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Nick Saban To Join ESPN's College GameDay As Analyst
Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban will join the network, working primarily as an analyst on the set of College GameDay.

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Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban will join the network, working primarily as an analyst on the set of College GameDay.

The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa this week announced the winners of its 2024 Juried Show following an awards ceremony.
The program aims to collect donations to meet the needs of individual students in local schools.
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Officials on Wednesday announced the launch of a new website and text updates service for the ongoing McWright’s Ferry Road project.
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The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama on Thursday recognized top volunteers during its 123rd annual celebration at the Bryant Conference.
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