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Everything Everywhere All at Once director got his Oscars tuxedo from unclaimed plane suitcase

Filmmaker got his outfit from an Unclaimed Baggage store in Alabama.

The Independent UK

Philip Rivers Shoots Down NFL Comeback Rumors

The eight-time Pro Bowler addressed the possibility of returning to the league.

Sports Illustrated

Over a dozen Alabama middle school students fall ill after reportedly eating edibles

One parent said that the “candy she purchased at grocery store did not contain any harmful or illegal substance”

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Oats, Alabama Offer Little in Wake of Murder Investigation

The school’s withholding of information and its men’s hoops coach’s dismissive statements have only served to worsen a tragic incident.

Sports Illustrated

Alabama’s Oats Speaks Day After Player’s Murder Charge

The Tide coach called the shooting “a tragedy all around.”

Sports Illustrated

‘American Idol’ star CJ Harris dead at 31 of apparent heart attack

CJ Harris, a singer who competed on ‘American Idol’ during the reality competition’s 13th season, has died. The Alabama native was 31 years old.

Tribune News Service

Report: Alabama Guard Darius Miles Charged With Capital Murder

The junior was reportedly charged in connection with an early Sunday morning shooting.

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Alabama attorney general could prosecute women who take abortion drugs. Opponents say it’s ‘plainly unlawful’

Steve Marshall says abortion patients could be prosecuted under a ‘chemical endangerment’ law, marking the first time the state’s top law enforcement official has targeted pregnant people in anti-abortion campaign

The Independent UK

Bob Penny, bit actor in numerous Hollywood films, dies at 87

An Alabama actor who played small roles in movies including “Forrest Gump” and “Sweet Home Alabama” has died at age 87

The Independent UK

For 3 big Alabama newspapers, the presses are grinding to a halt

The Birmingham News, The Huntsville Times and Mobile's Press-Register will soon go all-digital. In Birmingham, where people have been reading the paper since the late 1800s, the news hasn't been easy.

WEKU

Legendary Alabama Broadcaster Hopes to Return for Spring Game

Eli Gold, 68, has not called a game this season due to health issues.

Sports Illustrated

Alabama Jails Woman for Endangering Her Fetus. She Wasn't Pregnant.

Plus: Jack Daniels sues Bad Spaniel, Oregon issues marijuana pardons, and more...

Reason

Tuberville: US has too many 'takers' who don't want to work

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Tuesday that the country has too many “takers” instead of workers and suggested that many in younger generations — including people in their 40s — don’t understand they need to work

The Independent UK

With teachers in short supply, states ease job requirements

As schools across the South grapple with teacher vacancies, many are turning to candidates without teaching certificates or formal training

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Pregnant women held in Alabama jail for months to ‘protect foetuses’ after drug arrests

Alabama law says that women suffering a miscarriage or stillbirth who are found to have used drugs during pregnancy can be sent to prison for 99 years

USA Today Sports Media Group

Alabama football coach placed on leave after spanking video surfaces

Blount football coach Josh Harris has been put on administrative leave after a video surfaced last week of him spanking a student.

Sports Illustrated

Alabama Band to Skip Texas Trip Over Seating Controversy

Although the SEC has game agreements on visitor seating placement, the Big 12 does not.

Reason

Alabama Cops Arrested Man Watering His Neighbor's Plants Because He Wouldn't Give Them His Full Name

Michael Jennings was arrested on obstruction charges, even after a neighbor who called police over "suspicious person" concerns told officers she had made a mistake.

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The Independent UK

Entire police force in Alabama disbanded because officer who sent racist text could not be fired

The city of Vincent was forced to abolish its own police department due to a policy that left it with no active officers while still paying salaries

The Independent UK

Alabama city disbands entire police department after racist text message

A racist joke about a pregnant slave prompted the city council in Vincent, Alabama, to dissolve its police force

Salon

Journo blocked from execution for skirt

Editor rips “sexist and an egregious breach of professional conduct”

The Independent UK

Court: 70-year-old indicted in Alabama church triple slaying

An Alabama grand jury has indicted a 70-year-old man on capital murder charges in the fatal shooting deaths of three people at a church potluck dinner in June

The Independent UK

Two children killed by falling tree during powerful Alabama storm

Fire battalion Chief Sebastian Carrillo said the weather event was so monumental, he hadn’t recalled another one in his career with this “many people” needing to be rescued

The Independent UK

Two killed by falling tree during powerful Alabama storm

Fire battalion Chief Sebastian Carrillo said the weather event was so monumental, he hadn’t recalled another one in his career with this “many people” needing to be rescued

The Independent UK

Clotilda descendants mark anniversary of last slave ship

Descendants of the last African people abducted into slavery and brought to America's shores gathered to pay tribute to their ancestors

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