What's going on in Alabama
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Every couple years or so we've shared updates here for folks who might be concerned over Nick Saban's financial well-being. And now that he's no longer the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, it's a good time to check in. Although surely whatever he's pulling down from endorsements, investments such as his Mercedes dealerships, and of course his analyst work with ESPN surely provides sustenance, that was an $11 million gig he walked away from. But he will still make some money from Alabama. AL.com's Michael Casagrande reports that Saban's work as an advisor to the program brings a salary of $500,000 a year. Oddly enough, that's a good bit more than his base pay as the head coach. Most of his coaching money came from talent fees and bonuses. |
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Workers comp for teachers could be on the way next year if a pre-filed bill makes it through Alabama Legislature, reports AL.com's Alaina Bookman. The bill is from state Sen. Sam Givhan, a Huntsville Republican. Under it, workers comp benefits for those who are injured on the job would replace the current process of reimbursement that often comes in late and a little light. The "Mary Anne Leonard Educators' On-The-Job Injury Act" would let education employees draw their salaries for up to 90 days after being injured, with extensions possible, and it wouldn't count against sick leave. Medical bills would be paid through the Public Education Employees Health Insurance Program. We have 221 days until the 2025 Alabama Legislative Session. |
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A U.S. District judge has sentenced one of El Salvador's most wanted after his arrest in Chelsea, reports AL.com's Carol Robinson. Juan Carlos Portillo pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry after deportation. He's the leader of a clique in the MS13 gang and is one of El Salvador's top 100 most wanted. He has six warrants out for him there on charges of aggravated kidnapping, attempted aggravated homicide, illicit association, aggravated extortion, terrorist organization, deprivation of liberty and aggravated homicide. Here, he's facing two years in federal prison. |
Former Mr. Baseball of Alabama Gunnar Henderson is having a heck of a season with the Baltimore Orioles. And he's likely to land a spot in next month's Major League Baseball All-Star Game, reports AL.com's Mark Inabinett. Henderson is second only to Aaron Judge in the American League in home runs with 26, total bases, slugging percentage and OPS. He leads the league with 70 runs scored. In Phase 1 voting for the All-Star Game, Henderson finished with the most votes among American League shortstops. The top two at each position advance to Phase 2, so fans will be voting between Henderson and Bobby Witt Jr. over who will start at short for the AL. Phase 2 voting will be online from 11 a.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Wednesday. After that, reserves and pitchers will be selected through "player ballots" and Commissioner's Office selections. Henderson played for Morgan Academy in Selma and at Auburn University. |
“I may just have to get arrested in Birmingham later.” |
In 1961, former NBA player Jeff Malone of Mobile. |
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