Former Alabama star Jaylen Waddle among top five highest-paid NFL receivers
With nearly 2,000 yards receiving, 17 touchdowns and over 700 return yards in just 2.5 seasons in Tuscaloosa, Jaylen Waddle was one of the most exciting players of the Nick Saban era. Jaylen Waddle's TL highlights from the day of his contract extension.pic.twitter.com/BuYzCk4vTU https://t.co/rGvJQbCeaP — David Furones (@DavidFurones_) May 30, 2024 In 2020, Waddle was […]
Nick Saban, Tommy Tuberville among nominees for 2025 College Football Hall of Fame
The nominees for the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 have been announced, and several legendary players and coaches from Alabama are on the list. In the coaching category, Nick Saban is on the ballot in his first year of eligibility and is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all […]
Alabama’s colleges among nation’s best at producing NFL players
According to data from Pro-Football-Reference.com, Alabama universities are among the nation's leaders in producing NFL players, and not just because of the University of Alabama and the Alabama Tigers. Of course, the University of Alabama and Auburn University are big contributors to the state's lofty status. Alabama has produced 444 NFL alumni, followed by Notre […]
Blue Angels, Nate Oats among those showing support to shark attack victim from Alabama
Two teenagers were attacked by sharks in Florida over the weekend, with one of them still in critical condition and still undergoing treatment. Lulu Gribbin of Mountain Brook, Alabama, received a very special surprise at the hospital just days after losing an arm and a leg. Rick Carl Good news from Rick Carl Gribbin shared […]
Illegal immigrants among five arrested in Albertville undercover child exploitation operation
The Albertville Police Department, working with the Marshall County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Homeland Security, arrested five men in a child exploitation sting and set bail at $1 million each. This was announced by local law enforcement authorities. yellow hammer news At least two of those arrested are said to be in the […]
Expanding access to high quality childcare builds support among Alabama lawmakers, working families
More than 200 advocates gathered in Montgomery last week to urge the state Legislature to address public policy concerns and opportunities for child care in Alabama. Alabama has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, but it also has one of the lowest labor force participation rates in the nation. One of the […]
Clyburn Says Polling Data For Biden Among Key Group Is ‘Disconcerting’
Democratic South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn said Thursday that Democrats are “concerned” that President Joe Biden is losing support among Muslim Americans and progressives. Clyburn first expressed hope that Biden would issue an executive order to curb illegal immigration at the border by making it illegal to apply for asylum outside of legal ports of […]
Governor Ivey emphasizes education savings accounts, legal gaming among 2024 legislative priorities
On Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey spoke with Todd Stacy of the Capitol Journal about two of her most important legislative priorities. That means passing a landmark school choice bill and putting the issue of legal gaming back before voters in Alabama for the first time since 1999. Governor Ivey's school choice bill would create […]
Mohave La Paz counties, Attorney General among those challenging new groundwater bill | Local News Stories
A new bill in the Arizona Senate faced opposition this week from officials in Yavapai, Coconino, La Paz and Mojave counties, but local leaders are seeking solutions to extend local groundwater supplies. are doing. The bill, known as SB 1221, was introduced late last month by Arizona State Sen. Cine Carr and would allow Arizona […]
Experts rank Biden among the best presidents. Trump? Not so much
This year's Presidents Day comes at a pivotal time, with the presidency at stake as the incumbent limps inexorably toward a rematch with his predecessor. This is the kind of contest we haven't seen since the 19th century, and judging by public opinion between President Biden and former President Trump, most Americans would have preferred […]
