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News
Tornadoes are hitting Alabama more often: What led to the increase?

News
Mercedes union vote fails: Workers reject UAW plans for Alabama automaker
The workers voted 2,045 to 2,642 against union representation, according to the
National Labor Relation Board.
12h agoHannah Denham

 * ‘Failure is not fatal,’ UAW’s Shawn Fain says as Alabama Mercedes workers
   vote down union
 * Ivey after failed Mercedes vote: Alabama 'not the Sweet Home to the UAW'
 * Mercedes union vote fails: What challenges could mean to the final outcome
 * Kay Ivey is making the case for unions in Alabama

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Alabama Crimson Tide Sports
Alabama opens NCAA Tournament with 2-hitter and narrow win over USC Upstate
The Crimson Tide is in the NCAA Tournament for the 25th season.
2h agoNick Alvarez
 * Rewinding Auburn softball’s 11-6 loss to UCF in the NCAA Tournament’s
   Tallahassee Regional
 * Casagrande: The College Football video game is gonna disappoint you
 * Goodman: Where is the hottest seat in college football?
 * Sumiton Christian senior inspires teammates as he battles cancer
 * Maplesville, Alabama: 1 caution light, 3 NFL players



Alabama Life & Culture
Hangout Music Fest 2024: Photos from Day 1
Despite an iffy forecast, the festival's opening hours weren't disrupted by
weather.
1h agoLawrence Specker
 * Hangout Fest 2024 advice: Brace for traffic, get the app, mind the weather
 * Hangout Fest 2024 FAQ: What you can and can’t bring, shuttle, weather
 * Lana Del Rey, Jessie Murph and more AL acts coming to Hangout Fest
 * Hangout Festival 2024: Six acts ready to blow the sand out of your hair
 * Yellow cardinal spotted in Alabama 15 miles from viral 2018 sighting

News
Former McAdory Middle School assistant principal charged in Georgia triple
killing resigns
Keante Harris, 45, is charged with malice murder in the "torture and murder" of
Cheryl Colquit Thompson, Quinones King, and Rodney Cottrell in 2013.
3h agoCarol Robinson
 * 59-year-old killed on way to work mourned as police continue hunt for suspect
 * Archibald: Alabama paroles are hard to come by – except for corrupt cops
 * ‘Armed and dangerous’ pair sought after man found murdered under Dothan home
 * Birmingham police down nearly 300 officers as violent crime surges: What is
   being done?

Shopping
Nike has a huge summer sale event with extra 25% off select styles
Nike’s summer sale is great on its own. Add an extra 25% off, however, and you
end up with deals too good to pass up.
2h agoLeada Gore
 * Academy Sports has hot deal on 5-star inflatable swimming pool
 * Tory Burch’s Spring sale has prices up to 40% off
 * Walmart is offering 3rd Gen Apple AirPods for $130 among other deals this
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What is vishing? New scam is making the rounds and you’re likely a target
7h agoLeada Gore
Alabama Life & Culture
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7h agoShauna Stuart





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Landlord asks to join Birmingham’s lawsuit against downtown bar
Birmingham sought to close Cru, saying the business has been “used as a breeding
ground” for illegal activity.
3h agoGreg Garrison
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Montgomery teen who skipped most of his robbery trial sentenced to 20 years in
prison
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Retrial in deadly Center Point home invasion ends in second murder conviction
3h agoCarol Robinson
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One of the most popular hotels in Las Vegas is shutting down. Here’s what will
replace it
7h agoShauna Stuart
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Man charged in fatal shooting of 26-year-old who was found in east Birmingham
yard
9h agoCarol Robinson
Crime
Pensacola man wanted on multiple felony charges found hiding in dryer
4h agoWarren Kulo
Education Lab
5,000 Alabama third graders could be held back because they aren’t reading well
7h agoTrisha Crain
Huntsville Real-Time News
Suspect in 708 Bar and Grille shooting in Huntsville surrenders
1h agoScott Turner
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Feds find children working in Alabama chicken plant, ask court to halt sales
Amy Yurkanin
Education Lab
Former student, teacher on Brown v. Board in Alabama: ‘School was our getaway’
11h agoRebecca Griesbach
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Suspicious death under investigation in Gadsden; reward offered for information
5h agoCarol Robinson
From The Lede
Mobile’s Amtrak decision could affect $178.4 million federal grant: rail
representative
10h agoJohn Sharp
News
Greene insults Jasmine Crockett’s ‘fake eyelashes,’ Democrat calls her a ‘bleach
blonde’
11h agoAL.com staff
News
Billions of cicadas are emerging in Alabama. When will they go away?
Warren Kulo
News
Social Security Administration change means more people eligible for benefits
Leada Gore
News
Suspect sought in armed holdup at Gallery Smoke in Birmingham
9h agoCarol Robinson
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Social Security increase for 2025: Latest update is out
Leada Gore









