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Faulkner University Plans for New eSports Team Scheduled to Begin Competition Fall 2022

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Posted: Jul 19, 2021 10:20 AM CDT

Faulkner University has announced plans for a new eSports team scheduled to begin competition in the fall of 2022. Esports, organized video competitions, is exploding in popularity across high schools, colleges and universities throughout the country. Since competitions are virtual, they can be broadcast online for viewers to watch around the world.

Birmingham Organizing Committee Announces Television Agreement with CBS Sports for The World Games 2022

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Posted: Jul 19, 2021 10:10 AM CDT

Updated: Jul 19, 2021 10:37 AM CDT

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The World Games 2022, an international multi-sport event organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee, will hold its 11th edition in Birmingham from July 7-17, 2022. An anticipated 3,600 athletes will participate in more than 30 different sports throughout The Games.

Transformation Montgomery Honors Slain MPD Detective With Pavilion and Bench

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Posted: Jul 19, 2021 9:32 AM CDT

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A local non-profit honored the life of Montgomery Police Department detective, Tanisha Pughsley, who was killed in an act of domestic violence in July of 2020.

Wet Start to the Work Week

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Posted: Jul 19, 2021 4:58 AM CDT

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An upper level trough and a meandering surface front means the work week starts off wet for much of Alabama. Today and tomorrow will feature more clouds than sun with widespread and numerous showers and storms. Rain is possible at any time, while thunderstorms will be more common during the afternoon and evening hours. Expect lots of lightning with any…