Alabama News

Aggregated Alabama News Articles

• NFL free agent Isaiah Bond plans to join Browns after grand jury clears him in sexual assault case
  
  Isaiah Bond, a former Alabama and Texas football star, was cleared of criminal charges in a sexual assault case and announced he'll sign with the Cleveland Browns.
  Fox News.  Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:30:58 -0400.
• EXCLUSIVE: Alabama Senate Contender Comes Out Swinging, Suggests His Opponents Are Secret Democrats
  
  'I am not a weathervane politician'
  Ashley Brasfield.  Daily Caller.  Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:00:39 +0000.
• As Trump-Putin summit nears, family of Texan held in Russia seeks prisoner exchange
  
  The family of Alabama native David Barnes, who is serving a 21-year sentence in Russia, is hoping the upcoming Trump-Putin summit will lead to a prisoner exchange.
  ABC News.  Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:56:44 -0400.
• Priest at center of teen sex and hush money scandal in Alabama
  
  An Alabama priest is under investigation following allegations that he began a sexual relationship with a woman when she was 17.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:56:29 GMT.
• Fifth Third Bancorp Enters Alabama, Strengthens Southeast Presence
  
  FITB enters Alabama with a Huntsville branch, aiming for 15 statewide locations by 2028 to boost its Southeast footprint.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:04:00 GMT.
• Alabama picks 'loyal' Simpson as QB1 for opener
  
  Ty Simpson, who has served as Alabama's backup quarterback each of the past two seasons, will be the team's starter to open the 2025 season.
  Chris Low.  ESPN.  Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:01:55 EST.
• Trump's earliest supporter announces bid for Alabama Senate seat
  
  Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., touted his conservative bona fides as a member of the House Freedom Caucus and early endorser of President Donald Trump.
  Fox News.  Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:30:05 -0400.
• Sources: Alabama names Simpson starting QB
  
  Alabama players were informed that Ty Simpson would be the team's starting quarterback on Monday, sources said.
  Chris Low.  ESPN.  Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:47:58 EST.
• Underground storm shelter in Alabama held a child sex ring, officials say | What we know
  
  The investigation, which began in February, has led to the arrest of seven suspects, with more arrests and charges expected.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:11:00 GMT.
• LIVE: Gates are open at Minnesota Yacht Club music fest in St. Paul
  
  Hozier, Alabama Shakes, Train, Sheryl Crow and Father John Misty are some of the performers at the musical fest on Friday.
  Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT.
• Jett Thomalla is ready to 'show the world he belongs' at Alabama
  
  The Millard South quarterback recently flipped his commitment from Iowa State to Alabama.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:07:00 GMT.
• Killer bees prompt response in Alabama as swarms spotted nationwide
  
  Alabama beekeepers recently trapped a swarm of killer bees, prompting state officials to respond in hopes of controlling the notoriously aggressive insects.
  CBS News.  Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:30:02 -0400.
• Alabama Violated Constitutional Rights of Death Row Inmate, Appeals Court Rules
  
  A federal appellate panel said that Michael Sockwell was eligible to be retried because prosecutors systematically eliminated Black potential jurors at his 1990 murder trial.
  Mark Walker.  New York Times.  Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:48:41 +0000.
• Amtrak to Begin Mardi Gras Service Route Connecting New Orleans to Alabama
  
  The Mardi Gras Service, starting on Aug. 18, will connect New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., by train for the first time since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
  Gabe Castro-root.  New York Times.  Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:01:04 +0000.

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