Alabama carries out nation’s third nitrogen gas execution on a man for a hitchhiker's killing

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man convicted in the 1994 killing of a hitchhiker cursed at the prison warden and made obscene gestures with his hands shortly before he was put to death Thursday evening in the nation’s third execution using nitrogen gas. Carey Dale Grayson, 50,...

Alabama has carried out nation's 3rd nitrogen gas execution, putting a man to death for the murder of a hitchhiker

Man who set off makeshift bomb outside Alabama attorney general's office sentenced to nine years

MONTOGMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man who detonated a homemade explosive device outside the state attorney general's office was sentenced to nine years in federal prison on Thursday. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 27, plead guilty in August to the charge of malicious use of an...

No. 7 Alabama looks to remain in playoff contention with a visit to Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Alabama faces a tougher roadblock than it might appear in its quest to maintain positioning for the College Football Playoff. Sure, Oklahoma has struggled in its first Southeastern Conference season. The Sooners (5-5, 1-5 SEC) have lost four straight conference...

Construction Partners: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — Construction Partners Inc. (ROAD) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $29.3 million. The Dothan, Alabama-based company said it had net income of 56 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and...

SEC This Week: No. 7 Alabama visits Oklahoma in rare in-season clash of traditional college powers

Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference. Game of the week No. 7 Alabama (No. 7 CFP) at Oklahoma, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC) It's the first regular-season meeting since 2003 between traditional college football heavyweights who have...

Coastal Carolina squares off against IU Indianapolis in Huntsville, Alabama

IU Indianapolis Jaguars (1-3) vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (1-3) Huntsville, Alabama; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Coastal Carolina will play IU Indianapolis at Alabama A&M Events Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Coastal Carolina finished 9-22...

South Carolina State visits Alabama A&M on 3-game road skid

South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-3) at Alabama A&M Bulldogs (3-2) Huntsville, Alabama; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Carolina State will look to stop its three-game road skid when the South Carolina State Bulldogs visit Alabama A&M. The...

No points from Sears, no sweat for No. 8 Alabama in win over No. 25 Illinois

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama didn’t slow down even with a scoreless night from star Mark Sears. The preseason All-American guard watched much of the second half from the bench as the eighth-ranked Crimson Tide held off No. 25 Illinois 100-87 on Wednesday night. His teammates...

Nelson scores 23 to lead No. 8 Alabama past No. 25 Illinois, 100-87

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Grant Nelson scored 23 points and Aden Holloway had 18 to lead No. 8 Alabama to a 100-87 win over No. 25 Illinois on Wednesday night in a matchup of Elite Eight teams from last season at Legacy Arena. Freshman Labaron Philon had 16 points, nine assists and...