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Stephanie Holden Smith: Alabama’s children and their futures are counting on us

We are asking our children to carry loads that are entirely too heavy for them.

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Joey Clark: Love your enemies

It’s easy to love one’s friends, sure, but to love one’s enemies? Such is a radical break from history’s violent cycle of eye for an eye. 

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University of Alabama: SCOTUS decision on affirmative action would 'not impact' admissions policy

The Supreme Court (SCOTUS) is hearing arguments Monday in favor of and against affirmative action policies, which make race a factor in admissions to both public and private universities.

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Alabama starting LSU game week healthier, recalibrated

Alabama’s bye week is over and LSU game week has officially arrived. The Crimson Tide needed this week off to rest and hopefully get some guys back from injury.

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Winning for seniors, chasing bowl bid become new primary goals for UAB football

Four road losses have switched the focus for the UAB football team.

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U.S. Rep. Palmer warns Pelosi may maneuver for 'economy-killing policies' in lame-duck appropriations bill

Should the Republicans retake the U.S. House of Representatives in next week's midterm elections, they will still have to deal with a Nancy Pelosi-led House through the end of the year.

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Daily work toward getting better is the focus for Jon Sumrall's Troy team

Troy coach Jon Sumrall said he's trying to avoid the rat poison surrounding his team's 6-2 record and spot on top of the Sun Belt West standings.

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Blackburn, Ainsworth, state lawmakers rally for Katie Britt at Madison campaign stop

Joined by U.S. Senator Marshall Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and a host of other state officials, Britt laid out her conservative plans should she take office, tackling key issues such as border security, reproductive issues, economic woes and education reform.

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Auburn names John Cohen athletics director

Auburn has found its replacement for Allen Greene in former Athletics Director of Mississippi State John Cohen. Cohen spent the previous six seasons as the AD for Mississippi State, and was with the athletic program in various capacities for the last 14 years.

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Auburn names Carnell 'Cadillac' Williams as interim head coach

Carnell ‘Cadillac’ Williams, the team’s running back coach, is now the interim coach for the Tigers following Bryan Harsin’s firing, Auburn announced. 

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'2000 Mules' producer arrested along with True the Vote leader for contempt of court

Alabama native Gregg Phillips was arrested in Texas on Monday for contempt of court related to his work with election integrity group True the Vote.

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Trussville's Tyler Tolbert making a name for himself in minor league baseball by stealing bases

Tyler Tolbert, who played in high school at Hewitt-Trussville and college at UAB, became the first professional baseball player to steal 60 bases without getting caught.

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Baker: Five candidates to replace Bryan Harsin at Auburn

Let's look at the top five names Cohen could consider to replace Harsin.

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Remains found in Coosa River in January identified as man missing for nearly 40 years

The Gadsden Police Department (GPD), with the help of the FBI, identified remains found in the Coosa River in Gadsden in January as a man who went missing nearly 40 years ago.

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U.S. Rep. Aderholt warns of looming diesel shortages; Blames Biden's energy policy

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is warning Americans of the possibility of diesel fuel shortages while blaming the Biden administration’s efforts to implement more green energy initiatives.

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Auburn fires Bryan Harsin

The Bryan Harsin era has come to an end after 21 games on the Plains. The firing was announced on Monday in a press release sent out on Monday. 

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Man with gunshot wound in standoff with police outside of Government Plaza

Multiple law enforcement officers and fire personnel responded to a tense situation Monday morning near Government Plaza in Mobile.

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Alabama breast cancer survivor: 'Listen to your body'

Doctors at UAB spoke this week about how mammograms can reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer.

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State Superintendent Mackey on NAEP report card: Folks 'should celebrate in their investments' — but 'more work to be done'

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released its 2022 Nation's Report Card released on Monday.

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First look at this week's college football games involving teams from the state

It's Alabama-LSU week and Samford looks to remain on top of the Southern Conference standings. Times aren't nearly as good at Auburn.

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Work is underway on putting new artificial turf, padded outfield wall at Young Memorial Stadium

The first step is a much-needed transformation at UAB baseball's Young Memorial Field is a synthetic turf and updated outfield wall.

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UNA football coach Chris Willis fired after six seasons as head coach and 21 seasons with the program

UNA football coach Chris Willis let go after serving in the Lions' program for 21 seasons.

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Candidate for Auburn AD praised by and with close ties to Mississippi LGBTQ activist group

While many expect Mississippi State’s John Cohen to take over soon as Auburn University’s athletic director, it has not been without some pushback from within the Auburn family.

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Phil Williams: We must never, ever forget

If we don’t take the steps necessary to ensure that our nation's greatness and the sacrifices of our founders are accurately remembered, then we will one day be like the burning forgotten cemetery lost in the middle of the woods, and “nobody knew it was there."

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Shelby backs federal recognition for Alabama's MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians — Would 'open the door' for more gaming

As state government attempts to get a handle on gaming within Alabama, might a new player enter the mix?

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Vehicle stolen in Tennessee recovered in Shelby County after chase

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office, the Alabaster Police Department, and the Calera Police Department worked together over the weekend to recover a stolen vehicle and drugs.

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UAB receives $4.3 million from NIAID for new equipment to help with ‘high-containment research’

The University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB)’s Department of Pathology received a $4.4 million grant for scientific equipment from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

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