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    ESPN's Football Power Index Top 25 rankings for Week 5 of the college football season are out, prompting fans to compare them with other major polls and projections. CBS Sports' latest bowl projections have Utah entering the College Football Playoff bracket as the new Big 12 favorite, while Alabama moves up to the No. 2 seed. Fans are debating where their teams landed.

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    Kirby Smart responds after leaked speeches stir Georgia-Alabama buzz▼kirby smart leaked speeches georgia alabamaGgoogleUS1K9 d ago

    Georgia coach Kirby Smart is facing fresh attention over leaked speeches connected to the Georgia-Alabama rivalry, a topic drawing heavy search interest across the US. He has also commented on a viral video involving an Alabama fan. The chatter centers on what the speeches reveal about his approach to the high-stakes matchup between the two SEC powers.

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    Alabama Supreme Court lifts block on Alabama Power property▼Alabama Supreme Court lifts order blocking Alabama Power from Shelby County property✉newsWorldLaw & Courts35 min ago

    The Alabama Supreme Court has lifted an order that had blocked Alabama Power from accessing or developing a property in Shelby County. The ruling clears the way for the utility to move forward with its plans for the land. The details of the dispute and the court's reasoning have not been fully laid out in initial reports, leaving questions about what led to the original injunction.

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    Southern Company utilities announce joint data release▼Georgia Power, Alabama Power and Mississippi Power Data✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity7 d ago

    Georgia Power, Alabama Power and Mississippi Power, the Southern Company utilities serving their respective states, are the subject of a joint data announcement distributed via GlobeNewswire. The release concerns data relating to the three utilities, and further details remain limited. Coverage so far is minimal, and the specific contents and implications of the data have not been widely reported or discussed yet.

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    Alabama Power cleared to resume disputed Shelby County transmission line▼Alabama Power gets go-ahead to resume work on disputed transmission line in Shelby County✉newsWorldLaw & Courts7 h ago

    Alabama Power has received approval to resume construction of a contested transmission line in Shelby County, Alabama. The project has faced local opposition over its routing and impact, prompting a legal dispute that had halted work. The go-ahead clears the way for the utility to proceed while opponents weigh their next steps.

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    Alabama lineworkers praised for driving toward storms▼Scofield: When the storm comes, our lineworkers drive toward it✉newsEnvironmentWeather1 d ago

    Alabama Daily News carries a column by Scofield honouring electrical lineworkers who head toward storms rather than away from them, restoring power while conditions are still dangerous. The piece highlights the risks crews take during severe weather and the essential role they play in getting communities back online after outages.

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    Alabama Republicans accused of disenfranchising Black voters●How Alabama's Republicans are disenfranchising Black voters – video By Oliver Laughland, Tom Silverstone, Katie Lamborn,MmastodonWorldUS Politics04 h ago

    The Guardian has published a video report by Oliver Laughland, Tom Silverstone and Katie Lamborn examining how Alabama's Republicans are disenfranchising Black voters. It focuses on the battle for Alabama's second congressional district, set against a backdrop of partisan gerrymandering and ongoing fights over voting rights in America. The report highlights claims that redistricting and electoral maneuvers are weakening Black political power in the state.

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    Supreme Court lets Alabama use GOP-friendly election map▼Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly election map✉newsWorldElections3 d ago

    The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for Alabama to use its Republican-drawn congressional map in upcoming elections, despite earlier challenges over claims it diluted Black voters' power. The decision hands a significant advantage to the GOP in Alabama's districts. The ruling is drawing attention from voting rights groups and election watchers nationally.

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    Alabama homeowner faces $400 summer power bill on doublewide▼In Alabama, a solar newbie with a $400 summer bill for a doublewide gets told to insulate✉newsEnvironmentEnergy3 d ago

    An Alabama resident new to solar energy is reportedly facing summer electricity bills around $400 for a doublewide mobile home, and was advised to insulate the property before expecting solar to solve the problem. Commenters and energy writers point out that poor insulation makes high bills likely regardless of power source, especially in Alabama's hot, humid summers.

