Alabama restaurant offering a free sweet treat for Mother’s Day

You want Mom to be happy on Mother’s Day, so maybe a free sugar rush is what she needs. Jaclyn Robinson, founder of Mobile-based Mo’Bay Beignets, has posted this simple offer on social media: “I’m honoring My Mom this Mother’s Day with Free Beignets for …

University of Alabama student agrees to leave U.S. after ICE detention

A University of Alabama doctoral student has agreed to voluntarily return to Iran after being held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention for more than six weeks, following a disputed visa revocation. Alireza Doroudi was detained by …

‘A great day for Alabama’: Allen celebrates passage of bill banning use of foreign national driver’s licenses for voting

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is praising the passage of a bill that prohibits the use of a foreign national driver’s license for voting purposes. “Ensuring that only American citizens are voting in our elections has been a top priority of mine …

Thousands of students receive their degrees as the University of South Alabama holds two Spring commencement ceremonies

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The University of South Alabama hosted two commencement ceremonies Friday as it celebrated the newest batch of graduates. In total, 2,148 degrees will be handed out this weekend to 2,139 candidates, with nine receiving dual degrees. …

Man gets 20 years for taking underage Alabama girl across state lines

Darvin Jerrell Williams, 28, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for transporting a minor across state lines for sexual activity. Williams formed a relationship with the Alabama pre-teen via text and social media, expressing his desire for a sexual …

Top Alabama HS receiver commits to Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss

One of the top rising seniors in the state of Alabama has committed to Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss. Spain Park’s Corey Barber, a 4-star wide receiver, chose the Rebels over Alabama, Miami and a host of others. The 6-1, 182-pound Barber is rated as the No. 13 …

Man fleeing police killed in west Alabama crash that seriously injured a father, 2 children

Authorities have released the name of a man who was killed in a traffic crash while authorities say he was fleeing from a police officer. Alabama State Troopers on Friday identified the man as Willie Terrell Wills. He was 44 and lived in Moundville. The …

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ESPN names this elite freshman as Alabama football's top newcomer to 2025 roster

Alabama football and coach Kalen DeBoer had one of the most impressive signing classes in the 2025 recruiting cycle. The Crimson Tide signed elite talent on both sides of the ball from quarterback, wide receiver and offensive line to both the secondary and …

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban to co-chair commission on college sports, per reports

Ever since announcing his retirement from coaching, former Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban has remained part of the game that he simply dominated for so many years while in Tuscaloosa, most evidently via a role of analyst on ESPN's …