Black Cat, a community in northern Madison County, is one of those out-of-the-way places with a lot of local lore. How did it gets its name? Because black cats used to hang out there.

Jacey Scott, a guard at Douglas High School in Marshall County, may be the first high school basketball player from North Alabama to commit to a major college as a freshman. On Nov. 21, she committed to play for Auburn, according to The Sand Mountain Reporter.

Across the state, it was a beautiful Monday for Alabama fans, no matter the weather. For Auburn fans, it was somewhat blue after Alabama's 26-21 victory on Friday. For fans of the winning team, it's one of the most widely anticipated days of the year. For fans of the loser, it's one of the most dreaded. It's part of the essence of the rivalry.

Across America, bus stations are vanishing. But they're still a great place to find characters and true slices of life. Where else would you find someone who tried to pass off a garbage can for luggage?

The Alabama-Auburn football game, the annual ritual known as The Iron Bowl, is more than about football. Anyone who has grown up in this state knows that. This year's cultural statement, it seems, has to do with taking over the stands, as well as the football field.