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1 word describes Alabama football’s defensive line entering 2025

AL.com - Alabama · June 12, 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...

Mountaineers Clean Up After Busy Recruiting Weekend

The Smoking Musket - West Virginia · June 10, 2025

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...

“Half the Time to Mars”: This Spinning Liquid Uranium Engine Could Redefine Deep Space Travel for Future Missions

Sustainability Times · June 12, 2025

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...

What Happened to the Women of #MeToo?

The New Yorker · June 16, 2025

Tina Johnson never had much. She grew up in the sixties, outside of Gadsden, a hilly city in the green mountains of upper Alabama. Johnson’s mother, Katherine, couldn’t read or write, but she knew how to make money. She would leave the house with...

All About Alabama: Top river floats to visit

WIAT - Alabama · June 11, 2025

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

13 WMAZ - Georgia · June 12, 2025

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,...

The Depot's Rosen, Hughes win Alabama Seafood Cook-Off

The Auburn Villager - Alabama ·

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

WIAT - Alabama · June 12, 2025

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

WAFF 48 - Alabama · June 12, 2025

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

Rolling Stone · June 12, 2025

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

ESPN 102.3FM/AM - South Dakota · June 10, 2025

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...

The Israel-Iran War Rages On

The Dispatch · June 16, 2025

At the time of publishing, Iran’s missile attacks on Israel since Friday have left at least 24 people dead, according to Israeli officials, and more than 500 injured. The volleys have largely centered on densely populated areas rather than...

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...

“Sorry, I'm obsessed” - Jack Bech’s GF, Kylie Young, swoons over Raiders TE's shirtless look by pool

Sportskeeda · June 16, 2025

Jack Bech spent the weekend with his girlfriend, Kylie Young, enjoying a poolside outing. On Saturday, Young shared a shirtless picture of her boyfriend on Instagram. Young posted a snap of the NFL star enjoying the view while sitting by the...

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,...

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...

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...

Trump Hasn’t Visited A Single Natural Disaster Site As President — But Has Managed 40 Golf Days

HuffPost · June 16, 2025

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House as he arrives from the Trump National Golf Club DC in Washington, D.C., on May 26.SAUL LOEB via Getty Images WASHINGTON ― After making political hay of a train derailment and a...

2025 Big 12 Football Preview: Non-Conference Slate

Frogs O' War - Texas · June 16, 2025

For the Big 12, the conference title race and the right to earn the automatic bid into the College Football Playoff will remain the primary path to a National Title. However the league has bigger dreams, with visions of its teams hosting on-campus...

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...