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Lowndes Academy wins AISA Chairman's Award
Lowndes Academy is the recipient of the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) Class A Chairman's Award. The award was designated for the 2023-2024 school year and was established to recognize member schools for their academic achievements. "The award also serves as a symbol of recognition to the individuals who have...
More rain with below-average temperatures this week
Tuesday: An upper-level wave will move across Alabama, triggering showers and storms across North and Central Alabama today. A few storms could be strong with gusty winds and heavy rain. Isolated flooding can’t be ruled out today. High temperatures will be in the middle 80s. Wednesday-Friday: The southwest flow will continue Wednesday through Friday. We […]
In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for […] The post In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Troy Rookie All-Stars compete in World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy All-Stars represented Alabama at the Dixie Ozone Rookies (11U) World Series in Mississippi this past weekend. Troy went 2-2 at the World Series. They opened up the World Series with a 8-5 win over Livingston on July 18. Cole Cleveland led Troy at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run, while Elliot Cochran went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Barrett Powell and Cochran pitched two innings each. Cochran struck out two and gave up two hits and two earned runs, while Powell struck out three and gave up no hits or earned runs.
Crenshaw County jail escapee recaptured
CRENSHAW COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office says a jail inmate who escaped is back in custody. The sheriff’s office says Shawn Tyler Garner was captured in Montgomery Monday night. His escape was reported hours earlier. Garner is charged with attempted murder in connection to...
AHSAA regional basketball tournament returning to Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Central Regional Basketball tournament is coming back to the Capital City. AHSAA officials confirmed that the Central Regional boys and girls tournaments will be played at Alabama State University’s Dunn-Oliver Acadome. AHSAA signed an agreement with ASU to...
Life of Montgomery police officer Carlos Taylor remembered with unique tribute
The life of Montgomery police officer Carlos Taylor is being remembered as part of a national bus tour. Taylor died last summer after being severely injured in an on-duty wreck in 2017. Sunday, a group called Beyond the Call of Duty brought its End of Watch Ride bus tour to...
A helping hand during difficult times
Wayne Garlock, a Greenville native, has dedicated his life to serving his community, making him the Greenville Advocate’s Hero of the Week. Garlock graduated from Greenville High School in 1976 before joining the Army, where he served for six years and was awarded the Army Commendation medal for distinguished service. During his military service, Garlock […] The post A helping hand during difficult times appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
CHHS names former Auburn star Kam Pettway new offensive coordinator
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Charles Henderson High School recently announced that former Auburn football star Kam Pettway has been named the football team’s new offensive coordinator. Pettway is a Prattville native that earned All-State honors at Prattville High as a senior running back after rushing for 1,402...
See rare birds + more at the Alabama Audubon Festival—Aug. 2-4
Alabama has some of the most diverse flora and fauna in the U.S.—including birds!. To celebrate the natural beauty of our state and spread the love of birding, Alabama Audubon is hosting the fourth annual Black Belt Birding Festival in Greensboro, and you’re invited. Keep reading to learn...
Juvenile injured during gunfire incident in Montgomery neighborhood
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police say a disturbance on Rosa L. Parks Avenue Monday afternoon left a 13-year-old boy hurt, but not seriously. A police spokeswoman said officers responded to a shooting call at about 1:15 p.m. Officers found that the boy sustained minor injuries as a result of gunfire during the disturbance.
3 Alabama alumni placed on PUP before NFL training camps
Three former Alabama players have been sidelined for the opening of NFL training camps by being placed on the physically-unable-to-perform list. Receiving the designation this weekend were Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch, Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders and Carolina Panthers wide receiver Cam Sims. Each of those teams is...
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