Alabama Takes Louisiana

Winter Storm Brings Snow to Texas and Louisiana

“So many of you have never seen an event like this,” Louisiana’s state climatologist warned, with New Orleans facing possibly the most snow it has ever seen.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Georgia fire chief shot dead while helping driver who hit deer in Alabama

Authorities say murder charges have been issued for a man accused of fatally shooting a Georgia fire chief in rural Alabama.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Bracketology: Alabama moves back to a No. 1 seed in 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket after weekend upsets

Surprising results led to plenty of changes in Jerry Palm's latest NCAA Tournament bracket projection

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

Alabama, Mississippi also honoring Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Day

The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday. But in Alabama and Mississippi, it's also Robert E. Lee Day, in honor of the Confederate general.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Nelson scores 25 points as No. 4 Alabama tops No. 8 Kentucky 102-97

Grant Nelson had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 4 Alabama beat No. 8 Kentucky 102-97 on Saturday in a matchup of two of the top offensive teams in the country.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Nelson scores 25 points as No. 4 Alabama tops No. 8 Kentucky 102-97

Grant Nelson had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 4 Alabama beat No. 8 Kentucky 102-97 in a matchup of two of the top offensive teams in the country

ABC News - Jan. 18

Alabama makes statement with road win vs. Kentucky in top-10 showdown of nation's highest-scoring teams

The No. 4 Crimson Tide bounces back from loss to Ole Miss by handing the No. 8 Wildcats' their first loss at home

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. Alabama State Hornets: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Alabama A&M vs. Alabama State basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Buttigieg visited this Alabama community. They want a promise before he leaves office

After years of flooding and two presidential administrations, homeowners in Shiloh say they are still waiting for state and federal agencies to make them whole.

ABC News - Jan. 17

Louisiana governor says he'll raise MAGA flag for Trump inauguration

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) said he will fully raise the Make American Great Again (MAGA) flag at the governor’s mansion for President-elect Trump's inauguration next week and invited ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Kentucky vs. Alabama odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, Jan. 18 best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday afternoon

CBS Sports - Jan. 17

Louisiana State Police used excessive force for years, scathing DOJ report finds

The Louisiana State Police for years have used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits, a statewide pattern of misconduct that places the public at “serious risk of harm,” according to ...

NBC News - Jan. 17

Justice Department says Alabama institutionalizes too many children with disabilities

The U.S. Justice Department says Alabama is unnecessarily institutionalizing children with physical disabilities in nursing homes and hospitals

ABC News - Jan. 16

College basketball grades: Houston earns 'A', Alabama gets 'C-' in report card heading into weekend

Here's the report card on college basketball contenders coming out of midweek action

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

Louisiana governor relocating homeless people ahead of Super Bowl

Louisiana authorities are clearing homeless encampments around the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans ahead of next month's Super Bowl. Gov. Jeff Landry (R) announced the sweep in an executive order ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

With Spotlight on New Orleans, Louisiana Moves Homeless Out of Sight

With the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras coming, Gov. Jeff Landry is using the emergency order from the New Year’s attack on Bourbon Street to remove the homeless from downtown.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Beloved 80-year-old Louisiana teacher gets surprise of a lifetime

When her beloved high school faced a teaching shortage, Frances Shaw came out of retirement. To honor her 52 years of service, she got a surprise that brought her to tears.

CBS News - Jan. 13

80-year-old Louisiana teacher overwhelmed by surprise at pep rally: "Prayers get answered"

Beloved high school chemistry teacher Frances Shaw retired from Northside High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, in 2012. But last year, because of a teacher shortage, the 80-year-old returned to ...

CBS News - Jan. 13

Fed-Up Voters in Louisiana Wanted a Change. They Drafted an ‘Old Ball Coach.’

Sid Edwards was a high school football coach who had never run for office. Now, he’s the mayor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s second-largest city.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

College basketball picks, schedule: Predictions for Alabama vs. Texas A&M and more Top 25 games on Saturday

Our experts have picks for the No. 5 Crimson Tide vs. the No. 10 Aggies and more of Saturday's big games

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

Stetson Hatters vs. N. Alabama Lions: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NCAA Basketball start time

How to watch Stetson vs. North Alabama basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

Bracketology: Alabama jumps to a No. 1 seed, Tennessee falls off top line in 2025 NCAA Tournament projection

The Volunteers slip to a No. 2 seed in Jerry Palm's latest bracket after a 30-point loss at Florida this week

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Gilts take the global strain

As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult place

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Alabama football offseason news: Transfer portal, roster updates, recruiting, staff changes from Tide experts

The Bama247 team has its finger on the pulse of Alabama transfer portal news, recruiting, staff moves and more as Kalen DeBoer enters a critical second year in Tuscaloosa

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Fetterman compares Trump’s Greenland talk to Louisiana Purchase

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) compared President-elect Trump’s talk of acquiring Greenland to the Louisiana Purchase. Fetterman joined Fox News, alongside Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), on Tuesday to ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Louisiana AG: More security in place through Mardi Gras after New Orleans attack

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) said security measures would be in place through Mardi Gras celebrations in March after a deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. “I think that ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Louisiana mayor arrested after drug trafficking investigation

Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Watch live: Louisiana AG provides update on probe into New Orleans attack

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill will hold a press conference Tuesday afternoon to provide an update on the investigation of the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana

A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized last month with bird flu. There have been 66 human cases of bird flu reported in the U.S. since the current outbreak started in April. "CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana

For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.

CBS News - Jan. 6

First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana

The deceased was over 65 and had other medical conditions, state officials said.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1

The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu

Patient was over age 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions, state health department says. A patient in Louisiana has become the first human in the US to die of bird flu .. The ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Alabama, Kalen DeBoer should learn from Nick Saban, reunite with Ryan Grubb to get offense back on track

Grubb was briefly Alabama's offensive coordinator before taking the same job with the Seattle Seahawks, but he was fired after just one year.

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Louisiana AG orders review of New Orleans security plans after deadly truck attack

Louisiana’s Attorney General announced Monday a “full review” of New Orleans’ security plans in the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 revelers and injured ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

Louisiana gov to ask Biden for disaster declaration during visit to New Orleans

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) said he will push for President Biden to issue a disaster declaration during the president’s visit to the state on Monday. In a Monday statement, Landry also pushed ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Michigan QB Davis Warren suffered torn right ACL in ReliaQuest Bowl win over Alabama

Warren left the game in the third quarter and didn't return.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

College basketball picks, schedule: Predictions for Alabama vs. Oklahoma and more Top 25 games on Saturday

Our experts have picks for the Crimson Tide vs. the undefeated Sooners and all of Saturday's big games

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Louisiana boy rewarded after giving away his only dollar

Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, had only $1 to his name, but chose to give it away to a man he mistook as homeless. That single act of generosity sparked a friendship he ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Sources: Alabama co-DC Hitschler will not return

Alabama co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Colin Hitschler has been informed he will not return to the Crimson Tide next year, sources said.

ESPN - Jan. 3

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