Alabama
BREAKING: 4-star EDGE Khamari Brooks Commits To UGA Football Over Alabama
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ATHENS – Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs just landed one of their biggest overall targets in the 2026 class.
4-star EDGE Khamari Brooks.
A top target for assistant Chidera Uzo-Diribe and the rest of the Bulldog defensive staff, Brooks, as expected, chose Georgia today over Alabama. Brooks earned an offer from the Dawgs back in October, and after double-digit visits to Athens, the local defender finally made his commitment to Georgia public.
Of course, this was no surprise to Dawg Post members.
Why did Brooks choose Georgia?
“What made Georgia special is it being the hometown team and the way that they play the EDGE position. Their pitch was that they really believed in what I could become if I stick to the work. They made me feel like a very high priority the entire time.”
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What will Brooks bring to Athens?
Max effort, versatility and the ability to get after the quarterback.
One of the top two-way prospects in Georgia, Brooks is a playmaking defender who also shined at tight end for North Oconee (GA) last season.
He brings a muscular frame at 6-foot-2 230-pounds with natural strength and above-average athleticism. He’s a promising pass-rusher and an outstanding run defender who has a true nose for the football. He fights off blocks with ease and does a great job of running down the ball-carrier horizontally. He shows strong instincts, takes good angles to the ball-carrier, and knows how to deliver a bruise when the gets there.
Brooks is one of the more disruptive defenders across the state who can blow up any particular play before it gets going. He shows an outstanding first step and has the ability to beat opposing tackles with both speed and power. He’s a matchup nightmare who brings his very best on every single play.
What does North Oconee head coach Tyler Aurandt have to say about Brooks?
“Georgia’s getting a player that is going to be loyal, committed, hard-working, and a great teammate,” Aurandt told Dawg Post. “He has such a great spirit about him that people are going to love him for the person that he is, but also the way he plays the game of football. He plays with so much fire, passion and energy. It’s hard not to pull for him.”
“I think Khamari‘s biggest strengths on the field would include his versatility, his toughness and his physicality. He’s a guy that can be moved all over the field. He will continue to play extremely tough and physical no matter where he’s lined up, but he’s a guy that does a lot of different things really well. He is a guy that can line up in the box out in space on an edge and create havoc. He has a natural ability to rush the passer, but he also has the physicality to set edges and create problems in run schemes.”
“Off the field, he is one of the best teammates that we will have come through this program. He genuinely loves the guys around him. He holds them accountable and does not allow them to fall below the standard. He does that very maturely and with a lot of respect.”
What were Brooks’ numbers in 2024?
Brooks is coming off an incredibly productive junior season where he made 131 total tackles, 17 TFLs, 13 Sacks, three pass-breakups, one INT, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 24 QB hurries and two defensive touchdowns. More importantly, he helped lead the Titans to a state championship.
As productive as he was, one of the best parts of Brooks’ game is that his best football is still way ahead of him. He does a lot of things well and should be even better once he gets to Athens.
The North Oconee (GA) star is ranked as the No. 17 EDGE defender and the No. 115 overall prospect in the country for the 2026 class.
Brooks becomes Georgia’s first EDGE commitment and their 19th overall commitment in the 2026 class. He’s also Georgia’s 9th commitment so far this month and he won’t be the last…
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Alabama
Where to Shop Last-Minute Alabama Shakes Tickets Online
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Alabama Shakes have lined up a string of North American and European tour dates for 2026. After releasing a No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart last year with “Another Life,” Brittany Howard and the band are headed back to the live stage for a spring and summer run of concerts. Starting on April 16, the band will hit major cities around the US, including Atlanta, Denver and multiple stops in Florida before setting off for a stint in Europe this July.
How to Buy Alabama Shakes’ Concert Tickets, At a Glance
After their incredible 2015 album Sound & Color, Alabama Shakes took a hiatus from 2018 to 2024, so that frontwoman/guitarist, Howard, could focus on her solo career. They would later reunite for a show in Tuscaloosa, Ala in December of that year, which led to a large tour in 2025 from July through September. Luckily for fans, the group decided to extend the tour and festival run in 2026. With their last single coming out in 2025, can we expect more music from the group while on tour?
With their tour kicking off soon and tickets selling fast, we’ve compiled all the best ways to shop Alabama Shakes’ tickets online. Ticketmaster does have some general tickets available, but shifting your focus to several resell sites is a great way sho cheap, last-minute concert tickets as well. See below.
Where to Shop Last-Minute Alabama Shakes’ Tickets Online
With resell sites like StubHub, SeatGeek and Gametime, Alabama Shakes’ fans can shop available concert tickets online and securely. Below, ShopBillboard put together a list of affordable ticket options, including exclusive promo and discount codes. Learn about how you can save on concert tickets for each site below.
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With StubHub, fans can affordable Alabama Shakes’ tickets for as low as $71 in some cities. Shoppers can also take advantage of the site’s filters to find the best tickets and venue seating available. Choose from the number of tickets needed, price and even have estimated fees included in the cost, so there are no hidden surprises. Plus, each purchase is protected by StubHub’s FanProtect, which you can learn more about here.
Another great option for shopping last-minute concert tickets is on Vivid Seats. The resell site has Alabama Shakes’ tickets for as low as $61. The site will also help you determine the best offers available by labeling what dates have deals and displaying the cheapest prices available. If you want to save even more, use the code BB2024 at checkout, to save $20 off orders of $200+.
Your purchase will also be covered by the Vivid Seats Buyer Guarantee, which can you read more about here.
