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Donations help Orlando wheelchair basketball team cover travel and equipment

ORLANDO, Fla. — Abigail Walsh travels from Lakeland to the Orlando area each weekend to practice with the Orlando Magic Dreamers, a wheelchair basketball program that helps young players compete while building community and sportsmanship. Walsh, a guard …

The Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act is mobilizing Black voters. Just look at Alabama.

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Twelve days before the midterm elections, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and former Montana Senator Jon Tester traveled down to Alabama to …

Alabama has the largest artificial reef system; ship containing 1,700 slot machines and 100 military tanks provides ...

A ship that once housed 1,700 slot machines is now resting at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. The former floating casino, Argosy VI, has been given a new purpose in Alabama, where it is expected to attract fish, divers and anglers for years to come. The …

Lane Kiffin’s Hypocrisy Caught Up To Him Yet Again After Complaints About LSU-Alabama Kick Time

Jordan Prather-Imagn Images Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin walks on the sideline during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. There are few, if any, more difficult atmospheres in college …

Alabama Farm Center receives $2.5 million mine reclamation grant

Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced Wednesday that the department awarded the Alabama Farm Center a $2.5 million grant to reclaim former coal mining land for an agricultural exhibition center. The funding comes through a 2025 …

Students Experience History in Alabama

Written by: Mckayla Burriss ([email protected]) Learning about history in a classroom can lead students to become disconnected from the experience of the past, but having students physically be where history was made and hear from survivors in person can …

Ivey honors 44 new Alabama troopers in final trooper class of her time as governor

As Gov. Kay Ivey heads into her final months in office, 44 new Alabama state troopers are preparing to begin their service as the final trooper class of her administration. Ivey recognized the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency trainees at a reception Tuesday …

Traveling from DC to New Orleans, voting rights bus tour honors Freedom Riders 65 years later

The original thirteen Freedom Riders never made it to New Orleans by bus.  After a White mob firebombed their bus in Alabama on May 14th, 1961, those Freedom Riders flew to New Orleans and took shelter at Xavier University, thanks to one of its …

Alabama sports tourism generated $685M economic impact in 2025

Fans of all ages came to Jordan-Hare Stadium to watch Lionel Messi. (The Bama Buzz) The Alabama Tourism Department reported more than $685 million in economic impact generated by sporting events across the state in 2025. The department announced the number …

Alabama voters cite grocery costs and gas prices as top concern heading into Election Day

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) - With Election Day next Tuesday approaching, many Alabama voters say their decisions at the polls are being shaped not only by candidates and campaign promises, but by the rising cost of everyday life. For many households, the …

Alabama health insurance rates to rise in 2027 as small business owners face mounting costs

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - North Alabama business owners say rising health insurance costs are forcing them to make tough financial decisions, with another round of rate increases coming in 2027. Janae’ Smith, owner of Yum Yum’s By Fork Knife Spoon, said …

$2.5M grant to reclaim mine land for Alabama Farm Center at Hallmark Farm in Warrior

From Tribune staff reports WARRIOR, Ala. — Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced Wednesday that the agency has awarded a $2.5 million 2025 Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization grant to support the Alabama Farm Center on …

Roanoke, Lynchburg airports prepare for holiday travel

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport and Lynchburg Regional Airport are preparing for holiday travel, with weather the main issue airports face during that time. “Earlier and earlier, you’re seeing weather stretching into December,” said …

13 last minute Alabama themed Halloween costumes

Looking for last-minute costume ideas? We’ve got you. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) Halloween is almost here, and if you still haven’t figured out your costume, there’s no need to panic. Alabama has plenty of inspiration, from its famous landmarks and …

Man pleads guilty after Alabama ATM jackpotting probe uncovers dozens of child sexual abuse files

PELL CITY, Ala. —A man pleaded guilty to an ATM jackpotting conspiracy in Pell City and to possessing child sexual abuse material found during the investigation. Rodner Josue Centeno Moreno, 22, a Venezuelan national, entered the pleas in separate but …

Alabama football hoping to have star wide receiver available for LSU game

The injury bug has not been kind to Alabama football this year, but the Crimson Tide are hopeful that wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams will make his return from injury against LSU. The junior wide receiver missed Alabama’s last two games due to injury, …

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Lockheed Martin lands $694 million Air Force contract to expand Alabama manufacturing at ‘unprecedented speed and scale’

Lockheed Martin is expanding its hypersonic missile manufacturing operations in Alabama after securing a $694 million U.S. Air Force contract to produce a weapon capable of traveling more than five times the speed of sound. The company announced the award …

PHOTOS: Alabama Wednesday Bye Week Practice

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama returned to the practice field on Wednesday of the bye week as the Crimson Tide will enter the final month of the regular season 6-2 (4-2 in SEC play) with all of its goals still within reach. The Crimson Tide practiced for just …

Plaza Hotel & Casino to hold two Super Bingo events in November – Nov. 15-17, 20-22 – for $320,000 in possible winnings

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino will hold two $160,000 Super Bingo events in November. The events will be held Nov. 15-17 with games on …

Academy for Travel Launches to Take FACTS Conference Expertise 365 Days a Year

New online learning platform from the founders of FACTS gives corporate travel professionals self-paced, practitioner-led courses. Enterprise licences available SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Academy for Travel (AFT), a new …

