Auburn tops the list for 4 USA Today readers’ choice awards
🐅 AUBURN STANDS OUT: Auburn earned the top spot in four different categories from USA Today including best mascot.
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6 events celebrating Dolly Parton across Alabama
💖 REMEMBERING DOLLY: People across Alabama are finding ways to celebrate Dolly Parton's life + legacy.
ESPN sets premiere date for new ‘Saban’ documentary series
🐐 SABAN DOCUMENTARY SERIES: ESPN has announced the new series will premiere Oct. 8. Watch the new trailer + find out more about what fans can expect to see.
Tuscaloosa ranked 2nd Best College Sports Town in USA TODAY readers’ choice awards
🐘 BEST COLLEGE SPORTS TOWN: Tuscaloosa came in at No. 2 on the USA Today list. See what helped it stand out + which college town topped the list.
Phenix City’s Kinley Rasmus sets new record at Little League Baseball World Series
⚾ KINLEY RASMUS MAKES MORE HISTORY: The Phenix City star continues to shine in Williamsport, setting a new record for most hits by a girl at the Little League Baseball World Series.
Alabama drummer wins $25K, brand endorsement at national competition
🥁 ALABAMA DRUMMER: Jonathan Fortson of Hamilton stood out among 2600 entries to claim the top prize at the return of Guitar Center's Drum-Off content.
Alabama seafood restaurant on Bon Appétit’s list of best new restaurants in the country
🥳 BAYONET GOES NATIONAL: The seafood spot made Bon Appétit's 2026 list of just 19 best new restaurants in the entire country.
GRAND OPENING: Raising Cane’s debuts first standalone location in Tuscaloosa
🍗 🍟🥤Raising Cane's celebrated its grand opening of a first standalone location in Tuscaloosa on McFarland Boulevard East, near the University of Alabama campus. Over 140 customers lined up for the event, featuring a ribbon cutting with Big Al, live entertainment, and giveaways including a year of free Cane's for lucky winners.
How you can buy Matthew McConaughey’s Alabama honey from ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’
🐝 ALABAMA HONEY: Alabama beekeepers trained a bee-allergic Matthew McConaughey to hold 12,000 live bees for his new film — and now you can buy a jar of their honey.
Phenix City pitcher makes history at Little League World Series
⚾ KINLEY RASMUS: The Phenix City pitcher is becoming a household name after her historic performance on the mound.