Happy Friday, everybody. Let’s start with the weekly Alabama News Quiz:

Now your Friday report, from the Down in Alabama podcast (items on Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s pending decision, Coca-Cola United’s construction, Gulf Coast Amtrak and the Mullet Toss):

More Alabama News

Quoting

“She is encouraging me to get a job or run for something and not to be at the house under her foot all day.”

Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate, on speaking with his wife and future political plans.

Born on This Date

In 1981, former NFL running back Dwone Hicks of Huntsville.

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