Alabama news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Alabama today:

Local News

• A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for several counties in north Alabama, including Madison, Limestone, and Morgan counties. The National Weather Service warns of damaging winds and large hail. (WAFF-TV)
• A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred in Birmingham's Avondale neighborhood. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (Birmingham News)
• The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has announced plans to build a new $100 million research building on its campus. The building will be dedicated to advancing medical research and innovation. (UAB News)

State News

• The Alabama Legislature has passed a bill that would allow the state to issue bonds to fund road and bridge projects. The bill is expected to generate $1.2 billion for infrastructure improvements. (AL.com)
• The Alabama Department of Public Health has reported a surge in cases of COVID-19 in the state, with 1,444 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (ADPH)
• The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that a Montgomery man who was convicted of murder in 2017 is entitled to a new trial due to prosecutorial misconduct. (Montgomery Advertiser)

National News

• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to invest $1.2 billion in airport infrastructure projects across the country, including $15 million for the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. (FAA)
• The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that it will be investigating the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies across the country, including in Alabama. (DOJ)
• The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for much of the country, including Alabama, due to expected temperatures in the triple digits. (NWS)

Sports

• The Alabama Crimson Tide football team has announced its 2023 schedule, which includes games against Texas, Texas A&M, and LSU. (Roll Tide Wire)
• The Birmingham Stallions, a professional football team that plays in the USFL, have announced their 2023 schedule, which includes games against the Philadelphia Stars and the New Orleans Breakers. (Birmingham News)
• The Auburn Tigers baseball team has been eliminated from the NCAA Tournament after losing to the Ole Miss Rebels in the regional finals. (Auburn Athletics)