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Read in-depth stories and spotlights that celebrate Alabama's culture.

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10 best concert venues in Alabama for live music

Details on Orion Amphitheater, BJCC, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Saturn, Iron City, Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, Alabama Theatre, Wharf Amphitheater, MPAC, & Mobile Civic Center

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Escambia County teacher wins $100K award

Turns out there really is a sharpest tool in the shed. And it’s an Escambia County Alabama teacher.

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Meet Alabama's 'Crazy Bee Lady'

Allyson Andrews, who some call “Ally” or “Crazy Bee Lady," has a deep passion for teaching others about the amazing little critter that God surely outdid himself in creating: the honey bee. 

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Extra! Extra! Eat all about it! A Little Something Extra Ice Cream Truck

There is a small business in a small northeast Alabama town that is making a big difference. A Little Something Extra might look like an average ice cream truck but a closer look will reveal a greater purpose.

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Alabama Music Spotlight: The Joe Cagle Band

Inspired by jam icons Dave Matthews and the Grateful Dead, the Joe Cagle Band’s namesake, lead singer and rhythm guitarist Joe Cagle called his band “a fusion of country, rock and jazz.”

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Landen's Story: Alabama teen heads to Cyprus for treatment of COVID-related macro and micro clots

By the time 19-year-old Landen Williams stood next to Dr. Jordan Vaughn to look at an X-ray of his lungs, he and his family had been in a year-long health nightmare.

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Back in the Bird: Alabama air racing team participates for 18th year in Reno Air Races

Sanders Aviation's Big Red Racing Team is back safely in Alabama after a tragic at the Reno Air Races this month.

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Crossville High homecoming queen hands over title and crown to classmate with cerebral palsy

If you are looking for a glimmer of hope for humanity, you have come to the right place. There is a story in Dekalb County that will surely inspire.

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Cherokee County SRO, Spring Garden student recognized for saving girl's life at football game

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office presented two life-saving awards Friday after a deputy and a student saved a girl’s life during a football game on Aug. 26.

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Huntingdon College linebacker Casey Peppers garners national honors after a 4-sack performance

Linebacker Casey Peppers had four of the team's nine sacks in a road win over Guilford College.

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CTE programs improving and expanding in Alabama; Students able to start careers out of high school

The Alabama State Department of Education’s Career Tech Education (CTE) and Workforce Development programs are growing and those in charge of the programs are hoping that growth will continue.

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Samford's Chandler Smith is finding a home in the end zone

Samford's Chandler Smith, who came to the program as a walk-on, has developed into one of the team's most dependable receivers.

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Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon: Fidelity to God and the U.S. Constitution

Faith. Family. Freedom. That’s how Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon lives his life. Here is his story.

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Trussville student with autism collecting teddy bears for law enforcement

George Odell is collecting teddy bears and is getting a large response from his community in Trussville.

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This day in Alabama history: Country music legend Hank Williams born in Butler County

On September 17, 1923, country music star Hiram “Hank” Williams was born in Butler County. 

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'He loved America, he loved his country' – Legacy of fallen war hero from Alabama honored 11 years later

Michael W. Hosey was only 27 years old when his life was taken in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan on Sept. 17, 2011. Here is his story.

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10 best golf courses in Alabama

Early fall is the perfect time of year to get out, tee up and play a round of golf.

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Georgia Southern offensive coordinator Bryan Ellis, a former UAB quarterback, enjoying the coaching life

Bryan Ellis always knew he wanted to go into the family business.

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UNA running back ShunDerrick Powell looks to build on last week's record setting performance

The words still live in UNA running back ShunDerrick Powell’s head and heart. He’s too small, he was told, to play college football.

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Point guard Eric Gaines brings his ‘high risk, high reward’ style to UAB basketball

Incoming UAB point guard Eric Gaines brings another high-powered piece to the Blazers' backcourt. The LSU transfer will pair well with the dynamic Jelly Walker, who might have more shooting range than any player in the country.

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Athens' Ali Elizabeth Turner traces 1960s 'hippie' life to coming to Christ and the Iraq war in 'Ballad for Baghdad'

This is the story of Ali Elizabeth Turner — an ex-hippie chick, Vietnam War protester who now resides in Alabama. She is a fierce soldier supporter and spreads the word of God’s love to anyone who will listen to her.

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Alabama laughs: Meet soldier, stutterer and comedian Jody Fuller

Opelika native, Auburn Tiger fan and lifelong stutterer Jody Fuller has not only written multiple books and served four tours in the military, but he makes people laugh too.

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10 best Alabama-made craft beers to drink this fall

Fall in Alabama means Saturday tailgating, bonfires and good times with friends and family. Take it upon yourself to (responsibly) crack open a cold one made right here in our own state. For your convenience, here are eight of the best beers brewed in Alabama:

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Hard work and proper diet help Kyle Harrell to add to his role on the UAB defense

Kyle Harrell is content with his role on the UAB football team. It seems like such a simple sentence, at least until you consider his complex journey through college football.

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Friendship on temporary hold for JSU head coach Rich Rodriguez and Murray State's Dean Hood

Old friends Rich Rodriguez and Dean Hood gave each other the cold shoulder this week. Both of them understand why the other did not call. They will be on the opposite sidelines on Saturday.

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Crimson Tide center Darrian Dalcourt preparing for a noisy Saturday

Darrian Dalcourt's list of things to worry about on Saturday include handling a large and active Texas Longhorn defensive front, staying hydrated in the middle of a toasty day in Texas and being heard over the noise.

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UAB shows its offensive line depth in the season opener with Trey Bedosky playing well at left tackle

Trey Bedosky should have been nervous in the moments leading up to UAB’s season opener. The sophomore offensive lineman was not only preparing for his initial college football start but, at least for the first game, he was replacing NFL prospect Kadeem Telfort at left tackle. Those are some pretty big steps to fill.

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