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See who readers chose as AL.com state high school girls Athlete of the Year
In an online poll of AL.com readers, Hazel Green’s Leah Brooks was voted the state high school girls Athlete of the Year. Brooks received 69 percent of the votes while Jasper Missy Odom had 10 percent, St. Paul’s Janie Ford got eight percent, Hewitt-Trussville’s Sara Phillips received seven percent and Spring Garden’s Ace Austin had five percent.
Tennessee announces hiring of Kristen Golightly
Tennessee announced the hiring of assistant women’s golf coach Kristen Golightly. “I am thrilled to add Kristen to our staff this season,” Tennessee head coach Diana Cantu said. “Her personality, work ethic, and determination are going to be huge for our program. “She has excelled in working...
Monterey Volleyball Welcomes New Coach
After a 2023 campaign that saw Monterey High School Volleyball go winless in 12 outings, first year head coach Todd Daugherty steps into the role looking to get back to basics. Daugherty is a Crossville native who fell in love with the game during his time at the University of...
Black Man Executed In Alabama Despite Concerns Over His 1998 Conviction
In 2020, a federal court ruled that Gavin's court-appointed lawyers were ineffective. Keith Edmund Gavin was put to death by the State of Alabama on July 18. Although he was convicted by a jury of his peers for fatally shooting William Clayton Jr, a delivery driver, during a robbery attempt in 1998, questions remained about Gavin’s representation during his trial. Gavin attempted a last resort handwritten appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his execution, but it was rejected without comment nearly an hour before his execution.
3 Tennessee Titans you aren't talking about yet, but we guarantee you will in training camp
There's been no shortage of chatter about Will Levis, Calvin Ridley, L'Jarius Sneed and Jeffery Simmons since the Tennessee Titans last played a game. Plenty of talk about top draft picks JC Latham and T'Vondre Sweat too. When the Titans take the practice field for the first day of training...
Legendary guitarist hosting blues tour: How to find tickets
Legendary guitarist Slash is on tour celebrating the release of his blues album “Orgy of the Damned.”. The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. tour, which will make a stop in Huntsville, Ala., features Warren Haynes Band, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson and Larkin Poe.
Welcome News 19’s new MMJ/reporter Peyton Newman!
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – News 19 wants to give our new MMJ/reporter, Peyton Newman, a warm welcome to the News 19 team!. Peyton started at News 19 in June 2024 as an MMJ/Reporter. She recently graduated from The University of Alabama with BA in news media as well as summa cum laude Latin honors. She was also named the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Student in News Media award.
Allen: It’s time for Alabama to drop its outdated funding method for schools
Alabama is the home of rockets, research, and immense natural resources. We are also, unfortunately, one of only six states that still base funding for public schools on enrollment. This out-of-date model ignores the needs of actual students. As a North Alabama native and the CEO of the Huntsville Committee...
Fortera Fights Against Generational Poverty
The Fortera Foundation is breaking the cycle of generational poverty by providing essential resources and financial aid to single-parent students. Established in 2021, the Fortera Foundation focuses exclusively on assisting single parents attending college. In collaboration with Austin Peay State University, the foundation offers scholarships and financial literacy education to...
Two pedestrians fatally struck by vehicles in Madison this weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Detectives are investigating two deadly crashes involving vehicles hitting pedestrians in the town of Madison over the weekend. A 48-year-old man was struck and killed by a Jeep on Gallatin Pike late Saturday night. The report states the man was found lying in the middle of the road near Walton Lane.
What Was A Tennessee Vice Mayor’s House Vandalized With?
What was a Tennessee Vice Mayor’s house vandalized with? Well, I’ve never heard of anyone using this to mess with people’s home!. If you’re in politics, you’re probably no stranger to having people mess with you. They might throw things at you, they might mess with your vehicle, or it could be your home. Unfortunately, we’ve seen it all. However, this latest story is a bit different because of what was used to vandalize this Vice Mayor’s house. Learn more below!
Danger: Large Coyotes Causing Havoc In Alabama
This is one reason we should all own a rifle. Recently people have been spotting some giants roaming closer and closer to heavily populated residential areas. Be on the lookout a very large COYOTE roaming Chigger Ridge Road. Joyce Kidd Kephart added this pic. And said.. Something has bothered my...
Dr. Sophie Bjork-James: scholar of white nationalism
With neo-Nazis demonstrating around Nashville, including at a Metro Council meeting from which they were eventually expelled, the city has been on edge. It’s the second such group in as many weeks to bring their racist messaging to the streets of downtown and beyond, and some Nashvillians have shown up to oppose them publicly.
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