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Weather in Alabama: Rain and Storms Expected This Weekend

April 25, 2026

Alabama is in for a wet and wild weekend as weather patterns shift, bringing storms and steady rain across the state. While severe storms are possible on Friday, the situation has changed slightly. Most of western Alabama now faces a low-level storm risk, meaning isolated severe weather could pop up

religion

Music and Faith Collide in Baton Rouge This Weekend

April 25, 2026

This Sunday at 3 p. m. , a free concert at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will bring together musicians from different faiths to celebrate unity. The annual Sounds of CommUNITY event, now in its third decade, started in 1991 as a way to bridge gaps between religious groups through music. Instead o

lifestyle

A fresh spot in Cahaba Heights mixes coffee with community

April 24, 2026

A new coffee shop is opening soon in Cahaba Heights, Alabama, aiming to be more than just a place for a quick caffeine fix. Instead of standard brews, this spot plans to bring a taste of Yemeni coffee culture to the neighborhood. The goal? To create a welcoming space where people can relax, chat, an

sports

NFL Draft 2026: New Picks and Surprises Revealed

April 23, 2026

The draft day is set to bring surprises that could change team futures. A top pick goes to the Las Vegas Raiders, who select Fernando Mendoza from Indiana as their future quarterback. The New York Jets choose Arvell Reese, a versatile Ohio State player who can play linebacker or edge rush.

politics

Navy’s New Leader as Trump Administration Faces Shake‑Ups

April 23, 2026

The Navy has just lost its top civilian boss, John Phelan, who stepped down today. The announcement came from Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, who said that Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over in an acting capacity. Cao is a former Navy officer and was the Republican candidate for Senate in Virgi

environment

Wildfires Force Evacuations and Devastate Homes in Georgia

April 23, 2026

The southeastern U. S. is battling a wave of intense fires that have scorched more than 27, 000 acres in southern Georgia. Local authorities are ordering residents to leave their homes as flames threaten nearby towns and villages. Because of the danger, many areas have been placed under a burn ban t

sports

Alabama Secures Coach DeBoer With Big New Deal

April 23, 2026

The University of Alabama has signed Kalen DeBoer to a fresh seven‑year contract that boosts his yearly pay to $12. 5 million and sharpens the buyout terms if he leaves early. The agreement, approved by the university’s trustees in a virtual session, places DeBoer among the top five highest‑paid col

politics

Journalist Killed in Lebanon After Israeli Airstrike

April 23, 2026

The body of a Lebanese reporter was pulled from the wreckage of a house in southern Lebanon late Wednesday night. The house had been struck by an Israeli air raid, and the journalist died hours after the blast. Israeli forces said they were targeting Hezbollah fighters who had crossed a “forward

politics

Can a blockade really bend Iran to Trump’s will?

April 23, 2026

Trump rolled out another blockade recently—this time against Iran. It wasn’t totally out of left field. The U. S. has tried the same playbook before, squeezing Venezuela and Cuba. Now Iran is in the crosshairs. But ironing out Iran won’t be a quick win. The real spark? The Strait of Hormuz. Before

religion

Display of the Ten Commandments in U. S. Schools Sparks Debate

April 22, 2026

The idea that a religious text should be shown in public classrooms has become a hot topic across many U. S. states, especially those led by Republican officials. In 2024 Louisiana was the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms where U. S. history is taught, and oth