state Alabama: Latest News

All news where state Alabama is mentioned

clickorlando.com

15.03.2021 / 19:34

91%

152

Gonzaga completes season-long run at No. 1 in AP Top 25

Gonzaga has completed a start-to-finish run atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll.

Mark Few state Illinois state Kentucky state Indiana state Michigan state Alabama

No. 6 Alabama adds another SEC title, edges LSU at tourney

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Herbert Jones drove for a go-ahead layup with 19.5 seconds and No. 6 Alabama won the Southeastern Conference Tournament for the first time since 1991, holding off a late flurry to edge LSU 80-79 Sunday.

state Tennessee state Kentucky city Nashville, state Tennessee state Alabama BLOCK

The Latest on Selection Sunday: Tide, Bonnies win titles

The latest from NCAA Tournament selection Sunday (all times EDT):

state Alabama information

LSU upsets No. 8 Arkansas 78-71 to reach SEC tourney final

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Cameron Thomas scored 21 points and third-seeded LSU upset eighth-ranked Arkansas 78-71 on Saturday to reach the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship for the first time since 1993.

state Tennessee state Arkansas city Nashville, state Tennessee state Alabama

Down 15, No. 6 Alabama rallies past Tennessee in SEC semis

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Herbert Jones had 21 points and No. 6 Alabama rallied from a 15-point deficit in the second half to beat Tennessee 73-68 Saturday in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals.

state Tennessee state Arkansas city Nashville, state Tennessee state Alabama Volunteers

Black Lives Matter backs Amazon union push in Alabama

NEW YORK – Organizers trying to form the first union at an Amazon warehouse are getting support from another big name: Black Lives Matter.

New York state Alabama city Bessemer, state Alabama president pandemic Department

Top-seeded Alabama blows out Mississippi State 85-48 in SEC

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Jaden Shackelford had 13 points, Jahvon Quinerly added 14 off the bench and top-seeded Alabama blew out No. 9 seed Mississippi State 85-48 on Friday in a Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinal.

state Florida state Tennessee state Mississippi city Nashville, state Tennessee state Alabama BLOCK

Alabama House votes to end yoga ban in schools, but don’t say 'namaste'

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A decades-old ban on yoga in Alabama public schools could be coming to an end.The Alabama House of Representatives voted 73-25 to approve a bill that will authorize school systems to decide if they want yoga to be allowed in K-12 schools. The bill now moves to the Alabama Senate.Yoga done in school would be limited to poses and stretches.

Russia Montgomery, state Alabama state Alabama city Moscow, Russia 2020 mask bill

DOJ seeks $3.2M from West Virginia governor's coal companies

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking $3.2 million in penalties from Appalachian coal mines owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice over claims they violated a settlement meant to prevent pollution.

Jim Justice state West Virginia state Tennessee state Kentucky state Virginia state Alabama Charleston, state West Virginia prevention Department

More states on board, senators introduce bill (again) to make daylight saving time year round

ORLANDO, Fla. – Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, of Florida, is trying again to make daylight saving time permanent across the country after reintroducing the Sunshine Protection Act.

Marco Rubio state California state Florida state Delaware state Louisiana state Arkansas Georgia state Maine state Alabama state Idaho economy bill Coronavirus

Alabama sues to stop redistricting delay, privacy initiative

Alabama on Wednesday became the second state to challenge the U.S. Census Bureau's decision to delay by six months the release of data used for redrawing congressional and legislative districts, as it took aim at the accuracy of a privacy protection system that it alleged is holding up the process.

state Alabama information Government prevention

With more states on board senators introduce bill (again) to make daylight saving time year round

ORLANDO, Fla. – Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, of Florida, is trying again to make daylight saving time permanent across the country after reintroducing the Sunshine Protection Act.

