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A CHANGE IN DIRECTION // ANTHONY GRANT NOT RETAINED Let me say that I respect Anthony Grant and everything that he stands for. He is a man of high character and integrity. He ran his program with class and...

ALABAMA WORKS TOWARDS CLEANER WATER // ACTIVISTS TAKE ACTION By Preston Thompson and William Barshop When a catastrophic spill of coal ash plagued Kingston, Tenn. and Swan Pond, the toxic grey sludge...

SAINT PATRICK'S DAY // PLENTY OF PLACES TO CELEBRATE IN TUSCALOOSA / BIRMINGHAM We hope you’ve got something green to wear, because if not, then you should expect to get a few pinches on Tuesday, March...

LAURA LINEBERRY WINS TOP LOCAL AWARD FOR PLANET WEEKLY COVERS // THE REGIONALS ARE NEXT Planet Weekly’s noted cover designer, Laura Lineberry, has been awarded a Golden Addy by the Tuscaloosa Advertising...

RECRUITMENT ROUNDUP // GOOD PROSPECTS JACK WEGHER The next Vinnie? IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL is home to several of the nation's top prospects. But one IMG 2016 prospect flying somewhat under the radar...

ALABAMA TURNS ATTENTION TO 2016 // CRIMSON TIDE SIGNED TOP CLASS IN 2015 The ink isn't dry yet on letters of intent that were signed in 2015, but already Alabama is working to secure another top class in...

A SCIENTIST EXPLAINS // WHAT DO DOCTORS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EVOLUTION Previous generations will remember getting an antibiotic for every runny nose or sore throat, but doctors are much more meticulous these...

THE MILLION DOLLAR BAND // PRICELESS! Imagine it’s a Saturday in October, and you’re in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Alabama Crimson Tide has just taken the field, the crowd is overflowing with excitement,...

SABAN PROMOTES LUPOI // DECISION IS LOOMING FOR K.J. HILL University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban has announced the hiring of Tosh Lupoi. Lupoi, who was on Alabama's staff last season as an analyst,...

PLAYER PERFORMANCE // 2014 REPORT CARD We're sure you'll agree: Overall for the Crimson Tide Football Team. Now for some details: Amari Cooper - Amari Cooper was all that, and then some for Alabama’s...