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Carr continues summer workouts with Wolverines: 'old Carver is gone'
G.W. Carver coach Bobby Carr said he saw “a lot more good than bad” as the Wolverines went through their first OTA of the summer at Trinity on Thursday. The first-year coach continues to work on team chemistry over the summer with former Carver players as well as those from Sidney Lanier, which closed down in May and merged its student population with Carver. The OTA, an NFL term for “organized team activities” prior to the official start of practice in August, was the first opportunity for the Wolverines to blend in work with the offensive line and a talented group of running backs after three earlier 7-on-7 tournaments.
GOPLAY Calendar for July 4-10
2 p.m. - Cloverdale-Idlewild Association's Fourth of July Parade: A tradition in Montgomery since 1975. Decorate for patriotism and join he parade, which begins at the corner of Lexington and Plymouth streets. Parade proceeds to Cloverdale Bottom Park, where Charlie Colvin will lead a discussion of the U.S. presidential election of 1824.
Montgomery World War II veteran Romay Davis, oldest surviving member of ‘Six Triple Eight’ battalion, dead at 104
Romay Davis, a Montgomery woman who was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2021 as a member of an all-black female battalion that served overseas during World War II, has died. Davis, who was the oldest living member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — known as the ‘Six...
Luverne cheer squads shine at UCA Camp
By Staff Reports The Luverne High School (LHS) varsity and junior varsity (JV) cheerleading squads excelled at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) cheer camp held the week of June 17 at in Foley, earning numerous accolades, including the prestigious Leadership Award. The honor, voted on by all the squads at the camp, reflects the respect […] The post Luverne cheer squads shine at UCA Camp appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Homeless veterans shelter in Phenix City closes following end of contract
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL)— As folks are preparing to celebrate Independence Day, a shelter for those who have sacrificed and served for our country has had its doors shut. Safe Landing Home for Veterans had its doors shut. Aid and shelter have been found in the house adorning 13th Avenue in Phenix City for 13 […]
Patrick Braxton is set to become the first Black mayor of this Alabama town after legal battles delayed him for four years
Patrick Braxton is finally set to become the mayor of Newbern, Alabama after nearly four years of legal battles. Although Braxton became mayor-elect in 2020, he was blocked from entering office by his white predecessors. He and the town officials who refused to acknowledge him as mayor have reached a settlement that would allow him to officially serve his first term. Braxton will become the first Black mayor in Newbern’s 166-year history once the court approves the settlement.
Step back to yesterday at Meeksville
Meeksville in northern Pike County is known far and wide for its annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade tradition began across the way at China Grove and continues at Meeksville. Earnest Green, a longtime member of the sponsoring Meeksville Fire Department, said the annual Fourth of July Parade was a tradition too good to […] The post Step back to yesterday at Meeksville appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Marcus Campbell hosts 22nd Future Star Basketball Camp
YORK, Ala. (WTOK) - The annual Marcus Campbell Future Star Basketball Camp concluded Tuesday at Sumter Central High School in York. Campbell, a former University of Alabama basketball star and Sumter County native, has hosted the camp for young people in the community for 22 years. Over 100 kids attended...
Vestavia Hills' Sharon Pitts crowned Ms. Senior Alabama 2024
Vestavia Hills resident Sharon Pitts recently was crowned Ms. Senior Alabama 2024. Pitts, who is retired from Regions Bank after 35 years of service in human resources, was named the winner among 14 candidates ages 60-69 across the state in a competition held June 1 at the Daphne Civic Center.
'Love & Marriage: Huntsville' Star KeKe Jabbar Is Survived by Her Husband and Three Kids
On July 2, 2024, social media personality Marcella Speaks sadly announced that Love & Marriage: Huntsville star KeKe Jabbar has died. Marcella read the family's statement on a YouTube livestream and shared that the reality TV star "passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love."She was 42 years old."She was a mom, a sister, and a great friend full of life, love and laughter," the statement continued. "She will be sorely missed, and at this time, we are asking for respect and privacy in our moment of grief while we process this great loss."There has been an outpouring of support...
New ice cream shop opens in Tallassee
An urge to have ice cream led to The Scoop in Tallassee. A few months ago Samantha Segrest was wanting a milkshake. The ice cream machine at a local restaurant wasn’t working. “It was kind of like a temper tantrum,” Segrest said. Three days later the stars aligned...
New Prattville Kindergarten School to move in this fall amid vandalism issue
The Prattville Kindergarten School, or PKS, is standing tall and sturdy as the new school is set to open its doors this coming fall. . With 32 classrooms in total, 28 for kindergarten and four for preschool, the school will be able to accommodate over 600 kids. Construction crews are working diligently to meet the fast-approaching deadline for the new state-of-the-art kindergarten school in Prattville.
Nick Saban's return as Alabama's head coach could be pending
There have been coaches that have retired or stepped down from positions before that have come back to coach in the college game. Although it is rare, it is worth pointing out that it has happened. And with the Alabama Crimson Tide, given the success they had under recently retired...
Mobile station plans to replace meteorologist ‘blindsided’ by departure
A Mobile television meteorologist says he was “blindsided” by his station’s decision to let him go, while an executive says the station will be looking for “the right person” for its weather team. Michael White, longtime meteorologist at WALA-TV10, a Fox affiliate, posted on Facebook...
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