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Trump Attendance Uncertain as Storm Threatens Alabama-Georgia Game
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Trump, not briefed Wednesday, said 'A hurricane is going in the vicinity of Alabama? That's not good' and will let Isaias determine if he attends Alabama-Georgia.
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Alabama tight end Ford breaks arm, eyes Georgia game
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Alabama tight end Josh Ford broke his arm against Mississippi State and had surgery Sunday, but coach Kalen DeBoer said he is progressing and has not been ruled out for Saturday’s game against Georgia. Ford’s availability depends on whether he is physically ready; his blocking has been a key part of Alabama’s offense.
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SEC Monitors Hurricane Threat to Georgia-Alabama
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A Gulf system forecast to become a hurricane threatens Saturday's No. 2 Georgia–No. 6 Alabama game in Tuscaloosa; no changes announced as of Tuesday.
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Alabama, Florida Utilities Prepare for Gulf Storm
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Utilities across Alabama and northwest Florida are preparing crews and supplies for a potentially damaging Gulf storm, with Alabama Power ready to restore outages once conditions are safe. Officials urge residents to monitor local alerts, prepare for power loss, take shelter during severe weather, and stay away from downed lines; Florida officials also advise securing bins to prevent them from blowing or washing away.
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Flock Deal Pulls Back Curtain On 20 Small-Town Cameras Wired Into Nationwide Network
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 1h
Alabama Receiver Coleman-Williams Passes Julio Jones' TD Mark
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Alabama receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams passed Julio Jones with his 16th career receiving touchdown in the Crimson Tide’s win over Mississippi State. He is now tied with Ozzie Newsome for ninth on Alabama’s all-time list.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Police seek three missing people in Massachusetts, Alabama
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Police are seeking the public’s help finding three missing people: 16-year-old Scarlet Osorto Cambar in Lowell, Massachusetts; 21-year-old Lonnie Bailey in Mobile, Alabama, last heard from Sept. 22; and 19-year-old Zaryah Johnson in Birmingham, Alabama, last seen Oct. 4. Authorities urge anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact the respective police departments.
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Alabama Cities Enact Lodging, Vehicle Tax Hikes
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Several Alabama cities will raise local taxes effective Oct. 1: Moody and Gadsden will charge a 10% lodging tax, while Madison and Huntsville will charge 10% plus $2 per room per night or day. Irondale will impose a 2.25% sales tax on certain vehicles, trailers and semitrailers.
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Tennessee-Alabama Game Scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
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Tennessee’s football rivalry game against Alabama will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 17 at Neyland Stadium, with broadcast plans to be confirmed among ABC, ESPN and SEC Network. The Volunteers’ Oct. 15 basketball exhibition against Xavier will tip off at 7 p.m. ET and stream on SEC Network+.
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Georgia-Alabama Betting Line Shifts Before Tuscaloosa Showdown
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Betting markets have swung sharply toward Alabama for its home matchup with Georgia, moving the Crimson Tide from an opening underdog to a 1.5-point favorite after Georgia initially opened as a roughly 2.5- to 3-point favorite. The shift comes as both teams enter unbeaten, and Alabama is poised to be a home underdog for only the second time in 19 seasons if the line changes back.
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The Conservative Desk
Lincoln returns after Iran combat no carrier matched
Hegseth awarded the Presidential Unit Citation as the Abraham Lincoln ended a 321-day deployment that hit Iranian forces hard and drew scrutiny over morale and supplies.
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Trump Plans to Attend Alabama-Georgia Game
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Trump said Oct. 2 he will attend No. 7 Alabama vs. No. 2 Georgia on Oct. 10 in Tuscaloosa, telling a Mobile rally: "We love Alabama" and he'll be back next Saturday.
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Nicole Hardy
I don't see why the president needs to turn a regular football Saturday into a campaign stop.
USDA Flags Illegal Sausages Across Five States
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The USDA warned consumers not to eat Grace canned chicken Vienna sausages illegally imported from Jamaica and sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland and Texas. No illnesses have been reported; consumers should discard the cans or return them to the store while officials investigate how they entered the country.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Alabama Routs Mississippi State 56-23
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Nick Saban warned Alabama not to overlook Mississippi State, saying the hostile Starkville environment and the Bulldogs’ offense made the road matchup a potential trap. Alabama answered with a 56-23 win, dominating on the ground and handing Mississippi State its first loss; the Crimson Tide now turn to Georgia.
