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Two Lowndes County teens charged in Montgomery slaying
Two Lowndes County teenagers have been charged with capital murder in connection with a Thursday shooting in Montgomery. The two 16-year-olds are charged in the death of 21-year-old Hector Bamaca Yoc of Montgomery, said Sgt. Ernestina McGriff, a spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police Department. They were taken into custody Sunday by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility under no bond. ...
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...
One Alabama Football Team Record will not fall in 2024 and why it doesn't matter
Alabama football fans know well that two team records matter more than all the other team records. Those records are SEC Championships and National Championships. Since the Alabama Crimson Tide holds the SEC record for championships and college football's record for the most national championships, the 2024 season cannot be a major, record-breaking year.
Who's next? Here’s how Alabama football’s defensive ends shape up heading into fall camp
With Justin Eboigbe, Dallas Turner and Chris Braswell off to the NFL, Alabama football is now in need of some speed off the edge. Under new defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, and his "Swarm" 4-2-5 defensive scheme, the Crimson Tide's edge rushing position is now made up of what Wommack calls his Bandit and Wolf. The Bandit is a defensive end but one generally the edge on the weak side, while the Wolf is more of an...
'Needed Killing' series' latest murder mystery has department chair as victim| DON NOBLE
It has become common recently to begin a murder-mystery book by bringing to one place a small cast of characters, one of whom, the reader will notice, is rude, obnoxious and disliked by the rest. That character is doomed. “The Fink Needed Killing” by Bill Fitts takes place, as usual with this series, in...
UA’s CORE Program Drawing Students to Real Estate Careers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you met Carri Roper today, you might think the University of Alabama Senior had planned on a commercial real estate career when he first stepped on campus. One reason: his six-month internship at the Attollo Homes property management firm in Tuscaloosa has lasted for two...
Pre-Season Preview: Enterprise Bulldogs
ENTERPRISE, Miss. (WTOK) - The Enterprise Bulldogs are less than 40 days away from kicking off their 2024 season. Entering the thirteenth year under Head Coach, Kelly Jimmerson, the Bulldogs hope to make improvements after last year’s 5-6 record. “I mean, every year ends, and you kind of have...
Massive Tuscaloosa church theft nears resolution
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - An update has been given on a theft at a Tuscaloosa church. A church employee at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church has been accused of stealing $300,000 and using the money to buy TikTok coins. She’s expected to appear in court Tuesday morning. Court...
Alabama lands in top 10 for elite, 2025 4-star SG Braylon Mullins
The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball coaching staff has been busy on the recruiting trail. In recent years, the Crimson Tide have had a lot of success landing some of the top prospects in the country. On Monday, one of the top prospects — Braylon Mullins listed Alabama as one of his finalists.
Grant Opportunities For Nursing, Welding and More in Tuscaloosa
As we gear up for the upcoming school year, the Tuscaloosa Area Career Center is highlighting the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant. This valuable grant program is designed to assist individuals from low-income households in pursuing high-demand, high-wage career paths, ultimately leading to improved economic stability and a brighter future.
‘We were shocked’: Mississippi nurse dies after being hit by vehicle
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The death of a registered nurse in Mississippi came as a shock to her loved ones. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said 41-year-old Marcie Errington, of Crystal Springs, died after she was hit by a vehicle near Sunset Grill in Rankin County. Those who worked with Errington at […]
Woman killed in one-vehicle crash in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Police are investigating a crash that killed one woman Monday morning in Tuscaloosa. Stephanie Taylor, a spokeswoman with the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said investigators responded to a fatal, one-vehicle crash that happened in the 4500 block of 45th Street East near Hargrove Road. At about 8:07 a.m., a resident...
Alabama Football’s Preseason Ranking 6th in 2024 Predictions
The upcoming Alabama Crimson Tide football season brings significant changes with a new coach and revamped roster, amid the evolving landscape of college football. Preseason rankings, including the US LBM Coaches Poll, will soon reveal where the team stands in the 2024 season. Projected to rank sixth in the Coaches Poll, the Crimson Tide faces the challenge of adapting to a new era under coach Kalen DeBoer. Other teams ahead of Alabama in the projected rankings include Georgia, Ohio State, Texas, Oregon, and Ole Miss.
Natchez Balloon Festival photo scene on new Visit Mississippi cab in London
International travelers may spot a photo of the Natchez Balloon Festival on the wrap of a new Visit Mississippi taxi cab. Director of Tourism for Visit Mississippi Rochelle Hicks shared a photo of Mississippi Development Authority Director Bill Cork and his wife Nina getting ready to take a spin in the new taxi cab in […] The post Natchez Balloon Festival photo scene on new Visit Mississippi cab in London appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Meet the six new principals heading up DeSoto County Schools this year
DeSoto County Schools start August 1, and so does the tenure of a few new principals. Six schools have appointed six new principals for the 2024-25 school year. All six already have lengthy tenures in DeSoto County Schools, and all have prior experience as either an assistant principal or principal.
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