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'Public embarrassment': Juandalynn Givan blasts Hoover City Schools handling of incidents in viral football practice videos

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham), an attorney representing a Hoover High School football player who was seen on video being mistreated in practice, is claiming the school mishandled the incident on multiple fronts.

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'Brother Chette will be greatly missed': Auburn University remembers team chaplain, former football player following Lake Martin accident

On Monday, Auburn University confirmed reports that football team chaplain Rev. Chette Williams had died in a Sunday accident on Lake Martin.

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'Dream of a lifetime': Rick & Bubba sign off for final episode after 31-year run

On Friday, longtime radio co-hosts and self-proclaimed "Sexiest Fat Men Alive" Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey" put an end to their popular "Rick & Bubba Show" after 31 years.

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'It's truly been an honor': Rich Rodriguez resigns from Jacksonville State to return to West Virginia

In his resignation on Thursday, Rodriguez expressed his gratitude for his time in Jacksonville.

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Alabama's 2025 football schedule revealed

The SEC officially announced the dates for the 2025 college football season on Wednesday night. 

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Tuberville predicts NCAA drops football with 60-team mega-conference for teams like Alabama, Auburn

Amid a push to reform NIL rules in the NCAA, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is predicting a major shift in college athletics in the "near future."

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Trussville Tribune publisher slams AL(dot)com for race-baiting: 'They ought to be embarrassed' — 'I'm sick of them'

During a Monday interview on Rightside Radio, Trussville Tribune publisher Scott Buttram demanded an apology from Alabama Media Group for its second "unfounded" claim of racism on an Alabama entity in as many months.

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Tuberville meets with Trump VA head pick Doug Collins — 'Proven leader and veteran who has constantly advocated for our service members'

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) met with President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), former U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.).

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Bama shirt-wearing former Auburn coach Harsin coopts Bible verse to take dig at former school

Former Auburn coach Bryan Harsin seemingly took a shot at his former employer on Monday while wearing a shirt of the school's biggest rival.

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Clay Travis calls into question Kalen DeBoer's head coaching prowess — 'Zero fear' of Alabama now

Outkick's Clay Travis, an outspoken Tennessee fan, says he no longer fears the Alabama Crimson Tide with Kalen DeBoer in Tuscaloosa.

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'Embarrassed and disgusted': Bruce Pearl slams 'political behavior' of Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders on Israel

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl criticized two Jewish-American U.S. Senators on Thursday for how they have played politics over Israel in its ongoing war with Hamas.

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Britt: Expect Trump to 'come in with significant amount of strength' to shore up the border immediately

During an appearance on the "Livin' the Bream" podcast with Fox News' Shannon Bream, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) predicted President-elect Donald Trump would "come in with significant amount of strength" in solving the ongoing border crisis.

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SEC announces 2024 Iron Bowl kickoff time, new network for first time in 30 years

The SEC on Monday announced the kickoff time for the 2024 Iron Bowl would be in a usual slot but a new network for the first time in a long time.

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SWAC suspends 16 players, fines Alabama State and Jackson State each $25,000 after on-field brawl

On Monday, the Southwestern Athletic Conference announced 16 total suspensions in addition to fines for Alabama State and Jackson State after the teams came to blows over the weekend.

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Watch: Brawl breaks out after Alabama State-Jackson State game

Alabama State and Jackson State fought hard on the gridiron on Saturday, with the JSU Tigers coming out on top 16-10 over the Hornets. The two teams also fought after the game in a wild on-field scene.

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Watch: Auburn students roll Toomer's Corner, chant 'USA,' sing national anthem after Trump victory

Auburn students took to Toomer's Corner in the early hours of Wednesday morning after former President Donald Trump was announced the victor in the 2024 presidential election to celebrate in a tradition usually held for athletic victories.

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State Rep. Clouse: Early voting 'needs to be explored in Alabama'

State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) said that Alabama joining the 47 states and the District of Columbia that offer early voting options to all voters "needs to be explored" by the legislature.

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Live Updates: Election Day 2024

Stay tuned to 1819 News for live updates on the 2024 general election in Alabama.

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Palmer rejects White House 'spin' after Biden called Trump supporters 'garbage' — 'Biden meant what he said'

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said that "Biden meant what he said" and likened the comment to failed Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's "deplorables" gaffe.

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UAB football to wear jerseys with names of Children's Harbor patients this week

On Saturday, UAB football and Children's Harbor will celebrate their eighth anniversary of the “Champions for Our Children” partnership with the names of over 100 sick children on their jerseys.

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Tuberville on AL-2 race: 'Obama lookalike' Shomari Figures 'not going to represent the district — He's going to represent the Democratic Party in Washington, D.C.'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Thursday weighed in on Alabama's hotly contested second congressional district race and took a shot at Democrat candidate Shomari Figures.

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Finebaum 'bewildered' by Alabama football's 2024 performance, 'concerned' about DeBoer's leadership

ESPN's Paul Finebaum says he is "concerned" about what he has seen out of the University of Alabama football team under first-year coach Kalen DeBoer.

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10 ineffective initiatives to curb Birmingham's violent crime under Randall Woodfin

Here are 10 steps Woodfin has taken to combat violent crime with no luck yet.

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'We don't agree with it': Wes Allen says State of Alabama will continue fighting partial block on new ballot harvesting law 'up the chain'

On Monday, Secretary of State Wes Allen voiced his displeasure with the three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals for recently denying a request to stay a partial preliminary injunction on Alabama's ballot harvesting law, which the legislature passed in March.

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Orr: 'It's past time' to end state law requiring physical publishing of public notices; Says lack of online access 'red-herring argument'

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is on board with putting an end to the state law requiring public and legal notices to be placed in local newspapers after a recent error by the Pickens County Herald cost taxpayers nearly $2 million.

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'Praying': Bruce Pearl warns 'all hell could break loose' if Israel's defense doesn't hold

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl is praying as Israel comes under attack from Iranian ballistic missiles on Tuesday.

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Watch: Fans cheer on Donald Trump as he enters Bryant-Denny Stadium, chant 'U-S-A!'

Former President Donald Trump arrived at the big matchup on Saturday between No. 2 Georgia and No. 4 Alabama in Tuscaloosa to massive applause from fans.

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