university of alabama Archives

Remembering Steve Sprayberry

Saturday, October 22 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Steve Sprayberry died on Friday at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham after a brief illness. He was 70 years old.Sprayberry is best remembered by friends as a powerful high school and college athlete, and as a successful businessman in Sylacauga who,... Read More.

Was it a UFO? Read the now unclassified report

Tuesday, April 7 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sixty-two years ago today one of the most famous events in Alabama history took place right here in our own back yard.On Nov. 30, 1954, a meteor tore through the roof of a home in what is now Oak Grove, bounced... Read More.

University of Alabama enhances security measures at Bryant-Denny this fall

Monday, July 16 by Michael Brannon

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama announced on Monday new security measures starting this fall at Bryant-Denny Stadium.The press release stated: In the interest of continued safety for fans, student-athletes, coaches and game day personnel, The University of Alabama will implement walk-through metal detectors... Read More.

Long Ball Lifts No. 9 Auburn Over Alabama in Capital City Classic

Thursday, March 29 by Michael Brannon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – No. 9 Auburn used a trio of long balls and its best defensive performance of the season to defeat Alabama, 5-2, in the 10th annual MAX Capital City Classic Tuesday night at Riverwalk Stadium.The win was Auburn’s ninth in the 10... Read More.

Local University of Alabama Students awarded over $71,000 in scholarships

Monday, May 15 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Graduating from high school can be an extremely exciting and yet scary time for students. One of the most important decisions students are faced with is making the choice of post-secondary education. When making this difficult decision, cost of... Read More.

Moderate population growth forecast for Alabama by 2040, many counties declining

Friday, April 14 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The University of Alabama's Center for Business and Economic Research has released a report estimating the state's population changes by county through 2040.Although overall population is expected to grow by 11.3%, Talladega County's may drop by 5.6% or 6,849 people, yet... Read More.

Alabama wins its third consecutive SEC title

Tuesday, December 6 by Jeremy Law

ATLANTA, Ga. - The 25th edition of the Southeastern Championship Game ended with the scoreboard leaning heavily towards the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Tide routed the University of Florida by a score of 54-16 to claim its third straight and 26th overall SEC title.Alabama... Read More.