I would like to include two or three of my co-workers with whom I’m close, but I’m concerned about other co-workers feeling slighted. How does one manage this kind of situation?

Dear Annie: I’m a 58-year-old grandmother to two grandchildren: a 7-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl.

A standout nose tackle for Auburn, the Birmingham Stallions and the Houston Oilers, Doug Smith has died at age 64.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Everything alive must rest at some point. Even germs go to sleep -- not the same way creatures with central nervous systems do, but they have their cycles of activity and inactivity. Optimum health will involve obeying the natural cycle.

After defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson missed the Browns’ first work at training camp on Wednesday as a surprise addition to the physically-unable-to-perform list, Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Thursday the former Alabama standout would undergo arthroscopic knee surgery on Friday.

The Dallas Cowboys held their first practice of training camp in Oxnard, California, on Thursday without cornerback Trevon Diggs.

The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected."

Two Oak Mountain High School alumni made their Olympic debuts in women’s soccer with Nigeria on Thursday.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Department of Corrections, which faced pointed criticism this week from families of inmates during an emotional public hearing, issued a statement Thursday saying the department is working to address ongoing challenges in the state prison system.

Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

The former mayor of Lake View was arrested this month on 11 child-pornography related charges, state court records showed.

Two more former Alabama All-Americans were revealed as members of “The Top 100 NFL Players of 2024” on Thursday. Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II ranked No. 52, and Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen rated No. 54.

It’s amazing Jack Russell’s sung as well as he has for as long as he has.

Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

The suspect, who was not publicly identified, was wanted for murder out of Manatee County, Florida.

I find this embarrassing and incredibly rude. Others may be waiting for just the same thing: to tell the host that they have reservations. We actually got into an argument years ago after he insisted on doing this and I told him I was uncomfortable with it. We decided to leave after being seated because he got heated with me.

Kiyan Anthony, who ranks as the No. 32 prospect in the class of 2025, narrowed down his recruitment on Thursday, dropping a list of six finalists: Auburn, Florida State, Ohio State, Rutgers, USC and Syracuse, with the latter being his father’s alma mater.

Patrick Braxton, 57, the first Black mayor of Newbern, a rural town in Hale County, has been officially reinstated to his office after a four-year battle.

Terry Lewayne Murphree, 39, is charged in Blount County with 17 crimes: nine counts of a clergy member having sexual intercourse with a child, three counts of sexual abuse, and one count each of first-degree rape, electronic solicitation of a child, human trafficking, traveling to meet a child for sex, and first-degree attempted sodomy.

Fashion sneakers are one of the most popular shoe trends right now. Made for comfort but with a heavy dose of style, fashion sneakers are perfect for any outfit. And there’s no better example of the trend than the mega-popular Vintage Havana line.

"At 3:21 p.m., the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," explains the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."

Though it’s been several months since he heard the news, Troy center Eli Russ admits he’s still in shock over Chris Lewis.

TheLinkU is an online platform that will help to connect Jaguars athletes in all 17 varsity sports with local businesses, fans and boosters who seek to offer NIL opportunities. It will also take over management of Jags Impact, the South Alabama NIL collective founded in 2022.

The weather service adds, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected."

Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

Disney+ just dropped an all-new streaming bundle and it’s the best way to save money on your favorite streaming services.

It was a bit overwhelming, and started getting annoying when she began dissecting every statement I made. She would question me multiple times regarding the who, what, when, how and why about events and people that were completely irrelevant to her.

The Metro Area Crime Suppression Team, known as MACS, is made up of law enforcement officers from ALEA, the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, the Montgomery Police Department, the Montgomery Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Alabama’s senators, along with two other lawmakers, are once again calling out Mexico’s president for what they say are illegal attempts by Mexico to take property owned by Birmingham’s Vulcan Materials.

Wayfair just dropped some of its best prices of the year with rare discounts up to 80% as part of its annual Black Friday in July sales event.

The Atlanta Braves play against the New York Mets in an MLB game tonight. The matchup will be broadcasted on MLB Network and Bally Sports South at 6 p.m. CT. Fans can watch this baseball game for free online by using the free trials offered by Fubo TV and DirecTV Stream.

Dolly Parton has millions of fans who love everything about the country music legend. Now, you can add another item to your collection.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin hosted an on camera conversation with rapper Big Yavo, posted Wednesday, about the city’s ongoing gun violence issue.

Now is the time to stock up on Crocs.

You think Vice President Kamala Harris just fell out of a coconut tree as a presidential candidate who will champion LGBTQ justice? First things first, let’s take a deep dive into the context of her history and relationship with the queer community.

