The nation is two weeks away from the General election and voters are still dealing with disinformation. The Association Press reports GOP contender Donald Trump is still repeating the debunked claim that FEMA dollars in hurricane ravaged North Carolina are being spent on illegal migrants. Cynthia Peacock studies political communication at the University of Alabama. She says one key to avoiding disinformation is personal responsibility.
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Alabama healthcare providers are spreading the word on the dangers of a controlled substance they say doesn’t get as much attention. They’re referring to an anesthetic known as Ketamine.
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Oregon has become the fourth team this season to hold the number one ranking in The Associated Press college football poll. The Ducks moved into the top spot for the first time in twelve years after Texas lost at me to Georgia. Vanderbilt at number twenty five makes its first appearance since the 2013 season and defending national champion Michigan is out after a second straight loss. The news is worse for Alabama.
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“New Era, Same Standard.” That's the theme for this year's homecoming at The University of Alabama, and festivities begin on Sunday, Oct. 20. Here's a look at what to expect in the week ahead!
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Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer now has something in common with retired coach Nick Saban. That’s dealing with a two loss season in Tuscaloosa. The Tide fell to Tennessee 24 to 17 in a low scoring game that didn’t heat up until the second half.
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When rubbing your pet's belly, check its chest and abdomen for any unusual lumps or bumps! If you find something, you can call your veterinarian for advice.
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For BRELAND, the last few years have been a whirlwind. He released his debut album, 2022’s “Cross Country,” a fluid approach to country music that now feels prescient because it's the direction the genre continues to move in. He just released a new EP under the provocative title, “Project 2024," inspired by a trip he took to Selma.
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The City of Mobile is announcing a night of cheer as Mayor Sandy Stimpson will light up the night and celebrate the start of the holiday season. The annual Lighting of the Tree on Friday, Nov. 15 in Mardi Gras Park.
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Now a retired English professor at The University of Alabama, Dr. Noble's specialties are Southern and American literature.
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After the Chernobyl disaster of 1986, hundreds of children from the affected areas dealt with multiple health issues caused by radiation from the nuclear meltdown. A few years later, families from all across Alabama housed many of those same children for a summer to give them access to better healthcare and a reprieve from the radiation.
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The Ask Your Doctor campaign is being promoted across Alabama, where residents are encouraged to ask their physician about the flu shot and other vaccines. The Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association, and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama are all backing the initiative.
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The City of Birmingham, along with the Birmingham Region Health Partnership, is launching the Good Jobs Birmingham Healthcare recruitment campaign for jobseekers. The community-focused jobs initiative designed to build a pipeline of skilled healthcare and digital health professionals.
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The Huntsville Police Department is promoting four Investigators, five Sergeants and two Lieutenants. The city says they will work in various positions throughout the department with both sworn and civilian personnel.
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After the success of the free Warrant Clinic back in May, the City of Mobile is putting on a second clinic in November. The goal is to help as many people as possible quickly resolve active traffic-related warrants in a relaxed and unintimidating space without the fear of arrest.
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Election Day is fast approaching. On November 5th, the nation will elect the 47th president, as well as a number of other candidates in local and state elections. Auburn leaders are sending out a few reminders about county, state and federal elections to assist residents during this political process.
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A man who admitted to killing five people in 2016 has been executed by lethal injection in Alabama. Derrick Dearman was pronounced dead Thursday at Holman prison in southern Alabama.
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On this week's "Keepin' It Real," Cam recalls a time when he was very much out of his element and slightly afraid for his life.
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The Crimson Tide hits the road to face the Tennessee Volunteers tomorrow. The game comes after Alabama narrowly defeated South Carolina and the Vols beat Florida in overtime. The Tide still appears to be finding its rhythm following a loss of Vanderbilt and a come from behind victory over Georgia.
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Halloween is coming early this year for Birmingham residents with the Birmingham Zoo’s Annual Hoots and Howls daytime Halloween event.
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Locals, visitors and spooky enthusiasts are being invited to some of the oldest historic homes in Tuscaloosa. During the free “Mourning Matters: Grieving and Etiquette in the Antebellum South and Further” event, participants can learn about the sociocultural expectations and practices of mourning and grieving after the Civil War and greater Victorian Era.