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    Alabama Supreme Court reverses temporary protection order in Fenn case▼'Alabama Power crushed him': State Supreme Court reverses TPO in Fenn…✉newsWorldReligion1 h ago

    The Alabama Supreme Court has reversed a temporary protection order in the Fenn case, a ruling being discussed in terms of a David-versus-Goliath dispute between an individual and Alabama Power. Commentators supportive of Fenn say the utility "crushed him," framing the case as an example of a large company using legal tools against an individual.

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    Hurricane Isaias knocks out power to hundreds of thousands●"More than 430,000 customers in ​Florida and nearly 297,000 in ​Alabama lost power as the storm hit shore, according toMmastodonScience312 d ago

    Category 3 Hurricane Isaias made landfall, cutting electricity to more than 430,000 customers in Florida and nearly 297,000 in Alabama, according to power outage tracking firm PowerOutage.us. The storm's arrival along the Gulf Coast has triggered widespread outages, with residents and officials monitoring damage and restoration efforts as conditions continue to develop across the affected states.

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    Alabama's attorney general is warning that climate change could drive up energy costs for residents. The statement frames climate policy and environmental shifts as a financial burden on consumers, a line of argument that has become common among Republican state attorneys general who challenge federal climate regulations. Observers are weighing the claim against evidence that extreme weather itself strains power grids and raises prices.

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    Georgia Power and Alabama Power Breach Hits 400,000 Accounts▼Georgia Power, Alabama Power Data Breach Hits 400,000 Accounts✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity14 d ago

    Southern Company utilities Georgia Power and Alabama Power have disclosed a data breach affecting roughly 400,000 customer accounts. Details on what data was exposed and how the intrusion occurred remain limited, but the incident adds to a string of cyberattacks on US utilities and energy sector firms, raising concerns about the security of critical infrastructure and customer information.

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    Tens of thousands lose power as Tropical Storm Isaias moves north▼Thousands without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias moves north✉newsEnvironmentWeather10 d ago

    Tropical Storm Isaias has knocked out electricity for thousands of residents in Florida and Alabama as it tracks northward along the US East Coast. Utility crews are working to restore service while forecasters warn of further outages, heavy rain and strong winds in the storm's path.

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    Tropical Storm Isaias kills at least four, cuts power to thousands●“ At least 4 dead as Isaias leaves widespread damage, tornado and flood threats continue Category 2 Isaias made landfallMmastodonEnvironmentWeather211 d ago

    Isaias, at one point a Category 2 hurricane, made landfall with hurricane-force winds, leaving at least four people dead and widespread damage across the southeastern United States. More than 800,000 customers in Florida, Alabama and Georgia lost power, and forecasters warned that tornado and flood threats continue as the storm moves on.

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    Nearly 100,000 Alabama Power accounts hit by Southern Company data breach▼Nearly 100,000 Alabama Power accounts affected by Southern Company data breach✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity15 d ago

    Southern Company has disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 100,000 Alabama Power customer accounts. Local Alabama news outlets including WBRC 6 News and WSFA are reporting the incident, which has exposed account information belonging to a large number of the utility's customers. Details on what specific data was compromised and whether customers face fraud risks have not been fully outlined in the initial reports.

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    Hurricane Isaias batters US Gulf Coast●Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction across the US Gulf Coast https://www. aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/10/ 12/hurMmastodonWorld210 d ago

    Hurricane Isaias has swept across the US Gulf Coast, leaving widespread destruction in Florida and Alabama. Emergency crews have begun a massive cleanup operation, clearing debris and restoring power to affected communities. Photos published by Al Jazeera show flooded streets, damaged homes and uprooted trees along the coast, as residents assess the scale of the damage and authorities coordinate recovery efforts.

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    Clay Scofield praises Alabama lineworkers who face storms head-on●Clay Scofield: When the storm comes, our lineworkers drive toward it✉newsEnvironmentWeather2 d ago

    Clay Scofield, a former Alabama state senator and county official, has written a tribute to utility lineworkers, saying that when storms strike and everyone else takes shelter, lineworkers drive toward the danger to restore power. His remarks, published by Yellowhammer News, highlight the risks and dedication of crews who work around the clock after severe weather.

