Badgers (2–0) in a pivotal Week 3 matchup. Kickoff is set for 11:00 a.m. CT on ABC, and while Alabama enters as a 21-point favorite, both programs are looking to prove they belong in the national con...
TROY, AL - September 13, 2025 Veterans Memorial Stadium will be the epicenter of Alabama football pride this Saturday as the Troy Trojans (1–1) host the Memphis Tigers (2–0) in a nationally televised clash on ESPNU. Kickoff is set for 11:00 a.m. CT, and while Memphis enters as a slight favorite, Troy's gritty performance against Clemson last week has fans believing an upset is within reach. This marks the second consecutive year these programs meet, with Memphis winning 38–17 in 2024. But this...
BIRMINGHAM, AL - September 13, 2025 The UAB Blazers (1–1) return to Protective Stadium this Saturday night to host the Akron Zips (0–2) in a Week 3 non-conference clash. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPN+. With both teams coming off tough losses, this matchup offers a chance for redemption-and for UAB, a chance to reassert its offensive identity before heading into a challenging road stretch. UAB's Offensive Firepower Despite falling 38–24 to Navy last week, the B...
STATESBORO, GA - September 13, 2025 The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (1–1) head to Allen E. Paulson Stadium this Saturday to face the Georgia Southern Eagles (0–2) in a pivotal Week 3 contest. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. CT and will be streamed live on ESPN+. With both teams looking to define their season's trajectory, this matchup promises grit, urgency, and a few fireworks. Jacksonville State enters the game fresh off a 34–24 win over Liberty, while Georgia Southern is still reeling from...
On August 30, 1813, the quiet pine forests of southern Alabama erupted in violence as one of the bloodiest confrontations in early American frontier history unfolded-the Fort Mims massacre. This tragic event, which claimed the lives of hundreds of settlers, militia members, and allied Native Americans, marked a pivotal moment in the Creek War and reshaped the trajectory of U.S. expansion in the Southeast. Background: Tensions Within the Creek Nation The Creek War (1813–1814) was not merely a c...
August 29, 2025 - ENTERPRISE, AL. - In a show of conservative solidarity, prominent members of the House Freedom Caucus descended on Alabama this weekend to endorse and energize Rep. Barry Moore's campaign for the U.S. Senate. The gathering, held in Moore's hometown of Enterprise, drew grassroots activists, local officials, and national figures aligned with the MAGA wing of the Republican Party. Moore, a three-term congressman and longtime Freedom Caucus member, is seeking to fill the Senate sea...
August 28, 2025 - Orange Beach, AL. - In a decisive win that capped off a heated campaign season, Mayor Tony Kennon has been re-elected to lead Orange Beach for another four-year term. The results, announced Tuesday night, showed Kennon defeating challenger and city council member Jeff Boyd with 59.64% of the vote to Boyd's 40.36%. The victory marks Kennon's continuation of a tenure that began in 2008, making him one of the longest-serving mayors in Baldwin County. Kennon's re-election was met...
August 29, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a landmark legislative achievement, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has secured sweeping reforms to federal child care tax policy, delivering long-overdue relief to millions of working families. The passage of key provisions within President Trump's Working Family Tax Cuts legislation marks the most significant permanent update to child care-related tax credits in decades. The reforms include modernization of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit...
For decades, landowners and hunters across Alabama have dreamed of restoring the bobwhite quail to its former glory. Once a staple of Southern upland hunting, the cheerful whistle of the bobwhite has grown increasingly rare. In response, many have tried to repopulate their land by releasing pen-raised quail. But despite good intentions and significant investment, the results have been overwhelmingly disappointing. The truth is clear: stocking quail doesn't work-not if the goal is to rebuild...
In the opening month of World War I, as the Western Front descended into trench warfare, the Eastern Front erupted with sweeping maneuvers and dramatic reversals. Among the most decisive early engagements was the Battle of Tannenberg, fought between August 23 and 30, 1914, in East Prussia. It was here that the German Eighth Army, under the newly appointed command of General Paul von Hindenburg and his brilliant chief of staff Erich Ludendorff, orchestrated one of the most stunning encirclements...
In a hard-fought battle under the lights at the newly renamed Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks opened their 2025 season with a narrow 17–10 loss to the UCF Knights. Despite entering the game as 20.5-point underdogs, the Gamecocks showed grit and resilience, keeping the contest close until the final minute. The game was marked by defensive intensity, a weather delay in the second quarter, and a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns that ultimately lifted UCF to v...
August 29, 2025 - WACO, TX - In a gritty road showdown under the Friday night lights at McLane Stadium, the Auburn Tigers kicked off their 2025 campaign with a resounding 38–24 victory over the Baylor Bears. It wasn't the aerial fireworks many expected from head coach Hugh Freeze's revamped offense-it was a bruising, relentless ground attack that carried the Tigers to victory. Jackson Arnold's Dual-Threat Debut All eyes were on Jackson Arnold, the former five-star Oklahoma transfer making his d...
