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Kadeem Telfort's next step toward the NFL draft comes on Wednesday at UAB's Pro Day

Former UAB offensive tackle Kadeem Telfort trying to prove he belongs in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Mobile police officer John Young: 'Every patriot who loves their family and loves God' should be angered by violence

"Come back to me, and I'll come to you like a hen gathering her chicks. Let's turn our hearts and minds over to Jesus Christ, and he will heal our homes, our families and our communities."

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Gadsden Mayor Ford bemoans effort to eliminate occupational tax as city increases mayor's office budget by 41%

Mayor Craig Ford has seen a 41% increase in his budget while other city departments brace for potential budget cuts.

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More details of Trent Dilfer's first contract as UAB football head coach

UAB head coach Trent Dilfer will earn $1.3 million per year, plus a series of incentives, over the next five years.

Derrian Gobourne scores a 9.9 on bars at the SEC Championship (Elaina Eichorn/Auburn Athletics) Alabama News
Auburn gymnastics heads to LA for NCAA Regionals as No. 3 seed

No. 12 Auburn’s journey back to the Final Four will run through Los Angeles. The Tigers will be the No. 3 seed in the NCAA Gymnastics Los Angeles Regional, which will be hosted by UCLA and held from March 29 to April 1. 

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Tuberville co-sponsors bill to expand approved uses of state-sponsored college savings plans to include expenses associated with ‘skills training’ and ‘credentialing’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) co-sponsored a bill that might encourage Americans to enter a trade career instead of pursuing careers requiring degrees from four-year universities.

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State Rep. Simpson: It’s time to put fentanyl dealers behind bars

I’m certain that many of you have heard about the drug fentanyl in the news these last few years, the powerful opioid similar to morphine or oxycodone but 100 times more powerful than both of those drugs and much more addictive and deadly.

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City of Gadsden funding up to $100K annually for DEI director — Expenditure amid occupation tax fight to stave off alleged cash crunch

Ford handpicked Ruth Moffat to helm the new position due to her work as executive director of United Way of Etowah County.

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Lawsuit between AG Marshall and Alabama Ethics Commission rolls on

The Alabama Attorney General’s Office asked a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge to let a lawsuit against the Alabama Ethics Commission continue last week.

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State Rep. Chip Brown slams Mexican government for 'hostile takeover' of Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials' terminal on Yucatán Peninsula

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) is joining the chorus of political voices decrying Mexico’s seizure of a port owned by Birmingham-based construction firm Vulcan Materials.  

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Auburn baseball swept in first SEC series

It was a rough start to the SEC slate for Auburn baseball, as the No. 18 Tigers suffered their first sweep of the season against No. 3 Arkansas in Fayetteville. Auburn was outscored  21-5, including one shutout. 

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How a University of Alabama women’s studies course promotes radical gender ideology

A Women’s Studies class at the University of Alabama (UA) that charged students $95 in the fall for a textbook with links to otherwise freely available material dedicated a large portion of its reading assignments to teach students that gender is subjective and not a matter of biological fact.

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Phil Williams: One billion dollars — like scoot through a goose

A billion extra dollars laying around should always be a serious and well-informed debate. But last week that billion dollars blew out the backside of Alabama’s statehouse like scoot through a goose.

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Tuberville on possible Trump arrest – ‘It won't change anything for me'

Various news outlets began reporting late last week that former President Donald Trump would be arrested in the near future over alleged “hush money” payments made during his 2016 campaign for President.

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Britt decries 'unlawful' seizure of Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials' facility in Mexico — 'Mexico should be more focused on going after the cartels than law-abiding businesses'

Britt said the Vulcan facility, which is headquartered in Birmingham, was breached and taken over by military and police forces at approximately 5:30 am local time on March 14.

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Ty Brewer scores a season-high 25 points in UAB's NIT second round over Morehead State

UAB beats Morehead State to advance into the NIT quarterfinals against Vanderbilt.

Michele Collier instructs Connie Reeves from the Central Office (left) and Janet Brantley from Flomaton Elementary (right) Alabama News
Complete transparency coming to Escambia County Schools

More than ever, parents want to know exactly what’s going on in their child’s school.

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Ashley Carter: Leaving a legacy that won’t be forgotten

As a grandparent, I am learning that the greatest legacy I can leave my grandchildren is the memories we create together.

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KCarl Smith: Progressive left … habitual liars

Habitual liars are known for twisting the truth about everything, whether large or small. For the progressive left, telling the truth appears to be uncomfortable and difficult, while lying feels right.

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District attorneys prepare public safety package for lawmakers — 'The main piece of our package is going to be violent crime'

The Alabama District Attorney’s Association has put together seven pieces of legislation for lawmakers to consider during the 2023 regular legislative session.

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Defending the 3-point shot is a big key for UAB in Sunday's NIT game against Morehead State

UAB is looking to build off a dominating NIT first round win over Southern Miss.

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AG Marshall: Left using ESG to 'inject issues and create change that they can't get at the ballot box, particularly in a state like Alabama'

Attorney General Steve Marshall has actively opposed so-called environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies, especially as they are being used to force broader policy changes within American society.

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Alabama advances to Sweet 16 with win over Maryland

With two of the four No. 1 seeds already falling victim to the upset, Alabama was able to avoid the upset and defeat No. 8 seed Maryland 73-50, putting themselves in the Sweet 16.

Cassie Stevens wins a share of the vault title at the SEC Championship (Elaina Eichorn/Auburn Athletics) Alabama News
Stevens shines again as Auburn gymnastics wins Session I, finishes 5th at SEC Championship

Fresh off of being named the SEC Gymnastics Scholar-Athlete of the Year, senior Cassie Stevens did not skip a beat during Session I of Saturday’s SEC Championship meet. Stevens took home the all-around title for Session I  with 9.9 or above in all four events, earning her seventh all-around score of 39.500 or above with a 39.650. 

Bruce Pearl during the game between the Houstan Cougars and the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL on Saturday, Mar 18, 2023. Alabama News
Auburn offense stalls in second half, Tigers fall to Houston 81-64

Auburn went ice cold from everywhere in the second half and is once again out of the NCAA Tournament in the second round, falling to the Cougars 81-64.

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State Rep. Simpson introduces bill to protect grandparents in response to Daphne quadruple murder

State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) introduced House Bill 76 to add protection to grandparents by adding them to existing domestic violence laws.

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Feds reduce quota for Alabama’s red snapper season beginning May 26

Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private and state-licensed charter vessel anglers for red snapper harvest on May 26 albeit with a much lower harvest quota due to the feds, according to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).

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