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      <title>Vance Father Arrested After TCSO Finds Young Child Cuffed to Bed</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:50:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Vance man is being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail without bond on charges that he handcuffed his young child to a bedframe for hours at a time over a two-month period and whipped their older sibling for telling deputies about it. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/993/p/vance-child-abuse-handcuffing-arrests/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Vance man is being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail without bond on charges that he handcuffed his young child to a bedframe for hours at a time over a two-month period and whipped their older sibling for telling deputies about it. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/993/p/vance-child-abuse-handcuffing-arrests/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>'Queen of My Double Wide Trailer' Finds Riches in a Simple Life</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:39:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[He knows she's restless, he knows she's trouble, and he wouldn't trade the life they've built for anything. There's more heart beneath this country hit's humor than you might expect. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/sammy-kershaw-queen-of-my-double-wide-trailer-meaning-lyrics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[He knows she&apos;s restless, he knows she&apos;s trouble, and he wouldn&apos;t trade the life they&apos;ve built for anything. There&apos;s more heart beneath this country hit&apos;s humor than you might expect. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/sammy-kershaw-queen-of-my-double-wide-trailer-meaning-lyrics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>West Alabama Women's Leadership Celebration: What to Know</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:48:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[West Alabama women are coming together for an afternoon of inspiration, leadership, and connection. Here's what you need to know about this upcoming celebration! <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/534/p/west-alabama-womens-leadership-celebration-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Alabama women are coming together for an afternoon of inspiration, leadership, and connection. Here&apos;s what you need to know about this upcoming celebration! <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/534/p/west-alabama-womens-leadership-celebration-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary K]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>From Garth Brooks to Tim McGraw: 5 Men Who Shaped '90s Country</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:40:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Arena-sized shows, unforgettable honky-tonk hits and songs that still bring back the decade — these five artists each left their own mark on country music. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/male-country-singers-90s/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Arena-sized shows, unforgettable honky-tonk hits and songs that still bring back the decade &#x2014; these five artists each left their own mark on country music. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/male-country-singers-90s/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donny Meacham]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Downtown Tuscaloosa Streets to Host Chili Cook-Off</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:22:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Downtown Tuscaloosa is hosting a Chili Cook-Off November 15 with live music, local businesses and $10 chili tastings. Admission is free. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/962/p/tuscaloosa-downtown-chili-cook-off-festival/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Downtown Tuscaloosa is hosting a Chili Cook-Off November 15 with live music, local businesses and $10 chili tastings. Admission is free. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/962/p/tuscaloosa-downtown-chili-cook-off-festival/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dre Day]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Five '90s Country Queens Who Could Do It All</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:46:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From record-breaking albums to unforgettable ballads, these five women brought their own kind of star power to one of country music's biggest decades. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/female-country-singers-defined-90s-reba-mcentire-shania-twain-faith-hill-trisha-yearwood-martina-mcbride/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From record-breaking albums to unforgettable ballads, these five women brought their own kind of star power to one of country music&apos;s biggest decades. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/female-country-singers-defined-90s-reba-mcentire-shania-twain-faith-hill-trisha-yearwood-martina-mcbride/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donny Meacham]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Country Music News]]></category>
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      <title>Veterans Day Deals And Freebies Across West Alabama</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:09:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Before you head out today, know there are free meals and discounts waiting for veterans all over West Alabama. <a href="https://953thebear.com/veterans-day-deals-west-alabama/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before you head out today, know there are free meals and discounts waiting for veterans all over West Alabama. <a href="https://953thebear.com/veterans-day-deals-west-alabama/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>VIDEO: Alabama Woman Encounters Strange Creature Across Driveway</title>
