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Alabama rises to No. 3 in AP top 25 college football poll

Following a dominant 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee in week one of the season, the University of Alabama football team has moved up one spot in the Associated Press top 25 college football poll.

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UAB to wear jerseys featuring names of Children's Harbor patients on October 7

UAB football will once again be sporting the names of Children's Harbor patients on the back of their jerseys.

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Ivey announces Rebuild Alabama projects — Widening portions of I-65 and I-59, Hoover I-459 interchange

Thursday at Hoover City Hall, Gov. Kay Ivey made three infrastructure project announcements as a result of the Rebuild Alabama Act.

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Charles Barkley questions the death tax — 'That's not fair'

During a recent interview on "The Bill Simmons Podcast," former Auburn star and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley railed against the government for the taxes imposed on someone's estate upon their death.

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Honda, Ivey present Rainbow Omega with national award in excellence — No better 'testament to our way of life than this organization'

A team at Rainbow Omega received a national award on Tuesday for its work with car manufacturer Honda.

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Ivey: 'I still have confidence' in Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission director John McMillan

On Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey voiced her "confidence" in embattled Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission director John McMillan.

Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville, center, leads players Quentin Groves, left, and Brandon Cox, right, onto the field before the start of a football game against South Florida, Saturday Sept. 8, 2007, in Auburn, Ala. Alabama News
Tuberville: College football will 'break away' from NCAA if NIL isn't settled

In a Thursday appearance on Tuscaloosa radio's Tide 100.9, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) declared that a lack of regulating NIL would cause a massive shift in the college football world.

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Rick & Bubba push back against return of lockdowns, mandates amid spike in COVID cases — 'Let's not destroy the economy again'

On Tuesday, Bill "Bubba" Bussey and Rick Burgess of "The Rick & Bubba Show" reacted to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and the immediate response to require masking.

Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze is introduced during Auburn basketball vs Arkansas on Saturday, Jan. 7,.2023 in Auburn, Ala. Alabama News
Michael Oher predicts Freeze will be 'fantastic right away' at Auburn — 'He's a genius offensively'

During a recent interview on "The Jim Rome Show," former Ole Miss and NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher sounded off about his old head coach Hugh Freeze, who is set to coach his first game at Auburn on September 2.

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Former Tide star Tagovailoa praises 'Sound of Freedom' — 'You guys should watch that'

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Wednesday urged others to watch the "Sound of Freedom," a hit film that tells the story of Tim Ballard, a Homeland Security agent who quit his job after failing to get clearance to save children from sex traffickers in Colombia.

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Alabama No. 4 in first 2023 AP top 25 college football poll

The University of Alabama debuted at No. 4 in the poll, the lowest preseason AP ranking for Tide since 2009, when they opened the season at No. 5.

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Former Crimson Tide star Henry Ruggs III sentenced 3-10 years in fatal DUI crash

Former Alabama Crimson Tide and Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was sentenced on Wednesday to three to 10 years in prison for a November 2021 drunken driving crash that killed a woman and her dog.

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AL(dot)com columnist likens Riverwalk brawl to the modern race struggle — 'Not today, white people'

Although Montgomery Police have no reason to suspect a racial component behind the Montgomery Riverfront melee over the weekend, a columnist for AL(dot)com is suggesting the brawl is akin to the struggle black people face today.

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Crimson Tide ranked third in AFCA preseason college football coaches poll

On Monday, the preseason USA TODAY Sports AFCA college football coaches poll came out, and the Alabama Crimson Tide appeared at the number three spot.

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Rick & Bubba: Biden reversing Space Command decision about keeping Tuberville 'in line'

Wednesday, Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey of the "Rick & Bubba Show" railed against the Biden administration’s decision to make Colorado the permanent home of U.S. Space Command over Huntsville.

Wesley Hunter Alabama News
'Ridiculous': Alabama mini-tour golfer Wesley Hunter slams United Airlines for ruining clubs

Mini-tour golfer Wesley Hunter took to Twitter this week to share his disdain for United Airlines' handling of his clubs.

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Report: Disgraced former Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt lands PE coaching gig in Alabama

Ex-Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt is back working in Alabama after being fired from leading the Volunteers for committing major recruiting violations.

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Bruce Pearl blasts Biden for suspending most Iran sanctions in bid to rekindle Iran nuclear deal — 'Another Foreign Policy Disaster!'

On Wednesday, Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl took to social media to blast President Joe Biden's handling of Iran.

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Alabama picked to win the SEC West; Auburn picked sixth

Coming out of SEC Media Days this week in Nashville, the University of Alabama football team has been picked to win the SEC West, while Auburn University has been picked to finish sixth in the division.

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Should've seen it coming? Ten warning signs from Carlee Russell on social media

A dive into Carlee Russell's social media posts in the wake of her seemingly debunked story of abduction.

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Auburn's Freeze returns to SEC Media Days — 'It's good to be back'

New Auburn head football coach Hugh Freeze is back in the SEC.

22 AUBURN, AL - November 29, 2022 - Auburn Head Football Coach Hugh Freeze and Athletics Director John Cohen embrace during Hugh Freeze’s introductory press conference at the Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, AL. Photo By Austin Perryman Alabama News
Finebaum: Hugh Freeze transition back into SEC 'happened flawlessly' — 'I give him an A-plus-plus'

SEC Network's Paul Finebaum praised Auburn head football coach Hugh Freeze this week on ESPN College Football's "The Matt Barrie Show," giving him an "A-plus-plus" for getting the fans back on board with the program.

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Huntsville's Chandlers Ford Brewing unveils Kay Ivey-inspired beer

Looking for a nice, cold beverage to put in your "real women of politics" Go. Kay Ivey koozie? Well, look no further than Huntsville's Chandlers Ford Brewing's new KIV Sweet Tea Sour.

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WATCH: Joe Biden forgets name of Auburn University when taking a dig at Tuberville

While delivering a speech in West Columbia, S.C., to tout his so-called "Bidenomics," President Joe Biden appeared to take a shot at U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) over his ongoing hold on military promotions.

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SEC Network's Cole Cubelic: 'Don't count out the Tide'

SEC Network analyst and radio show host Cole Cubelic says "don't count out the Tide" in the upcoming football season.

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Alabama's Saban rated the best coach in college football; Auburn's Freeze makes top 10

The state of Alabama has two of the best head college football coaches in the nation, according to the Coach Rating Index.

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UAB's Dilfer dares Power 5 coaches to try to steal his players — 'I'm going to call your a-- out'

During an interview on "Rick & Bubba University," new UAB head football coach Trent Dilfer issued a warning to Power 5 coaches who might attempt to poach his players.

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