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SEHS Punter Colby Beyer Wins Competition at Florida State University Summer Camp
Stanhope Elmore High School senior punter Colby Beyer recently won a punt competition during a summer camp at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. The competition featured more than 40 punters from around the country. After winning the competition, Beyer’s father, an alumnus from Florida State, tracked down Seminole’s Head Coach Mike Norvell, for a picture with the younger Beyer.
Free backpacks being given away at select Verizon stores
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Free backpacks will soon be handed out at select Verizon stores for the back-to-school season. On Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m., Verizon retailer Round Room will hold their twelfth annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway” at participating Verizon stores across the country. There will...
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.
2025 Alabama commit will not be flipping to either Ole Miss or Auburn
Five-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham is among the best recruits in the class of 2025. Last week, he announced he was committing to Alabama, which looked inevitable given the talk amongst recruiting experts. After the announcement, it was unclear if Cunningham would attend Ole Miss's "Juice Fest" and Auburn's "Big...
Jacksonville State football to travel to Auburn in 2026 for first meeting as FBS foes
Jacksonville State football is heading to the Plains. The Gamecocks announced on Saturday that Jax State and Auburn agreed to a game for the 2026 season at Jordan Hare Stadium. The Gamecocks announced the game will be on Sept. 26. "We're very excited about the opportunity to return to the Plains and...
Leslie City Council discusses intergovernmental 911 agreement and new misquote spray
The Leslie City Council met on July 15th at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Mathew Daniel updated the Council. “I have not done anything further with the walking path, my time has been focused on other things here at the City Hall and working on the downtown area.” He mentioned that the path had been suggested by […] The post Leslie City Council discusses intergovernmental 911 agreement and new misquote spray appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Umbrella Alert Included for Alabama’s Weekly Weather Outlook
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Here's where gas prices in North Alabama stand
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As summer travel peaks, AAA reports a rise in gas prices across Alabama compared to last year. According to AAA's latest data, the national average for regular gasoline stands at $3.50 per gallon, with mid-grade at $3.94 and premium at $4.29. In North Alabama, drivers are...
Danger: Large Coyotes Causing Havoc In Alabama
This is one reason we should all own a rifle. Recently people have been spotting some giants roaming closer and closer to heavily populated residential areas. Be on the lookout a very large COYOTE roaming Chigger Ridge Road. Joyce Kidd Kephart added this pic. And said.. Something has bothered my...
What Auburn players, Freeze said about Cam Coleman at SEC Media Days
The hype certainly isn't slowing down for the best offensive recruit in Auburn history. The anticipation for Auburn's best offensive recruit in program history has been immense since he was signed, and now the season is just over the horizon for 5-star freshman receiver Cam Coleman. After an eye-popping spring, how has Coleman been progressing ahead of his first preseason with the program? Here's everything that Hugh Freeze and Coleman's three teammates had to say about the superstar freshman at SEC Media Days in Dallas.
Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze explains the No. 1 priority on offense
Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze explains what the top priority will be for the offense in the 2024 season. After Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze did not bring in a transfer quarterback over the offseason, returning QB Payton Thorne has been the talk of the town. Though the quarterback hasn't changed, a lot of things around him have, including the offensive gameplan and Freeze's level of involvement.
Auburn Basketball: Why JP Pegues is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
It’s remarkable to think back to what was happening at Auburn before Bruce Pearl was hired a decade ago. He took the Tigers to their first Final Four in 2019 and has made them almost yearly contenders in an SEC as tough as it’s ever been. This past season was another success with 27 wins and a 2nd place finish in the league, even though an upset loss to Yale really put a damper on the season as a whole.
Auburn RB Brian Battie able to walk with cane as recovery continues, his family says
Auburn football running back Brian Battie is able to walk with a cane as he continues to recover from being critically injured in a May 18 shooting, his family updated Saturday through a GoFundMe account. Battie, who sustained a gunshot wound to the head, spent weeks in the intensive care unit at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida. He moved to the intensive rehabilitation facility at the hospital in late June, and he "was cleared to eat regular...
Kiwanians learn Brantley Bank opening Luverne branch
By Lanell Smith The Luverne Kiwanis Club hosted guest speakers from Brantley Bank and Trust at the group’s July 16 meeting. During a question and answer session, Kiwanians learned details about the bank’s plans to open a Luverne branch in the coming months. Brantley Banks President and CEO Travis Colquett joined Robert Owen, II, a […] The post Kiwanians learn Brantley Bank opening Luverne branch appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Millbrook 11U All-Stars win World Series
The Firehawks brought home some hardware. The Millbrook Firehawks, an 11U All-Star baseball team, traveled down to Baton Rouge and claimed the USSSA 11U All-Star World Series last weekend. The team, which consists of CJ Jackson, Jason Thomas, Justice Gadaingan, Karson Wilson, Shawn Compton, Christian Lewis, Chase Deaton, Carter Taylor, Cam Smith, Caden Southerland and Brantley Jackson, went 6-1 in the tournament and outscored opponents 57-21.
Riverfront Rendezvous "A Resounding Success"
The Alabama River Foundation says this year's Riverfront Rendezvous River Rangers program was “a resounding success.”. The event, which took place July 9-11 at Riverfront Park, brought 120 children, ages 9-14, together for three days of hands-on educational activities and a unique floating classroom experience on the Alabama River.
Engineer serves through civil career, military duty
Letohatchee native DeMarcus Jackson works as an engineer, combining military and civil service duties to serve his country. As a civilian production and manufacturing engineer for the U.S. Jackson manages and tracks risks for helicopters, and as an Army National Guard officer, he works to ensure deployed troops can communicate as needed with no interruptions. […]
'Wanted to provide quality hair care': Macon hairstylist helps veterans and others suffering from alopecia
MACON, Ga. — Charlynn Harris has been helping people look good for over 20 years. It all started when she watched her grandmother do hair. She quickly found a love for it by watching her grandmother work and has been doing others' hair ever since. Working at the The...
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