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Auburn Week 3 Recap 

Auburn’s SEC losing streak increased to 16 games after the Tigers lost to Arkansas, 86-67, last weekend. Auburn now has lost 21 of 22 games in conference play. The Tigers have two winnable games upcoming, including a home game against Georgia and a road game at South Carolina. Another loss by Auburn would set the conference record

‘D’ is the key to Warrior success

By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent

Westbrook Christian High’s boys basketball team has won a lot of games this year, and it is the defense that is shining brightest.

With All-State senior center Colin Edwards clogging the lane and everyone else playing outstanding defense, the Warriors (19-4) have climbed up to No. 2 in the Class 2A state rankings.

“This is the best defensive team

Lady Titans looking to make noise in playoffs

By Gene Stanley/Correspondent

Balance is the name of the game this year for Gadsden City High’s girls basketball team.

With Troy University signee Daija Williams scoring on the inside and two great shooters in freshmen Haley Troup and Brooke Burns on the outside, the Titans have it all covered – including “slasher” Takara Blount.

“Haley and Brooke have to be considered two of

Hokes Bluff girls, boys flying into postseason

By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent

The future is so bright that it would be nothing to see Hokes Bluff High girls basketball coach Jason Shields on the sidelines with sunglasses.

The Eagles, ranked No. 9 in Class 4A, should be a player on the state scene for a couple more years, at least.

“We’re excited about the future,” Shields said. “With such a young

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Medicaid problems – a symptom of Alabama’s sick economy

There is a disturbing trend happening in Alabama – the growing number of people enrolling in Medicaid and what this says about our economy and job creation.

Every year for the past five years, Medicaid’s enrollment has dramatically increased. In 2010, the state spent $307 million on Medicaid, with a significant portion of that coming from the federal stimulus money. Last

Silas Choate, early area settler

For the next few weeks, The Vagabond will discuss some of the folks that settled in the area west of Attalla before the Cherokees were removed. This area was from around Highways 77 and 431 all the way up to Sand Valley Road.

The town occupies the site of an Indian village that was of considerable importance during the Creek War

Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell

Hot Cheese Dip, Cheese Wafers

These are two Super Bowl favorites to add to your wonderful table of party foods. I am always “digging” through recipes and I could not believe that I found my Hot Cheese Dip! Every time I prepare this wonderful dip, I have a sweet visit with the past.

Hot Cheese Dip

8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

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