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Campaign 2024: Trump issues statement from Gold Star families defending Arlington National Cemetery visit

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Posted: Sep 1, 2024 1:03 PM CDT

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has issued a statement from the Gold Star military families who invited him to Arlington National Cemetery, saying it’s Vice President Kamala Harris who is politicizing fallen U.S. service members.

Campaign 2024: Harris calls Trump’s appearance at Arlington a “political stunt” that “disrespected sacred ground”

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Posted: Sep 1, 2024 12:57 PM CDT

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Vice President Kamala Harris said former President Donald Trump “disrespected sacred ground” in his recent appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.

No. 5 Alabama shuts down Western Kentucky 63-0 in coach Kalen DeBoer’s debut

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Posted: Sep 1, 2024 12:52 PM CDT

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No. 5 Alabama breezed through Kalen DeBoer’s debut with a 63-0 victory over Western Kentucky Saturday night as quarterback Jalen Milroe ran for two touchdowns and passed for three more.

Payton Thorne throws 4 TD passes in first half, Auburn routs Alabama A&M 73-3

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Posted: Sep 1, 2024 12:47 PM CDT

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Auburn added seven newcomers to a wide receiver room that has struggled over the last several years, and they made their impact quickly in the season opener as the Tigers routed Alabama A&M 73-3.

Troy’s two-point attempt stopped; Trojans fall to Nevada 28-26

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Posted: Sep 1, 2024 12:42 PM CDT

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Troy’s Goose Crowder threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Devonte Ross with 21 seconds left to cap a nine-play, 75-yard drive, but Crowder was stuffed on his two-point conversion run attempt as the Trojans fell 28-26 to Nevada.

Autauga County voters to consider tax increase for schools

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Posted: Aug 31, 2024 8:52 AM CDT

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Voters in Autauga County will soon decide whether to raise the property tax to help their school system.

Prattville Fire Chief Terry Brown honored as he enters retirement

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Posted: Aug 31, 2024 8:33 AM CDT

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The Prattville Fire Department held a surprise ceremony at Station 4 to dedicate the station to Fire Chief Terry Brown, who is retiring after 37 years.