The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon

A popular Louisiana-based chicken restaurant is looking to place another location in Alabama - this time, in the Birmingham area. A representative of Raising Cane’s gave few details but confirmed that the Magic City is in the company’s sights.

Alabama's governor is asking residents to join Louisiana in mourning the victims of the recent terrorist attack in New Orleans. Gov. Kay Ivey asked to especially remember Kareem Badawi and Drew Dauphin,

Cannon Motors of Mississippi will begin operating seven new locations after purchasing Tameron Gulf Coast. According to a news release from Cannon Motors, the company will also begin operating from dealerships in Alabama and Louisiana while also expanding its operation in Mississippi.

Former Louisiana running back Dre'Lyn Washington became the eighth player to join the Crimson Tide this transfer cycle.

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that Alabama would join Louisiana in its days of mourning for a former Auburn student and current Alabama student killed in the New Orleans New Year's Eve terrorist attack.

Altogether, 2,023 cases have been recalled, according to the announcement. The recalled products were sold in 242 stores in nine states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, Walmart said Monday morning.

Bell started his role as president in July 2015 after stints at Louisiana State University and the University of Kansas. Before that, he had been a on the UA staff for 16 years.

The Trojans and Ragin’ Cajuns match up Saturday for the first time in Sun Belt play this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Shaulana Wagner is averaging 9.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists for the Trojans. Kamryn Jones is averaging 8.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and two steals for the Ragin’ Cajuns.

Bell began his presidency in July 2015 after serving in leadership roles at Louisiana State University and the University of Kansas

The University of Alabama announced Wednesday that the president of the university, Dr. Stuart R. Bell, will be stepping down. Bell plans to end his decade leading at the university in mid-summer, according to the news release.

The Alabama Crimson Tide landed a commitment through the transfer portal late Monday night, as former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns running back Dre'lyn Washington announced that he would be playing in Tuscaloosa next season,