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University Of Alabama Gymnastics Hosts Stallings RISE Center Holiday Play Date

The University of Alabama gymnastics team welcomed a group of special guests to the Frances Smith Practice Facility recently, hosting its annual holiday play date for the children of the Stallings RISE Center. Continue reading →

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Camellia Bowl: Wiegers Plays Key Role In Eastern Michigan Turnaround

When Tyler Wiegers was a four-star recruit as a quarterback at Detroit Country Day High in Lake Orion, Michigan, he entertained offers from several Midwest schools, including Eastern Michigan. Continue reading →

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Camellia Bowl: Garrett’s Past Helps Him Build Toward The Future With Georgia Southern

The athlete from Munford is making the most of his time at quarterback for the Eagles. Continue reading →

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Fans Give UAB Blazers A Warm Sendoff For Upcoming Boca Raton Bowl

A crowd gathered at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Friday, Dec. 14 to greet award-winning UAB football coach Bill Clark and his team as they left for their upcoming bowl game. They meet Northern Illinois in the Boca Raton Bowl Tuesday, Dec. 18. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Forever Wild Acquired Turkey Creek Tract

Forever Wild acquired a 466-acre tract at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve on Dec. 15, 2004. Continue reading →

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Alabama Bicentennial Enters Its Final Year Of Celebration

Alabama has one year left to mark its 200 years as a state. Gov. Kay Ivey launched the year of Alabama’s bicentennial at the Alabama State Capitol Friday, saying it will be a year to celebrate and educate. Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Bound: Auburn Junior To Train Under Legendary Sports Field Groundskeepers

Next year already is shaping up to be a super one for Wilson Morgan — a super year that starts with a trip to the Super Bowl. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Alabama Admitted To The Union

Alabama became the 22nd state on Dec. 14, 1819, the only state added to the United States that year. Continue reading →

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Birmingham Starting Work On New $175 Million Stadium At The BJCC

It’s not the first time a groundbreaking has been held for a new stadium next to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, but officials on Thursday vowed it’s the last one. Continue reading →

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Christmas With Can’t Miss Alabama Has Spectacular Entertainment With Zoolight Safari And Galaxy Of Lights

It’s a holiday extravaganza with great sights and sounds in this week’s edition of Can’t Miss Alabama. Continue reading →

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