Alabama lawmaker Tom Butler not seeking re-election after four decades in politics

State Sen. Tom Butler, a long-serving Alabama legislator, announced he will not seek re-election. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — State Sen. Tom Butler, a Huntsville native with a long history in Alabama politics, announced that he will not seek re-election. Butler, …

Alabama basketball opponents for Boutwell game revealed in 2025

Alabama men’s basketball has its opponent for a matchup at Boutwell Auditorium set. The Crimson Tide will face Florida State in an exhibition game at 7 p.m. on October 16 in Birmingham. This will mark the second consecutive preseason in which Alabama has …

Family of Alabama teen shot by police seeks access to video of shooting

Family of Alabama teen shot by police seeks access to video of shooting

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Lawyers representing the family of a Black teenager shot and killed by police in an Alabama suburb said the state’s refusal to release body-camera video during an investigation is fueling mistrust over the shooting. “All this family …

Kalen DeBoer Faces Scrutiny Over Ty Simpson Decision as ESPN Announces Alabama CFP Fate

Alabama is stepping into unfamiliar territory. The Nick Saban era is in the rearview, and with a 9-4 debut season under Kalen DeBoer, the Tide are still searching for stability. No Bryce Young, no Jalen Milroe, and no Caleb Downs to lean on this time. It’s …

Here are the players Alabama football is bringing to SEC Media Days in Atlanta

The unofficial start to the 2025 season is next week, and Alabama football has its list of attendees set. In addition to coach Kalen DeBoer, the Crimson Tide will bring Dontae Lawson, Tim Keenan, and Kadyn Proctor, the SEC announced. SEC Media Days will …

Former Alabama All-American part of player-picked ‘NFL Top 100’ for third year in a row

For the third season in a row, New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams earned Pro Bowl recognition in 2024. And for the third year in a row, the former Alabama All-American is included on “NFL Top 100” in 2025. In its 15th year, “NFL Top 100” …

Alabama teacher retirements spike after two-year dip

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Public school teacher retirements spiked this past year, with significantly more educators leaving than in recent years. A total of 3,570 teachers along with other K-12 education employees retired this year, up from 3,094 in 2024 and 2, …

Former Alabama DL Lands in NFL Top 100

The Crimson Tide has landed its second player in the NFL Top 100 from the 2024-25 NFL season, with New York Jets star defensive lineman Quinnen Williams coming in at No. 87. Williams was the No. 37 player in the 2023-24 NFL Top 100.       Williams, a 6- …

Could Alabama parents face legal trouble under FOCUS Act phone ban?

Starting this school year, Alabama students in public K-12 schools won't be allowed to use cellphones or other wireless devices during the instructional day under a new law passed in May. The FOCUS Act, or HB166, aims to reduce classroom distractions …