Marco Rubio state California state Florida state Delaware state Louisiana state Arkansas Georgia state Maine state Alabama state Idaho economy bill Coronavirus

Spring-break partying falls victim to COVID-19 crisis

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Goodbye, sunshine. Hello, study sessions.

state Florida state Texas county Lauderdale state Michigan city Fort Lauderdale, state Florida state Wisconsin state Alabama Madison virus mask falls

Biden marking 'Bloody Sunday' by signing voting rights order

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 05: U.S.

Joe Biden Samuel Corum Washington city Washington state Alabama president information bill rights

Biden to mark 'Bloody Sunday' by signing voting-rights order

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order directing federal agencies to take a series of steps to promote voting access, a move that comes as congressional Democrats press for a sweeping voting and elections bill to counter efforts to restrict voting access.

Joe Biden Washington state Alabama president information bill rights

7-year-old Alabama girl helps to fund her own brain surgery

HOMEWOOD, Ala. – Liza Scott, 7, started a lemonade stand at her mom’s bakery last summer so she could buy some frills like toys and sequined high-heel shoes. The bouncy little girl is still in business months later, yet the money is going toward something entirely different: surgery on her brain.

state Alabama county Scott city Birmingham hospital bill donates old Brain

No. 6 Alabama holds off Mississippi State 64-59 to win SEC

STARKVILLE, Miss. – Jaden Shackleford scored 10 of his 15 points in the second half, and No. 6 Alabama beat Mississippi State 64-59 on Saturday night to clinch its first Southeastern Conference regular-season championship since 2002.

state Mississippi state Alabama

No. 20 Arkansas’ big run flusters No. 6 Alabama

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Freshman Jaylin Williams scored 10 of his season-high 13 points during a decisive run and No. 20 Arkansas beat sixth-ranked Alabama 81-66 on Wednesday night.

Justin Smith state Arkansas state Alabama city Fayetteville, state Arkansas travelers

Shackelford's 27 helps No. 8 Alabama hold off Vandy, 82-78

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Jaden Shackelford scored a season-high 27 points and No. 8 Alabama came from behind to beat Vanderbilt 82-78 Saturday and move a step closer to a Southeastern Conference championship.

state Alabama county Tuscaloosa

Inspector general reviews Trump relocation of Space Command

DENVER – The Department of Defense's inspector general announced Friday that it was reviewing the Trump administration's last-minute decision to relocate U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama.

state Colorado state Alabama city Huntsville, state Alabama 2020 Department

Astros' Baker gets COVID-19 vaccine after initial reticence

HOUSTON – Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said he had been vaccinated against COVID-19 as the team began spring training Thursday.

Dusty Baker city Houston state Alabama Houston city Tuskegee, state Alabama covid-19 vaccine doctor

AP Top 25 Podcast: Sarkisian's road from rehab to Texas

Steve Sarkisian was out of college football five years ago, having lost a dream job because of his struggles with alcoholism.

Ralph Russo state California state Texas state Alabama

Massive winter storm delays vaccine deliveries to Florida, report says

ORLANDO, Fla. – A massive winter storm impacting a large portion of the United States and causing major travel issues delay shipments of coronavirus vaccines to Florida, according to the Tallahassee Democrat.

Jared Moskowitz Usa state Florida city Tallahassee state Kentucky state Texas state Mississippi state Oregon state Kansas state Oklahoma state Alabama vaccine travelers Coronavirus

Gonzaga, Baylor sit atop AP Top 25; Kansas returns at No. 23

Gonzaga and Baylor lead an unchanged quartet atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, while Kansas has returned to the rankings at No. 23 after a one-week absence.

Mark Few Scott Drew state Illinois state Ohio state Virginia state Kansas state Michigan state Oklahoma state Alabama Houston

Birmingham jail logs with MLK signatures up for sale

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Arrested for leading a march against racial segregation in 1963, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spent days in solitary confinement writing his “Letter From Birmingham Jail,” which was smuggled out and stirred the world by explaining why Black people couldn't keep waiting for fair treatment. Meanwhile, items also were arriving at the jail for King.