Concept3D Introduces Tour Stop Library for More Focused Virtual Campus Tours

Reusable stops help colleges and universities create audience-specific tours, while current tour partners receive 10 additional stops at no cost. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concept3D, the leading provider …

Ryanair Moves to Five-Year Agreement with VTR for FlightDeckToGo® B737NG Flight Deck Training

In a six-month evaluation, 581 cadets trained in virtual reality outscored 420 earlier cadets in eight of nine simulator core competencies TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LAKELAND, Fla., Oct. 14, 2026 — Visionary …

Seattle Pet Valet Launches Door-to-Door Pet Relocation as Airlines Tighten Cargo Rules for Snub-Nosed Breeds

The Seattle service moves dogs and cats door to door across the US, to Hawaii, Alaska and abroad, as airline cargo rules for pets tighten. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seattle Pet Valet has launched a door- …

Miami Cyber Brings Free Anthropic-Sponsored Claude Workshops to Florida

Owners in Miami, Orlando, and Jacksonville bring one weekly task and leave with it running in Claude on their own laptop. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Small business owners in Miami, Orlando, and Jacksonville can now …

Ampcus Founder and CEO Ann Ramakumaran Honored at Capital One Envision Summit

Recognition celebrates entrepreneurial leadership, business excellence, and a commitment to advancing business opportunities CHANTILLY, VA, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ampcus Inc. today announced that its Founder and …

California Pregnancy Handicap Placards: HandicapMD Introduces Eligibility and Medical Certification Guide

California pregnancy parking guidance explains assessed mobility limitations, REG 195, temporary timing, and the separate DMV decision. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HandicapMD is introducing a California …

HOME IS WHERE THE JACKPOT IS: RIO HOTEL & CASINO IS 'GIVING AWAY THE HOUSE,' WITH A NEW LENNAR HOME UP FOR GRABS

Forget Cashing Out. One Lucky Guest Could Be Moving In. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Las Vegas, the house usually wins but at Rio Hotel & Casino starting Nov. 1, one lucky guest will win the house. …

Irish Cultural Center & McClelland Library to Open First of its Kind Immersive Exhibit Highlighting Bram Stoker’s Works

Internationally recognized design firm NeoPangea on board to build exhibit showcasing authentic artifacts from Stoker Estate PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The world knows the story of Count Dracula, the vampire from …

Visual Crossing Brings Weather Data to the Agentic Era with Robinhood Agent Apps

Weather Trader by Visual Crossing gives Robinhood’s AI agents weather intelligence to analyze supply chain risks, market conditions, and price disruptions. RESTON, WA, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Visual Crossing Corporation …

Privacy by Design: Kanana Nyana Opens

MAUN, BOTSWANA, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- **Ker & Downey’s Kanana Nyana is shaped around closeness, from the scale of the camp to the refined way guests experience the wild** Kanana Nyana, the newest addition to the Ker & …

LOVE LINK CARIBBEAN DEBUTS ON JAMAICAN TELEVISION, SURPASSING 2.3 MILLION DIGITAL VIEWS

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Love Link Caribbean, the regional reality dating series filmed in Antigua and Barbuda, has reached a major milestone with its official Jamaican television debut on CVM TV on …

Japan's Izushi Castle Town Prepares for Annual Kabuki Theater Performance at Historic Eirakukan Kabuki Theater

TOYOOKA, HYOGO, JAPAN, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Izushi Castle Town, located in Japan's Hyogo Prefecture in Toyooka City, is currently in the final stages of preparation to welcome theater-goers to the area's annual Kabuki theater …

UMusic Shop Camden Launches the UMusic Bar In the Heart of Camden Market

Alongside a new partnership with Victrola, the store is taking its music-led retail experience to the next level CAMDEN, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UMusic Shop Camden will unveil a new bar in the Camden store …

ATELIER Playa Mujeres Earns Nine Distinctions at the 2026 World Luxury Awards

ATELIER Playa Mujeres, María Dolores by Edgar Núñez restaurant and NUUP Spa Playa Mujeres were honored at the prestigious 2026 World Luxury Awards CANCúN, MEXICO, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ADH – ATELIER de Hoteles, the Mexican hotel …

City of Lincoln Declines Pronto’s Request: Taxpayer-Funded StarTran Buses Remain Unavailable for Husker Shuttles

Pronto announces the return of 20% of the Economy fare to riders, to compensate for not being able to use the taxpayer-funded buses LINCOLN, NE, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Lincoln has declined Pronto …

PA Design Studio Introduces a Vancouver Hospitality Design Pressroom

The illustrated studio story connects Patricia Arango’s film work with hospitality interiors and includes projects in Palermo and Dubai. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PA Design Studio introduces an online …

Halloween Cookathon in Dublin: Chef Karl Wilder's 11-Hour Challenge for Secret Street Tours

On Saturday, 31 October 2026, chef and entrepreneur Karl Wilder will cook for 11 consecutive hours at Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre DUBLIN, IRELAND, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- # Halloween Cookathon: American Chef Karl …

TAIMATSU Opens FE Osaka Namba, Bringing a New Knife Experience to Osaka

The new store lets visitors explore FE’s ZAKU series, compare blades and handles, and discover a more hands-on approach to choosing a knife. TOKYO, JAPAN, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TAIMATSU Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo …