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Sutton Smith
News and Sports Articles by Sutton Smith
These stories were published over the 2023-2024 year as a Graduate Assistant Digital Reporter at WVUA-23, and from 2021-2022 as a Sports Reporter at the Tuscaloosa News.
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TUSCALOOSA LEGISLATORS READY TO GATHER IN MONTGOMERY FOR 2024 ALABAMA LEGISLATIVE SESSION
The Alabama State Legislature will congregate once again at the Alabama State Capitol building in Montgomery for the 2024 Legislative...
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Mar 11, 20248 min read
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THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM? THE CANDIDATE NOT PRESENT AT LATEST GOP PRIMARY DEBATE
The fourth and final Republican Presidential Primary debate began with fireworks as candidates attacked each other over various issues...
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Mar 11, 20243 min read
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WHAT QUESTIONS WILL BE ASKED AT THE DEBATE? WE DON’T KNOW, BUT HERE’S WHERE THEY STAND ON MAJOR ISSUES
The University of Alabama will welcome the fourth Republican Primary Presidential Debate of 2023 on Dec. 6 at the Frank M. Moody Music...
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Mar 11, 20245 min read
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WITH 54 VOTING LOCATIONS AND THE LARGEST IN ALABAMA, TUSCALOOSA IS READY FOR SUPER TUESDAY
Alabama’s Primary Elections are right around the corner and Tuscaloosa is working to make your voting experience as quick and easy as...
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Mar 11, 20244 min read
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ALABAMA SECRETARY OF STATE WES ALLEN IS IN ELECTION PREPARATION MODE
Alabama voters will have a chance to let their voices be heard March 5, also known as Super Tuesday, with more than 2,000 polling...
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Mar 11, 20244 min read
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ALABAMA WINS AN OVERTIME NAIL-BITER, 92-88 OVER ARKANSAS TO CLOSE OUT THE REGULAR SEASON
The 16th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide closed out the regular season with a huge overtime win Saturday at home over the Arkansas Razorbacks...
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Mar 11, 20246 min read
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FLORIDA AVENGES OVERTIME LOSS, DESTROYING ALABAMA 105-87 AT HOME
The Florida Gators get revenge on their home court destroying the 16th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, 105-87. “Disappointing loss; the...
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Mar 11, 20244 min read
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ALABAMA’S 2023 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BID COMES TO A HALT AFTER LOSING 27-20 IN THE ROSE BOWL
PASADENA, California: After a remarkable 12-1 and SEC Championship season, the Alabama Crimson Tide’s run at a 19th National Championship...
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Mar 11, 20245 min read
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GET TO KNOW ALABAMA’S 28TH HEAD FOOTBALL COACH, KALEN DEBOER
University of Alabama Athletics Director Greg Byrne has chosen Nick Saban’s successor less than 48 hours after Saban’s surprise...
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Mar 11, 20243 min read
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KALEN DEBOER HONORED TO FOLLOW A LEGEND AS ALABAMA’S 28TH HEAD COACH
New Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer addressed Alabama fans and the nation as head coach for the first time Saturday at Bryant Denny...
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Mar 11, 20242 min read
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What Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin said about Alabama football, Nick Saban and the transfer portal
Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin spoke about the talent on the Alabama roster on the SEC teleconference Wednesday ahead of his team's...
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Mar 23, 20221 min read
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Stillman College basketball makes NAIA Tournament, has chance to defend HBCU national title
The Stillman basketball team was awarded a berth in the NAIA Tournament as a No. 7 seed. The field was announced Thursday. Stillman...
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Mar 23, 20221 min read
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Lane Kiffin: Media should stop 'upsetting' Nick Saban ahead of Alabama football vs Ole Miss
Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin seemed very impressed, speaking highly of the Alabama Crimson Tide after their 31-29 win over the...
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Mar 23, 20221 min read
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Alabama, Cincinnati built rosters with different recruiting styles. Here's a look at the starters
Alabama and Cincinnati are well deserving of their College Football Playoff spot, and not surprisingly their paths are very different....
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Mar 23, 20227 min read
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Stillman basketball's Londell King is back on the court after brain surgery, seizure
Sitting in a hospital bed in Kansas City, Missouri, Londell King was watching the game of basketball slip through his fingers. His...
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Mar 23, 20222 min read
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Trey Petty, cousin of former Alabama basketball star John Petty Jr., becomes Stillman 1,000-point sc
After two seasons at West Alabama, Trey Petty needed a change of scenery. After receiving little interest from other schools, his phone...
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Mar 23, 20222 min read
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Shorthanded all season due to COVID-19 outbreaks, Stillman women's basketball stuck together
The Stillman College women's basketball team was dealt a bad hand to begin its 2021-2022 season. After coming off Christmas break,...
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Mar 23, 20222 min read
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How Shelton State men's and women's basketball developed into national powers
The Shelton State men's and women's basketball teams will host the ACCC Tournament on Tuesday through Saturday at Umphrey Center. The...
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Mar 23, 20222 min read
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Shelton State men's and women's basketball teams make JUCO national championships
Shelton State's men's and women's basketball teams both beat Wallace State Hanceville in ACCC Tournament championship games to advance to...
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Mar 23, 20222 min read
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Madonna Thompson takes a fiery approach in quest to bring national championship to Shelton State
Madonna Thompson's Lady Bucs have been a staple in the Tuscaloosa community for the last 24 years. Although Shelton State is a two-year...
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Mar 23, 20223 min read
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