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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...
“Into Light” Alabama Project Exhibition profiles faces lost to drug addiction
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Lining the walls of South’s Student Center -- are faces of lives lost to drug addiction. “Some have lived this -- others will live this,” said Jo Bonner, University of South Alabama President. On hand Thursday night -- founder of the non-profit “Into Light...
Tonight's weather | How's it looking for Ole Miss and Furman?
It's the last day of August and the first day of college football season en force. The 6th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels open this evening at 6 p.m. CT versus the Furman Paladins. Forecasters are calling for a pretty nice late-summer evening for the Renels and Paladins to uncork the 2024 season.
Alabama State Trooper talks Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT) — Alabama State Troopers are getting ready for a busy travel weekend for Labor Day. Sgt. Jeremy Burkett said this weekend is different than others. He explained that Labor Day means the kickoff of football season, and football season in Alabama can also mean celebration, which can result in drinking. Burkett gave […]
Alabama state committee looks to address gaps in veteran mental health care
A newly formed committee met Thursday in Montgomery to discuss ways to close mental health care gaps for military veterans in Alabama. The committee, led by Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA), focused on preventing veteran suicides. “We’re trying to get out in front of this thing so […]
Mike Wolfe drops $4k on rare and ‘beautiful’ Coca-Cola signs from Alabama collector in clip ahead of new season premiere
AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe has paid $4,000 for several rare Coca-Cola signs in a clip released ahead of the Season 26 premiere. The History Channel star has made his affinity for the soda maker’s signage known in the past, showing off a pricy sign from the brand while cleaning up his Iowa antique shop. […]
Family, friends reflect on the life of Troy man killed in apartment shooting
EUFAULA, Ala. (WDHN) — The grieving family of Terrance Lewis Junior, keeping his spirits alive as he was killed over a week ago after an argument at a party at the Midtown Apartments in Midland City. “I guess for us it’s going to be different because we see him...
Inmate dies at Elmore Correctional Facility
ELMORE, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Department of Corrections confirms that an inmate died at Elmore Correctional Facility on Sunday. Prison officials say Mitchell Ryan Monroe was found unresponsive on his bed. He had a head injury and abrasions on both legs, according to ADOC. Personnel attempted life-saving measures, but...
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