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Tallassee, Elmore County game canceled after gun threat
Before three quarters were played, Elmore County and Tallassee’s rivalry matchup was postponed and canceled on Friday night. According to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin, a threat was called in or made surrounding the game to possibly shoot up the stadium in the fourth quarter. The threat came via social media.
Container cabin conversion creates unique space for visitors in Elba
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe. ELBA − Elba resident Courtney Maddox learned from Covid-19 to never take a day for granted. So, in 2022, she began construction on Green Haven, her Airbnb container...
Alabama’s First Official Black Town Celebrates 125th Founder’s Day
Hobson City, Alabama, is celebrating its 125 years of being the state's first official Black town. Hobson City, Alabama, recently celebrated a major anniversary as the state’s first official Black town. The town, located between Oxford and Anniston, held its 125th Founders Day along with recognizing two Anniston natives,...
Live Score: Alabama State football season opener in the Orange Blossom Classic against NCCU
Alabama State football will kick off the 2024 season in the Orange Blossom Classic. Alabama State finished 7-4 last season, marking its best season since 2013. Entering Eddie Robinson Jr.'s third season as coach, the Hornets have their sights set on SWAC and HBCU championships. North Carolina Central University finished 9-3 last season and...
See Thursday's statewide Week 2 high school football scores
Pisgah scored late to win the battle of No. 1 teams against Fyffe in a key game Thursday night. Here are all the scores as compiled by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Check out the top vote-getters from the Week 1 state volleyball poll
More than 15,000 ballots were cast in the Week 1 AL.com Volleyball Player of the Week poll and one of the top performers for one of the state’s top teams came away with the top honors in convincing fashion. Junior Baker Garside of St. Luke’s earned 4,676 of the...
Georgiana @ Ariton | 2024 Week 1
ARITON, Ala. (WTVY) - The Georgiana Panthers hit the road to take on the Ariton Purple Cats. Who come home with the win?. Subscribe to our News 4 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning. Get instant notifications on top stories from News 4 by downloading our mobile apps.
New laser tag facility opens at Maxwell Air Force Base's Gunter Annex
The highly anticipated laser tag facility, "The Last Stand Laser Tag," officially opened its doors at Gunter Annex on August 16. The facility offers a thrilling new way for Airmen and their families to bond, build morale, and engage in team-building activities. ...
Elba's Henderson opens football season with big game over Luverne
ELBA’S ALVIN HENDERSON [2], the Auburn University verbal commit who set the single season state record for rushing yards in a season last year, opened the 2024 season last Friday, Aug. 23, with 325 yards rushing and five touchdowns on just 19 carries in a 50-22 win over Luverne – his fourth straight 300-yard game. Henderson scored on touchdown runs of 67, 35, 51, 34 yards plus a 1-yard TD run. He also had three kick returns for 48 yards and a punt return for 5 yards. His 325 rushing yards pushed his career total to 7,599, moving him into ninth place all-time as he surpassed Williamson’s Jamarcus Russell (7,362, 1998-2001) and Hackleburg’s Donnie Gosha (7,348, 1990-95), according to the AHSAA Record Book. See the “Sports section” for more on the Elba/Luverne football game. (Photo by Linda Hodge, Editor)
Update: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama Saturday afternoon
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 3:01 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:30 p.m. for Lawrence, Morgan and Cullman counties. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Sardis, or 11...
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