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Neither the Tide nor the Tigers have an opening day opponent

Both the University of Alabama and Auburn University college football teams are currently searching for new season-opening opponents. College football fans look forward to the opening day of the season each year and mark the dates on their calendar for months. At this moment, neither Alabama nor Auburn have a Sept. 5 opponent, as both … Continued
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July 27, 2020

Ivey announces SiO2’s $163 million expansion in Auburn

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that SiO2 Materials Science plans to invest $163 million in an expansion at its Auburn facility. The announcement came just after securing a major contract to supply the federal government with vials to support the COVID-19 vaccine effort if and when an effective vaccine is developed. The project will … Continued
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July 1, 2020

USC v. Bama game appears unlikely

Wednesday, Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd reported that the University of Southern California football team will not play the University of Alabama on September 5 as had previously been scheduled. Cowherd said on Twitter Tuesday that he was “told by two people I trust — USC v Alabama isn’t happening. Trojans can’t even practice in LA … Continued
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May 14, 2020

Shelby honors fallen law enforcement officers

Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) co-sponsored S.Res.577, a Senate resolution honoring the observance of National Police Week, and commemorated the eight Alabama law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty during 2019. The measure specifically designates May 10 to 16, 2020, as “National Police Week.” A week in which Americans … Continued
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May 14, 2020
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“Figure out what makes sense and do that,” Montgomery retailer says

George R. Wilder is the owner and CEO of The Locker Room in Montgomery and Auburn Many years ago, I was fortunate to be in a board meeting with Jimmy Blanchard, then chairman and CEO of Synovus Bank.  Jimmy is the definition of a humble, servant leader.  Answering a question during that meeting, Jimmy said: … Continued
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April 11, 2020

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
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December 2, 2019

Plastics plant to be built in Auburn

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that ID Plastics LP, which manufactures a variety of technical plastic products, will invest $9.8 million to open its first U.S. operation in Auburn. “Our continued efforts and partnerships with local communities have led to another great manufacturer coming to Alabama,” Governor Ivey said. “ID Plastics’ decision to select … Continued
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October 18, 2019