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Is Walmart open on July 4th? Independence Day 2025 store hours

America’s birthday is July 4th, so it’s time to celebrate. 86% of customers want to celebrate Independence Day, according to data from the National ...

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A new LEAF: Africatown supporters combine major events into July 4 weekend

With the Clotilda Descendants Association combining its two largest events into a one multi-day celebration, the July 4 weekend is sure to be a ...

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Alabama’s new 5-star recruit shows trend for Kalen DeBoer different from Nick Saban

Rome Odunze is, more than anybody else, the greatest illustration of a receiver’s success under coach Kalen DeBoeras. During his two seasons at Washington, ...

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Miss Manners: I’m the only sober one at my own dinner parties

Greetings, Miss MannersI’m a teetotaler. Most of our pals and my husband are wine and spirit experts. This is usually not an issue because ...

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Miss Manners: My husband’s cousin keeps canceling our lunch plans

Greetings, Miss MannersA few miles distant from us reside my husband’s cousin and her spouse. When the cousins were growing up, their parents were ...

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Pope Leo XIV appoints new archbishop for Alabama

Today, the first American-born pope, Pope Leo XIV, appointed a new archbishop for the Archdiocese of Mobile. Bishop Mark S. Rivituso, who has served ...

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Yeti introduces 2 new summer colors: Black Forest and Cherry Blossom

Black Forest Green and Cherry Blossom Pink, two incredibly stylish new hues designed specifically for summer, are now available in Yeti’s renowned coolers and ...

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Longtime Birmingham area football coach announces retirement

Rod Isaac, the midfield football coach, declared his retirement on Tuesday. Isaac was the head coach of the Patriots for 15 years. Isaac remarked, ...

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July 4 events in Alabama 2025: Fireworks, barbecue, music, festivals

Are you prepared for a glittering Independence Day? Throughout the state, there are star-studded celebrations scheduled to make your holiday unforgettable. These festivities, which ...

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Birmingham contractor completes $500 million Virginia hospital project

A $500 million hospital project that took several years to complete was completed last month by Birmingham construction company Robins & Morton. On June ...

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