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Why is it called the Iron Bowl, who named it that, and why?
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Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project
Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents
Gov. Kay Ivey marks seven years in office, infrastructure funding
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Ivey signs anti-DEI legislation, takes effect in October
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Small business optimism reaches lowest level since 2012
Mercedes Benz workers file for an election to join the UAW
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Alabama’s labor rate steady at 57.4 percent
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Sewell honors retirement of Tennessee State’s first woman president
Alabama man charged with detonating explosive device outside Alabama AG’s Office
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Sewell to host Greene County meet and greet in Forkland
ALGOP chair joins chorus criticizing alignment of Easter, transgender visibility day
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Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content”
New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy
UA hosts senators, highlights dyslexia program success and teacher impact
Stillman finalizes partnership with BSC to accept student transfers
Sen. Britt celebrates Tuskegee’s new flight school, backed by $6.7 million grant
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Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association
Alabama doctors unveil “Your Care is at Our Core,” emphasizing personal connections
Medical center in Mobile resumes IVF services
ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama
Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners
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Iron Bowl stories
State
The unique contest annually crowns two winners, one each from Team Alabama and Team Auburn.
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation declaring Nov. 23, 2022, as Operation Iron Ruck Day.
Opinion
Why is it called the Iron Bowl, who named it that, and why?
Opinion
Why is it called the Iron Bowl, who named it that, and why?
News
Current Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele has been named interim head coach.
News
There was reportedly some discussions on the Auburn Board of Trustees for firing Malzahn at the end of last year. His performance this year...
News
It’s unlikely Saban will be able to coach in person during Saturday’s Iron Bowl against Auburn.
Elections
Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville on Saturday criticized Jeff Sessions’ work as U.S. attorney general. Tuberville spoke with the Alabama Political Reporter before...
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey offered her support Tuesday to Operation Iron Ruck, an effort by student veterans at The University of Alabama and Auburn University...