Martin Luther King-Junior state Alabama city Birmingham, state Alabama experts isolate

Religion and the death penalty collide at the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court is sending a message to states that want to continue to carry out the death penalty: Inmates must be allowed to have a spiritual adviser by their side as they are executed.

Washington state Alabama death information Government

Alabama set to become 1st state to execute an inmate in 2021

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama is set Thursday to carry out what would be the first execution by a state in 2021, that of a 51-year-old inmate convicted of the shotgun slaying of a police detective's sister decades ago.

Montgomery, state Alabama state Alabama county Johnson covid-19 death pandemic

No. 18 Missouri holds off frantic rally, tops No. 10 Alabama

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Dru Smith and No. 18 Missouri built a 22-point lead in the second half, then held off a frantic rally by No. 10 Alabama for a 68-65 victory on Saturday.

Mark Smith state Missouri county Smith state Alabama county Mitchell Columbia, state Missouri travelers

Calendar quirk means virus deaths won't be seen in census

A calendar coincidence means the human loss from the coronavirus will not be reflected in the 2020 census, and that could save a congressional seat for New York but cost Alabama one.

New York city New York state New York county Queens state Alabama county Bronx virus death 2020

School sues travel company owner for fraud after trip cancelation amid COVID-19 pandemic

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – An Alabama school district has filed a lawsuit against a Central Florida travel company after its high school marching band’s trip to Walt Disney World was canceled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

state Florida county Garden state Alabama county St. Clair 2020 pandemic travelers

AP sources: Alabama senator has indicated he won't run again

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – U.S. Sen. Richard C. Shelby of Alabama, the Senate’s fourth most senior member, has told confidantes that he does not intend to run for reelection next year — prompting some Republicans to urge the powerful, establishment politician to reconsider, even as potential replacements prepare to run for his seat.

Montgomery, state Alabama state Alabama president 2020 bill

Coronavirus cases drop at US homes for elderly and infirm

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Coronavirus cases have dropped at U.S. nursing homes and other long-term care facilities over the past few weeks, offering a glimmer of hope that health officials attribute to the start of vaccinations, an easing of the post-holiday surge and better prevention, among other reasons.

Usa state Alabama city Birmingham, state Alabama covid-19 vaccine

Alabama follows up title by finalizing star-studded class

Alabama continues recruiting at a level that should strengthen the reigning national champion’s status as college football’s premier program.

Nick Saban state Florida state Alabama 2020 pandemic ESPN Coronavirus

Alabama governor leases CoreCivic prisons in $3 billion plan

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey agreed on Monday to lease two mammoth prisons as a partial solution to the state’s troubled correction system, over the objections of some legislators and advocates who warn that her $3 billion plan won’t resolve chronic violence and severe understaffing woes.

Joe Biden Kay Ivey Montgomery, state Alabama state Alabama county Bibb president information Department

Gonzaga, Baylor top AP Top 25, Sooners climb, Drake in

Gonzaga and Baylor have continued their season-long run atop The Associated Press men's college basketball poll.

state Texas city Houston state Kansas state Michigan state Oklahoma state Alabama

Trump names 2 lawyers to impeachment defense team

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump on Sunday named two lawyers to his impeachment defense team, one day after it was revealed that the former president had parted ways with an earlier set of attorneys.

Donald Trump Bruce Castor New York Washington state Pennsylvania county Montgomery state Alabama president testing bill

After shaky start, Chiefs' Hill matures into All-Pro star

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill will be the first to tell you that he almost threw away his football career.

state Missouri state Oklahoma state Alabama city Kansas City, state Missouri stars consequences bill

Franks-to-Yeboah TD seals National's 27-24 Senior Bowl win

MOBILE, Ala. – Arkansas' Feleipe Franks threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Mississippi tight end Kenny Yeboah in the fourth quarter of the Senior Bowl to help seal the National team's 27- 24 victory over the American team Saturday.

