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Weedian Compilation feature three Vicksburg bands
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Weedian’s 38th compilation “Trip to Mississippi and Alabama” feature bands from both Mississippi and Alabama on the sprawling 28 track album. Of the seven bands featured from Mississippi, three are from Vicksburg: Beneath the Kudzu, Chief City, and Death Throes from a Star.
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs pulls away to top Hanceville 48-30
HANCEVILLE. Ala. – Cold Springs and Hanceville met at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to kick off the 2024 season and after a tight first half, the Eagles put 34 points on the board in the second half to pull away with a 48-30 win over the Bulldogs. Cold Springs racked up over 400 yards on the ground, led by Matt Williams who rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries.
Late turnover dooms Tallassee in opener
Typically a coach - and fan base too - has to wait until midseason to learn about a team’s character. But Tallassee fans got a Week 0 lesson Friday night as the Tigers battled back from a three-touchdown deficit in a 22-16 loss to Montgomery Academy. “I learned that...
Spartans open season with shutout of Demopolis
DEMOPOLIS, Ala. - After seeing an eight-year streak of season opening victories snapped last August, Mountain Brook returned to the Week 1 win column with a 28-0 shutout at Demopolis High School to kick off the 2024 football season. The Spartans' defense collected its ninth shutout in the last four seasons, while handing Demopolis its first at home inside Tiger Stadium since the 2002 Class 5A semifinals.
7-year-old boy drowns in Autauga County pool
PRATTVILLE − A seven-year-old boy drowned in Autauga County on Friday night, Sheriff Mark Harrell confirmed. Harrell said the drowning happened at a private pool in the County Line area of Autauga County. The unincorporated community is about 10 miles north of Prattville near the Autauga-Elmore county line. The boy's name was not released. ...
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.
MJ Gideon shines in return from injury, leads James Clemens past Gardendale
MJ Gideon scored two touchdowns in his comeback from last year’s season-ending injury as James Clemens beat Gardendale 17-10 in tonight’s season opener at Madison City Schools Stadium. The sophomore running back scored from 1 yard and 61 yards as the host Jets led 14-10 at halftime. Anthony...
Coosada residents upset over electric for gas facility
Potential new Alabama Power lines to a Spire liquified natural gas plant and storage facility near Coosada have neighbors almost screaming for help. Coosada Mayor Jim Houston, councilmember Howard Goza and Henry Hassey all live on Jackson Bend Road. They said for months Alabama Power has been trying to take their property to construct a new high voltage power line to power the gas plant just outside town limits. Hassey is concerned with how close the lines are to current residences.
Mustangs use physicality, agility to their advantage
One thing both coaches agreed on following Stanhope Elmore’s 28-13 victory over 5A Marbury: That was a solid evening of tackle football. Marbury scored first, and trailed by just two at the half against the Mustangs, but Stanhope’s size and crafty running game would eventually rule the day.
Free Block Party Happening Soon In Demopolis
Saturday, September 14th, there will be a free block party happening in Demopolis. A Time To Share Productions which is a nonprofit organization, will host the block party at the Demopolis Middle School softball field September 14th from 2p-7p. "We haven’t brought a block party to Demopolis in a few...
Late-Night Tragedy: Female Victim in Cottonwood Road Murder, Suspect in Custody
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) -al Around 11:15 PM Friday night, Dothan Police were dispatched to the 2700 block of Cottonwood Road following reports of a firearm assault. Upon arriving, the crime was updated and confirmed as a murder of a female victim at the scene. Police quickly initiated a search for a male suspect based on a description from dispatch. The suspect was spotted on foot and arrested in the 1900 block of Cottonwood Road.
35-Year-Old Dothan Woman Shot and Killed in Domestic Violence Shooting; Suspect from North Carolina charged with Capital Murder
(DOTHAN, Ala.) Dothan Police Violent Crimes Investigators have charged Phillip Lee McAdoo (42) of High Point, North Carolina with capital murder in the shooting death of Shannette Yvonne Colbert (35). Investigators say the suspect and Colbert were in a previous relationship together and had a child together. On August 23, 2024, Investigators say an argument between the suspect and Colbert escalated with the suspect pulling out a firearm. The suspect fired multiple rounds at Colbert. One round struck Colbert in the upper torso. Despite live saving measures taken by officers and medics on scene, Colbert died from her gunshot wound.
New upgrades debut at Cramton Bowl
A new videoboard and new stadium lights headline a host of upgrades to historic Cramton Bowl that will be on display for this year’s FCS Kickoff game on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. ET. “We have enhanced our gameday experience,” said City of Montgomery Director of Parks and...
Alabama man incapacitated from Boar’s Head listeria outbreak files federal lawsuit
An Alabama man who contracted a listeria infection that has left him incapacitated and hospitalized for more than a month has filed a federal lawsuit against Boar’s Head, claiming the company’s since-recalled deli meat led to his condition. Jeffrey Scott Cox, who became ill after consuming Boar’s Head...
UAB looking to add clinics across state to address dental crisis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The American Dental Association ranks Alabama 51st in the nation for access to dental care, a ranking UAB’s School of Dentistry wants to change. School leaders want to add more dental clinics near rural and moderately urban parts of the state. They have already launched...
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