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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 Elliot pitched two innings each. Elliot struck out two and gave up two hits and two earned runs, while Barrett struck out three and gave up no hits or earned runs.
Lowndes County Arrests July 2-10
July 2 * Anthony Ray Jr, 28 – Harassment, resisting arrest July 3 * Leonard Similton, 42 – Driving under the influence July 5 * AC Hill Jr, 41 – Driving under the influence July 6 * Justin King, 36 – Failure to appear: Harassment * Seavon McCord, 61 – Two counts failure to appear: […]
Ex-Selma resident named vice president at Marion Community Bank
A former Selma resident was named vice president and community banker at Marion Community Bank. Steve Frazer, formerly of the Frazer Group and the brother of Selma Quarterback Club captain Bob Frazer, said he’s looking forward to his new role. “I am thrilled to join the Marion Community Bank team,” Frazer said. “Their dedication to […] The post Ex-Selma resident named vice president at Marion Community Bank appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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...
Ribbon cutting ceremony welcomes Manor House
On July 10, a crowd gathered outside Manor House Restaurant and Bar, located at 92 Cahaba Road in Greenville, for an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Citizens welcomed them to the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greenville culinary community. “The Chamber is excited to welcome the Manor House Restaurant and Bar to the Camellia […] The post Ribbon cutting ceremony welcomes Manor House appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Alabama Roots: Top 10 in NFL tackles for loss
The tackles-for-loss statistic has been around as an official number in the NFL since only 1999, so many of the league’s great defensive disruptors don’t have a figure to quantify their ability. But for the seasons where the tackle-for-loss statistic has been in use, DeMarcus Ware has been one of the best at creating them.
Addressing a Safety Concern: Hyundai Recalls Nearly 12,500 2024 Santa Fe SUVs for Transmission Software Updates to Prevent Rollaway Risks
A safety concern emerged during an investigation by Hyundai, prompting a recall for nearly 12,500 2024 Santa Fe SUVs manufactured between April and July of this year. The culprit behind the issue is a software bug within the transmission control unit. This malfunction can cause the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, even when placed in a park.
Valley Grande moves closer to filling vacant council seat
Two former Valley Grande City Council members are under consideration to fill a vacant council seat that was occupied by Bruce Hughes, who died June 13. Either Tammy Troha or Lamar Morgan, who both served in the previous council seat, will replace Bruce Hughes, who died on June 13. Mayor Wayne Labbe said Monday that […] The post Valley Grande moves closer to filling vacant council seat appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Woman dead after wreck in Tuscaloosa
One woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Tuscaloosa Monday morning. Police say the crash happened just after 8 a.m. on July 22, 2024 in the 4500 block of 45th Street East near Hargrove Road. Someone reported that an SUV had hit a fence. When paramedics and officers arrived,...
Playing With Alabama on EA Sports College Football 25
Unless you are living under a rock one of the biggest events of the past week for college football fans was the much-anticipated return of the EA Sports College Football game. The first thing I had to do was play with Alabama in an exhibition game against LSU, just to see how the Crimson Tide looked in the new game. If the real Alabama Crimson Tide looks anywhere as good as the team in the game Tuscaloosa is going to be a very happy town in the Fall. Jalen Milroe's arm strength and speed are almost cheat codes and seem very Mike Vick-like from 2004 Madden for comparison.
UAB’s student-led PRCA/PRSSA chapter awarded STAR Chapter
The Public Relations Society of America has awarded STAR Chapter status to the University of Alabama at Birmingham chapter of the Public Relations Council of Alabama/Public Relations Student Society of America. This marks the fifth year in a row that the UAB chapter has been accorded this honor. The PRCA/PRSSA...
Tuscaloosa Leaders Arrive in Mobile for Annual Benchmarking Trip
Leaders from west Alabama traveled south this weekend and are in Mobile for an annual trip designed to bring good ideas from other cities back to the Tuscaloosa area. The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has taken these Benchmarking trips since 2017 and have learned from leaders in Greenville, Lexington, Chattanooga, Asheville and Raleigh.
Birmingham’s far-flung suburbs add thousands of new residents as city center shrinks
Across the Birmingham metro area, residents are passing up downtown apartments and short city commutes for quieter lives and more affordable homes in far-flung suburbs. Even the suburbs in Jefferson County, those closest to the core of the Magic City, are shrinking as cities in Shelby County welcome new residents by the thousands.
40 days until Alabama football kicks off the 2024 season
In 40 days, Kalen DeBoer will usher in a new era of Alabama Crimson Tide football, replacing the legendary Nick Saban as head coach in Tuscaloosa. Coach DeBoer and the Crimson Tide will take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Aug. 31 to kick off the 2024 college football season inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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