Michael Carter Usa state Florida state North Carolina city Louisville state Mississippi state Arkansas state Alabama county Mobile

Alabama QB Mac Jones heads into Senior Bowl on gimpy ankle

MOBILE, Ala. – Mac Jones’ last game was for a national championship. The next game he plays is for his NFL draft stock, provided the Alabama quarterback's gimpy left ankle is good to go.

state Ohio state Alabama county Jones county Mobile covid-19 pandemic

Players who opted out look to shake off rust at Senior Bowl

MOBILE, Ala. – Former Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman hasn’t played in a game in about 400 days since first switching schools and then opting out of the 2020 season.

Washington county Wake state Michigan state Alabama county Mobile 2020 pandemic Coronavirus

Killer winter tornado stuns storm-savvy Alabama town

FULTONDALE, Ala. – James Scott has never lived anywhere other than a two-story house on hilly Darlene Drive north of Birmingham. Home will never be the same after a tornado smashed the structure into pieces, killed another teen and left the community devastated in the middle of the night.

state Alabama city Birmingham

Canadian crews, U.S. Coast Guard search for downed plane off B.C. after distress call

U.S. Coast Guard says in a tweet that crews are searching the waters between Victoria and Port Angeles, Wash., for a downed Cessna 170.

Usa Canada state Washington county Centre state Alabama Victoria Plane crash

Tornado rips through Alabama, killing 1 and causing 'significant damage'

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - At least one person has died after a tornado ripped through Alabama on Monday night, collapsing buildings and trapping people inside their homes.The National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham, Ala., said the severe storm impacted the Fultondale area of Jefferson County, causing "significant damage.""We will inspect the damage to determine the strength of the tornado," the NWS wrote on Twitter.Fultondale Police Chief D.P.

state Alabama county Jefferson city Birmingham, state Alabama hospital Department

1 dead, several critically injured after tornado in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – One person is dead after a tornado tore through an Alabama city north of Birmingham Monday night, leaving the area with crumpled buildings and downed trees.

state Alabama county Jefferson city Birmingham, state Alabama hospital

Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop AP Top 25; Alabama cracks top 10

Gonzaga, Baylor and Villanova remained atop The Associated Press men's college basketball poll Monday, while ninth-ranked Alabama climbed to its highest ranking in 14 years.

Scott Drew state Michigan state Alabama covid-19

Aaron’s death prompts call to change name: Braves to Hammers

ATLANTA - As his adopted hometown mourned Hank Aaron’s death, some fans called on the Atlanta Braves to change their name to the Hammers in his honor."Hammerin’ Hank" died Friday at age 86, drawing praise from all segments of society — including the current and former presidents — for his Hall of Fame career and providing inspiration to Black Americans by overcoming intense racism in his pursuit of baseball’s home run record.The governors of both Georgia and Alabama ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Aaron — the Hammer was born in the port city of Mobile and called Atlanta home for much of his life. The NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United and Georgia Tech’s football team all announced they would

Hank Aaron Usa city Atlanta Georgia state Alabama president death

Alabama high school basketball player's thunderous dunk brings down entire hoop in scary scene

A detail of a basket hoop, net and backboard. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)An Alabama high school basketball game was postponed Friday night after some chaos involving the hoop.Ramsay High School’s Keshawn Murphy saw an opportunity to soar over the Carver-Birmingham High School defense and did.

state Alabama city Birmingham county Carver

Aaron's death prompts call to change name: Braves to Hammers

ATLANTA – As his adopted hometown mourned Hank Aaron's death, some fans called on the Atlanta Braves to change their name to the Hammers in his honor.“Hammerin' Hank” died Friday at age 86, drawing praise from all segments of society — including the current and former presidents — for his Hall of Fame career and providing inspiration to Black Americans by overcoming intense racism in his pursuit of baseball's home run record.The governors of both Georgia and Alabama ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Aaron — the Hammer was born in the port city of Mobile and called Atlanta home for much of his life.The NFL's Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer's Atlanta United and Georgia Tech's football team all announced they would

Hank Aaron Usa city Atlanta Georgia state Alabama president death NHL

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0