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Marijuana would remain illegal in Alabama despite federal change: ‘Even more confusion’
Woman killed when massive tree topples, crashes into Mountain Brook Village apartment
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Woman killed when massive tree topples, crashes into Mountain Brook Village apartment
The woman, in her late 70s, was killed about 6:30 a.m. when storms moved through the Birmingham area.
Carol Robinson
More SEC baseball magic in Hoover, and you ain’t seen nothing yet
From The Lede
More SEC baseball magic in Hoover, and you ain’t seen nothing yet
The baseball gods did their part. They didn’t allow a single drop of rain to fall during a single inning in any of the 17 games.
Kevin Scarbinsky
Meet the puppeteer who followed his dreams from Magnolia Springs to Sesame Street
From The Lede
Meet the puppeteer who followed his dreams from Magnolia Springs to Sesame Street
When he was in 5th grade at Foley Elementary School, he stumbled upon an epiphany.
Mary Helene Hall
Smith: They didn't make it home
Opinion
Smith: They didn't make it home
Remembering them is certainly a noble end, but it’s more than memorials, fireworks, and parades. We should live our lives in a manner worthy of such a ...
Cameron Smith
Memorial Day Mattress sales: Best deals from Serta, Sleep Number, Sealy
Shopping
Memorial Day Mattress sales: Best deals from Serta, Sleep Number, Sealy
Memorial Day has become the holiday where you can find some of the best deals on mattresses.
Leada Gore

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The singer and songwriter of an iconic classic-rock hit has died
Alabama Life & Culture
The singer and songwriter of an iconic classic-rock hit has died
Matt Wake
Latest presidential poll: Who is ahead – Joe Biden or Donald Trump?
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Latest presidential poll: Who is ahead – Joe Biden or Donald Trump?
Leada Gore

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GoFundMe launched to raise money for family of woman killed by suspect fleeing police
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GoFundMe launched to raise money for family of woman killed by suspect fleeing police
At the time their vehicle was struck, Ellarea Dickson and granddaughter Alyssa Dickson were on their way to work at a local Kentucky Fried Chicken.
AL.com staff
    Why are flags at half-staff today? Why will they be raised later on Memorial Day?
    News
    Why are flags at half-staff today? Why will they be raised later on Memorial Day?
    Leada Gore
    News
    Double red flags in Panama City Beach; jellyfish warning posted in Destin
    Leada Gore
    Is Walmart open on Memorial Day? Store hours for Monday, May 27
    News
    Is Walmart open on Memorial Day? Store hours for Monday, May 27
    Leada Gore
    News
    Hoover man, 2 others injured when boat bursts into flames on Alabama’s Lake Mitchell
    Carol Robinson
    News
    Alabama to knock down 110-year-old dam, freeing waterway for Gulf sturgeon
    Dennis Pillion
    Alabama issues fish consumption advisories, but who reads them?
    News
    Alabama issues fish consumption advisories, but who reads them?
    Mike Cason
    News
    Soap opera star killed by catalytic converter thieves in downtown LA
    Michaela Zee Variety Entertainment News Service
    News
    UAB offers free colonoscopies for people with low-incomes
    Sarah Whites-Koditschek
    What’s the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
    News
    What’s the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
    Leada Gore
    News
    Is the post office open on Memorial Day? Will mail run today?
    Leada Gore
    News
    Alabama reality TV star arrested for DUI
    Kayode Crown
    Closing arguments and maybe a verdict? Major week looms in Trump hush money trial
    News
    Closing arguments and maybe a verdict? Major week looms in Trump hush money trial
    The Associated Press
    News
    Elba dam, Huntsville mail, BSC baseball: Down in Alabama
    Ike Morgan
    Crime
    1 dead, 1 charged with murder after domestic-related Atmore shooting
    AL.com staff
    2nd man dies after shootout inside Birmingham’s The Quest nightclub
    News
    2nd man dies after shootout inside Birmingham’s The Quest nightclub
    Carol Robinson
    From The Lede
    Here are 9 things to know about Huntsville’s $600 million plan for schools
    Scott Turner

