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Ole Miss coach Chris Beard wrote a note for Alabama's Charles Bediako, Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats said. "It was one of the most classy notes to a kid from an opposing coach, and it doesn’t happen often,” Oats said.
Nate Oats reveals ‘one of the classiest moves I’ve ever seen’ after Alabama beat Ole Miss
Ole Miss coach Chris Beard called Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats on Tuesday because he had something he wanted to say to Charles Bediako.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Ole Miss coach Chris Beard wrote a note for Alabama's Charles Bediako, Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats said. "It was one of the most classy notes to a kid from an opposing coach, and it doesn’t happen often,” Oats said.
Biscuits are a love language, right? ❤️: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/southerners-will-love-this-valentines-day-offering-from-alabama-based-restaurant-chain.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/southern-baptist-pastor-who-sparked-8-year-disney-boycott-dies.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
The Rev. Wiley Drake, a pastor who sparked an eight-year Southern Baptist boycott of the Walt Disney Co., has died.
The Rev. Wiley Drake, a pastor who sparked an eight-year Southern Baptist boycott of the Walt Disney Co., has died.
February 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/southern-baptist-pastor-who-sparked-8-year-disney-boycott-dies.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
The Rev. Wiley Drake, a pastor who sparked an eight-year Southern Baptist boycott of the Walt Disney Co., has died.
The Rev. Wiley Drake, a pastor who sparked an eight-year Southern Baptist boycott of the Walt Disney Co., has died.
🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/alabama-city-gears-up-for-town-meeting-on-350-million-university-beach-resort-development.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
The city of Northport is taking question submissions for a town hall until Friday.
The city of Northport is taking question submissions for a town hall until Friday.
February 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/alabama-city-gears-up-for-town-meeting-on-350-million-university-beach-resort-development.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
The city of Northport is taking question submissions for a town hall until Friday.
The city of Northport is taking question submissions for a town hall until Friday.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2026/02/fast-moving-bill-to-appoint-alabamas-public-service-commission-is-suddenly-delayed.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
The legislation, previously calendared for consideration today, is no longer on the calendar.
The legislation, previously calendared for consideration today, is no longer on the calendar.
February 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2026/02/fast-moving-bill-to-appoint-alabamas-public-service-commission-is-suddenly-delayed.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
The legislation, previously calendared for consideration today, is no longer on the calendar.
The legislation, previously calendared for consideration today, is no longer on the calendar.
💧: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/02/central-alabama-water-credit-rating-downgraded-financial-crisis-could-impact-consumers.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Central Alabama Water continues to face financial, political and legal turmoil.
Central Alabama Water continues to face financial, political and legal turmoil.
February 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
💧: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/02/central-alabama-water-credit-rating-downgraded-financial-crisis-could-impact-consumers.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Central Alabama Water continues to face financial, political and legal turmoil.
Central Alabama Water continues to face financial, political and legal turmoil.
Immigration enforcement activity has picked up in the Birmingham area.
More: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/ice-activity-ramps-up-in-central-alabama.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
More: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/ice-activity-ramps-up-in-central-alabama.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
February 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Immigration enforcement activity has picked up in the Birmingham area.
More: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/ice-activity-ramps-up-in-central-alabama.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
More: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/ice-activity-ramps-up-in-central-alabama.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
🔌: https://www.al.com/politics/2026/02/alabama-lawmaker-pulls-support-for-public-service-commission-bill-she-co-sponsored.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, said she believes the commission should remain elected by voters.
Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, said she believes the commission should remain elected by voters.
February 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
🔌: https://www.al.com/politics/2026/02/alabama-lawmaker-pulls-support-for-public-service-commission-bill-she-co-sponsored.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, said she believes the commission should remain elected by voters.
Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, said she believes the commission should remain elected by voters.
February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
💕 They should put cute little messages on the nuggets, like candy hearts 💕
More: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/this-fast-food-joint-is-top-pick-in-alabama-for-valentines-day-do-you-agree.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
More: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/this-fast-food-joint-is-top-pick-in-alabama-for-valentines-day-do-you-agree.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
💕 They should put cute little messages on the nuggets, like candy hearts 💕
More: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/this-fast-food-joint-is-top-pick-in-alabama-for-valentines-day-do-you-agree.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
More: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/this-fast-food-joint-is-top-pick-in-alabama-for-valentines-day-do-you-agree.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
February 11, 2026 at 3:23 PM
🔗: https://www.al.com/crime/2026/02/suspect-sought-in-blount-county-shooting-death.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
A search is underway for a man suspected in the morning shooting death of a 73-year-old bounty hunter in Blount County.
