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Star-studded gala in Birmingham Friday to help wounded vets, former players

Darryl Furman nearly died in the summer of 2019, and when he didn’t – doctors repaired the valve in his heart – he got right back to work helping veterans and former football players in need.  Furman, 55, played football at the University of Alabama in the 1980s and after the April 27, 2011 tornadoes … Continued
February 18, 2020

Dothan police group endorses Tuberville

Wednesday, the Dothan, Alabama Chapter of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers announced that it has endorsed former Auburn head football Coach Tommy Tuberville in his outsider bid to be elected to the U.S. Senate. “As someone who believes deeply in backing the blue, I am deeply honored to receive the backing of the men … Continued
January 30, 2020

Alabama Farmers Federation leader John Dorrill has died

Tuesday, Alabama Farmers Federation former executive director John H. Dorrill Jr. died at his home in Montgomery. He was 90. “The Alabama Farmers Federation joins Mr. Dorrill’s family in mourning the loss of this legendary leader who throughout his life never lost his agricultural roots,” said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “I’m not sure we’ll ever … Continued
January 30, 2020

WAFF reporter Allen Stroud has died

Sunday WAFF TV Channel 48 reporter Allen Stroud passed away Sunday afternoon following a yearlong battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Allen was only 31-years -old. Allen Stroud was a Madison native. He went to work at WAFF 48 in 2013 after graduating from Auburn University with a business degree. He joined WAFF as a … Continued
December 30, 2019

Former Alabama Power CEO Elmer Harris has died

Elmer Harris who was a well known Alabama businessman, philanthropist and the former CEO of Alabama Power, died on Monday. Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said, “I was honored to call Elmer Harris a friend. He made our state better through his work, including his critical role in economic development. Rebecca and I will be praying … Continued
December 24, 2019

Former Auburn quarterback and Samford coach Pat Sullivan dies at 69

Former Samford head football Coach Pat Sullivan passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 69 years old. Pat Sullivan had a highly accomplished coaching career but was probably still best known for his stellar quarterback play while in college at Auburn University. There Sullivan won the Heisman Trophy as the best player … Continued
December 3, 2019

Tuberville: Sessions had his chance to support Trump and blew it

Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville on Saturday criticized Jeff Sessions’ work as U.S. attorney general. Tuberville spoke with the Alabama Political Reporter before Saturday’s Iron Bowl in Auburn. “He had his chance to support the president as attorney general, and he blew it,” Tuberville said. Sessions has praised President Donald Trump and vowed to … Continued
December 2, 2019

Statewide coalition to end student hunger in Alabama awarded $500,000 grant

College students often can’t afford healthy meals, according to a study by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and a $500,000 grant to UAB and nine other Alabama universities aims to ensure students eat healthier.  The grant was awarded to Auburn University’s Hunger Solutions Institute by the nonprofit Educational Credit Management Corporation, which oversees students … Continued
November 28, 2019

Ivey offers support to Operation Iron Ruck

Gov. Kay Ivey offered her support Tuesday to Operation Iron Ruck, an effort by student veterans at The University of Alabama and Auburn University to bring awareness to veteran suicide. On Wednesday, November 27, student veterans from both schools will embark on a ruck march from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa to the Iron Bowl which … Continued
November 27, 2019

Ivey proclaims Small Business Saturday

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation Monday to formally declare Nov. 30, 2019, as Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama. This special designation by the governor is intended to celebrate and support small businesses and the impact they have on communities across the state. “Small businesses continue to serve as the backbone … Continued
November 26, 2019