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1 week ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Caleb Turrentine |Ally Engleman
Jalen Hurts got benched during Alabama’s win over Georgia in the 2017 National Championship Game but his response to that decision has been a story resonating across the world. And two months after his first Super Bowl title + MVP performance, Hurts has been named to the Time100 list, celebrating the most influential people in the world in 2025. Keep reading to see why Hurts was selected + learn all about his journey to this point in his career. The Time100 list started just over two decades ago.
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1 week ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Caleb Turrentine |Pat Byington |Ally Engleman
It first happened in 2023. Then again in 2024. Now, it’s officially a three-peat and I think it’s safe to call it a dynasty. The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail at Gulf State Park has been selected as the nation’s best recreational trail by USA Today for the third straight year. “This year’s win is especially exciting as we celebrate the Year of Alabama Trails. We are honored that USA Today’s readers chose the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail for a third straight year.
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1 week ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Caleb Turrentine |Ally Engleman
There were just four college programs that saw three of its players selected Monday night during the 2025 WNBA Draft. That list included the national champion UConn, runner-up South Carolina, Notre Dame and… Alabama. It’s another sign that the Crimson Tide women’s basketball program is growing under coach Kristy Curry.
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1 week ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Caleb Turrentine |Ally Engleman
You’ve heard about it for years but after multiple delays in the state’s official enforcement, it seems like the STAR ID era is finally about to begin. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005, will officially go into effect on May 7.
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1 week ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Caleb Turrentine |Ally Engleman
Earlier this month, Leisure Sports & Recreation LLC revealed a proposal for a 90-acre multi-use development to the Mobile County Commission. The Louisiana-based company’s proposal for Jubilee Park includes:Outdoor/Indoor WaterparkMulti-use sports facilitiesFestival grounds + amphitheaterPublic parkRV + bungalow staysRetail shops + restaurantsThe proposal would put the water park and rec center on Halls Mill Road, nearby the $19 million aquatic center that’s already under construction.
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1 week ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Ally Engleman |Caleb Turrentine
The spring tradition of A-Day is a favorite for Bama fans. With the Walk of Fame induction, autographs, and even just a Denny dog, A-Day reminds us how excited we should get for the next football season. This year, the University decided to try out a different format for the day and while it resulted in a smaller crowd, the fans in attendance had the same excitement. Read below for more details. Usually, A-Day involves the team playing against each other.
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2 weeks ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Caleb Turrentine |Pat Byington |Jordyn Davis |Ally Engleman
There have been whispers throughout North Alabama for over a year since it was announced that Huntsville was a potential location for Space Command’s headquarters. After a Congressional back-and-forth over placing the agency permanently in Colorado Springs or Huntsville, we may have our answer. In a recent interview, Representative and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers stated that Space Command’s move to Huntsville may be more imminent than we thought.
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2 weeks ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Pat Byington |Jordyn Davis |Ally Engleman |Caleb Turrentine
Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville and Representative Mike Rogers have introduced legislation expanding the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest by 50,000 acres. Called the Talladega National Forest Expansion Act, the bill will enable the U.S. Forest Service to purchase land within the expanded boundaries from willing sellers in three East Alabama counties. One of the goals of the expansion is to enhance Alabama’s longest hiking trail — the Pinhoti Trail.
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2 weeks ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Jordyn Davis |Ally Engleman |Caleb Turrentine
Strawberry season in Alabama begins from early March and usually runs to early June. The peak season is in April and is when you’ll find the ripest, juiciest strawberries to pick right from the vine. Make sure to head out early, since the best time of day to pick is in the morning, when the strawberries are fresh and cool. If you’re looking to enjoy the warm weather and grab some sweet strawberries, check out these 12 u-pick farms around Alabama.
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2 weeks ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Ally Engleman |Caleb Turrentine
Have you ever driven by the Government Plaza on a spring evening and seen a crowd + dozens of tents? That’s Tuscaloosa’s Druid City Arts Fest. The annual festival features several live performances, art vendors, food trucks + more. Read further to see more from this year’s event. DCAF started with a few University of Alabama freshmen who saw a gap in the community. They wanted something to celebrate art, culture, + the people. Thus, creating the first Druid City Arts Fest in 2010.
