250,000-square-foot shopping center bringing big box retailers to north Alabama city

Developers are beginning construction on a 250,000-square-foot shopping center in Marshall County. Sand Mountain Marketplace will be located at 10722 U.S. 431 in Albertville along the city’s primary commercial sector. It is expected to be completed in the …

Kalen DeBoer feels Alabama football OL has secret weapon

Ep. 323: Costa Rica to Alabama - The Interesting Life of Pablo Esquivel

On this episode of the Bear Grease Podcast host Clay Newcomb interviews self-proclaimed hybrid of a Costa Rican and a redneck, Pablo Esquivel.  Pablo shares about his life growing up in Costa Rica with a love of the outdoors to the process of his …

Alabama hospital’s tax renewal caught in crossfire of legislative dispute

A rural hospital in Bay Minette has had a special property tax renewed by voters three times – in 1965, 1987, and 2007. None of those votes included campaigns that could be considered controversial. Voters showed up, checked a box for a renewal, and moved …

First Afrikaners arrive in Alabama as other refugees remain in limbo

The first group of white South Africans, chosen by President Donald Trump’s administration to resettle in Alabama, have arrived in the state. A local organization said it would help Afrikaners find services. Meanwhile, refugees from other parts of the …

Heat rising in Alabama: Some of the warmest weather of 2025 is on its way

Rain chances are expected to fall, and temperatures are expected to climb starting today across Alabama. The rainy pattern of the past few days has shifted to drier and hotter as an area of low pressure moves away from the state, with some of the warmest …

Celebrity Pro-Am to feature sports legends and stars at Regions Tradition in Alabama

HOOVER, Ala. — The Regions Tradition, one of the five PGA TOUR Champions Majors, is set to return to Central Alabama, with events kicking off on Wednesday, May 14, at 7 a.m. at the Greystone Golf & Country Club. The tournament, which has been a staple …

Heath Allbright wins Republican nomination in Alabama House District 11 race

Voters in parts of Cullman and Blount Counties cast their ballots in the Special Primary Election for Alabama House District 11, where Republican candidates Heath Allbright and Don Fallin vied for the nomination. According to unofficial results, Heath …

Singing in spring: Alabama Choir School performs in Tuscaloosa concert

The Alabama Choir School held its spring concert May 12 in the concert hall of the Moody Music Building on the University of Alabama campus. The spring concert included songs from around the globe, as well as selections from the musical "Wicked." …

Alabama’s Snake-Infested Lakes

Alabama is home to some of the country's most stunning lakes, offering endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation. Whether you're soaking in their natural beauty, casting a line while fishing, gliding across the water on a boat, taking a …