Southern women look to bounce back from close Jackson State loss:

npr.org/2024/04/15/1244164194/black-voters-representation-alabama-redistricting

Apr 15

In new Congressional district, Black voters weigh what representation really means

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New Huntsville music festival now has name, dates, genres: Event is being produced by produced by C3 Presents, a company whose resume includes mega-festivals ...

al.com/news/huntsville/2024/04/new-huntsville-music-festival-now-has-name-dates-genres.html

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Apr 16

$10 million solar panel plant announced for north Alabama, to create 70 jobs: OMCO is leasing Building 100 in the Huntsville West Industrial Park at 7620 ...

al.com/business/2024/04/10-million-solar-panel-plant-announced-for-north-alabama-to-create-70-jobs.html

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Apr 21

A man escaped Sudan’s bloody civil war. His mysterious death in Missisippi has sparked suspicion

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Apr 20

Jackson library to be razed for green space near history museums: A public library that fell into disrepair will be torn down to make way for a new green space ...

apnews.com/article/jackson-mississippi-library-museums-e5a6fb1c78e93fb25b1ac534b8515bc3

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Apr 07

Huntsville builds small ramps to help ducklings at Big Spring Park: “It’s nice that we can take care of these types of things that show that Huntsville has a ...

al.com/news/huntsville/1970/01/huntsville-builds-small-ramps-to-help-ducklings-at-big-spring-park.html

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Apr 16

Sparks select Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson in WNBA draft: The Sparks get some needed help in the frontcourt Monday night when drafting Stanford center ...

latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2024-04-15/wnba-draft-coverage-who-sparks-draft-with-second-fourth-picks

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Apr 21

Jaguars News: GM Says Team 'Can't Force' Extension With QB Trevor Lawrence: Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke says he wants to get a contract ...

newsweek.com/sports/nfl/jaguars-news-gm-says-team-cant-force-extension-qb-trevor-lawrence-1892538

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Apr 08

How Abortion, and IVF, Flipped an Alabama State House Seat: Marilyn Lands’s victory in a special election provided an early blueprint for Democrats who are eager ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/08/us/politics/alabama-abortion-ivf-house-seat.html

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Apr 15

Jaguars tease throwback uniform reveal, first 1990s NFL franchise to don throwback uniforms

cbssports.com/nfl/news/jaguars-tease-throwback-uniform-reveal-first-1990s-nfl-franchise-to-don-throwback-uniforms/

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Apr 10

6 former Mississippi police officers sentenced on state charges in torture of Black men

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Quick Glance: Mississippi officers sentenced for torture of 2 Black men

Former white Mississippi officers were sentenced in state courts after pleading guilty to torturing two Black men, despite already being sentenced to federal prison terms.

Federal Judge Tom Lee called their actions "egregious and despicable" as he gave sentences near the top of the federal guidelines.

The defendants admitted to breaking into the house, torturing Jenkins and Parker in an hourslong attack that included beatings, repeated uses of stun guns, and sexual assaults before one victim was shot in the mouth.

Federal officers expressed remorse in court, while the victims demanded changes in the sheriff's office and filed a $400 million civil lawsuit.

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Apr 24

COMIC: The roadside marker unlocking a forgotten civil rights murder: In 1963, William Lewis Moore was murdered in Alabama while on a civil rights protest walk ...

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Apr 15

The veteran-owned restaurant bringing authentic Louisiana eats to rural Alabama: LJ’z Backyard Bayou, out in Harvest, is a family affair.

al.com/life/2024/04/the-veteran-owned-restaurant-bringing-authentic-louisiana-eats-to-rural-alabama.html

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Report: 49ers among teams looking to trade for WR in NFL Draft; Aiyuk, Samuel discussed

foxsports.com/stories/nfl/report-49ers-among-teams-looking-to-trade-for-wr-in-nfl-draft-aiyuk-samuel-discussed

Quick Glance: 49ers Opt for Drama in Draft with Pearsall Pick, Samuel and Aiyuk in Limbo

The San Francisco 49ers selected WR Ricky Pearsall with their first-round pick in the NFL Draft, intensifying speculation about potential trades involving Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk.

The 49ers shocked the football world by using their first-round selection on Ricky Pearsall, signaling that either Samuel or Aiyuk could soon be on a different roster.

According to sources from negotiating teams, it seems likely that Samuel may be the one to be traded, leaving the 49ers and their fans facing an uncertain future as they strive for success with younger talents and reduced contract commitments.

The decision to trade Samuel or Aiyuk could bring significant changes to the 49ers organization and leaves fans wondering about the team's future direction in their pursuit of a championship.

