March Madness Unites Alabama

0:00The latest headlines, weather, and stories right here on Birmingham News today. March Manus has taken over Alabama, packing sports bars with excited fans cheering on their favorite college basketball teams. Local spots are buzzing as the tournament unites people from all walks of life in the magic city and beyond. New residents like those fresh to Birmingham are diving right in, using game days to root for hometowns such as Kentucky and strike-up conversations. With neighbors, meanwhile, workers are carving out lunch breaks to catch the action, picking powerhouses like Arizona to go all the way and unwind from the daily. Grind. Top sports bars, including the highly rated paramount, report some of their busiest midday crowds all year, with patrons flocking to watch while, grabbing a bike. As brackets break and upsets unfold, this electric vibe shows no signs of slowing, keeping Alabama's basketball fever alive and communities closer. Then ever.