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- …

What is Alabama's oldest golf course? Golfers have loved it since 1903

Tucked into a quiet Birmingham neighborhood, a century-old golf course hums to life each morning as it has since the days of horse-drawn carts and wooden clubs. It's not famous, but it's the first, and for many, still the favorite. For over 120 …

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 …

Alabama man arrested for arson in house fire that killed 3 dogs

An Alabama man is under arrest after authorities say he set fire to a house, killing three dogs that were inside. Etowah County sheriff’s deputies, along with Ivalee and Gallant volunteer firefighters, responded July 2 to a structure fire on Rogers Road in …

Former Alabama sheriff’s deputy arrested on child pornography charges

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a retired deputy for the possession and dissemination of child pornography. In May 2025, MCSO’s ICAC Unit began investigating former deputy David Frederickson, according to a recent release. ICAC is a …

Alabama man facing drug charges in Marshall County

By West Kentucky Star Staff Jul. 08, 2025 | 11:39 AM | BENTON An Alabama man is facing drug charges in Marshall County after a call about his behavior in a store. Marshall County Sheriff's deputies were called to the Dollar General at US 68 and KY 95 …

27 photos from Central Alabama Pride 2025 that prove queer joy is thriving in the south

Birmingham LGBTQ+ Pride Parade, June 2025 Jarrell V. Jordan Company for Central Alabama Pride Queer joy and fights for liberation are more important now than ever, which is why Central Alabama celebrated Pride Month in a hug way, setting an example for …

Signing of Collins Onyejiaka marks milestone for Alabama basketball recruiting

Kentucky stood out to versatile Alabama defensive lineman

Published 10:30 am Tuesday, July 8, 2025 By LARRY VAUGHT / For the Daily News 1/4 Swipe or click to see more Everyone was smiling when Alabama defensive lineman Garrett Witherington announced his commitment to Kentucky. (SUBMITTED) 2/4 Swipe or …