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Tennessee prepares to celebrate its wild side with first-ever biodiversity summit

WTVC - Tennessee ·

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is planning for the first-ever Tennessee Biodiversity Summit. Officials call it, "an event celebrating Tennessee’s rich habitats and multitude of species." The summit is scheduled for Oct. 22, 2025, from 8...

Education notes: Sauk-Valley area students recognized for undergrad research, achievements

Shaw Local - Illinois ·

WHITEWATER, Wis. — Laura Wright, an environmental science major from Polo, conducted and/or presented undergraduate research at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater during the 2024-25 academic year. The Undergraduate Research Program offers a...

Georgia River paddlers set to travel across multiple states in 7 days

WVGA Valdosta Today - Georgia · June 12, 2025

ATHENS – Paddle Georgia 2025 will consist of paddlers from 21 states set to travel seven days and 82 miles across three states. Some 370 canoeists and kayakers hailing from 21 states will converge on Ringgold, Georgia this weekend for the start of...

Cody Baxter, David DiPiazza named Shelby County Coaches of the Year

280 Reporter - Alabama · June 16, 2025

Published 4:26 pm Monday, June 16, 2025 By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor It’s not hyperbole to say that the Shelby County Coach of the Year award could’ve gone to any coach in the county. Chelsea’s Lee Miller capitalized on one of the most...

BYU recruiting roundup: Cougars commit two to their 2026 signing class

Daily Herald - Utah ·

Marci Harris, Special to the HeraldBYU head coach Kalani Sitake applauds a good play during the Big12 game against Arizona at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. It’s June, which means BYU football recruiting takes center...

The South’s Most In-Demand Beach Towns Right Now, According To Vrbo

Southern Living ·

Beaches are the most popular vacation destinations on Vrbo this summer, and according to the online marketplace, many of the most sought-after beach destinations in America just so happen to be in the South. This week, Vrbo revealed a list of this...

These road trip songs will make the journey just as fun as the destination

AOL ·

Sing Along to These Fun Road Trip Songs BalanceFormcreative - Getty ImagesThere's nothing quite like the open road, windows down, road trip snacks within reach, and a playlist that hits all the right notes. Whether you're cruising down Route 66,...

What Makes Allegiant Air's Small Market Business Model Work So Well?

Simple Flying · June 16, 2025

Allegiant Air operated unlike almost any other airline in the United States for decades. Today, some carriers operate similar business models, but Allegiant Air's unique business model has gone mostly unreplicated for the better part of thirty...

Todd Freeman named finalist for Alabama Superintendent of the Year

Vestavia Voice - Alabama · June 11, 2025

Vestavia Hills schools Superintendent Todd Freeman has been named a finalist for Alabama Superintendent of the Year by the School Superintendents of Alabama. Freeman has been superintendent for Vestavia Hills City Schools since 2018. Prior to...

Alabama man's murder indictment adds seven new charges in Bristol cold case

WZDX - Alabama · June 9, 2025

An Alabama man jailed earlier for a Bristol murder now faces additional charges, including kidnapping and corpse abuse. SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. — An Alabama man who was arrested earlier this year in connection to the murder of a Bristol man has...

Matchups, dates announced for SEC ACC challenge in December

Yellowhammer News - Alabama · June 16, 2025

College basketball season feels like it’s a lifetime away, but it won’t be long before the best conference in the nation is hitting the hardwood once again this November. In the last several years, one of the most looked forward to events of the...

Trump Administration Sees Growing Pushback as Travel Ban Separates Families

Truthout · June 11, 2025

Condemnation is growing of President Trump’s travel ban that went into effect Monday, banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen...

Jalen Hurts and Bryonna ‘Bry’ Burrows say ‘I Do’—again—in intimate Napa Valley wedding weekend

TheGrio · June 16, 2025

After wrapping up Eagles minicamp, Jalen Hurts wasted no time turning the page to celebration mode. Over the weekend, the 26-year-old NFL star and his wife, Bryonna “Bry” Burrows, officially re-tied the knot in a romantic and lavish celebration...

A new SEC order: Alabama and Georgia are no longer untouchable in 2025

Daily Comet - Louisiana ·

For years, Alabama and Georgia have been the juggernauts of the Southeastern Conference, the immovable objects in the Southeastern Conference. Other teams would build up hope after a good run of wins and start chanting a "We want Bama!" battle...

College Football Playoff odds: Searching for this year's Indiana, Arizona State? Value long shot bets for 2025

CBS Sports - Florida · June 16, 2025

As we wrap up the month of June and prepare for the true beginning of college football's preseason in July, now is the time to put in the work and get ahead of the masses when it comes to our expectations for the upcoming season. Soon there will...

Trucker to tourist: Drivers can make the most of their time off on the road

The Trucker · June 11, 2025

Truck drivers are paid tourists, so the joke goes. There are few jobs that take you all over the continent AND pay you for the miles you travel. The unfortunate punch line is that there often isn’t much to see from the interstate highways truckers...

Taking on the number one threat to the yard of your dreams: Weeds

Odessa American - Texas · June 16, 2025

StatePoint If you’re a homeowner who takes pride in your lawn, you know how big a headache weeds are. To help you achieve the yard of your dreams, Exmark has partnered with Jason Creel, the owner of Alabama Lawn Pros, on a new video offering tips...

OC Fair announces new CEO as July opening nears

The Daily Pilot - Calfornia · June 16, 2025

About a month before the return of the Orange County Fair, the event’s board of directors announced Monday it has found a new chief executive officer. James Canfield will succeed Michele Richards, who announced in January she would retire in May...

Orange Beach mayor says ALEA Marine patrol less aggressive following local pushback

1819 News ·

After months of hearing complaints from boaters along Alabama's Gulf Coast, Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon is pleased with the results after a meeting with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) secretary Hal Taylor. "It's been very calm," Kennon...

Kickoff time set for Alabama vs. Georgia, other games on 2025 schedule

AL.com - Alabama · June 11, 2025

Alabama football has its schedule, and the game times, set. Sort of. ESPN released the rest of the SEC schedule Wednesday as it relates to time of kickoff, but only some of the games have exact times. Otherwise, the games have time ranges. Alabama...