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Sessions blasts Tuberville for declining Fox News debate invitation

U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Sessions on Tuesday blasted his Republican primary opponent Tommy Tuberville for rejecting an invitation by Fox News Channel to have Chris Wallace host a debate between Jeff Sessions and Tommy Tuberville on Wallace’s “Fox News Sunday” show. Tuberville declined the opportunity to debate Sessions on the Sunday news show, six weeks … Continued
June 3, 2020

Alabama leaders remember Auburn head football Coach Pat Dye

On Monday, former Auburn football head Coach and Athletic Director Pat Dye died from kidney and liver failure. He had recently tested positive for COVID-19 as well. He was age 80. Many Alabama leaders commented fondly on the legendary Auburn football Coach from 1981 to 1992. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said in a statement, “If … Continued
June 2, 2020

SEC clears path for member schools to resume athletics training on June 8

The Southeastern Conference announced on Friday, that voluntary in-person athletics activities may resume on Southeastern Conference campuses, at the discretion of each university, beginning June 8 under strict supervision of designated university personnel and safety guidelines developed by each institution. The coronavirus crisis ended Spring sports such as baseball and softball and cost both men … Continued
May 25, 2020

Brooks appoints Marshall Yates as new chief of staff

Monday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced that Marshall Yates will serve as his new chief of staff following the retirement of former Chief of Staff Mark Pettitt. “I’m pleased to announce Marshall Yates will serve as my new chief of staff,” Brooks said. “Mark Pettitt’s retirement leaves big shoes to fill, but I’m hopeful Marshall … Continued
May 5, 2020

In Lee County, more cases are filling hospitals and a critically ill Medal of Honor recipient

Lee County, home to Auburn University, is one of Alabama’s hardest-hit counties. Lab-confirmed cases of the coronavirus continue to rise there, and the county’s largest hospital is seeing a spike in hospitalizations. East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika has 20 patients hospitalized with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19. There are 21 more hospitalized patients, whom … Continued
March 28, 2020

Around Auburn, where officials had trouble controlling bars, a growing number of cases

UPDATE: The owner of the largest bar in Auburn has said they will not reopen this week, according to The Auburn Plainsman. Lee County, Alabama—the home of Auburn University, where officials have been having trouble discouraging young people from visiting bars—now has the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases in Alabama. The Alabama Department of Public … Continued
March 18, 2020

SEC orders schools to cancel spring football games

Auburn Athletics Director Allen Greene announced Tuesday that Auburn University has had to cancel it’s annual A-Day football scrimmage after the SEC ordered all spring athletic activities shut down. This includes not only spring football games, but also pro-days, and spring football. “I love living in Auburn. Christy and I always enjoy having the kids … Continued
March 18, 2020

Coronavirus ends basketball tournaments and NCAA spring sports

The coronavirus has already affected the lives of people all across Alabama. It has especially impacted NCAA sports athletes and coaches. On Thursday the Southeastern Conference made the decision to cancel the SEC men’s basketball tournament just two hours before the University of Alabama was to tip-off against Tennessee. Shortly after that decision, the NCAA … Continued
March 16, 2020

Tim James endorses Greg Shaw

Monday, Tim James Sr., former Republican candidate for Governor, announced that he is endorsing incumbent Justice Greg Shaw (R) for reelection to the Alabama Supreme Court. James said that Shaw has, “The right temperament and the level of maturity this position requires.” Associate Justice Shaw is being challenged in today’s Republican Party primary by State … Continued
March 3, 2020