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Judge Orders Striking Coal Miners to Stop Picketing

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Posted: Oct 29, 2021 5:05 AM CDT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A judge has ordered striking miners to stop picketing outside locations owned by a coal company in Tuscaloosa. Circuit Judge James H. Roberts Jr. on Wednesday issued a restraining order prohibiting the union members from picketing within 300 yards of Warrior Met Coal’s mines and offices. The company said Monday that the level of violence along…

Troy Can’t Upset No. 24 Coastal Carolina

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Posted: Oct 28, 2021 11:45 PM CDT

Updated: Oct 29, 2021 11:06 AM CDT

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Troy’s Upset Bid Falls Short at No. 24 Coastal Carolina As usual, Troy and Coastal Carolina played into the final minute with the outcome in doubt. As has been the case for the past three years, the No. 24 Chanticleers prevailed 35-28 Thursday night on ESPN2. Coastal Carolina held a precarious late lead behind an ailing but productive quarterback Grayson…

Special Legislative Session to Re-District Begins

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Posted: Oct 28, 2021 10:35 PM CDT

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On Thursday lawmaker began the process of approving new legislative, congressional and school board lines.

Montgomery Academy falls short in 4A Volleyball Finals

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Posted: Oct 28, 2021 10:18 PM CDT

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CLASS 4A CHAMPIONSHIP Westminster Christian 3, Montgomery Academy 2 BIRMINGHAM – Westminster Christian’s Meg Paparella pointed at setter Sarah Kim with a broad smile spread across her face. The simple acknowledgment showed the appreciation for her teammate’s pass. The point-and-smile celebration happened over and over and over again as Paparella tallied 22 kills – including the championship-clinching spike – to…

COVID-19 in Alabama: Updated Hospitalization Numbers for Thursday, Oct. 28

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Posted: Oct 28, 2021 5:23 PM CDT

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The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.

What the Tech? What is YouTube Doing to Protect Children?

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Posted: Oct 28, 2021 4:53 PM CDT

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As YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok representatives met with Senators this week to answer tough questions about what the platforms are doing to protect kids, it’s a good time to look at changes YouTube has already made to its platform.

UPDATE: Purple Pinkie Project Raises More Than $1.3 Million to Fight Polio Worldwide

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Posted: Oct 28, 2021 3:57 PM CDT

Updated: Oct 28, 2021 3:58 PM CDT

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Rotary Clubs throughout Alabama and three other states, with the help of Dunkin’, have raised more than $1.3 million in an effort to eradicate polio worldwide.