A search is underway for a man suspected in the morning shooting death of a 73-year-old bounty hunter in Blount County.
February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🔗: https://www.al.com/crime/2026/02/suspect-sought-in-blount-county-shooting-death.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
A search is underway for a man suspected in the morning shooting death of a 73-year-old bounty hunter in Blount County.
A search is underway for a man suspected in the morning shooting death of a 73-year-old bounty hunter in Blount County.
🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2026/02/alabama-lawmakers-grill-energy-advocate-who-called-appointing-psc-legalizing-bribery.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
A public hearing on a fast-moving bill took an unusual turn.
A public hearing on a fast-moving bill took an unusual turn.
February 11, 2026 at 1:40 AM
🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2026/02/alabama-lawmakers-grill-energy-advocate-who-called-appointing-psc-legalizing-bribery.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
A public hearing on a fast-moving bill took an unusual turn.
A public hearing on a fast-moving bill took an unusual turn.
🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2026/02/alabama-library-board-members-can-be-removed-without-cause-under-senate-approved-bill.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
The Alabama State Senate passed a bill allowing library board members be removed without cause.
The Alabama State Senate passed a bill allowing library board members be removed without cause.
February 11, 2026 at 12:30 AM
🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2026/02/alabama-library-board-members-can-be-removed-without-cause-under-senate-approved-bill.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
The Alabama State Senate passed a bill allowing library board members be removed without cause.
The Alabama State Senate passed a bill allowing library board members be removed without cause.
Did you catch Alabama's Brett Carlisle wowing judges on "American Idol" last night? 🔗: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/american-idol-surprising-audition-by-iconic-rock-bands-alabama-singer.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
February 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Did you catch Alabama's Brett Carlisle wowing judges on "American Idol" last night? 🔗: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/american-idol-surprising-audition-by-iconic-rock-bands-alabama-singer.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/alabama-politician-once-accused-of-killing-his-girlfriend-granted-pardon.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine was granted a pardon Tuesday for a state felony perjury conviction.
Former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine was granted a pardon Tuesday for a state felony perjury conviction.
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/alabama-politician-once-accused-of-killing-his-girlfriend-granted-pardon.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine was granted a pardon Tuesday for a state felony perjury conviction.
Former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine was granted a pardon Tuesday for a state felony perjury conviction.
The story of a trash can that's "come an awful long way," as the Brit who found it tells us: https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2026/02/baldwin-county-trash-bin-washes-up-on-englands-shore-i-didnt-think-it-would-make-so-much-news.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
February 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The story of a trash can that's "come an awful long way," as the Brit who found it tells us: https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2026/02/baldwin-county-trash-bin-washes-up-on-englands-shore-i-didnt-think-it-would-make-so-much-news.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Perhaps government meetings should begin with "Previously on... Lipscomb City Council" recaps: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/02/when-an-alabama-council-met-for-the-first-time-in-months-chaos-ensued-all-on-livestream.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
February 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Perhaps government meetings should begin with "Previously on... Lipscomb City Council" recaps: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/02/when-an-alabama-council-met-for-the-first-time-in-months-chaos-ensued-all-on-livestream.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
🍺: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/gulf-shores-sets-its-beach-alcohol-rules-as-spring-break-approaches.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
This week, the beach town's city council approved the 2026 version of its spring break rules with no debate and no dissent.
This week, the beach town's city council approved the 2026 version of its spring break rules with no debate and no dissent.
February 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
🍺: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/gulf-shores-sets-its-beach-alcohol-rules-as-spring-break-approaches.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
This week, the beach town's city council approved the 2026 version of its spring break rules with no debate and no dissent.
This week, the beach town's city council approved the 2026 version of its spring break rules with no debate and no dissent.
Billboard revealed Monday that Alabama’s Ella Langley has the No. 1 song in the nation! More: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/an-alabama-country-star-has-the-nations-no-1-song-its-crazy-how-rare-that-is.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
February 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Billboard revealed Monday that Alabama’s Ella Langley has the No. 1 song in the nation! More: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/an-alabama-country-star-has-the-nations-no-1-song-its-crazy-how-rare-that-is.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
This year could be the last time we elect the folks who regulate our utilities: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/meet-the-candidates-for-alabama-public-service-commission.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
This year could be the last time we elect the folks who regulate our utilities: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/meet-the-candidates-for-alabama-public-service-commission.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Do you feel housing is affordable right now? 🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/voters-worried-about-the-cost-of-housing-but-trump-wants-home-prices-to-keep-climbing.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Do you feel housing is affordable right now? 🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/voters-worried-about-the-cost-of-housing-but-trump-wants-home-prices-to-keep-climbing.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky