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Lee County voters have a special election today

If you live anywhere in Lee County, remember to go to the polls to vote on whether or not to reauthorize existing property taxes to fund local school systems. Lee County Schools Superintendent Mac McCoy is urging voters to vote in favor of the school tax renewals in a statement on the system’s website. “Hello, … Continued
February 19, 2019

Alabama to play Oklahoma to advance to national championship game

The University of Alabama college football team is the defending national champions and are hoping to defend their title. On Saturday, they will play the Oklahoma Sooners in the college football playoffs in Miami at 7:00 p.m. The winner of the game will advance to the National Championship game to play the winner of the … Continued
December 28, 2018

Former Gov. Bentley’s older brother has passed away

Former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley announced Tuesday that his brother, David Bentley, had died during the night. “My wonderful brother David is home,” Bentley said in a statement on social media. “He passed away last night. I got to spend about 3 hours just talking and visiting with him on Veterans Day. He’s my hero, … Continued
December 5, 2018

Byrne bets on Bama in friendly wager with Georgia congressman

Congressmen Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) and Drew Ferguson (R-Georgia) announced a friendly wager on the SEC Championship Game between the University of Alabama and the University of Georgia. Ferguson is staking Chick-fil-a on a Bulldog victory, and Byrne is risking Alabama seafood for a Crimson Tide win. Byrne and Ferguson had a similar wager during last … Continued
November 30, 2018

Could Auburn actually fire Gus Malzahn?

Is Auburn planning to fire Gus Malzahn? I’ve been getting that question a lot — way more than a political reporter probably should — after I tweeted on Monday that some AU reps met with former Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops and/or his reps. It was a slow Monday in the sports world, I guess, … Continued
November 27, 2018

Inside the Statehouse: Alabama vs. Auburn game

The only sport that Alabamians enjoy more than Alabama politics is college football. We especially love the Alabama vs. Auburn football game.  Folks, this is Alabama/Auburn week in Alabama. The Alabama vs. Auburn annual event is one of the fiercest of college football rivalries. It is the game of the year. It is a state civil war that divides … Continued
November 21, 2018

Tuscaloosa, Lee County homeowners made over $1 million with Airbnb during Football weekends

Airbnb reports that homeowners in Lee County and Tuscaloosa County earned over $1 million in combined supplemental income through home sharing on Airbnb during this year’s Auburn and Alabama home football weekends. This helped the counties significantly expand their lodging capacity and welcome the surge in visitors as hotels reached peak capacity during football weekends. … Continued
November 20, 2018

Doug Jones campaigns for Mallory Hagan

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Alabama) endorsed Mallory Hagan and joined Hagan at an Auburn tailgate event Saturday during the Texas A&M football game. Hagan is running for Congress in House District 3. The Auburn University tailgate on Saturday was for the Hagan team’s get out the vote efforts. “We have to get out the vote … Continued
November 5, 2018

Hagan speaks to Anniston Kiwanis Club

Congressional candidate Mallory Hagan (D) spoke to the Anniston Kiwanis Club’s monthly membership meeting Thursday at the Anniston Country Club. Hagan was a former Miss American and Miss New York. She was most recently a TV news reporter in Columbus, Georgia, living in her native Opelika. She is running for the 3rd Congressional District “The … Continued
October 15, 2018