Team USA plays against Zambia in a women’s soccer match at the 2024 Summer Olympics this afternoon. The matchup will be broadcasted on USA Network and Peacock at 2 p.m. CT. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by Fubo TV. If that streaming method has already been used, then Sling offers a first month discount to new users. DirecTV Stream also offers a free trial.

Former Alabama Football star and former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.

In the opening days of the Baltimore Ravens’ training camp, safety Kyle Hamilton has notice something different about cornerback Marlon Humphrey.

Eli Gold had as good a seat as anyone could have for Alabama football over the years.

The wreck happened at 6:05 a.m. in the 5900 block of Deerfoot Parkway.

Over three nights, about 1,500 guests will stream through Alabama’s iconic Bright Star for the 117-year-old Bessemer restaurant’s annual Night in New Orleans celebration.

An environmental group says it will preserve 366 acres near the site of an old coal mine in west Jefferson County.

When the 2023 season started, six players from Alabama high schools and colleges had produced 10,000 yards from scrimmage in the NFL. When it ended, eight had.

You wouldn’t think a blunt head puffer is a fish that could inspire tender sentiment, but one brought tears to a few eyes at the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo.

During Wednesday’s meeting with his new Muscle Shoals team, Gary Lamm looked to see where his seniors were sitting. After a quick scan of the room, it didn’t take long for him to spot them.

Police on July 20 responded to the intersection of West Powell and Linden Street on a report of a stabbing, said Lt. Scott Owens.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories based on AL.com’s anonymous offseason survey of Alabama high school football coaches. The surveys are anonymous to allow coaches to share their thoughts more freely.

Casey Deandre Smith, 22, is charged with attempted murder and first-degree domestic violence, sheriff’s officials announced Thursday.

Inspired by a true story, The Killer With No Name is set to premiere on the Lifetime Movie Network Thursday, July 24 at 8/7c.

Much of the U.S. is seeing rising COVID levels amid a summer surge.

This story was updated at 3:11 p.m. with comments from Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission.

Biden is out of the presidential race and Harris could be in, but though her campaign has seen immense support raising a record-breaking $81 million in the first 24 hours since her candidacy began not all Democrats are rallying behind her.

Paul Finebaum contends the University of Alabama missed a chance to make a statement when they honor former football coach Nick Saban this upcoming season.

Montgomery police were notified just after 4:30 p.m. that the two teen boys – both 16 years old – showed up at the hospital and officers responded there.

Before we get into why, let’s acknowledge the thorny backdrop: Whether informed or not, everyone has an opinion on “the media.” That’s understandable, because media shape how we think of our families, neighbors, nations, and world, not to mention ourselves. And as our interactions are increasingly online and screen-based and less frequently face to face, and as we approach the 2024 “inflectelection” (my term), the quality of the information we get through media is even more crucial. Sadly, when the power to influence and stakes increase, restraint and ethics often decrease: welcome to a planet-wide proliferation of deliberate deception.

AM/NS Calvert, a massive steel processing plant about 35 miles north of Mobile, will plead guilty to violating a provision within the Clean Air Act, court filings show, after a 2017 inspection revealed the company had failed to report that it had not taken proper measures to reduce chlorine emissions from its acid regeneration facility.

Shortly after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, first responders were dispatched to a report of a someone shot in the 200 block of Eastdale Road.

Jalen Milroe spent three seasons playing for Nick Saban with Alabama football. Over that time, there was ample opportunity for the quarterback to learn from the legendary coach.

NFL teams have opened training camps for the 2024 season with 222 players from Alabama high schools and colleges on their rosters.

Target just dropped some serious markdowns on the popular Reduce Cold1 40-ounce stainless steel straw tumbler mug in select colors, but this deal is only available for a limited-time.

A Tennessee Republican has filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris, citing her record on immigration and “breach of public trust” regarding President Joe Biden’s physical and mental health.

Family and friends are mourning the death of a 15-year-old from Union Grove who was killed in an ATV crash Monday night.

While Alabama’s major cities have plenty to offer, sometimes it’s better to spend a weekend getaway getting to know one of its many charming small towns.

This is an opinion column.

This story is republished with permission from The Birmingham Times

Alabama’s sometimes-wet weather pattern will continue on Thursday, according to forecasters, with scattered rain and storms in the forecast for much of the state.

Readers overwhelmingly chose T.R. Miller to win the Class 3A state football championship this week in AL.com’s online poll.

This is an opinion column.

The industries represented by PACs vary widely, with the agricultural industry and organizations seeking to elect women backing Republican candidate Caroleene Dobson, while labor organizations have rallied behind Democrat Shomari Figures.

Although summer is still in full swing, back to school season has officially arrived, which means there are a plethora of online sales and promotions worth browsing this week.