      <link>https://953thebear.com/alabama-woman-ring-camera-creature/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tami from Alabama says her Ring camera caught something truly bizarre, and she's pushing back on claims it's fake. Take a look and decide for yourself. <a href="https://953thebear.com/alabama-woman-ring-camera-creature/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Tami from Alabama says her Ring camera caught something truly bizarre, and she&apos;s pushing back on claims it&apos;s fake. Take a look and decide for yourself. <a href="https://953thebear.com/alabama-woman-ring-camera-creature/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>West Alabama Women to Gather for Leadership and Networking</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:14:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The West Alabama Chamber's Women's Leadership Alliance will host its annual celebration December 1, featuring speakers, business leaders and networking. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/962/p/west-alabama-womens-leadership-alliance-celebration/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The West Alabama Chamber&apos;s Women&apos;s Leadership Alliance will host its annual celebration December 1, featuring speakers, business leaders and networking. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/962/p/west-alabama-womens-leadership-alliance-celebration/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dre Day]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Sammy Kershaw Has a Message for the CMAs After Getting an Apology</title>
      <link>https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/sammy-kershaw-cma-apology-red-carpet-dispute/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:06:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After an outpouring of support from fellow artists and country music listeners, Kershaw is reflecting on what the controversy brought to light — and why the conversation shouldn't end with his own resolution. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/sammy-kershaw-cma-apology-red-carpet-dispute/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After an outpouring of support from fellow artists and country music listeners, Kershaw is reflecting on what the controversy brought to light &#x2014; and why the conversation shouldn&apos;t end with his own resolution. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/sammy-kershaw-cma-apology-red-carpet-dispute/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donny Meacham]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Lainey Wilson Is Ready for Ella Langley to Win Big at CMAs</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:12:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Nine nominations for Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson's already packing something sparkly just in case the trophies pile up. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/lainey-wilson-ella-langley-2026-cma-awards/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Nine nominations for Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson&apos;s already packing something sparkly just in case the trophies pile up. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/lainey-wilson-ella-langley-2026-cma-awards/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Evan Paul]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Photos, Video From Alabama Tuesday Prep for Vanderbilt</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:03:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Alabama was back on the practice field on Tuesday, continuing prep for Saturday's road trip to Vanderbilt. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/531/p/photos-alabama-tuesday-preparation-vanderbilt-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Alabama was back on the practice field on Tuesday, continuing prep for Saturday&apos;s road trip to Vanderbilt. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/531/p/photos-alabama-tuesday-preparation-vanderbilt-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wyatt Fulton]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>CMA Apologizes, But Are Country Fans Buying It?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:33:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Country fans know who Sammy Kershaw should replace on the red carpet, but would it make a difference?  <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/cma-red-carpet-controversy-reaction-influencers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Viral Alabama Fan Creates Coloring Book for Stressed Fans</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:15:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tuscaloosa native Shon Harvey talks viral Bama Faithful videos, recognition from Shane Beamer and her new coloring book for stressed football fans. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/962/p/shon-harvey-bama-faithful-viral-videos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Tuscaloosa native Shon Harvey talks viral Bama Faithful videos, recognition from Shane Beamer and her new coloring book for stressed football fans. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/962/p/shon-harvey-bama-faithful-viral-videos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Keelon Russell Named Maxwell Award Semifinalist</title>
      <link>https://953thebear.com/ixp/531/p/keelon-russell-maxwell-award-semifinalist-2026/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:33:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After leading the Crimson Tide to a victory over top-15 LSU on Saturday, Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell was named a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award on Tuesday. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/531/p/keelon-russell-maxwell-award-semifinalist-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After leading the Crimson Tide to a victory over top-15 LSU on Saturday, Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell was named a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award on Tuesday. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/531/p/keelon-russell-maxwell-award-semifinalist-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Metz Named Bednarik Award Semifinalist</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:22:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After being added to the watch list on Monday, Alabama linebacker Luke Metz has been named a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/531/p/luke-metz-bednarik-award-semifinalist-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After being added to the watch list on Monday, Alabama linebacker Luke Metz has been named a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/531/p/luke-metz-bednarik-award-semifinalist-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wyatt Fulton]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>5 Candidates Seeking Tuscaloosa Council Seat Invited to Town Hall</title>
      <link>https://953thebear.com/ixp/993/p/district-5-town-hall-monday/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:54:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The five candidates running to replace the late Kip Tyner on the Tuscaloosa City Council have been invited to participate in a town hall and community forum next week on the University of Alabama campus, and all will try to make it. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/993/p/district-5-town-hall-monday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The five candidates running to replace the late Kip Tyner on the Tuscaloosa City Council have been invited to participate in a town hall and community forum next week on the University of Alabama campus, and all will try to make it. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/993/p/district-5-town-hall-monday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>UPDATE: 2026 CMA Awards Performers Revealed</title>
