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The Shorty Price story

Since this is Alabama vs. Tennessee week and we have a Governor’s Race in three weeks, allow me to share the Story of Shorty Price. Alabama has had its share of what I call “run for the fun of it” candidates. The most colorful of all these perennial “also ran” candidates was Ralph “Shorty” Price. … Continued
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October 17, 2018
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Alabama the state could learn a thing or two from Alabama the football team

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Alabama won another college football title on Monday night. We can quibble over how many total titles the Crimson Tide has won over the years, but I think we can all agree that it’s a lot. Auburn has been no slouch, either, especially lately. And those facts have always … Continued
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January 9, 2018

Tying Strange to Tide may come with problems

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A red “Make America Great Again” cap is featured in a new mail piece for Republican U.S. Sen. Luther Strange. But there is a big problem with Big Luther’s ad because the stylized “A” in America is the registered mark of the University of Alabama and may not be … Continued
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September 17, 2017
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Strange, Bentley and the dumbest scandal ever

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The dumbest, most obvious payoff I ever heard of as a reporter happened in 2000. I was just starting out, working as a sports reporter, when rumblings began about shady football recruiting payoffs taking place in Memphis and involving the University of Alabama. Supposedly, some Crimson Tide boosters had … Continued
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February 16, 2017

Shelby and Sessions Introduce Resolution Commending the Alabama Football Team

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Alabama Senators Richard Shelby (R) and Jeff Sessions (R) introduced a resolution commending the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team for their BCS national championship game victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Senator Shelby said in the joint resolution, “I congratulate the University of Alabama … Continued
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January 29, 2013