Alabama
These were Alabama’s 10 fastest-shrinking cities in 2023
Most of the fastest-shrinking Alabama cities in 2023 were in the Birmingham metro area – continuing the trend of a declining population around what was long the state’s largest city.
But the Jefferson County cities aren’t losing population as fast as Selma, the Black Belt’s iconic civil rights town, which was the fastest-shrinking city from 2022 to 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
From July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023, Selma lost 341 residents, bringing its official population estimate to 16,666. That’s a decline of 2% in a single year – the largest drop among Alabama cities with more than 10,000 residents.
The second fastest-shrinking city, Center Point, saw a 1.1% decrease. Located in Jefferson County, Center Point is now home to 15,705.
Six other cities in Jefferson County, home of Birmingham, were among the 10 fastest-shrinking. The city of Birmingham lost 243 people in a single year and now has 196,444 residents. But Montgomery is shrinking much faster. And Birmingham slipped ahead of Montgomery at this latest count and is once again the second most populous city in Alabama. For now.
Like Birmingham, both Mobile and Montgomery shrank in population. Mobile lost 695 people and Montgomery dropped 1,657, to fall behind Birmingham. However, Mobile recently voted to add nearly 20,000 new residents to the city limits. At this time next year, when the next federal estimates come out, Mobile will officially be the second largest city in Alabama.
Huntsville, the most populous city in Alabama, grew by 3,534 residents from 2022-2023 for a total population of 225,564.
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While Alabama saw population decreases in the Black Belt and three of the four major cities – the state’s beach and college towns grew rapidly.
- Selma -2% The Dallas County city now has a total population of 16,666 after losing 341 residents in 2023.
- Center Point -1.1% Jefferson County’s fastest-shrinking city lost 175 people in 2023 bringing the total population to 15,705.
- Alexander City -1% Located in Tallapoosa County, the city now has 14,470 residents. In 2023, it lost 150 people.
- Bessemer -1% Also in Jefferson County, the North Birmingham city lost 251 residents, bringing the total population to 25,037
- Hueytown -.9% Another Jefferson County city to dwindle in population, Hueytown lost 154 people in 2023. The city now has a population of 16,202.
- Mountain Brook -.9% The affluent city now has a population of 21,737 after losing 204 residents.
- Montgomery -.8% Alabama’s capital city lost 1,657 people in 2023 and now has a population of 195,287.
- Gardendale -.7% Another Jefferson County city to see a decline, Gardendale lost 117 residents for a 2023 population of 16,096.
- Vestavia Hills -.7% Vestavia’s population of 38,020 came after the city lost 266 in 2023.
- Eufaula – .7% Located in southeastern Barbour County, Eufaula lost 84 people for a population of 12,451.
See if your city grew from 2022 to 2023.
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Alabama
What channel is OU football vs Alabama on today? Time, TV schedule to watch SEC game
Ty Simpson talks Alabama vs Oklahoma expectations
Here’s how Alabama football QB Ty Simpson is preparing for Oklahoma.
Oklahoma football looks to make a statement on Saturday, Nov. 15, when it travels to face No. 4 Alabama (No. 4 CFP) in Week 12.
The No. 10 Sooners (No. 11 CFP) return from an off week looking to make a push for the College Football Playoff with three games left this season against Alabama, Missouri and LSU. It won’t be easy, of course, as the Crimson Tide are on an eight-game win streak and will benefit from what should be a raucous crowd at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer looked more like himself in the second half of the Sooners’ road win over Tennessee in Week 10, passing for 104 of his 150 yards in the final two quarters of the 33-27 win. He also ran for a season-high 80 yards with a score.
Opposing Mateer is Heisman Trophy candidate Ty Simpson, one of the best quarterbacks in college football this season. Simpson has 2,461 passing yards with 21 touchdowns to only an interception in his first season as Alabama’s starter.
Here’s how to watch Oklahoma vs. Alabama in one of Week 12’s top matchups.
Watch Oklahoma football vs. Alabama live with Fubo (free trial)
What TV channel is Oklahoma vs Alabama on today?
Oklahoma-Alabama will air live on ABC, with streaming options on the ESPN app (with a TV provider login) or Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Oklahoma vs Alabama time today
- Time: 2:30 p.m. CT
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 15
- Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Sooners-Crimson Tide is set for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, Nov. 15, from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Oklahoma vs Alabama predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Nov. 12.
- Spread: Alabama (-6)
- Over/under: 45.5
- Moneyline: Alabama -225 | Oklahoma +185
Prediction: Alabama 23, Oklahoma 20
Sooners keep it close, but Ty Simpson and the Crimson Tide are ultimately just a bit more efficient than John Mateer and Co.
Alabama
Northeast Alabama firm announces $3.26 million expansion, creating 12 jobs
A nearly 50-year-old Calhoun County business is expanding to keep pace with rapid growth.
Jacksonville-based Bryant Machine Co. Friday announced a $3.26 million project that will include the construction of a 22,000-square-foot facility and new machining equipment.
The expansion is expected to create 12 new jobs.
Founded in 1979, Bryant Machine over the past year has seen sales up 250% and its workforce expanded by 150%.
It specializes in milling, assembly and engineering services, as well as additive manufacturing, portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) services, and computer-aided manufacturing.
Kirklin Childs, COO and vice president, said the company began with his grandfather Donald Bryant’s dream to build a “family shop with big ambitions.”
“We’ve carried that same spirit forward for more than four decades, growing alongside the Calhoun County community that has always supported us,” Childs said.
Calhoun County Economic Development Council (EDC) Executive Director Don Hopper said the company has long been committed to innovation, investment and creating high quality jobs.
“Their success not only strengthens the roots here in Calhoun County but also highlights the important role family-owned businesses play in sustaining and growing our community’s economy,” Hopper said.
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Alabama
How to Watch Purdue vs Alabama: Live Stream NCAA Men’s College Basketball, TV Channel
The No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide (2-0) takes on a second straight Top-5 opponent when they host the second-ranked Purdue Boilermakers (2-0) on Thursday night.
How to Watch Purdue at Alabama
- When: Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Alabama comes off a big road win on Saturday afternoon as it downed then-No. 5 St. John’s 103-96 at Madison Square Garden. The Crimson Tide hit the 50-point mark in both halves and took control of the game with an 18-4 run late in the second half. Sophomore Labaron Philon Jr. led the Tide with 25 points, with junior Aden Holloway adding 21 before fouling out. Florida State transfer Taylor Bol Bowen finished with 17 points and nine rebounds, while graduate student Latrell Wrightsell Jr. also scored 17 points and freshman Amari Allen grabbed 10 rebounds.
Purdue pulled away from visiting Oakland in the late going to take an 87-77 victory, but dropped from No. 1 to No. 2 in the Associated Press poll this week. Senior Braden Smith finished with 20 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds, while senior Fletcher Loyer added 15 points. South Dakota State transfer Oscar Cluff posted 14 points, nine boards, and four blocked shots, and sophomore C.J. Cox also scored 14 points.
Purdue reached the Sweet Sixteen last season, finishing 24-12 after a two-point loss to Houston, while Alabama’s season ended with a loss to Duke in the Elite Eight to cap a 28-9 campaign. The Boilermakers have won the last two meetings with the Crimson Tide, including an 87-78 win at home on Nov. 15.
This is a great college basketball matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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