      <link>https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/2026-cma-awards-performers/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:45:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There will also be a celebration of Brooks & Dunn's career and a tribute to Dolly Parton. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/2026-cma-awards-performers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There will also be a celebration of Brooks &amp; Dunn&apos;s career and a tribute to Dolly Parton. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/2026-cma-awards-performers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Miranda Lambert Would Rather Do This for Her Birthday</title>
      <link>https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/miranda-lambert-birthday-plans/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:26:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Miranda Lambert's birthday looks a lot different these days, think bonfire, s'mores, and '90s country instead of a wild night out. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/miranda-lambert-birthday-plans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Miranda Lambert&apos;s birthday looks a lot different these days, think bonfire, s&apos;mores, and &apos;90s country instead of a wild night out. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/miranda-lambert-birthday-plans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>West Alabama Forecast Calls for Much Colder Weather Soon</title>
      <link>https://953thebear.com/ixp/534/p/west-alabama-colder-weather-soon-forecast/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:22:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sweater weather has had its moment, but West Alabama’s weather has a chilly plot twist coming.  <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/534/p/west-alabama-colder-weather-soon-forecast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sweater weather has had its moment, but West Alabama&#x2019;s weather has a chilly plot twist coming.  <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/534/p/west-alabama-colder-weather-soon-forecast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Christmas Creep in Sweet Home Alabama</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:44:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It’s November in Alabama, and apparently somebody forgot to tell a few folks that Thanksgiving comes before Christmas. <a href="https://953thebear.com/early-christmas-decorations-alabama/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s November in Alabama, and apparently somebody forgot to tell a few folks that Thanksgiving comes before Christmas. <a href="https://953thebear.com/early-christmas-decorations-alabama/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Things Every Alabama Football Fan Wants for Christmas</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:30:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ Christmas is a magical time of year in Alabama <a href="https://953thebear.com/crimson-tide-christmas-list/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Christmas is a magical time of year in Alabama <a href="https://953thebear.com/crimson-tide-christmas-list/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Carly Pearce Lands Her First Acting Role in ‘My Jesus'</title>
      <link>https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/carly-pearce-film-my-jesus/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:05:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Carly is stepping in front of the cameras for a very different kind of performance. The country singer is making her film debut in 'My Jesus,' the movie inspired by Anne Wilson's journey from a teenager posting a singing video to a rising Christian music star. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/carly-pearce-film-my-jesus/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Carly is stepping in front of the cameras for a very different kind of performance. The country singer is making her film debut in &apos;My Jesus,&apos; the movie inspired by Anne Wilson&apos;s journey from a teenager posting a singing video to a rising Christian music star. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/carly-pearce-film-my-jesus/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Tuscaloosa’s Tinsel Trail Seeks Second Top 10 National Ranking</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 03:12:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tuscaloosa’s One Place Tinsel Trail is nominated for a USA TODAY 10BEST award, and public voting is open through Nov. 30. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/534/p/tuscaloosa-tinsel-trail-national-ranking-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Tuscaloosa&#x2019;s One Place Tinsel Trail is nominated for a USA TODAY 10BEST award, and public voting is open through Nov. 30. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/534/p/tuscaloosa-tinsel-trail-national-ranking-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Applications Open for West Alabama Chamber Ambassador Program</title>
      <link>https://953thebear.com/ixp/534/p/west-alabama-chamber-ambassador-applications/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 02:11:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The West Alabama Chamber is accepting Ambassador Program applications through Nov. 30 for professionals seeking networking and business growth opportunities. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/534/p/west-alabama-chamber-ambassador-applications/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The West Alabama Chamber is accepting Ambassador Program applications through Nov. 30 for professionals seeking networking and business growth opportunities. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/534/p/west-alabama-chamber-ambassador-applications/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Getting Ready For Freezing Weather In West Alabama This Weekend</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 02:06:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Before you drag the plants inside, there's a checklist worth hearing from Holli Mack Wilson of Hamner Real Estate. <a href="https://953thebear.com/freezing-weather-west-alabama-prep/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before you drag the plants inside, there&apos;s a checklist worth hearing from Holli Mack Wilson of Hamner Real Estate. <a href="https://953thebear.com/freezing-weather-west-alabama-prep/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>SEC School Investigates Reports Of Students Making Monkey Sounds</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:53:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Ring camera in Oxford picked up something ugly, and now the university is investigating. