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Leeds opens 2024 season with impressive win over Mortimer Jordan
By Will Heath, For the Tribune KIMBERLY — Jerry Hood knows that Leeds football fans have a peculiar standard when it comes to their team’s defense. “We’re used to, around here, 10-11 points a game,” Hood said Friday. Whether Friday night’s 42-20 win over Mortimer Jordan strictly maintained that standard, it did serve as a […]
Huskies dominate JAG to start the season
TRUSSVILLE – The Hewitt-Trussville Huskies started their 2024 campaign with a blowout win over JAG at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium on Friday night. A smothering defense the vintage “Husky fast” offense proved to be way too much for the visiting Jaguars from Montgomery as the Huskies beat them 50-6.
Alabama public libraries scramble to update children’s sections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Changes are coming to children’s books sections across Alabama as public library officials remove certain reading materials from shelves. The Alabama Public Library Service requires books containing “obscene content” to be removed from aisles geared for young readers. Under new code changes adopted last year, public libraries that do not cooperate […]
Agreement to cancel medical debt for 193,000 needy patients in Southern states
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans-based system of hospitals and clinics serving Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama is working with a New York nonprofit to wipe out $366 million in medical debt for about 193,000 needy patients. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported Wednesday that the deal involving Ochsner Health was arranged by Undue Medical Debt, a donor-funded […]
Unclaimed Baggage clothing to take the stage at Mrs. America Pageant
A Scottsboro woman competing in the 2024 Mrs. America Pageant is hoping to help others see the beauty in wearing second-hand clothing, and she’s shining a national spotlight on a popular Alabama business in the process. Hannah Seymour of Scottsboro will represent Alabama in this year’s Mrs. America Pageant...
Governor Kay Ivey addresses State of the State: Update on 'moving Alabama forward'
ATHENS, Ala. — Two top priorities for Alabama's Governor: the economy and education. Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey put them front and center during a visit to Athens. Governor Ivey said the state of Alabama is strong, but improving the workforce is a big part of her mission. She kicked...
Despite the loss at home last night Holtville still looks promising under new Head Coach Cory Lee
In a tough season opener on their home field, Holtville High School fell to Trinity Presbyterian, 21-10. The game marked the debut of new Head Coach Cory Lee, who has stepped into the role after the retirement of Coach Jason Franklin that spent the last seven years coaching Holtville football. Although the Bulldogs fought hard throughout the game, they couldn’t overcome Trinity, who capitalized on key moments to secure the win.
Tyrenda Williams-Reed, 1st Black woman to win America’s Junior Miss, has died
Tyrenda Williams-Reed, who represented Alabama in the America’ Junior Miss program in 1997 and became the first Black woman to win the competition, has died, according to the Distinguished Young Woman program and other sources. America’s Junior Miss, a scholarship competition based in Mobile, became Distinguished Young Women in...
Clay-Chalkville's band and cheer team are performance-ready as football season gets underway
PINSON, Ala. — As Clay-Chalkville and Hueytown High Schools face off in WVTM 13'sGame of the Week Friday, the Cougars' cheer team and band members are ready to perform. Video above: Clay-Chalkville's cheer team performs on WVTM 13. "We've been working on this show since July and working multiple...
Fatal fire victim identified as investigation continues, Alabama officials say
Authorities identified Friday the Alabama man who was found dead inside a burning apartment last week. Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said the victim was identified as Ta’Ciaven Malique Craig, 21, of Birmingham. Craig’s body was found at approximately 1:33 a.m. on August 16 inside an apparently...
Tire landfill owner in Blount Co. wants to use his land for business
HAYDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Vice President of B & B Tire Landfill Bud Adams says he’s abided by all the rules and at the end of the day, it’s still his land. “My daddy instilled that in me. What somebody does on their property is their business,” said Adams.
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