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    Isaias leaves darkness and flooding across Florida Panhandle and Alabama▼Isaias leaves trail of darkness, flooding across Florida Panhandle and Alabama✉newsEnvironmentWeather11 d ago

    Tropical Storm Isaias has moved through the Florida Panhandle and Alabama, knocking out power and leaving widespread flooding in its wake. Local outlets report a trail of darkness across communities as crews work to restore electricity and assess storm damage in the affected Gulf Coast areas.

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    Storm damage assessed in Montgomery after Hurricane Isaias▼A look at storm damage in Montgomery following Hurricane Isaias✉newsEnvironmentWeather11 d ago

    Hurricane Isaias left storm damage across Montgomery, Alabama, with local reports documenting downed trees, debris and power outages across the city. Local news coverage is showing residents and officials the extent of the damage as cleanup begins and utility crews work to restore services in affected neighborhoods.

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    Alabama Power data breach affects 100,000 customers▼Alabama Power says 100,000 customers affected by data breach✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity15 d ago

    Alabama Power says roughly 100,000 of its customers have been affected by a data breach. The utility reported the incident this week, and local outlets are covering the scope of the exposure and what information may have been compromised. Customers are being urged to stay alert, though the company has not detailed how the breach happened or who was behind it.

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    Hurricane Isaias Leaves Nearly 400,000 Without Power in Southeast●Nearly 400,000 people remain without power in Florida and Alabama even as Hurricane Isaias weakens and moves north. #WeaMmastodonEnvironmentWeather110 d ago

    Hurricane Isaias is weakening and moving north, but nearly 400,000 customers in Florida and Alabama remain without electricity after the storm passed through. Utility crews are working to restore service while residents assess damage. The outages underscore how even a weakening hurricane can leave a broad swath of the Southeast without power for days.

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    Hurricane Isaias batters US Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power●Hurricane Isaias live updates: hundreds of thousands without power as storm batters US Gulf Coast https://www.theguardiaMmastodonEnvironmentWeather312 d ago

    Hurricane Isaias is hitting the US Gulf Coast, with Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi among the affected states. Hundreds of thousands of households are without power as the storm brings damaging winds and heavy rain ashore. Live coverage is tracking the latest on outages, emergency responses and evacuation measures as conditions continue to deteriorate across the region.

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    Alabama Power data breach hits over 100,000 customers▼More than 100,000 Alabama Power customers affected by data breach✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity13 d ago

    Alabama Power says a data breach has affected more than 100,000 of its customers, according to a local news report. Details on what information was exposed and how the breach occurred have not been fully laid out, and affected customers are awaiting guidance on potential risks and next steps.

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    Tropical Storm Isaias leaves damage, power outages in Florida, Alabama▼Isaias leaves damage, lingering power outages in Florida, Alabama✉newsEnvironmentWeather10 d ago

    Tropical Storm Isaias moved across the Gulf Coast, leaving damage and lingering power outages in parts of Florida and Alabama. Utility crews are working to restore electricity to affected communities, while residents assess damage from wind and rain brought by the storm. Coverage from outlets including USA Today is tracking the outages and cleanup efforts.

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    100,000 Alabama Power Customers Hit in Southern Company Data Breach▼100,000 Alabama Power Customers Affected in Southern Company Data Breach✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity15 d ago

    Southern Company has disclosed a data breach affecting roughly 100,000 Alabama Power customers. The utility confirmed that personal information belonging to its customers was compromised in the incident, though details on what specific data was exposed have not been fully outlined. The breach adds Alabama Power to the growing list of US utilities and major companies facing cybersecurity incidents that put customer records at risk.

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    Hurricane Isaias weakens after Gulf Coast landfall●Isaias weakens after making landfall in US Gulf Coast as hurricane https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/10/ isaias-weMmastodonWorld212 d ago

    Hurricane Isaias struck the US Gulf Coast and has since weakened, but the storm left widespread damage in its wake. More than 664,000 customers in Florida and Alabama are without power as emergency crews begin assessing the impact. Officials are monitoring flooding and wind damage while utility companies work to restore electricity across the affected states.