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ole-miss-racist-video-investigation/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:22:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tuscaloosa announces City Hall closures, adjusted office hours and garbage collection delays for Veterans Day. Here's what residents need to know. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/962/p/tuscaloosa-veterans-day-city-service-changes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Tuscaloosa announces City Hall closures, adjusted office hours and garbage collection delays for Veterans Day. Here&apos;s what residents need to know. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/962/p/tuscaloosa-veterans-day-city-service-changes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>5 Male Country Singers Without a CMA Entertainer of the Year Win</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:37:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These five male country stars have impressive CMA résumés, including multiple wins and several Entertainer of the Year nominations. Two haven't even received an EOTY nod. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/male-country-singers-cma-entertainer-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These five male country stars have impressive CMA r&#xE9;sum&#xE9;s, including multiple wins and several Entertainer of the Year nominations. Two haven&apos;t even received an EOTY nod. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/male-country-singers-cma-entertainer-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>These 5 Female Country Superstars Have CMA Wins - But Not EOTY</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:30:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Between them, these five women have dozens of CMA wins and plenty of major nominations, yet none has taken home the association's top honor. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/female-country-singers-cma-entertainer-of-the-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Between them, these five women have dozens of CMA wins and plenty of major nominations, yet none has taken home the association&apos;s top honor. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/female-country-singers-cma-entertainer-of-the-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Keelon Russell "Day-to-Day" After Ankle Injury vs. LSU</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:25:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell is "day-to-day" with an ankle injury he suffered in Saturday night's victory over the LSU Tigers. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/531/p/keelon-russell-day-day-injury-lsu/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell is &quot;day-to-day&quot; with an ankle injury he suffered in Saturday night&apos;s victory over the LSU Tigers. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/531/p/keelon-russell-day-day-injury-lsu/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wyatt Fulton]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Alabama Food &amp; Wine Festival Sets 2027 Dates &amp; Beneficiaries</title>
      <link>https://953thebear.com/ixp/993/p/west-alabama-food-wine-festival-2027/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:02:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The West Alabama Food & Wine Festival will split the proceeds of its 2027 event between Schoolyard Roots and Table of Grace, organizers announced Monday. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/993/p/west-alabama-food-wine-festival-2027/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The West Alabama Food &amp; Wine Festival will split the proceeds of its 2027 event between Schoolyard Roots and Table of Grace, organizers announced Monday. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/993/p/west-alabama-food-wine-festival-2027/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen Dethrage]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>65 Softball Teams From 19 States Head to Northport for Tournament</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:44:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sixty-five elite softball teams from 19 states will play at Northport’s River Run Park this weekend for the Diamond Legacy Elite Invitational Softball Tournament. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/993/p/northport-weekend-softball-tournament/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sixty-five elite softball teams from 19 states will play at Northport&#x2019;s River Run Park this weekend for the Diamond Legacy Elite Invitational Softball Tournament. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/993/p/northport-weekend-softball-tournament/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>CMA Awards Red Carpet Controversy Update: They Responded!</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:18:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A statement issued at CMA social media ends with a note of hope for those particularly offended by the "Third Rate Romance" singer's exclusion. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/cma-response-red-carpet-sammy-kershaw-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A statement issued at CMA social media ends with a note of hope for those particularly offended by the &quot;Third Rate Romance&quot; singer&apos;s exclusion. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/204/p/cma-response-red-carpet-sammy-kershaw-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>SEC Championship Game No More After Historic 35-Year Run</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:44:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The SEC Championship game is no more after the 2026 season, with College Football Playoff expansion eliminating conference championships. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/531/p/sec-championship-game-abolished-2026-football/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The SEC Championship game is no more after the 2026 season, with College Football Playoff expansion eliminating conference championships. <a href="https://953thebear.com/ixp/531/p/sec-championship-game-abolished-2026-football/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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