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Attorneys for an Alabama inmate facing execution by nitrogen gas are asking a federal judge to block the upcoming execution. Demetrius Terrence Frazier on Feb. 6 is scheduled to be the fourth person executed by nitrogen gas.
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Snow may soon be returning in the forecast across Alabama. The record books say mid-January is historically the coldest time of year in Central Alabama, which can bring wintery weather, ice, sleet and flurries. That could be the case next week, according to meteorologists. -
A lawsuit is challenging a new Alabama law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs at universities. The complaint asserts the law illegally places restrictions on educators’ speech and classroom lessons. -
The city of Birmingham will pay almost $750,000 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit against an officer who fatally shot one person and injured another in 2019. A federal jury ruled last year that Birmingham police officer Aric Mitchell used excessive force when he fatally shot Jamarcus Moore and wounded Samantha Hardin. -
Malik Dia’s 23 points, 19 rebounds and two blocks led No. 21 Mississippi to a 74-64 win over No. 4 Alabama on Tuesday. Sean Pedulla scored 12 points and had three steals and Matthew Murrell scored 11. Jaylen Murray and Jaemyn Brakefield both scored 13 points off the bench for Ole Miss. Aden Holloway led Alabama with 15 points, and Mark Sears added 11. -
No. 19 Alabama faces the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks after Aaliyah Nye scored 32 points in Alabama's 84-78 victory over the Ole Miss Rebels. Thursday's matchup is the first this season for the two teams. Alabama is 3-1 against the SEC, and South Carolina is 4-0 against conference opponents. -
Gov. Kay Ivey is directing that flags on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex in Montgomery and at state buildings throughout Alabama be raised to their full height on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump. This pauses a 30-day flag-lowering order following the death of former President Jimmy Carter. -
The City of Tuscaloosa is seeking poll workers for the 2025 Municipal Election for mayor, city council and Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education. The event is set for March 4 with applications due on February 17. -
The University of North Alabama, the state's oldest public four-year institution, is commemorating is 195th anniversary. The occasion is being marked by school pride, opportunities for giving and other milestones across the campus. -
The extreme cold and winter air are expected to stay a while in Alabama. January is historically the coldest month of the year in the Yellowhammer State, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). That will be the case for 2025 as well.
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After the Chernobyl disaster of 1986, hundreds of children from the affected areas dealt with multiple health issues caused by radiation from the nuclear meltdown. A few years later, families from all across Alabama housed many of those same children for a summer to give them access to better healthcare and a reprieve from the radiation.
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In today’s episode of StoryCorps, Lynn talks with her close friend Sonyika about her most recent art exhibit at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center and how It's connected to her familial roots. -
Alabama Tourism is expecting growth in 2025. The state is branding this year as the Year of Alabama trails spotlighting birdwatching, waterfalls, and other natural attractions. The American Automobile Association predicted one hundred and nineteen million motorists heading somewhere around Christmas and New Years. We asked Triple-A spokesman Clay Ingram to read the tea leaves going into 2025 -
Auburn has climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll for its second stint at the top in program history. Bruce Pearl’s Tigers claimed 60 of 62 first-place votes to rise one spot Monday. Auburn had been No. 1 once before during a three-week stint in 2022. -
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, many elected officials in Republican and Democratic states are preparing to either aid or oppose his policies. From immigration to education to transgender rights, a red-state blue-state divide has become common, including in Alabama. -
Walmart says customers should throw out a chicken broth product that was sold at stores in mostly Southern states late last year. This includes Alabama. The retailer has recalled 48-ounce cartons of Great Value Family Size Chicken Broth that had been sold at 242 stores in nine states. -
No. 5 Alabama takes on the No. 23 Ole Miss Rebels after Mark Sears scored 27 points in Alabama's 94-88 win over the Texas A&M Aggies. Tuesday's matchup is the first of the season between the teams. Alabama is 3-0 against the SEC, and Ole Miss is 3-0 against conference opponents. -
This week, Don reviews "Liberty Street: A Savannah Family, Its Golden Boy, and the Civil War" by Jason K. Friedman. -
Texas A & M saw its nine-game winning streak snapped over the weekend at the hands of the Crimson Tide. The Alabama men’s basketball team beat the Aggies ninety four to eighty-eight in College Station -
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Forecasters remain concerned over icy conditions in part of Alabama following snowfall that blanketed parts of the state. Temperatures that warmed in the afternoon could freeze this morning when the mercury was expected to drop.