If you’re of a certain age, you remember when trips to the beach meant stopping at alligator farms, “mystery spots” and “world’s largest” or “smallest” things. In some ways, the simplicity of those days is gone, but in many ways, at least in Alabama, you can still get a feeling of nostalgia by stopping at quirky roadside attractions on the way to Gulf Shores or Orange Beach.

On November 25, 2023, Eli Gold delivered his final call as the voice of Alabama. It was one of many instantly iconic Eli Gold calls: a hail mary touchdown pass from Jalen Milore to Isaiah Bond to win the Iron Bowl in Auburn. Eli wouldn’t learn for several more weeks that it would be his last call after 36 years in the booth for the Crimson Tide.

Today, on the first episode of Beat Everyone’s Golden Age miniseries, Eli Gold takes us into the booth as he made that call and shares his perspective on everything that happened afterward. Why did he and Alabama part ways? What’s next for Eli? What is his message to fans?

Eli also shares the story behind his first game for Alabama and his early relationship with Paul Finebaum.

Plus, you’ll have an opportunity to leave a voicemail question for Eli Gold. Join us on the latest episode of Beat Everyone.

Everyone is always looking for the perfect bag. You don’t want something too large but you need a purse that can hold all your things. You also want it to be durable and, of course, stylish.

Families of people being held in Alabama prisons testified before lawmakers in Montgomery on Wednesday, sharing accounts of rape, murder, extortion, beatings and rampant drug use.

The Alabama parole board was called out by legislators and family alike during a legislative meeting in Montgomery on Wednesday, with one lawmaker adding that the legislature isn’t responsible for the parole board’s pattern of denials.

This is an opinion column.

Lauren Alaina is canceling shows after she announced on social media Wednesday to announce that her father, J.J. Suddeth, has died.

The parole board chairperson argued against letting him out, just as she had before. But Conner had a powerful ally in the room: Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore.

The Magic City Wellness Center, Alabama’s only LGBTQ-focused primary care facility, recently announced their plans to open a second location at Hanover Circle South in Birmingham next year.

The weather service states, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog."

The weather service says, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog."

The weather service comments, "Visibility as low a one quarter of a mile in dense fog."

The phrase didn’t need much to become a rallying cry. Just a few days, a legendary head coach’s retirement and the threat of significant roster shakeup for Alabama football.

Billy Ray Cyrus took to social media this week to speak on the leak of a private conversation between him and his estranged wife Firerose.

Entering the 2023 season, Jalen Milroe was one of three competitors for Alabama football’s starting quarterback gig. Nick Saban trotted out an anecdote about his grandmother’s cake-baking talent to describe the race, as Milroe battled with Ty Simpson and Tyler Buchner for the role.

The Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) recently achieved its highest monthly passenger volume in the last decade, according to the airport’s website.

We’re rooting for Wilson and Roberts to make it to the AGT finals, of course. But first, they’ll have to move through live shows that feature deep cuts among the contestants — starting with 55 performers, shrinking the number significantly each week and finally deciding the winner. The live shows start on Aug. 13, according to a post on the NBC website, and viewer votes will decide the victor. Audition episodes are filmed in advance.

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The NFL of college football. That was the phrase of the day Wednesday at Big Ten Media Days. Those were the curious words Nebraska coach Matt Rhule chose to describe a conference that’s now so vast it needs two Hollywood Squares grids of three down and three across to fit the logos of all 18 members.

Dear Eric: I’m a boomer working in an office environment. When new people are hired, they are often from different backgrounds with names I’ve never heard of. When introduced, I don’t know the name or can’t remember how it’s pronounced.

Dear Eric: I’m in my early 20s and just ended a five-year relationship with my boyfriend. I find myself really conflicted about whether to move back to the state I grew up in or stay where I am for another year.

Dear Eric: My grandchildren, ages 10 and 14, have not been to a dentist since long before Covid. I have brought up the subject with their mother and she agrees they need to see a dentist, but it has not happened.

Tuberville says immigrants coming to US are ‘garbage’

Dear Annie: I am writing because I am not sure if I am being “prudish” or “straitlaced.”

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The best teachers can simplify the lesson or expand on it according to the needs and levels of the student. If you’re confused, it only means there’s a mismatch of teaching style to learning style. Don’t be afraid to adjust or seek other training.

Former Headland High School standout Bryce Cunningham has signed with the New York Yankees. The Vanderbilt pitcher shared a photo of his contract signing on his Instagram account.

After missing the Detroit Lions’ offseason program because of offseason surgery, defensive back Brian Branch made it back to the field in time for the NFL team’s first practice of training camp on Wednesday.

Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

Buckhorn star Caleb Holt is leaving the state to play his final two years of high school basketball.

Birmingham native Tanner Tessmann served as the team captain for the United States’ opening game in men’s soccer at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.