News across Shelby County
2 Alabama HBCUs set to compete in 2027 Battle of the Bands
🥁 BATTLE OF THE BANDS: Miles College + Alabama State will compete on the national stage in January 2027.
6 special arts experiences on the new Alabama Black Belt Maker’s Trail + how to book now
🫶 QUILT, FORGE + BAKE ACROSS AL: The new Black Belt Maker's Trail lets you make art beside Gee's Bend quilters, a James Beard-winning chef, a scrap metal sculptor + more! 👇 BuzzPartner
Greg Byrne, Patrick Murphy among approved contract extensions at Alabama
🐘 ALABAMA CONTRACT EXTENSIONS: AD Greg Byrne received an extension through 2033 while 6 Tide coaches also had extensions approved Monday.
Alabama pizza restaurant named among best in the country
🍕 NATIONAL ACCLAIM: Bibb Street Pizza Company has just been named one of the best family-owned restaurants in the country.
Beau’s Law goes into effect Oct. 1: What it means for outdoor pets
🐶 BEAU'S LAW: The new legislation goes into effect Thursday, requiring proper shelter, leashing and resources for outdoor pets.
STEM learning: Why it’s important + how students can access it in all 67 AL counties
🔬 STEM IN AL'S 67 COUNTIES: See how Alabama students are getting hands-on with STEM in + out of the classroom, from robotics + animal encounters to field trips and more. BuzzPartner
Alabama moves up in latest rankings, reaches historic milestone in AP Poll
🐘 HISTORIC MILESTONE: Alabama becomes the second team in college football history to be ranked in 300 consecutive AP polls.
Alabama among 10 most watched college football teams to start 2026 season
📺 CFB RATINGS: Alabama has played in two of the top 6 most-watched games so far this season.
Stormwater and Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee
Event date: October 6, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 100 Municipal Lane Hoover, AL 35216
34 homes on the market now in Alabama
🏡 AL HOMES: See what's on the market now across state. BuzzPartner
Ole Miss Basketball teams announce 2026-27 nonconference basketball slate
Ole Miss Men’s Basketball announced its schedule for this upcoming season on Tuesday, Sept 22. The women’s schedule followed on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Rebels open with exhibition games against Alabama in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday, Oct. 15, followed by UAB on Tuesday, Oct. 27…
10 ways to celebrate Give Like Dolly Day in Alabama on 9/25
📚 DOLLY DAY IN ALABAMA: There are plenty of events + celebrations across the state this weekend to honor Dolly Parton.