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PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview takes 3OT thriller at Russellville 50-49
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hit the road for a massive region showdown at Russellville Friday night and the latest meeting between these two squads did not disappoint. With the score knotted at 42 at the end of regulation, the game went to overtime and trailing 49-42 in the third overtime period, Fairview found the end zone to make it 49-48. The Aggies opted to go for two and converted to claim a dramatic, 50-49 triple overtime win over the Golden Tigers. A 1-yard touchdown pass from Kolt Redding to Conner Scott on fourth and goal gave Fairview a 7-0...
Meadow View Elementary School teacher awarded $1,000 through ‘One Class at a Time’
One Class at a Time presented by Chick-fil-A of Birmingham. For 22 years, CBS 42 has been proud to present local teachers with $1,000 grants through its One Class at a Time program, honoring the educators who work tirelessly to make a positive impact on the children of Central Alabama. This week, CBS 42 Chief […]
Pet of the week: New opportunities await with Heidi by your side
CULLMAN, Ala. – Heidi, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is approximately 1.5 years old and is a gorgeous shepherd mix with medium energy. She is a patient girl who quietly watches the world go by in her kennel, but we know she’s looking for you to come pick her up for new adventures. Heidi adores and just loves her people as much as her treats, which is a hard choice for some but not her. She’s a beautiful soul who wants nothing more than to be close to you. Heidi truly is the best example of a therapy/companion/hiking dog! Are you ready to have a pal like Heidi? Visit the shelter at 935 Convent Road NE. It is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. If she’s already been adopted, don’t fret! She let us know a lot of her friends are waiting for homes. Her adoption fee includes a spay, DHLPP vaccine, Bordetella vaccines, rabies vaccine, wormer, general exam at the vet and microchip. Contact the Cullman County Animal Shelter at 256-734-5448 or cullmananimalshelter@co.cullman.al.us. Copyright 2024 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek handles Shoals Christian for homecoming 50-0
ARLEY, Ala. – The Tigers were off last week but they were back home Friday night to celebrate homecoming, and they capped off the week of festivities with a dominant, 50-0 showing against Shoals Christian. Meek jumped out to a 22-0 lead over the Flame in the opening quarter and continued adding to its lead in the second. Shoals Christian was unable to get on the board and the Tigers extended their lead to 42-0 before heading into the locker room at the halftime break. Meek’s defense continued to smother the Flame in the second half and the Tigers cruised the rest of the way to a 50-0 homecoming win over Shoals Christian. Meek improves to 3-3 with the win and the Tigers will be back home next week for a big region matchup against Addison. Copyright 2024 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Where to find pumpkins in Central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — October is here, and some people may be looking for pumpkins to help them ring in the autumn season, whether they are for baking or for autumn decor. Here are some places in central Alabama that will meet all your pumpkin needs this season. The following have pumpkins available throughout October: […]
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison collects 51-6 win at Waterloo
WATERLOO, Ala. – Addison made the long journey to the last high school you can reach in northwest Alabama and still be in the state, The Waterloo Cougars. Addison came away with a 51-6 win Danny Ditto Stadium and the Bulldogs could have named the score in this one as they were head and shoulders better than the young Cougars. The Addison B-team played the entire second half and actually beat the varsity Cougars 14-0. The first quarter started with Addison recovering a Cougar on side kick at their own 45-yard line. On the Dawgs first play, QB Elijah Roberts hit WR Scout Flynn...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope remains unbeaten with 39-3 win at Curry
CURRY, Ala. – After handling Addison at home last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back on the road Friday night to take on the Curry Yellow Jackets. Good Hope built a 33-3 lead by halftime and with some younger Raiders in the game in the second half, they cruised to a 39-3 win to remain undefeated. Curry opened the game with an onside kick and recovered it to start its first possession with great field position. However, the Raider defense forced a turnover on downs just four plays later and the Raider offense wasted no time in taking advantage of...
Weather alert for dense fog in North Alabama until Saturday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 4:23 a.m. for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. "Patchy dense fog has developed mainly in some river valleys early this morning. Visibility will...
Huskies fall on the road to Warriors
By Sherry S. Parker, For the Tribune ALABASTER, Ala.-The Hewitt Trussville Huskies (5-2, 2-2) took their show on the road Friday night to take on the Thompson Warriors (5-2, 4-0) and left Alabaster with a hard-fought 15-10 Region 3 loss. After an impressive opening drive put Hewitt in field goal range, the 42-yard attempt came […]
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont pulls away to down Hanceville 56-30
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home to host a county clash with the Hanceville Bulldogs Friday night, and it was an exciting battle between these two local squads. The score was knotted at 24 at halftime but the Eagles outscored the Bulldogs 32-6 in the second half to pull away with a 56-30 win. Hanceville received the opening kick-off and drove down the field but with a goal to go situation the Eagles defense stiffened, and the Bulldogs settled for a Dylan Lazzaro field goal to put Hanceville ahead 3-0 midway through the first quarter. The Eagles put...
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