SPORTS


SEC
Dabo Swinney sounds off on transfer portal guys
Coach, and Alabama native, explains why he would rather take a high school
player.
5h agoMark Heim
Auburn Football
How Hugh Freeze juggles coaching and his family during a chaotic time in college
football
5h agoAinslie Lee
High School Sports
Natalie Cole deals, No. 1 Wicksburg run-rules Thorsby for first state title
1h agoEvan Dudley
Sports
Reese Cauley leads Opp to first softball state title with 4-2 win over Plainview
1h agoDennis Victory
Sports
Jax State adds former Georgia RB from portal for 2024
2h agoCreg Stephenson
Sports
See updates from Friday AHSAA softball state championship tournament
9h agoAL.com Reports
Alabama Football
See which Alabama players made the EA College Football 25 trailer
6h agoMatt Stahl
High School Sports
Rush Propst seeks to delay arrest warrant for $123,875 in unpaid spousal support
19h agoHoward Koplowitz
Auburn Tigers Sports
Cade Belyeu wasn’t meant to play this much. But Auburn found its next star.
11h agoMatt Cohen
Sports
Odell Beckham Jr. overcomes concerns about Tua Tagovailoa
Mark Inabinett
Alabama Football
What do the pros think of Kalen DeBoer and Nick Saban’s golf swings?
11h agoMatt Stahl
Sports
Watch new trailer for EA Sports College Football 25
7h agoCreg Stephenson
Alabama Crimson Tide Sports
Nick Saban views lawsuits as the biggest threat to the NCAA and college football
21h agoAinslie Lee
Sports
St. Louis Battlehawks keeping door open for AJ McCarron
Mark Inabinett
Sports
Former Auburn guard preparing for seventh NFL season at tackle
12h agoMark Inabinett
High School Sports
Sophomore QB Trent Seaborn shines for Thompson in spring game against Daphne
19h agoRandy Kennedy
Sports
Former Alabama defensive lineman signs his first NFL contract
21h agoMark Inabinett









LIFE


From The Lede
Why Tillman’s Corner is a great dining destination
The next time you want truly local cuisine, don’t overlook these gems.
David Holloway
Advice
Dear Abby: What should I do about my jealous brother-in-law?
8h agoAbigail Van Buren
Alabama Life & Culture
New chicken sandwich may be coming to Chick-fil-A
7h agoShauna Stuart
Alabama Life & Culture
Diddy seen physically assaulting girlfriend in 2016 video
2h agoMark Heim
Advice
Dear Annie: I don’t want to embarrass my friend
13h agoAnnie Lane
Shopping
Yeti just dropped rare discounts on its Camp Green color collection
1h agoJosie Howell
Life & Culture
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ season 9: How to watch, where to stream
2h agoJosie Howell
Advice
Dear Abby: Should I financially provide for my sons or let them fend for
themselves?
Abigail Van Buren
Alabama Life & Culture
Country music star honors late Toby Keith at ACM Awards
8h agoMark Heim
Shopping
Crocs is taking back its old shoes and you get a discount on new pair in return
Leada Gore
Advice
Dear Annie: Planning a wedding anniversary celebration for our parents has gone
sour
15h agoAnnie Lane
Advice
Ask Amy: Years after COVID hit, we’re still isolated
6h agoAmy Dickinson
Advice
Ask Amy: Can I make a love connection at high school reunion?
18h agoAmy Dickinson
Alabama Life & Culture
Rock band frontman divorcing wife after 18 years
Mark Heim
Advice
Dear Annie: How do I bridge distance in my marriage?
Annie Lane
Alabama Life & Culture
Today’s daily horoscopes: May 17, 2024
17h agoHoliday Mathis
Advice
Dear Abby: I didn’t get a wedding invite from my co-worker. Should I be upset?
Abigail Van Buren









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