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    Data breach may have hit 100,000 Alabama Power customers▼Potential data breach possibly affected as many as 100,000 Alabama Power customers✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity16 d ago

    Alabama Power is reporting a potential data breach that could affect as many as 100,000 of its customers. The utility says an investigation is underway to determine what information was exposed and how many people are actually impacted. Customers may be wondering whether their personal or account details are at risk, and further details about the scope and cause of the incident have not yet been released.

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    Tropical Storm Isaias has caused storm damage in Dothan, Alabama, as the system moved through the southeastern United States. News coverage is showing raw footage of the aftermath in the city, with residents and local officials assessing downed trees, power lines and property damage. The storm is being tracked closely as it continues north along the East Coast.

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    Isaias weakens to post-tropical cyclone over Alabama, flood threats remain▼Isaias weakens to post-tropical cyclone over Ala.; damaging winds, flooding remain threats✉newsEnvironmentWeather12 d ago

    Tropical Storm Isaias has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone as it moves over Alabama, but forecasters warn that damaging winds and flooding remain threats across the region. Residents are being urged to stay alert to continued severe weather risks, including downed trees, power outages and rising water, as the storm's remnants push inland.

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    Storm Isaias cuts power to 316,000 in Alabama●Storm Isaias leaves 316,000 Alabamans without power, major roads closed✉newsEnvironmentWeather11 d ago

    Storm Isaias has knocked out electricity for roughly 316,000 people in Alabama and forced the closure of major roads across the state. Crews are working to restore service while officials warn residents to avoid closed routes. The storm's ongoing path through the Southeast is keeping attention on further outages and damage reports.

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    Isaias strengthens to 100 mph as Central Alabama braces for impact▼Isaias strengthens to 100 mph as Central Alabama braces for damaging winds, flooding✉newsEnvironmentWeather13 d ago

    Tropical Storm Isaias has intensified, with winds reaching 100 mph, prompting Central Alabama to prepare for damaging winds and flooding. The system is tracking toward the region, and residents are being urged to secure property, monitor official forecasts, and prepare for possible power outages and dangerous conditions as the storm approaches.

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    Hurricane Isaias threatens Alabama with floods and tornadoes▼Hurricane Isaias threatens Alabama with floods, tornadoes: What to know before landfall✉newsEnvironmentWeather13 d ago

    Hurricane Isaias is approaching landfall and threatens Alabama with heavy flooding and tornadoes, according to AL.com's warning roundup. Forecasters urge residents to prepare for dangerous storm surge, power outages and hazardous conditions before the storm arrives along the Gulf Coast.

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    Trump rallies Alabama voters in tight congressional race▼Trump rallies Alabama for Republican in heated race for Congress: ‘Vote like I’m on the ballot’✉newsWorldUS Politics18 d ago

    Donald Trump held a rally in Alabama to boost the Republican candidate in a closely contested race for Congress, telling supporters to 'vote like I'm on the ballot'. The former president remains a powerful draw for the Republican base, and his intervention underscores how competitive the district race has become as both parties pour attention into it ahead of the vote.

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    Isaias moves inland after Florida landfall, threatening Alabama▼Isaias moves inland after Florida landfall; damaging winds threaten Central Alabama✉newsEnvironmentWeather12 d ago

    Tropical Storm Isaias made landfall in Florida and is now moving inland, with forecasters warning of damaging winds reaching Central Alabama. Residents across the Southeast are being urged to prepare for downed trees, power outages and hazardous conditions as the storm continues its trek across the region.

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    Judge to Rule in Prichard Mayor-Council Dispute▼Judge to decide Prichard mayor-council dispute as both sides submit case for final ruling✉newsWorldLaw & Courts14 d ago

    A judge is set to decide the ongoing dispute between Prichard's mayor and city council after both sides submitted their final arguments. The ruling will determine how the power struggle between the city's executive and legislative branches is resolved, and residents in the Mobile County, Alabama city are awaiting the court's decision.

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    The Alabama Baptist publishes a commentary arguing that physical presence remains essential to church life and that faith communities cannot simply be replaced by online services. The piece speaks to ongoing debates among religious communities about balancing digital worship with in-person fellowship, a question many congregations have faced since the pandemic changed how people gather.