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Apr 20

U.S. mint releases new Alabama coin: How to buy it and what it looks like: One of Alabama’s greatest contributions towards American exploration is featured in ...

al.com/news/2024/04/us-mint-releases-new-alabama-coin-how-to-buy-it-and-what-it-looks-like.html

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Apr 17

LIFT Academy chooses Tuskegee for $27 million pilot training school: Earlier this year, Tuskegee University announced a new flight school program allowing ...

al.com/news/montgomery/2024/04/lift-academy-chooses-tuskegee-for-27-million-pilot-training-school.html

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NFL: Back number 0 - These players will wear it in 2024: The NFL has already allowed players to wear the number 0 for one season. Calvin Ridley of the ...

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NFL - Transactions in the 2024 free agency: Monster contract for Josh Allen with the Jaguars

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Apr 19

Patriots 'open to anything,' not committed to taking quarterback with No. 3 pick during NFL Draft

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The Charlotte Observer

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Apr 06

Sleeping 80-year-old woman dies in drive-by shooting, police say. Two gunmen charged

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Apr 12

Mike Florio questions Adam Schefter over $150 million Josh Allen report: 'ESPN ignored that'

nypost.com/2024/04/11/sports/mike-florio-questions-adam-schefter-over-150-million-josh-allen-report-espn-ignored-that/

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Apr 18

Alabama House passes bills intended to increase work participation: The bills include tax credits for housing and child care and a new high school diploma for ...

al.com/news/2024/04/alabama-house-considers-bills-to-increase-work-participation.html

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Apr 17

A few strong storms possible Wednesday and Thursday for north Alabama: It's a low-confidence severe weather risk, and it's just for north Alabama.

al.com/news/2024/04/a-few-strong-storms-possible-wednesday-and-thursday-for-north-alabama.html

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Apr 13

A great Alabama restaurant’s opening a new location inside an amphitheater: “I like to start with local food items and ideas, and incorporate creativity ...

al.com/life/2024/04/a-great-alabama-restaurants-opening-a-new-location-inside-an-amphitheater.html

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Apr 14

Alabama A&M beefing up campus security procedures after two on-campus shootings: Last year, a $600,000 investment in campus safety and accountability brought ...

al.com/news/huntsville/2024/04/alabama-am-beefing-up-campus-security-procedures-after-two-on-campus-shootings.html

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Apr 23

Gwen Stefani, Blink-182 to Headline Alabama's South Star Festival: Following No Doubt's ecstatic sets at Coachella, the group's Gwen Stefani will ...

variety.com/2024/music/news/gwen-stefani-blink-182-alabama-south-star-festival-1235979351/

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Apr 18

'I couldn't go into shops or wait in queues until I tried this': Kyle Jackson struggled to leave the house over the last several years

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Apr 11

NFL Draft 2024 needs for Texans, Jaguars, Colts, and Titans in AFC South, plus pick breakdown

sbnation.com/nfl/2024/4/11/24127244/nfl-draft-2024-needs-texans-jaguars-colts-titans-afc-south

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The Plain Dealer

cleveland.com/browns/2024/04/why-the-browns-have-a-good-chance-to-face-the-jaguars-in-london-now-that-the-packers-are-going-to-brazil-mary-kay-cabot.html

Apr 13

Why the Browns have a good chance to face the Jaguars in London now that the Packers are going to Brazil: Mar

arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/how-to-hack-the-jacksonville-jaguars-jumbotron-and-end-up-in-jail-for-220-years/

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arstechnica Apr 03

How to hack the Jacksonville Jaguars’ jumbotron (and end up in jail for 220 years)

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Mar 27

Sex offender, fired Jags employee gets 220-year prison sentence - ESPN: A federal judge sentenced Samuel Arthur Thompson, a convicted sex offender and former ...

espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39817034/sex-offender-fired-jags-employee-gets-220-year-prison-sentence

Quick Glance: Convicted Sex Offender Receives Lengthy Prison Term

A man sentenced to 220 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material and hacking the jumbotron at the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium after his dismissal due to being a registered sex offender.

Samuel Arthur Thompson from St. Augustine received his sentence from a federal judge in Jacksonville. Convicted in November for various offenses, including producing and possessing sexual images of children, violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, sending unauthorized damaging commands to a protected computer, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

Thompson, aged 53, was apprehended in early 2020 after repatriation from the Philippines to the U.S. He had fled to the Southeast Asian country six months earlier following an FBI search and computer seizure at his residence.

The Jaguars enlisted Thompson as a contractor in 2013 for their video board network design and later for jumbotron operations on game days. Upon learning of his conviction as a sex offender, the team chose not to extend his contract.

