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Where to watch Auburn vs. Arkansas today: Time, TV channel for Week 10 game

Where to watch Auburn vs. Arkansas today: Time, TV channel for Week 10 game

Here's where to watch Auburn football vs. Arkansas on Saturday, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information.

Governor Ivey Highlights CHOOSE Act's Impact on Alabama Families Through Washington Family Story

Governor Ivey Highlights CHOOSE Act's Impact on Alabama Families Through Washington Family Story

Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama introduced the Washington family, beneficiaries of the state's CHOOSE Act, an education savings account (ESA) program. Shalice Washington, a U.S. veteran and full-time student, is utilizing the program to send her daughter, Kimora, to Trinity Presbyterian School in Montgomery. Kimora, a first-grader, has reportedly excelled in reading and math since enrolling. Governor Ivey emphasized that the CHOOSE Act helps families make educational choices that best fit their needs, citing Ms. Washington's dedication to her daughter's future. The CHOOSE Act provides refundable income tax credits for eligible K-12 students, covering tuition, fees, and other qualified educational expenses. For the 2026-27 academic year, the program was open to new families with an adjusted gross income not exceeding 300 percent of the federal poverty level. The application period for the 2026-27 academic year closed on March 31, 2026, with 29,341 applications representing 48,927 students. Currently, 34,322 el...

Abraham Lincoln Elected President in 1860, Defeating John Bell and Other Candidates

Abraham Lincoln Elected President in 1860, Defeating John Bell and Other Candidates

On November 6, 1860, former Illinois congressman Abraham Lincoln, representing the Republican Party, was elected President of the United States. Lincoln secured the presidency by defeating a field of candidates that included John Breckinridge, John Bell, and Stephen Douglas. This historical event is noted as part of a broader 'Today in History' compilation for November 6, 2026. The election of 1860 was a pivotal moment in U.S. history, occurring on the eve of the Civil War. The Texarkana Gazette's 'Today in History' also mentions other significant events that occurred on November 6 throughout history, including Jefferson Davis's election as president of the Confederate States of America in 1861 and President Ronald Reagan's reelection in 1984.

2 more executions set in Florida and Alabama, hours after lethal injection in Indiana

2 more executions set in Florida and Alabama, hours after lethal injection in Indiana

Florida and Alabama plan to execute two men for killing older adults during home robberies

Man convicted of 2004 killing is put to death in Florida's 19th execution this year, tying a record

Man convicted of 2004 killing is put to death in Florida's 19th execution this year, tying a record

Florida has carried out a record-tying 19th execution of the year as three states were administering the death penalty on the same day

Indiana carries out the first of 3 US executions taking place on a single day

Indiana carries out the first of 3 US executions taking place on a single day

An Indiana man who admitted killing his girlfriend's two young children in a house fire has been executed in the first of three lethal injections scheduled for the same day in the U.S. Jeffrey Weisheit's time of death was 12:45 a.m. Thursday

On This Day in 1860: Abraham Lincoln Wins the Presidency

On This Day in 1860: Abraham Lincoln Wins the Presidency

The 1860 United States presidential election was a pivotal moment in American history, deeply marked by political divisions that foreshadowed the i...

Florida set to carry out 19th execution this year, tying a record in the state

Florida set to carry out 19th execution this year, tying a record in the state

Florida is set to carry out a record-tying 19th execution of the year, in an unusual instance of three states administering the death penalty on the same day

WSFA News 12 in Montgomery Honors Late News Director Desmond Wingard with Scholarship Fundraiser

WSFA News 12 in Montgomery Honors Late News Director Desmond Wingard with Scholarship Fundraiser

WSFA News 12 in Montgomery, Alabama, recently organized a 5K event to honor their late news director, Desmond Wingard, and to raise funds for a scholarship in his name. The event took place a year and a day after Wingard's passing, drawing over 100 participants, including members of the news station and local residents. The 3.1-mile run, combined with donations and sponsorships, successfully raised $15,000 for the Troy University Desmond Wingard Legacy Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship aims to support broadcast journalism students at Troy University, Wingard's alma mater. WSFA Vice President and General Manager Mark Bunting highlighted Wingard's significant contributions to the community and his dedication to giving back. Reporter and Political Correspondent Jessica Umbro also shared personal anecdotes, emphasizing Wingard's supportive nature and his commitment to helping colleagues both professionally and personally, even while battling cancer.

On This Day in 1865: CSS Shenandoah Surrenders in Liverpool

On This Day in 1865: CSS Shenandoah Surrenders in Liverpool

The CSS Shenandoah holds a distinctive place in the annals of the American Civil War, not only for its extensive commerce raiding but also for firi...

Black voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories

Black voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories

Strong turnout among Black voters helped propel several Black candidates to surprise victories in the midterm elections and led to razor-thin losses in other races

IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for Alabama Counties Affected by Hurricane Isaias

IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for Alabama Counties Affected by Hurricane Isaias

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has granted tax relief to individuals and businesses in several Alabama counties impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that commenced on October 7, 2026. Taxpayers in areas designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Butler, Chambers, Chilton, Clarke, Choctaw, Coffee, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas, Elmore, Escambia, Geneva, Greene, Hale, Henry, Houston, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Mobile, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Russell, Sumter, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Washington, and Wilcox counties, now have until February 4, 2027, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. This extension applies to deadlines originally falling on or after October 7, 2026, and before February 4, 2027. While the relief covers most federal tax returns, estimated income tax payments, and certain payroll and excise tax returns, tax payments for ...