A 57-year-old Tuscaloosa lady has died after a single-car crash early Saturday morning in Sumter County, Alabama state troopers stated.
Pearlie M. Ivy was fatally injured when the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu she was driving left the street, then struck an indication put up and a driveway headwall earlier than going airborne and hanging a number of bushes, in accordance with the Alabama Legislation Enforcement Company.
The crash occurred round 12:50 a.m. on Alabama 116 close to Spring Valley Church Highway, about 4 miles west of Gainesville. Ivy was pronounced lifeless on the scene, troopers stated.
An investigation by Alabama state troopers is ongoing.
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The Oregon Ducks are looking to begin the 2026 recruiting class on the right foot after reeling in the No. 82 class in the country last cycle according to 247Sports.
Oregon basketball coach Dana Altman and the Ducks are inching closer to pulling in one of the highest-rated recruits in recent memory in four-star guard Tay Kinney.
Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images / Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Kinney spoke with On3 about why the Ducks have began to separate themselves from the pack in his recruitment.
“Coach Josh Jamieson, just the way he has been recruiting me. He has been recruiting me since the eighth grade. He was my first high-major offer when he was at Louisville, and he has just been showing that same loyalty since then. I’m visiting them on September 6,” Kinney said. “I’ll cut my list down pretty soon to six. And I will probably commit before the season starts.”
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The No. 4 point guard and No. 14 player in the country according to 247Sports rankings, Kinney is being courted by some of the biggest brands in college basketball like Alabama, UConn, and Kentucky.
Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad (3) shoots the ball past Liberty Flames guard Colin Porter (0) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images / Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
It’s easy to see why the Ducks stand out as they offer Kinney a chance to make an instant impact as a true freshman with Oregon star guard Jackson Shelstad potentially heading to the NBA next spring. If he commits to Oregon, Kinney would be the No. 5 highest-rated recruit to sign in program history according to 247Sports.
Adam Finkelstein of 247Sports said that Kinney plays bigger than his frame, a trait that should translate to the next level.
“Kinney is a scoring and playmaking lead guard who is smooth and versatile with his attack. He’s a three-range scoring threat who is creative and crisp with his handle. Physically, while he measures in at just over 6-foot-1, he plays much bigger than his size, thanks his long 6-foot-6-plus wingspan, increased muscle mass, and the physicality in his game,” Finkelstein said.
Feb 19, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman reacts during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images / Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
One of the biggest recurring themes in the Ducks’ recent recruiting classes has been there lack of success in recruiting the cream of the crop. Rated as only a four-star recruit, Kinney could become a five-star prospect by the time he signs.
During the 2025 recruiting cycle, Altman and the Ducks struck out on five-star guard Brayden Burries, who ultimately signed with Arizona. In fact, Oregon only signed one high school prospect in that cycle in three-star guard JJ Frakes.
In 2024, Oregon signed four-star guard Jamari Phillips, who should compete for a solid role in the Ducks’ rotation this upcoming season. The last time Oregon signed a five-star prospect was when they brought in forward Kwame Evans Jr. and Shelstad in the 2023 recruiting cycle.
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If Oregon is able to reel in Kinney before the season begins, it would give them momentum and confidence on the recruiting front and could translate to more recruits, something that hasn’t been seen in a few years.
Have you ever had dinner in a jail cell? How about a historic schoolhouse or while fresh rolls are being thrown at you? Well, you can because when it comes to unusual places to grab a bite, it turns out Alabama has plenty of ‘em.
This is Alabama recently asked its Facebook followers what the most unusual place to get a meal in the state is, and it stirred up all kinds of quirky restaurants.
From a gas station that serves noteworthy sushi to a saloon located in a cave to a restaurant that’s slowly spinning 300 feet up in the air and even an eatery where you can have fried deviled eggs in a jail cell, Alabama has some very, very unusual places to grab a meal.
You can check out 10 of ‘em below, and you can see the full list of suggestions on the This is Alabama Facebook page.
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Rattlesnake Saloon is sheltered by a massive rock overhang.Lawrence Specker | LSpecker@AL.com
Rattlesnake Saloon
1292 Mt. Mills Road in Tuscumbia
When it comes to one-of-a-kind restaurants in Alabama, Rattlesnake Saloon in Tuscumbia was the first to come to mind for a lot of folks, and given that it’s built into the side of a natural rock cave, it’s easy to understand why. Part watering hole, part restaurant, part live music venue — the Rattlesnake Saloon offers a unique experience of enjoying dinner or lunch, which is offered Thursday through Sunday and includes a menu of sandwiches, salads, barbecue, burgers and more, in a setting unlike any other in the state.
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Tannehill General Store
22732 Bucksville Road in McCalla
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Are gas stations unusual? Not really, but finding some of the best Southern food in the back of one is, and that’s likely why readers were quick to bring up what’s known as the Tannehill General in McCalla. Tannehill General is a Marathon gas station that doubles as a popular meat-and-three-style eatery known for serving a rotating menu of Southern classics like chicken and dressing, hamburger steak, fried catfish and all the sides to go along with ‘em.
