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Lottery legislation must include specifics on spending proceeds

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By Rodger M. Smitherman Lawmakers head back to Montgomery in a few days to take up proposed laws that would give Alabama residents a chance...

William Bell delivers message on behalf of nation’s mayors

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By Michael H. Cottman Urban News Service PHILADELPHIA — Birmingham Mayor William Bell said the nation’s mayors have a message for the next occupant of the...

Teen Drivers and The Law

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By Samuetta Hill Drew As the school buses begin to roll again on Alabama’s roadways so do vehicles driven by newly licensed teen drivers. Many...

Report blasts Baltimore police over racial bias, force

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By Juliet Linderman and Eric Tucker Associated Press BALTIMORE -- The Justice Department and Baltimore police agreed to negotiate court-enforceable reforms after a scathing federal report...

Family of Muslim teen arrested for homemade clock files suit

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By Emily Schmall Associated Press DALLAS (AP) -- The family of a Muslim boy who was arrested after bringing a homemade clock to school filed a...

The intersection of sports and activism: fighting for cover

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Shireen Ahmed Contributor ©2016, The Shadow League During the greatest sports event, there is a buzz of excitement from athletes, sports media and fans who are engrossed...

Enough with all the excuses

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By Tijuana J. Williams There are some things in life we can’t do without. Although, your list of necessities may be different from mine, one...

People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu

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TODAY   ALL WHITE PARTY at the Tide and Tiger Lounge. OLIVIA’S HAPPY HOUR, every Thursday at Olivia’s Bar and Lounge with $.50 wings and drink specials,...

Classifieds: August 11, 2016

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Donald Trump faces scrutiny over Second Amendment flap

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By Monique Jones The Birmingham Times Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is defending recent comments once again. This time, Trump is blaming the media for spinning his...