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Four Star Athlete McGiff Not Expected to Sign With Auburn

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Posted: Feb 3, 2015 6:03 PM CST

Updated: Dec 4, 2015 5:26 PM CST

Four-star athlete D’anfernee McGriff has decommitted from Auburn and is not expected to sign with the Tigers on national signing day tomorrow. According to 24-7 sports, the 6’1, 230 pound running back from Florida is having a few issues with his grades. Auburn is now down to 20 total commitments for the 2015 cycle and has approximately seven spots to…

Governor Bentley Says Higher Taxes Are on The Way

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Posted: Feb 3, 2015 5:54 PM CST

Updated: Nov 18, 2015 6:14 PM CST

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Bentley spoke to state legislators and business leaders at a mobile area chamber of commerce luncheon yesterday.

Second Harper Lee Novel to be Published in July

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Posted: Feb 3, 2015 5:09 PM CST

Updated: Nov 18, 2015 6:14 PM CST

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“To Kill a Mockingbird” will not be Harper Lee’s only published book after all.

Court Order Clears Way For Same Sex Marriage

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Posted: Feb 3, 2015 4:49 PM CST

Updated: Dec 4, 2015 5:26 PM CST

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A federal appeals court order has cleared the way for same-sex marriages to begin next week in Alabama, with the panel refusing to stay a decision overturning the state’s ban.

Court Order Clears Way For Same Sex Marriage

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Posted: Feb 3, 2015 4:47 PM CST

Updated: Nov 18, 2015 6:14 PM CST

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A federal appeals court order has cleared the way for same-sex marriages to begin next week in Alabama, with the panel refusing to stay a decision overturning the state’s ban.

Missing Hope

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Posted: Feb 3, 2015 3:40 AM CST

Updated: Nov 18, 2015 6:14 PM CST

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There may finally be some answers for 169 Alabama families with missing loved ones, all thanks to a family who’s pushed for action from the state for 11 years.

Alabama Lawmakers Say There Would be Conflict if Gay Marriage Allowed

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Posted: Feb 3, 2015 2:53 AM CST

Updated: Dec 4, 2015 5:26 PM CST

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The Alabama attorney general’s office argues the state will be thrown into confusion and conflict if same-sex weddings begin next week.

Is Montgomery Ready for Selma to Montgomery March?

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Posted: Feb 3, 2015 2:44 AM CST

Updated: Nov 18, 2015 6:14 PM CST

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Next month, tens of thousands of people will descend on the capital city for all of the events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march.