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Bama Bucks Steakhouse and Wild Game Restaurant is located in Boaz, Ala. (Photo courtesy of Terry Turk)(Photo courtesy of Terry Turk)
Bama Bucks Wild Game Restaurant and Steakhouse
292 Bryant Road in Boaz
If you’re looking for an unusual eatery where you can get in an unexpected experience while also trying dishes you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere, pay a visit to Bama Bucks Wild Game and Steakhouse Restaurant, open Thursday through Sunday, in Boaz. While there, you can tour the grounds, which have more than 300 animals, including ostriches, black bears, deer and kangaroos. Sit down to a meal of gourmet wild game dishes like Creole-battered gator bites, bison lasagna, elk steak and more.
Read more: Part wild game restaurant, part exotic animal park, Bama Bucks Steakhouse is one of a kind
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Main Street Cafe
101 Main Street in Madison
Main Steet Cafe in Madison doesn’t have an unusual name, but it offers diners an unusual experience — the chance to have a meal in a historic jail cell. The cafe, which is open Monday through Saturday, is housed inside Madison’s former city hall, for a dinner setting that’s unlike any other. Plus, with a menu filled with unique dishes like butter crusted chicken pot pie, low country shrimp and grits, fried deviled eggs and more, it’ll be easy to say it was “the best meal you ever had in jail!”
Super crunch roll with shrimp nigiri, miso soup and ginger salad at Bayou Fresh Seafood in Jasper, Alabama.(Mary Colurso | mcolurso@AL.com)
Bayou Fresh Seafood
217 N. Walston Bridge Road in Jasper
Just when you thought a gas station serving up some of the best country cooking in the state was unusual, our readers decided to one-up it by pointing to the Marathon gas station in Jasper that’s home to Bayou Fresh Seafood. Yes, we are suggesting you buy sushi at a no-frills deli attached to a convenience store, and once you try it, you’ll understand why. Not sure what to order from its more than 30 rolls? It’s hard to go wrong when everything is made fresh and to order, but the Super Crunch Roll is a popular pick.
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Reds Little Schoolhouse
20 Gardner Road in Grady
Red’s Little School House in Grady is one of those unique locales that makes a good meal that much better. In business for more than 40 years, it’s open for lunch Wednesday through Sunday and dinner on weekends. Red’s has become known for its made-from-scratch pies, ribeye steaks and hot bar of classic Southern dishes. All of these are served to loyal customers inside a charming building that still very much looks like — from the chalkboards on the walls to the framed historic photos and more — the one-room schoolhouse it once served as.
Read more:Red’s Little Schoolhouse Restaurant teaches diners a thing or two about southern cooking
The Roadkill Café in Elberta. (Kelly Kazek/kkazek@al.com)Kelly Kazek
Roadkill Cafe
25076 State Street in Elberta
The Roadkill Cafe in Elberta likely draws in a lot of first-timers who are simply curious about its head-turning name — not to mention its “you kill it, we grill it” slogan — but its the popular eatery’s weekend lunch buffet of Southern favorites, including some of the best fried chicken in the state, that likely keeps its loyal fanbase coming back. So while the menu might be all that unusual, getting the opportunity to tell people you had lunch at The Roadkill Cafe, and loved it, feels rare enough to garner it a spot on our list.
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Lambert’s Cafe
2981 S. McKenzie Street in Foley
While all restaurants serve food, Lambert’s Cafe in Foley has become well-known for also throwing it — at least in regards to its hot and fresh rolls, anyway. In addition to its “throwed rolls,” the popular eatery, which first opened in 1996 and now serves lunch as well as dinner seven days a week, has become an annual stop for many beachgoers headed to the coast thanks to its eclectic menu of home-cooked dishes, including hamburger steak, fried pork chops and chicken pot pie, alongside its lively atmosphere.
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Wilson Dam in Florence, as seen from the 360 Grille.Lawrence Specker | LSpecker@AL.com
360 Grille
10 Hightower Place in Florence
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It doesn’t get more unusual than a restaurant, located 300 feet in the air, that is slowly, but steadily, spinning. At the upscale 360 Grille at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa in Florence, diners can enjoy a one-of-a-kind view of the Tennessee River and the city below while also enjoying steaks, seafood, salads, burgers and more at the state’s only revolving restaurant. Whatever you order, be sure to save room for dessert. That white chocolate cheesecake with peach compote, amaretto whipped cream and chocolate drizzle is a standout too.
Read more:Inside Alabama’s only revolving restaurant: Come for the view, stay for the $36 burger
The Hatter Cafe
4277 Alabama Highway 117 in Mentone
Who doesn’t love a restaurant with a theme? At The Hatter Cafe, you can have everything from a cup of tea to a full-scale meal, all while easily envisioning yourself in Wonderland thanks to the eatery’s charming and relaxed atmosphere. Open Thursday through Monday for breakfast and lunch, The Hatter Cafe offers diners an assortment of eclectic eats — ranging from heart-shaped biscuits to waffle sandwiches, cheddar grit cakes and more — almost as unique as the decor, making it a fun experience for everyone.
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