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Justin Taylor Commits to 'Bama


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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 6:08 p.m.

The early recruiting momentum for 2012 continues further, as 'Bama has picked up a commitment from Atlanta area tailback Justin Taylor. A Rivals writer out of Georgia picked up the news initially, but shortly thereafter, confirmation came from the Tuscaloosa News: ... The University of Alabama extended a scholarship offer following Junior Day in Tuscaloosa to Justin Taylor, running back from Washington High School in Atlanta, Ga ... "Justin Taylor committed to Alabama ... Justin just committed

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The University of Alabama has denied the veracity of online reports claiming that an NCAA violation...


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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 2:09 p.m.

The University of Alabama has denied the veracity of online reports claiming that an NCAA violation was committed Saturday at UA’s home basketball win over Arkansas regarding an image shown on the video board in Coleman Coliseum ... "Our compliance office is aware of this claim and has looked into it. Based on that inquiry, it was determined that no violation was committed," said UA spokesperson Doug Walker ... Tuscaloosa News: UA denies rule violation ...

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2-year, 4-year Alabama colleges partner to expand educational opportunities


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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 12:30 p.m.

Ranjita Aryal plans to enroll at the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing this fall, and she’s staying in Mobile ...

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SUV rolls over on Interstate 10, killing woman and injuring 2 children


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Published Feb. 20, 2011 at 10:19 p.m.

ROSINTON, Alabama -- A 45-year-old Spanish Fort woman was killed Saturday evening in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Interstate 10 in eastern Baldwin County, Alabama State Troopers said. Two children, a 13-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy, were injured, ...

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Tide rallies late to take down Arkansas


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Published Feb. 20, 2011 at 10:05 p.m.
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The Crimson Tide basketball team had Coleman Coliseum rocking down the stretch as they mounted a furious rally in game's final 12 minutes to take a 69-56 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday night. The win clinched 1st place in the SEC West for the Tide with 4 games still remaining in the SEC season ... Arkansas held a 5-point lead as late as the 11:58 mark of the game, but from that point on the Tide closed the game with a 25-7 run to emphatically close out its 14th win in 14 games at

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Moby-Dick Moves From Page to Stage


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Published Feb. 20, 2011 at 9:12 p.m.

The University of Alabama's theatre department is taking on a whale of a tale with the world premiere of Moby-Dick.  For three years, the play's writer, Dr. Steve Burch, and director, Seth Panitch, have discussed bringing the notorious story of Ismael, Captain Ahab, and the white whale to stages.  Moby-Dick has been adapted in the past, but Burch and Panitch's story will be unique.  Burch explains he looked to around 35 chapters of the book for action that would translate to the stage.  "At

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Auburn tree poisoning may indicate Auburn University-University of Alabama rivalry is poisoned; some of our commenters may prove the point


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Published Feb. 20, 2011 at 9:01 p.m.

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Spanish Fort woman killed, 2 children injured in Interstate 10 wreck


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Published Feb. 20, 2011 at 8:15 p.m.

A Baldwin County woman was killed and 2 young children injured after a single-car wreck late Saturday afternoon on Interstate 10, according to an Alabama State Trooper news release ...

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Arkansas State knocks off Troy 71-63


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Published Feb. 20, 2011 at 4:45 a.m.

TROY, Ala. (AP) — Trey Finn scored 15 points and had eight rebounds to lead Arkansas State to a 71-63 victory over Troy on Saturday night ... Brandon Peterson added 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Red Wolves (15-14, 9-5 Sun Belt Conference), who have won three of four. Troy (8-18, 6-8) had a three-game winning streak snapped ... Arkansas State led only 56-53 with 4:55 to play, but then went on an 8-0 run, which was capped by Finn's 3-pointer, for a 64-53 lead with 2:31 left ... Levan

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Local College Hoops Wrapup


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Published Feb. 20, 2011 at 3:31 a.m.

Alabama and UAB continue to polish their March Madness resumes as we near the end of the regular season.  Here's the Saturday roundup: ... Johnson, Soko lead UAB past UCF 63-58 ... BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Aaron Johnson scored 19 points and Ovie Soko had a double-double to lead Alabama-Birmingham to a 63-58 win over Central Florida on Saturday ... (read more) See box score ... Alabama beats Arkansas 69-56, earns SEC West tie ... TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Sophomore Tony Mitchell had a

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