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Long line stretches for blocks in Alabama for Trump speech
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The video shows a lengthy line of people waiting in Alabama ahead of President Trump's speech later tonight. The clip is spreading due to the large turnout from supporters across the state. @RapidResponse47
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Three Alabama Students Arrested Over Alleged Trump Threats
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Three University of South Alabama students were arrested Oct. 2, 2026, over alleged Trump social media threats and ordered detained after a Monday federal hearing.
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Jared Kim
Threats against elected officials should never be tolerated, even from young people who might claim it was just talk.
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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 13h
Georgia practices wet-ball drills amid Alabama storm threat
Sports
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As Tropical Storm Isaias threatened Georgia’s game at Alabama, Kirby Smart said the team would prepare for possible bad weather but keep its regular practice focus. He has described using sprinklers and wet-ball drills to build players’ comfort in rain, while emphasizing that game conditions cannot truly be simulated and coaches must adapt their plans.
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Can you actually read a map?
Quizie
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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PPG Announces $70 Million Aerospace Expansion in Huntsville
Business
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PPG will invest $70 million to expand its aerospace transparencies operations in Huntsville, Alabama, including a new 112,000-square-foot facility for production support that will free space for additional manufacturing. The multiyear effort aims to increase capacity and meet growing demand for aircraft cockpit and passenger windows.
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Alabama awards 34 rural health grants totaling $55 million
Health
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States are using Rural Health Transformation Program grants to expand rural care through telehealth, maternal and behavioral health services, workforce training and technology upgrades. Alabama announced nearly $55 million across 34 grants, Colorado awarded $170 million to 91 providers, and Montana directed $8.7 million toward rural ambulance and EMS equipment.
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Bond rates in Alabama
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— Sep 27, 2026
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Veteran college football coach Franchione dies at 75
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Longtime college football coach Dennis Franchione has died at 75 after a battle with cancer. Across a 40-year career, he won more than 200 games and led TCU, Alabama, Texas A&M and other programs, helping revive TCU before its rise under Gary Patterson.
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Books
Courage is a teachable skill built on vulnerability
Brown argues organizations fail from armor and avoidance rather than weak strategy—a vulnerability curriculum IBM and Procter & Gamble adopted directly.
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Three Southern Fairs Open With Dinosaur Fun and Free Biscuits
Lifestyle
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Several Southern state fairs are opening this week, featuring carnival rides, food, exhibits and entertainment. The Mississippi State Fair runs Oct. 8–18 with a patriotic theme and a ceremonial opening, while Alabama’s fair runs Oct. 8–18 and supports local nonprofits; the Wilkes Agricultural Fair in North Carolina runs through Saturday.
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Kidnappers Sentenced in Missouri, Alabama Cases
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Amarion Dewayne Jackson, 20, was sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for kidnapping a Tuscaloosa man at gunpoint over another person’s unpaid drug debt. The victim was recovered unharmed, and Jackson’s co-defendant, Korbyn Markeith Williams, is scheduled for sentencing in January 2027.
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Rare-Vinyl Shops Span Five States
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Five distinctive U.S. record stores—from Seattle and Texas to Florida, Alabama and Colorado—offer expansive, ever-changing collections and immersive browsing experiences that celebrate vinyl and local music culture. Features range from a barbershop inside Birmingham’s Seasick Records to the sheer scale of Texas’ Josey Records.
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Missing Florida Woman Found Dead in Alabama
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— Sep 27, 2026
Linda May Krieger, 67, disappeared from an Andalusia, Alabama, RV park and was later found dead about 300 yards from her campsite. Authorities are investigating her death, and an autopsy is pending.
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Alabama beats South Carolina 49-18, stays unbeaten
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— Sep 27, 2026
Keelon Russell threw for 365 yards and five total touchdowns as No. 8 Alabama beat South Carolina 49-18 to stay unbeaten at 4-0.
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Dana Whitfield
DeBoer has a point that teams can succeed without a flawless game, and this result proved it.
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Mother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of Death
Libby Bandelin · 5 min · 14h
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