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Mar 27

Democrat who made reproductive rights a campaign focus will win Alabama special election, CNN projects

cnn.com/2024/03/26/politics/alabama-special-election-democrat-reproductive-rights/

Quick Glance: IVF Ruling and Abortion Debate in Alabama Election

As the Alabama election approaches, candidates focus on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF), with Republicans reinforcing support for IVF and Democrats opposing abortion restrictions.

Democrats strategically highlight reproductive issues post Roe v. Wade overturn, viewing the Alabama race as a pivotal test for their stance on abortion.

Despite voter resonance on reproductive issues, the election outcome is not expected to significantly alter Republican dominance in the state legislature, but would symbolically mark a notable win for Democrats.

The stark divide in candidate strategies underscores the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, shaping the battleground district's electoral landscape with high stakes for both parties.

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Mar 29

Jaguars LB Foyesade Oluokun signs contract extension: Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun signed a contract extension that spans through the 2027 ...

reuters.com/sports/jaguars-lb-foyesade-oluokun-signs-contract-extension-2024-03-29/

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Mar 29

Anti-LGBTQ bills in Alabama’s legislature threaten the state’s youth and undermine one gay teenager’s legacy, critics say

cnn.com/2024/03/29/us/anti-lgbtq-bills-alabama-nigel-shelby-legacy/

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Mar 28

Arik Armstead says he felt 'extremely disrespected' by 49ers during free agency: Armstead signed a three-year deal with the Jaguars this offseason

cbssports.com/nfl/news/arik-armstead-says-he-felt-extremely-disrespected-by-49ers-during-free-agency/

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The Athletic Mar 14

Jaguars signing former 49ers’ Arik Armstead, per sources: How will he fit in Jacksonville?

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Quick Glance: Jaguars Signing Former 49ers Player Arik Armstead: Impact and Analysis

The Jaguars are signing former 49ers defensive player Arik Armstead, as per sources. Armstead was released by the 49ers this week after recording five sacks in 12 games last season.

Armstead will join the Jaguars' defense, adding to their strong lineup. The 49ers requested Armstead to take a significant pay cut, leading to his release. A trade to Houston fell through, resulting in the acquisition of Collins by the 49ers.

Expected to play as a 3-4 defensive end for the Jaguars, Armstead has been consistent in penetrating pass plays and solid in run defense. His injury history played a role in the pay cut request and subsequent release from the 49ers.

Armstead's potential hinges on his health, as injuries have impacted his performance and led to his release. His unique talent and versatility will be valuable if he can regain full health and maximize his defensive capabilities.

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Mar 31

Looking for good shrimp and grits in Huntsville? We love these 5: Notable local takes on the popular Southern dish.

al.com/life/2024/03/looking-for-good-shrimp-and-grits-in-huntsville-we-love-these-5.html

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The Athletic Mar 23

Are Colts slipping behind AFC South rivals? Assessing the division’s offseason (so far)

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Apr 01

Why Doug Pederson thinks Trevor Lawrence is 'light years' ahead of this part of game compared to rookie year

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npr.org/2024/03/20/1239673883/mississippi-police-officer-deputies-goon-squad-sentenced-rankin-county-torture

Mar 21

Members of the Mississippi 'Goon Squad' get stiff sentences in torture of 2 Black men

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The Athletic Mar 18

Feeding the ‘demon inside’: Ex-employee tells how and why he stole $22 million from Jaguars

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Quick Glance: Feeding the ‘demon inside’: Ex-employee reveals $22 million Jaguars theft

Amit Patel received a 78-month sentence for embezzling $22 million from the Jaguars.

Patel admitted to gambling away the stolen money over four years.

His arrest came when he tried to withdraw money from a wire to place bets through FanDuel.

Patel will serve his sentence and commit to making monthly payments to the Jaguars.

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The Athletic Mar 12

Ex-Jaguars employee who stole more than $22 million from team sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison

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Apr 03

Bird flu has been detected at the largest chicken egg manufacturer in the U.S.: Cal-Maine Foods lost about 1.9 million chickens, or 3.6% of its flock ...

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Mar 18

49ers trade rumors: Brandon Aiyuk offered for pick No. 17 and Zay Jones: The San Francisco 49ers reportedly offered the Jacksonville Jaguars Brandon Aiyuk in ...

ninersnation.com/2024/3/18/24105076/brandon-aiyuk-zay-jones-calvin-ridley-49ers-titans-jaguars-nfl-trade-rumors

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Mar 20

Mississippi court sentences ‘Goon Squad’ officers for torturing Black men: In a Jackson, Mississippi, suburb, a street-crime-fighting unit abused their posts ...

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Mar 20

Huntsville music festival will launch this year not next year: Huntsville has been without a large-scale music festival since the last Big Spring Jam in 2011.

al.com/news/huntsville/2024/03/huntsville-music-festival-will-launch-this-year-not-next-year.html