money Bearcats battle 'Bama, Bengals, New Year's Eve: 5 things to know to start your week
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Cincinnati Bearcats play Alabama in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Eve
The Cincinnati Bearcats face the Alabama Crimson Tide Friday at 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) in the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal. The No. 4 Bearcats are the first so-called Group of Five team ever to qualify for the playoff after finishing 13-0 and winning a second straight American Athletic Conference Championship. Alabama is a 14-point favorite and the over/under point total for the game is set at 58.
Things to do on New Year's Eve in Cincinnati
We will have your complete guide to the best celebrations going on for New Year's Eve happenings around the city. These celebrations are guaranteed to help you say "goodbye" (or perhaps "good riddance") to 2021. From family-friendly daytime countdowns and special menus at area restaurants to live music and themed parties, there's something for every taste and budget.
Who has applied to be Cincinnati's next school chief? We have their resumes
Cincinnati Public Schools has received nearly 40 applications for its next superintendent in the five weeks since the job posting went live, though officials said the board has yet to look through them all.
The Enquirer received the applicants' resumes and cover letters through an open records request.
Bengals eye the playoffs as they face the Baltimore Ravens at Paul Brown stadium
On Sunday, the Bengals will battle the Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium, it’ll be Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s first meaningful December game against each other, as they’re both playing for an AFC North title this season.
Three keys: This is how the Bengals beat the Ravens for the top spot in the AFC North
Mom who lost son to gun violence puts 'Teach your son not to kill my son' sign in yard
It's been two months since Jackie Randolph's son, Javeir, died in front of her.
Her 16-year-old child was shot in October on Jonathan Avenue in Evanston while walking to a store.
Outside of her home sits a yellow yard sign that reads, "Teach your son not to kill my son. I already taught mine not to kill yours."
The bold words on the sign aren't something that can easily be ignored.
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