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T.R. Miller Becomes Alabama Winningest High School Football Program With Win Over Reeltown
MONTGOMERY, AL – T.R. Miller High School’s Myles Johnson returned from injury with a stellar performance, rushing for 110 yards on 15 carries and scoring twice in the Tigers’ 28-7 victory over Reeltown. This triumph in the 19th annual AHSAA Kickoff Classic at Cramton Bowl marked T.R. Miller’s 727th win, making them Alabama’s all-time winningest high school football team.
Now that both conventions are over, which presidential candidate has a stronger campaign?
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Several democratic delegates are back in Alabama after spending this week in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention. With both conventions having passed, Republicans and Democrats say there are striking differences between party conventions. “I think one of the things that you did not see, if you contrast and compare the […]
Young Farmers’ new chapter hosts first meeting
By Haley Mitchell Godwin After the group’s recent reorganization, the Crenshaw County Young Farmers (CCYF) held their first official meeting Aug. 15, marking a new chapter in the organization’s efforts to engage and support the local agricultural community. The meeting, which began at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Luverne Alabama Farmers Federation […] The post Young Farmers’ new chapter hosts first meeting appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Southeast Missouri State wins the 10th annual FCS Kickoff over North Alabama
Cramton Bowl - The College football season kicked off in the River Region as Southeast Missouri State defeated North Alabama 27-15 in the FCS Kickoff Classic. SEMO marched down the field scoring on its first offensive drives and forced two early turnovers from North Alabama. However, starting quarterback Paxton Delaurent was sidelined for a shoulder injury after taking a massive hit late in the first quarter. ...
Mustangs use physicality, agility to their advantage
One thing both coaches agreed on following Stanhope Elmore’s 28-13 victory over 5A Marbury: That was a solid evening of tackle football. Marbury scored first, and trailed by just two at the half against the Mustangs, but Stanhope’s size and crafty running game would eventually rule the day.
Late touchdown pushes Wetumpka past Beauregard
When the plays needed to be made, Wetumpka made them. Wetumpka opened the 2024 football season with a 19-14 comeback win over visiting Beauregard at the Wetumpka Sports Complex on Friday. After trailing for the entirety of the fourth quarter, senior running back Tudrius Hetherington scored on an 8-yard touchdown run with 2:06 remaining in the game to give Wetumpka (1-0) its final lead.
Black Belt Football Scoreboard: Week 1
Football scoreboard roundup for Black Belt high school football teams in week 1 on Friday night. Southside 30, George Washington Carver – Birmingham, 12. More scores will be added as they are reported. Send scores, photos and game information about your favorite Black Belt football team to news@blackbeltnewsnetwork.com to...
Alabama rockets appear in demand following apparent blow to Boeing over Starliner
NASA’s decision to land two astronauts aboard a SpaceX capsule, and not the Starliner craft they used to go to orbit, is considered a blow to Boeing. Despite all the controversy surrounding NASA’s new spacecraft, the Alabama built rocket that carried the Starliner to space did that job. United Launch Alliance’s Decatur factory built the Atlas-V used for the launch of Starliner. ULA is moving onto a newer and less expensive replacement for the Atlas and is reportedly in talks regarding a possible buy-out by Sierra Space.
Caroleene Dobson responds to Shomari Figures’ Democratic National Convention speech
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Republican congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson said there were parts of her opponent Shomari Figures’ speech at the Democratic National Convention that she actually liked. “He’s a very talented speaker,” Dobson told WKRG News 5. “I loved that he referenced the legacy of civil rights leaders in District 2.” Shomari Figures spoke […]
Alabama man incapacitated from Boar’s Head listeria outbreak files federal lawsuit
An Alabama man who contracted a listeria infection that has left him incapacitated and hospitalized for more than a month has filed a federal lawsuit against Boar’s Head, claiming the company’s since-recalled deli meat led to his condition. Jeffrey Scott Cox, who became ill after consuming Boar’s Head...
UAB looking to add clinics across state to address dental crisis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The American Dental Association ranks Alabama 51st in the nation for access to dental care, a ranking UAB’s School of Dentistry wants to change. School leaders want to add more dental clinics near rural and moderately urban parts of the state. They have already launched...
FuelAL: Alabama’s initiative to retain young professionals
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Alabama has introduced a summer program designed to retain young professionals within the state. FuelAL aims to connect college interns with the vibrant lifestyle and recreational opportunities in the areas where they work. “There are so many industries here that I didn’t even know were in...
Alabama drivers frustrated by rising car insurance rates
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Auto insurance rates are expected to continue increasing this year, with Alabama projected to rise by 18%. According to AAA, these hikes are nothing new as car insurance rates have been increasing annually for the last several years. “Typically, the reason that we see that happen is because of an increase […]
Auburn's Brian Battie released from hospital after three months
After three months of treatment and recovery, Auburn running back Brian Battie was released from Sarasota Memorial Hospital this week, according to a Facebook update from his mother, Adrienne. Battie was shot in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida, in May, and had been hospitalized since. In late June, he was...
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