BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Crestwood Park has officially opened four new pickleball courts, offering local residents access to one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. The addition reflects the growing demand for pickleball facilities as the game continues to attract players of all ages across the country. Pickleball, a paddle sport that combines elements…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. —As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s Gulf Coast with unprecedented fury, Alabama is stepping up to offer refuge to those in its path. The storm, now a menacing Category 5 hurricane, has rapidly intensified, boasting winds of 180 mph and threatening to unleash a historic storm surge on the Tampa Bay area. Governor…

Atmore, Ala. – Derrick Dearman, a man convicted of one of the most horrific mass murders in Alabama’s history, is set to be executed as legal battles unfold and advocates call for justice to be served. Dearman, 34, awaits death by lethal injection at Holman Correctional Facility. His execution date, set for later this month,…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham finds itself at the center of a heated debate as calls for the resignation of Police Chief Scott Thurmond gain momentum. Critics, led by Alabama State Representative Juandalynn Givan, argue that Thurmond’s leadership has coincided with a troubling increase in violent crime, particularly homicides. They claim that the city is experiencing…

TALLADEGA, Ala. — The Talladega Superspeedway became the epicenter of high-speed chaos on October 6, 2024, as the NASCAR Cup Series race was marked by the largest crash in its storied history. The YellaWood 500 turned into a spectacle of twisted metal and flying debris when a 27-car pile-up unfolded, reshaping the playoff landscape. The…