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College Democrats Attend National Convention

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Sam Gerard, a University of Alabama student, traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent Alabama at the College Democrats of America summer convention last weekend. More than 200 students from across the country met for the four-day program to discuss fundraising, communication strategies and organizing tactics to prepare to return … Continued
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August 6, 2013

Mal Moore Dies

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, former University of Alabama Athletics Director Mal Moore passed away. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) gave his condolences shortly after the announcement. Governor Bentley said, “Coach Moore will be deeply missed. I’ve known Mal for over 30 years and have always considered him a good friend as … Continued
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March 30, 2013

Bentley Offers Reward to Solve Tuscaloosa Murder

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who murdered retired University of Alabama Professor Kate Webb Ragsdale in her home in the Highlands neighborhood in Tuscaloosa. Alabama Governor Bentley said, “The Tuscaloosa Police Department … Continued
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March 12, 2013

Alabama Leaders Respond to Tide’s Crushing Victory Over Notre Dame

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The University of Alabama football team won its’ third national championship in four years on Monday night. Alabama’s leaders were quick to express congratulations to the football team on their historic victory over Notre Dame. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said, “Congratulations to the Crimson Tide on winning the … Continued
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January 8, 2013

NCAA Awards Birmingham 2014 Women’s Gymnastics National Championships

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the NCAA announced that the 2014 Women’s Gymnastics National Championships will be held at the Birmingham – Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC).  The NCAA announced today that the Alabama Sports Foundation and the University of Alabama will co-host the event in Birmingham, Ala.  The national championship will be held … Continued
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November 2, 2012

Free UAB Movement Challenges Board of Trustees

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter  The University of Alabama System with campuses in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Huntsville is (by far) Alabama’s largest employer.  It is a big family of colleges, hospitals, research centers, libraries, and even a health insurance company; but recently it has not been a happy family. The University of Alabama System Board … Continued
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February 3, 2012

UA predictions: Social media will play vital role in 2012

Staff Report Should the predictions of some University of Alabama faculty come true, President Barack Obama will be elected to his second term in an election year influenced by running mates and a greater use of social media by candidates and voters. However, UA’s political science chair, Richard Fording, said he doesn’t think the Republican … Continued
December 28, 2011