    Sports

    Bill Walton dead at 71: NBA, sports worlds react
    Sports
    Bill Walton dead at 71: NBA, sports worlds react
    The former NBA star died Monday after a long battle with cancer.
    Mark Heim
      Draft pick eager to play with Commanders’ OGs from Alabama
      Sports
      Draft pick eager to play with Commanders’ OGs from Alabama
      Mark Inabinett
      Sports
      NBA great Bill Walton dead at 71
      Mark Heim
      Troy baseball left out of NCAA tournament field of 64
      Sports
      Troy baseball left out of NCAA tournament field of 64
      Creg Stephenson
      Sports
      Ravens’ Derrick Henry: ‘We want him to be the closer’
      Mark Inabinett
      Sports
      Birmingham-Southern advances to College World Series
      Joseph Goodman
      Former Jax State DE Chris Hardie headed to SEC school
      Sports
      Former Jax State DE Chris Hardie headed to SEC school
      Creg Stephenson
      Sports
      Goodman: Inside an ‘insane’ day for Birmingham-Southern baseball
      Joseph Goodman
      Sports
      Grayson Murray ‘took his own life’ amid struggles with alcohol, mental health, family says
      Lauren Campbell
      Former Alabama golfer earns his second PGA Tour victory
      Sports
      Former Alabama golfer earns his second PGA Tour victory
      Mark Inabinett
      Auburn Basketball
      Auburn basketball earns the commitment of Georgia Tech transfer guard Miles Kelly
      Ainslie Lee
      Sports
      UFL Week 9: Michigan warms up for Birmingham
      Mark Inabinett
      Goodman: A baseball story that will live forever
      Sports
      Goodman: A baseball story that will live forever
      Joseph Goodman
      Sports
      Collin Sexton gets back on track in the NBA
      Mark Inabinett
      Sports
      Jarrett Stidham and Bo Nix: Denver Broncos’ ‘orphan dogs’
      Mark Inabinett
      Will Alabama make the NCAA Tournament in year 1 under coach Rob Vaughn?
      Alabama Crimson Tide Sports
      Will Alabama make the NCAA Tournament in year 1 under coach Rob Vaughn?
      Nick Alvarez
      Sports
      New NFL rule should help Denver Broncos, Drew Sanders
      Mark Inabinett

      Life

      More, please: 5 young Hangout Music Fest acts we’d like to see again
      Alabama Life & Culture
      More, please: 5 young Hangout Music Fest acts we’d like to see again
      The 2024 fest introduced us to some up-and-coming acts we'd like to hear more from.
      Lawrence Specker
        ‘Saved by the Bell’ star’s post has fans sending prayers
        Alabama Life & Culture
        ‘Saved by the Bell’ star’s post has fans sending prayers
        Mark Heim
        Alabama Life & Culture
        Popular rock band cancels their entire North American arena tour without giving any reason
        Steven J. Horowitz Variety Entertainment News Service
        Today’s daily horoscopes: May 27, 2024
        Alabama Life & Culture
        Today’s daily horoscopes: May 27, 2024
        Holiday Mathis
        Alabama Life & Culture
        Iconic ‘90s rock band returns to original lineup after 14 years
        Mark Heim
        Advice
        Dear Abby: My grandmother and I have differing opinions. How can we get along?
        Abigail Van Buren
        Country music legend’s son sends message during fight for life
        Alabama Life & Culture
        Country music legend’s son sends message during fight for life
        Mark Heim
        Alabama Life & Culture
        Did you know this classic rock hit was born onstage in Alabama?
        Matt Wake
        Alabama Life & Culture
        For ‘American Idol's' Triston Harper, Alabama homecoming is chance to give thanks
        Lawrence Specker
        Here's the best country music song of all time
        Alabama Life & Culture
        Here's the best country music song of all time
        Mark Heim
        Advice
        Dear Annie: My husband is stingy
        Annie Lane
        Advice
        Ask Amy: How to tell child about imprisoned grandfather
        Amy Dickinson
        Dear Annie: My sisters-in-law are single mothers who never ask my husband and I for help even though we are happy to
        Advice
        Dear Annie: My sisters-in-law are single mothers who never ask my husband and I for help even though we are happy to
        Annie Lane
        Advice
        Ask Amy: Widower seeing a married woman
        Amy Dickinson
        From The Lede
        This bacon-wrapped Alabama dish is worth the drive
        Bob Carlton
        Dear Abby: My brother has cut me off and it’s hurting me
        Advice
        Dear Abby: My brother has cut me off and it’s hurting me
        Abigail Van Buren
        Advice
        Dear Annie: How a neighbor’s concern led to finding out my son lost his hearing
        Annie Lane