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Eastern Michigan University AD ‘deeply upset and embarrassed’ by EMU player’s sucker punch that led to post-game brawl with South Alabama

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Athletic Director Scott Wetherbee apologized to University of South Alabama coaches, players, and fans after an EMU player sucker punched a South Alabama player following the 68 Ventures Bowl in Mobile on Saturday.

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State Sen. Elliott bearish on prospects of free-market approach to gambling in 2024 — Says special interests 'will kill any measure'

Last week, State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) predicted his chamber would have the opportunity to vote on a so-called comprehensive gambling bill, including a "free-market approach" to casino gambling if successful.

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Rebecca Watson: An open letter to the Baldwin County Board of Education

"I have many questions about this curriculum, which could easily be answered if you honored my request. The fact that you won’t is interesting, particularly since your own website stresses the importance of parental involvement."

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If you ain’t first, you’re last: Was Alabama the first state to designate Christmas as a legal holiday?

Though Christmas has been celebrated by Christians on December 25 since at least the 4th century, it did not become a federal holiday in the United States until President Ulysses S. Grant signed it into law in 1870.

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Birthday on December 25: Jimmy Buffett, Humphrey Bogart, 1/365 of the population

If you are one of the 1/365th of the population who share a birthdate with Jesus, what do your people do about observing your December 25 birthday?

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Phil Williams: The Christmas truce

Christmas has a way of changing things. As surely as the history and faith of the world changed in a lowly Bethlehem manger over 2,000 years ago, there are still moments today that cannot be explained except to say that the spirit of Christmas overcame the worst of circumstances.

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CEO Bryan Dawson details 1819 News' 'rapid growth' on Troy University's 'Success Stories'

In just a few short years, 1819 News has grown to reach millions of readers and impact state policy with its breaking news and investigative reporting. Much of that success is due to president and CEO Bryan Dawson, whose own life journey is nothing short of a miracle.

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Former Alabama walk-on, Mountain Brook football star Clark Griffin a national champion again in Division II

Clark Griffin, a sophomore linebacker at Harding University, joined a short list of NCAA football players throughout history on Saturday who have won national championships at both the Division I and II levels.

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Boaz Army veteran Matt Brannon helping wounded veterans across America

A Boaz native and Army veteran Spc. Matt Brannon, has been going above and beyond to provide experiences of a lifetime for military men and women injured in combat.

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KCarl Smith: U.S. immigration – a reflection on freedom

Frederick Douglass stood as the most profound advocate for “legal” immigration. For instance, in an 1867 Boston speech titled "Composite Nation," Douglass welcomed Chinese immigrants as contributors to the nation's wealth and resources... as long as they came legally.

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Caught on Camera: Sucker punch leads to brawl on field following USA-Eastern Michigan 68 Ventures Bowl matchup in Mobile

The University of South Alabama Jaguars won the Ventures 68 Ventures Bowl against the Eastern Michigan Eagles 59-10 but at least one of the Eagles didn't make his exit gracefully.

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Will Sellers: The failure of the Pilgrims’ first Christmas

The Pilgrims’ first Christmas in the New World was remarkable, but not for the reasons you’d think. On December...

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Full moon the night after Christmas

A full moon close to Christmas is called “The Cold Moon.”

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Ashley Carter: A precious gift

When we have Jesus, the giver of life, truth, peace, comfort, and joy, we have all we need.

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NORAD ready to track Santa Claus for 68th year

Christmas Eve becomes the busiest day of the year for NORAD, as millions of families around the world track Santa's journey via the NORAD Santa Tracker.

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13 Jefferson County Democrats kicked off ballot for 2024

Thirteen Jefferson County Democrats were disqualified last week from appearing on the primary ballot in March.

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State Rep. Brown predicts vote on legislation with 'free-market approach' on casino gambling in 2024

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5 last week, State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) said while an effort to bring legislation to a vote in 2024 was underway, he supported a "free-market approach" that would open the casino licensing up for bidders.

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Suspect in Dadeville Sweet 16 shooting pleads not guilty; Youthful offender status denied

A suspect in the April 15 Dadeville shooting that claimed the lives of four people and injured 25 others pleaded not guilty and waived his right to an arraignment.

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4 takeaways from Alabama's 111-67 win over Eastern Kentucky

Alabama bounced back Saturday with a 111-67 win over Eastern Kentucky to end a three-game losing skid against top-10 teams.

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Sean of the South: The nativity

The manger was made of cardboard. It was stuffed with fresh hay. Genuine hay from the hardware store. The Christchild was a naked Cabbage Patch doll from Brianna Smith’s personal collection. Orange yarn for hair. Jesus was a redhead.

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Alabama nonprofit Israel Defense Forces partnership providing assistance to widows, orphans

Birmingham-based JH Israel is helping IDF widowed spouses and orphans with a modified program meeting wartime recovery needs.

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Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama saving Anniston church from dwindling congregation

A new partnership between the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama and the First Presbyterian Church of Anniston will mean a beautiful Anniston church will remain occupied and maintained for years to come.

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Barry Moore releases two ads in bid for District 1: ‘I went to Washington to take those tough votes’

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) announced Friday that his campaign released its initial two ads in his bid for Alabama's first congressional district.

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Group retains Chief Justice candidate Bryan Taylor to pursue state library board's challenged book list

A unknown group has retained legal council to compel the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) to reveal its recently enacted list containing library books that may be inappropriate for children.

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Miracle in broadcast booth: Survivor Chris Stewart to call Rose Bowl for Bama radio

Eli Gold has called the in-state games while Chris Stewart has called the out-of-state.  Since Pasadena, Calif., is as out-of-state as Alabama has played this year, it will be Stewart on the mic.

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Alabama Farm Credit hits former borrower with lawsuit over 'online smear campaign'

After months of controversy, Alabama Farm Credit is hitting back against former borrower Dustin Kittle for statements he made about the lender accusing it of corruption and extortion.

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Personnel Board reinstates two ADPH workers fired for being at viral Montgomery Riverfront brawl

On Wednesday, the State of Alabama’s Personnel Board reversed the firings of two employees terminated by the Alabama Department of Public Health in August after video and social media posts revealed their presence at the viral Montgomery Riverfront brawl.

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