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An underdog’s state title, a dominant pitcher and several stolen-base machines top the 1A all-state team.

Samantha Baulch claims her contract was not renewed as a result of her filing complaints about the schools handling of COVID-19 protocols. She also claims the school did not make reasonable accommodations for her.

The Vestavia Hill City Schools along with the superintendent and the city face a lawsuit alleging they’re improperly withholding public information on how they decided COVID-19 masking and safety protocols. The lawsuit was filed by two parents last month. Read more.

LEWISTON – John Keller started hunting in 1967 but had never shot a big bull elk. The 84-year-old Clarkston man finally got the chance this fall when he drew a quality elk tag in the Couse Game Management Unit near Anatone after 14 years of trying. The tag, one of only four available there during the 2020 rifle hunting season, allowed Keller to shoot any bull elk. But those fortunate enough to draw the special tags aren’t after just any bull. They gun for the big monsters of the Blues – b...