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Saban’s ’empty abyss’ retirement comments frighten and inspire

Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban deflected retirement rumors with veteran deftness at an Alabama Football Coaches Association clinic last month. While that's...

UAH campus expansion plans will create a ‘college town’ experience

Plans by the University of Alabama in Huntsville to help create a “college town” experience are one step closer toward becoming a reality following...

Presidential visits to Alabama are reasons to honor both Presidents Day and Black History Month

While Presidents Day commemorates George Washington’s birthday, the holiday has come to also honor all presidents who have served in the prestigious office throughout...

Florence band Speckled Bird sets flight for South By Southwest

Lauderdale County native Jason Isbell sang “I’m still singing like that Great Speckled Bird” on his chart-topping 2017 release The Nashville Sound. Isbell was...

The Super Bowl and its aftermath, told in 5 Dr. Dre tracks

Fort Payne native and Cincinnati Bengals placekicker Evan McPherson generated more than a few articles this week when he decided to skip mid-game adjustments...

Auburn has no choice but to keep Bryan Harsin

Between 2002 and 2006, Alabama said goodbye to four head football coaches including Joe Kines and his inauspicious Independence Bowl performance as interim between...

Downtown Florence thrives with art, eats and shopping

Situated between the beautiful Tennessee River and the University of North Alabama is the vibrant and creative community of Downtown Florence. Around 40,000 citizens call...

Huntsville’s little-known Black history – A sit-down with the founder of Huntsville Revisited

I’m a self-professed history nerd, but I knew little about my hometown’s wealth of Black history until I decided to write this piece. Being...

Black History Month: Art, music, food and tours through February

As Huntsville recognizes Black History Month in February, one of the city’s most appealing aspects is its diversity in culture and storied history as...

Let’s forget about Dabo Swinney succeeding Nick Saban at Alabama

About 15 years ago, Clemson decided to unilaterally put an end to the Bowden Bowl and promote Jefferson County native William Swinney to run...