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Jellyfish season on Baldwin Beaches ramping up
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - Purple flags have been flying at Baldwin County Beaches, warning visitors to watch out for jellyfish. The main jellies we’re seeing right now are the Atlantic Sea Nettles. They carry the least potent sting of those we...

Alabama executes Gregory Hunt using nitrogen hypoxia for 1988 murder of Karen Lane
ATMORE, Ala. (WBRC) - Gregory Hunt died Tuesday night by nitrogen hypoxia at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore. Hunt became the fourth inmate executed in Alabama this year, and only the sixth person in the U.S. to be put to...

Who will Alabama basketball face in 2025 ACC/SEC challenge?
Alabama basketball learned its opponent for the 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge on Thursday. The Crimson Tide will face Clemson in Coleman Coliseum as part of its 2025-26 non-conference schedule. The last time the two teams faced off was in the 2024 Elite...

Twenty One Pilots bring ‘The Clancy Tour’ to two Alabama cities
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The American musical duo Twenty One Pilots is heading south for their ‘The Clancy Tour’ for two nights this October. The tour will focus on the rock sensations upcoming album, Breach, which drops in September of 2025. The...

Thompson beats Spain Park for third-straight University of Alabama 7-on-7 championship
Published 12:59 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025 By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor TUSCALOOSA – The Thompson Warriors once again showcased their skills against some of the top teams in the region while competing in the training home of the Alabama...
1 word describes Alabama football’s defensive line entering 2025
Alabama football’s defensive line looks on track to be a major strength for the 2025 season. As the Crimson Tide’s offseason continues, UA released a mini-documentary about the position group on Thursday, one where offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor...

“Half the Time to Mars”: This Spinning Liquid Uranium Engine Could Redefine Deep Space Travel for Future Missions
IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Researchers are developing a revolutionary nuclear propulsion system using rotating liquid uranium to enhance space travel efficiency. 🔬 The Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rocket (CNTR) could offer up to four times the efficiency of...

All About Alabama: Top river floats to visit
by: Jacob Woods Posted: Jun 11, 2025 / 03:29 PM CDT Updated: Jun 11, 2025 / 04:51 PM CDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — In this week’s edition of “All About Alabama,” we are exploring river floats for people to enjoy across central Alabama. Have river...

When will UGA play Alabama this season? Trio of UGA games announced
The Bulldogs are set to rematch the Crimson Tide in Athens this year, and the game will be under the lights. Take a look to plan out your Athens trip. ATHENS, Ga. — Nearly two weeks after UGA Athletics revealed a collection of game times,...

Mountaineers Clean Up After Busy Recruiting Weekend
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be...

The Depot's Rosen, Hughes win Alabama Seafood Cook-Off
The 10th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off took place recently at the Wharf in Orange Beach. The new host organization for this statewide competition is Sweet Grown Alabama. Each competing chef team was challenged to highlight Alabama Gulf seafood...

Report: Helicopter pilot had 'do not fly' medication in his system at the time of fatal 2023 crash in Alabama
CHELSEA, Ala. (WIAT) — Years after two people died in a helicopter crash in Chelsea, medical reports have shown that pilot, who was killed in the crash, had a drug in his system that the Federal Aviation Administration considers a “do not fly”...

Madison County generated over $2.4 billion in tourism last year
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - More people are deciding to visit Madison County. According to a recent report from the Alabama Tourism Department, nearly four million people visited Madison County in 2024. Those visitors had a $2.4 billion impact on...

Myrtle Beach: The Beach That Helped Shape Music
Myrtle Beach may be known for its sandy beaches and family fun, but the town has played an important role in music throughout history. From its early days as a beach music hub to its modern-day draw as a hotspot for the best local talent and...

Alabama Hosting Five-Star Guard Caleb Holt
Nate Oats and the Alabama men's basketball staff are back on the recruiting trail for one of the top prospects in the 2026 recruiting class. According to Joe Tipton of On3 Sports, five-star guard Caleb Holt is visiting Alabama on Tuesday. Holt is...

Georgia River paddlers set to travel across multiple states in 7 days
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...
These road trip songs will make the journey just as fun as the destination
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 happened on the Carnival Triumph ‘poop cruise’? Netflix Trainwreck documentary explained?
NEW Netflix documentary series Trainwreck explores some of the world’s weirdest and most wonderful events, as well as its most disgusting. Here we look at an episode of the show dedicated to an extreme example of the latter that took place on the...

Todd Freeman named finalist for Alabama Superintendent of the Year
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...
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The South’s Most In-Demand Beach Towns Right Now, According To Vrbo
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...