March 22, 2026 College Basketball Debate Explodes: Matt Painter, Nate Oats Fire Back At Mid-Major ‘Ducking’ Claims Matt Painter and Nate Oats push back on claims that power conference teams are ducking mid-majors, as the NCAA Tournament reignites scheduling debate
March 22, 2026 Alabama student’s death leads ex-detective to reveal how investigators probe possible drugging cases Authorities have not ruled out drugging after University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey was found dead in Barcelona's waters near Port Olímpic area.
March 20, 2026 Jimmy Gracey's wallet found intact, but drugging not ruled out in death of Alabama student in Barcelona Alabama student Jimmy Gracey's Barcelona spring break death is believed accidental, but authorities say drugging has not been ruled out pending autopsy.
March 19, 2026 Missing University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey found dead in Barcelona The body of University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey, 20, was recovered at Port Olimpic in Barcelona after a dayslong search, his family confirmed.
March 17, 2026 Alabama gov orders flags lowered for Maj Alex Klinner after fatal Iraq plane crash; fundraiser garners $1.4M Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags at half-staff to honor three fallen Air National Guard members from Birmingham who died in an Iraq KC-135 incident.
March 15, 2026 Spring break crackdown: Southern towns roll out alcohol bans and new restrictions Spring break destinations implement new safety rules as travel season approaches. Panama City Beach introduces overnight closures while other cities adjust policies.
March 12, 2026 Death row inmate granted clemency shares emotional message on day he was set to die From prison on his scheduled execution day, Charles “Sonny" Burton said he feels he “dodged death" after receiving clemency. He called the decision “a gift from God."
March 12, 2026 Alabama teen comes to mother's aid, knocks out stepfather during alleged strangulation attempt A 13-year-old boy knocked out his stepfather after he allegedly attempted to strangle his mother during a domestic violence incident in south Alabama.
February 13, 2026 Southern states showing big educational gains, NYT op-ed says The 'Outnumbered' panel reacts to a New York Times opinion piece highlighting Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama's academic recovery following the pandemic.
February 5, 2026 Tuberville warns mayor over anti-ICE activism: 'You won't like me very much' Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville threatens mayor over ICE-tracking program, warning of "zero-tolerance policy" for officials who circumvent federal law.