August 28, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM, AL. - The UAB Blazers emerged victorious in a 94 point shootout with cross state rival Alabama State that thrilled fans of both teams. The UAB Blazers lit up Protective Stadium with a dominating offensive performance. UAB had 520 total yards, 273 rushing yards, 247 passing yards, seven touchdowns (5 rushing, 2 passing), and tird down efficiency: of 6-of-10. The bad news for Blazer fans was that they needed all of that offensive fireworks to emerge victorious a...
The University of Alabama football team begins its 2025 campaign today with a marquee matchup against Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. Kickoff is set for 2:30 PM CT, and while the Crimson Tide enter the game as 13.5-point favorites, the stakes go far beyond the scoreboard. For head coach Kalen DeBoer, now in his second season in Tuscaloosa, this game marks a pivotal moment in defining the program's new era. After a 9–4 finish in 2024 that included a loss to Michigan in t...
August 30, 2025 - MOBILE, AL - Tonight at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, the South Alabama Jaguars will kick off their 2025 college football season with a home matchup against the Morgan State Bears. Scheduled for a 6:00 PM CT start, this game marks the beginning of South Alabama's 17th season of football and offers a chance to reset after back-to-back season-opening losses. With a 93.8% win probability, the Jaguars enter the contest as heavy favorites. But head coach Major...
August 30, 2025 - TROY, AL. - As the sun sets over Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama, the Trojans are gearing up to launch their 2025 football season with a high-stakes opener against the Nicholls State Colonels. Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM CT, and while the odds favor Troy heavily-with a 91.8% win probability-this game promises more than just a routine start. It's a litmus test for a team looking to rebound from a middling 2024 campaign and assert itself in the Sun Belt Conference. Troy...
Newborn screening helps identify babies at risk for genetic, metabolic, or congenital disorders that aren't visible at birth. In Alabama, about 200 infants a year are diagnosed early through these tests. Screenings include bloodspot, hearing, and pulse oximetry, which checks for heart disease. Alabama screens for 35 out of 38 recommended disorders. Parents should ensure their baby receives screening within 24–48 hours and discuss results with their doctor. Newborn screening has been r...
Friday, August 29, 2025 - WACO, TX - The Auburn University Tigers open the 2025 football season in Texas against the Baylor Bears. Kickoff: 7:00 PM CDT Location: McLane Stadium, Waco, Texas Broadcast: FOX | Radio: SiriusXM Channels 190 (Auburn), 84 (Baylor) The 2025 college football season kicks off with a high-stakes clash between two power-conference programs as the Auburn Tigers travel to Waco to face the Baylor Bears. It's Auburn's first true road opener in 23 years, and the pressure is on...
On August 28, 1862, the quiet fields of Prince William County, Virginia, once again erupted into chaos as Union and Confederate forces collided in what would become one of the most consequential battles of the American Civil War: the Second Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Second Battle of Manassas. Fought over three days, this brutal engagement marked the culmination of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Northern Virginia Campaign and set the stage for his first invasion of the North....
In a stunning shake-up at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a deepening rift between Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CDC Director Susan Monarez has triggered a wave of high-level resignations and ignited fierce debate over the future of public health leadership in the United States. The Flashpoint: Vaccine Policy and Political Pressure The conflict erupted over vaccine policy, with RFK Jr.-a longtime vaccine skeptic-reportedly pressuring Monarez...
August 27, 2025 - HOOVER, AL. - In a closely watched municipal election, longtime Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis defeated two-term incumbent Mayor Frank Brocato, securing 55.54% of the vote to Brocato's 44.46%. The results mark a significant leadership shift in one of Alabama's largest and fastest-growing cities. Election Results • Nick Derzis: 9,672 votes (55.54%) • Frank Brocato: 7,743 votes (44.46%) The race drew heightened attention after campaign materials featuring high-profile figures li...
August 27, 2025 - ANNISTON, AL. - In a decisive outcome that marks a new chapter for Anniston, Ciara Smith has been elected mayor with 57.31% of the vote, defeating four challengers in a crowded field. Smith, who had been serving as appointed mayor since May following Jack Draper's resignation, now becomes the city's first African-American and youngest-ever elected mayor. ""Yes, I am a woman, and yes, I'm the youngest, but I am also extremely knowledgeable and extremely qualified," said Smith....
August 27, 2025 - BAY MINETTE, AL - In a dramatic shake-up of Bay Minette's political landscape, voters chose new leadership in the August 26, 2025 municipal elections. After 13 years in office, incumbent Mayor Robert "Bob" Willis was defeated by challenger Joshua O. Brown, marking a pivotal moment for the Baldwin County seat. Brown secured approximately 54% of the vote, with 871 ballots cast in his favor. "As we turn the page to a new chapter for Bay Minette, we pause to thank Mayor Bob Wills...
