Alabama unveils the Alabama Catfish Trail

MILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA) - Casting a line on a hot summer day is about as Alabama as you can get. You can reel in catfish all over the state and now Alabama is hoping to capitalize on that with the new Alabama Catfish Trail. “Summertime is the perfect time …

David Rainer: 408-foot Argosy VI becomes latest addition to Alabama’s artificial reef zone

Alabama’s unparalleled artificial reef system added another jewel to its crown this week when the Argosy VI, a former riverboat casino from Indiana, was deployed as the state’s newest artificial reef about 23 miles south of Orange Beach. The Alabama …

Alabama Fan Appreciation Weekend

Alabama’s recent Fan Appreciation Weekend here in Fort Payne was another sold out success. The fans who returned to town from June 18 through June 21 brought back their memories of years following country music’s most awarded band in history. They came …

USS Alabama to anchor Mobile’s Fourth of July celebration with fireworks over the bay

Mobile will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this Fourth of July with one of Alabama’s most patriotic backdrops, the USS Alabama and fireworks. The City of Mobile’s Fourth of July Celebration will take place Saturday, July 4, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at …

Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday set for July 17-19 

CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama shoppers will have a chance to save on certain back-to-school purchases during the state’s 21st annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.  The sales tax holiday begins Friday, July 17, at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, July 19, at …

Fourth of July runners across Alabama face dangerous heat conditions

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Hundreds of runners are expected to take to the trails at Oak Mountain State Park Saturday morning for the 45th Annual Rick Melanson Peavine Falls Run, one of several Fourth of July races scheduled across Alabama, but organizers …

What's open today in Alabama? July 4 store hours

July 4, 2026, 5:03 a.m. CT From last-minute ice runs to early morning coffee stops before fireworks, Alabamians celebrating the Fourth of July will find a mix of open doors and holiday closures across the state. Because July 4th is a federal holiday, many …

Alabama Fires Two Athletics Staffers Over Betting as Kalen DeBoer’s Program Self-Reports Minor NCAA Violations

Even small mistakes can become big headaches for a college football program. Alabama clearly isn’t taking any chances. The school even let go of two student workers after they were linked to a minor sports betting issue. New details shared by Alabama beat …

4-star edge rusher, Alabama target announces commitment

Alabama Enacts Comprehensive Data Protection Law

On April 7, 2026, both houses of the Alabama legislature unanimously voted to pass the Alabama Personal Data Protection Act (“APDPA”). Governor Kay Ivey signed the bill into law on April 17, 2026, making Alabama the 21st state to adopt a comprehensive …