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06/05/2026

Some big changes have been made to Jordan-Hare Stadium in preparation for an international soccer match.
Auburn is set to host Argentina vs. Iceland next Tuesday.
With thousands of fans expected to travel from far and wide to see the big match-up, school leaders say they've had to make some minor adjustments.
School leaders say there's still time for you to get your tickets to the game.
The match will start Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

06/05/2026

Alabama's first medical cannabis dispensary opened Wednesday in Montgomery after years of delays.
Callie's Apothecary became the first to open its doors, with up to 12 dispensaries expected across the state this summer. Patients must receive physician approval and register in the state registry to purchase products.
More than 300 patients are currently enrolled.

06/05/2026

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society says a proposed AI data center could threaten plans for its new campus in Oxmoor Valley.
Nebius plans to redevelop the former Regions Operations Center off Lakeshore Parkway into a hyperscale AI facility and build a new electrical substation to help power the site.
The Humane Society has been working on its new campus since 2016.
Plans include a veterinary teaching hospital, adoption center, and the new Jefferson County Animal Service facility.
CEO Alison Black Cornelius says she's not sure the full campus can move forward if the data center is built.
She says she's been seeking answers from both Nebius and city leaders about the project.
Cornelius says she plans to speak at Tuesday's City Council meeting, where members are expected to discuss proposed data center ordinances.

06/03/2026

James Weston Higginbotham hasn’t been seen since May 29th. The Alabama native and his family traveled to Japan together and now his parents are pleading for information that will lead to bringing him home.

Weston was last seen via CCTV footage getting off a train at the Yamashina station in Kyoto and his family believes he may have been planning to hike.

The Auburn University student is 6’1”, blonde hair, blue eyes. His mother says he was last seen wearing a shirt that says save the bees, lavender corduroy pants, and a bag with the state of Alabama on the side.

06/02/2026

Severe storms swept through north and central Alabama Monday, leaving a trail of damage across the region. Straight-line winds knocked down trees and power lines in Decatur and Morgan County.
In Marshall County, 9 RVs were totaled and large trees were down at Little Mountain Marina.
Leaders say at least two injuries have been reported.

05/29/2026

A Children's of Alabama employee has died after a medical emergency at the hospital this week.
The hospital identified the employee as Jakoya Morgan and says care teams responded immediately and initiated life-saving measures.
This comes as videos circulate online claiming Morgan, a nurse, was not given CPR or aid during the emergency.

Children's of Alabama released the following statement:
"Children’s of Alabama is saddened to confirm the sudden loss of our employee, Jakoya Morgan, this week. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family and her colleagues. In any emergency like this involving a patient or employee, our care teams respond immediately and initiate appropriate life-saving measures as they are trained to do."

05/24/2026

Today on Alabama, we’re spotlighting our state's veterans. Host talks with , and Commissioner Jeff Newton from about what's being done to make Alabama the most veteran-friendly state, including the opening of a new resource center in Montgomery.

05/23/2026

Tomorrow on Alabama, Host talks with Commissioner Jeff Newton from about being elevated to a cabinet level position, and how it has brought addressing veterans’ needs to the forefront.

Jeff Newton, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
“You know, when the governor brought me in to give me the news, he said, Jeff, this is a big deal. And sure enough, it has proven to be a big deal. It's like any time you can go from an independent state agency to an executive level branch, cabinet level position, that is a big deal. And you know, it's been a great experience. It's almost like being promoted to the major leagues, if I had to do an analogy. And what it's done, it just opened up so many doors.”

05/21/2026

The Alabama Center for the Arts has named its performing arts building after State Senator Arthur Orr. The formal dedication happened Tuesday with city, county, Calhoun Community College and Athens State University leaders in attendance. The 44,000 square-foot facility houses a recording technology lab and performance spaces. The center was named after Senator Orr due to his influence and advocacy for the arts in North Alabama. He also has efforts in bringing the Alabama Center for the Arts to Decatur. Senator Orr is originally from Danville in North Alabama.

05/21/2026

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones says he doesn't think Senator Tommy Tuberville has ever lived in Alabama until he decided to run for governor. Jones made the remarks while speaking during a joint news conference with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Jones and Tuberville will face off on November 3 to become Alabama's next governor.

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