Seat Geek is another affordable option to find cheap Alabama Shakes’ tickets with options as low as $64. The resale ticketing site uses a ranking system with a scale of 1-10 to show which options are the best deal. Tickets marked a one are considered the worst deal whereas options rated a 10 are considered the best deals. Bonus offer: First purchases are eligible to receive $10 off orders of $250+ when you use the code BILLBOARD10 at checkout.
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Gametime is offering Alabama Shakes’ tickets online for as cheap as $65 right now. To save on concert tickets, shoppers can score an extra $20 off purchases of $150+ when you enter the code SAVE20 at checkout. If you find other sites offering a cheaper price, Gametime’s Price Guarantee Program will give you 110% of the difference back when you show proof to the resale site.
Lastly, Alabama Shakes fans can find cheap tickets on Ticketnetwork starting at $69. To save on concert tickets, shoppers can take advantage of our promo codes that will take $150 off purchases of $500+ when you use the code BILLBOARD150 at checkout or $300 off orders of $1,000+ when you use the promo code BILLBOARD300.
Alabama Shakes 2026 Tour Dates
Take a look at Alabama Shakes upcoming tour dates below, alongside additional musical guest at each venue.
04/16 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront ~
04/17 – Asheville, NC – ExploreAsheville.com Arena ~
04/18 – Charleston, SC – High Water Fest
04/22 – Memphis, TN – Grind City Amphitheater +
04/24 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park +
04/25 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater +
04/26 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre %
04/28 – Tallahassee, FL – Adderley Amphitheater %
04/29 – Boca Raton, FL – Sunset Cove Amphitheater %
04/30 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound %
05/02 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
05/24 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre #
05/25 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre #
06/13 – Manchester, Tennessee – Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
07/01 – Leeds, England – Millennium Square
07/02 – Wasing, England – On the Mount at Wasing
07/03 – London, England – Alexandra Palace *
07/05 – Ghent, Belgium – Gent Jazz Festival
07/07 – Lucca, Italy – Summer Festival
07/09 – Lisbon, Portugal – NOS Alive Festival
07/10 – Bilbao, Spain – BBK Live
07/11 – Madrid, Spain – Noches del Botanico
07/25 – Eugene, OR – Autzen Stadium ^
09/19 – Dover, DE – The Woodlands ^
- ~ with Joy Oladokun
- with Mon Rovîa
- % with Lamont Landers
- with JJ Grey & Mofro
- with Tyler Ballgame
- ^ supporting Zach Bryan
Alabama
Alabama House passes overtime tax cut, grocery tax holiday in major relief push
The Alabama House of Representatives passed HB527 on Tuesday, delivering an Alabama overtime tax cut of up to $1,000 on qualified overtime pay and adding a 60-day grocery tax holiday, combining for a total fiscal impact of $83.4 million.
HB527, sponsored by State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville), would allow taxpayers to deduct up to $1,000 in overtime pay from their state taxable income each year beginning in 2026. The deduction expires after 2028 unless extended.
The bill’s initial fiscal note was $37.4 million. State Rep. Mike Shaw (R-Hoover) offered an amendment on the floor to attach the 60-day grocery tax holiday, bringing the total fiscal note to $83.4 million.
The bill mirrors President Trump’s “no tax on overtime” policy included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, applying similar relief at the state level.
“The men and women working overtime shifts to provide for their families are also providing a significant boost to our state’s economy,” Lomax said. “I am proud to carry this legislation in an effort to support and thank them.”
The grocery tax holiday builds on existing legislative action on food costs. In 2023, the Legislature reduced the state grocery tax from 4 percent to 3 percent. During the 2025 session, the House accelerated that effort by cutting it further to 2 percent.
Alabama families are already saving roughly $236 a year from that existing cut, and the temporary two-month suspension of the remaining 2 percent would deliver roughly $40 in additional immediate relief for a typical family of four.
House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) said the measure reflects a broader legislative push on affordability.
“With fuel prices surging and the price of beef and other essential items at the grocery store nearing all-time highs, it is imperative that state leaders double down on our efforts to lend a helping hand to Alabamians,” Ledbetter said. “Over the course of the last few weeks, I have worked with Governor Ivey and Senate leadership to determine the most expedient and impactful way to provide targeted relief, and we have determined that a 60-day grocery tax holiday presents the best opportunity to lift up every single Alabama family.”
Since 2022, the Alabama Legislature has delivered more than $1.4 billion in tax cuts to working families and retirees statewide. HB527 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Tuesday was the 25th legislative day. There are five days remaining in the session.
Sawyer Knowles is a capitol reporter for Yellowhammer News. You may contact him at [email protected].
Alabama
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is hospitalized after a minor procedure, her office says
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was hospitalized Tuesday after undergoing what her office described as a minor procedure to remove fluid that was pressing on her lung.
The 81-year-old Republican governor will be monitored at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery “in the coming days” out of an abundance of caution, Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said in a statement.
The fluid was discovered after Ivey went to her doctor because she was feeling discomfort in her left side and had recently experienced some shortness of breath.
“While it was not emergent, Governor Ivey wanted to get the procedure done as soon as possible so she can quickly get back to 100% to wrap up the 2026 Regular Session,” Maiola said. The legislative session is in its final days.
Her office did not specify how long the governor will be in the hospital or recovering.
“We are in touch with Governor Ivey, and she says she is determined to make a very speedy and full recovery.” Maiola said.
Ivey announced in 2019 that she was undergoing radiation for lung cancer. The governor described it as a small localized spot. Her office said in 2020 that scans indicated the treatment was successful and she was free of disease.
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