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Deatsville couple’s rocky relationship a good thing
DEATSVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - Usually, a “rocky relationship” is a bad thing. But that’s not the case in Elmore County. Chuck Burns and his wife Peggy are both retired. Most days, you’ll find them working side by side. “After you’ve been married 40-something years, you should...
Auburn football vs Alabama A&M didn't just seem quick: Game was shortened
AUBURN − Auburn football and Alabama A&M agreed to shorten the second half of their game Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Both the third and fourth quarters were shortened to 10 minutes instead of the usual. The Tigers were up 49 at the half after cruising to a blowout lead over the visiting Bulldogs. The Tigers blocked a Bulldogs punt on the opening drive to extend their lead to 56. They are on track for their biggest...
Blackmon Rushes for 3 Touchdowns as Prattville Defeats Stanhope Elmore, 34-13
A week after an impressive performance in the season opening win over Pike Road, the Prattville Lions’ offense again impressed with a strong performance on the road against the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs. Running back Tristen Blackmon rushed for 3 touchdowns, and quarterback Gavin Rigdon passed for 262 yards and 1 touchdown to lead the Lions to a 34-13 win.
Taylor arrested for QV drive-thru
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Mosses resident is in custody after driving her car into the Hayneville QV Thursday. Tamaria Taylor, 25, was arrested Aug. 30 on charges of leaving the scene of an accident and reckless endangerment after allegedly driving her car into the central-Hayneville convenience store late Thursday evening.
Inmate confirmed dead at Elmore Correctional Facility
An inmate at Elmore Correctional Facility has been confirmed dead. Mitchell Ryan Monroe, 45, was found unresponsive on his bed with injuries on Aug. 25, the Alabama Department of Corrections said. Life-saving measures were administered, and emergency medical technicians were contacted, ADOC said. A physician ultimately pronounced Monroe dead, a prisons spokesperson said. ...
Busted water main leaves Selma elementary school without water
A busted water main leads to an extra-long Labor Day weekend — for students at a Selma elementary school. Low water pressure at Sophia P. Kingston Elementary School — forced school officials to make several adjustments to try and get through the day. Staff prepared lunch off site...
Details emerge on football game threat
No weapons were found and no arrests were made after a threat to “shoot the stadium up” was reported to law enforcement Friday night in Eclectic. The Tallassee versus Elmore County High School game was halted at the recommendation of Eclectic police chief Robert Head after he conferred with ECHS principal Jason Eason.
Alabama NAACP criticizes Auburn basketball coach over alleged comments about Kamala Harris
Auburn basketball Bruce Pearl is drawing criticism from the Alabama NAACP following reported comments about Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The coach was reportedly responding to a social media post by Arkansas U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, who alleged that Harris would take health care away from Americans. The website “News One” originally reported Pearl’s response as…
Mustangs come up short in Battle of I-65
It was a hot muggy night in Millbrook, and temperatures were running high as neighbors faced off in the Battle of I-65. In a hard-fought game, Prattville used a high-flying first-half attack to knock off the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs, 34-13, in non-region football action. Although star senior running back Arthur...
Charles Barkley donating $1 million each to Auburn women’s basketball and recidivism plan
In the NBA, Charles Barkley never shied from the moment, whether taking a late-game shot or securing a vital rebound. In May, the Hall of Famer donated $1 million to women’s athletics at Auburn. Now, with WNBA stars like A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese and college programs such as South Carolina and Louisiana State igniting a historic interest in women’s basketball, he’s donating $1 million specifically to the improving Tigers women’s basketball program at his alma mater.
Who's starting for Alabama football in 2024 season opener against Western Kentucky?
Alabama football opens its season on Saturday against Western Kentucky, with the Crimson Tide unveiling its depth chart and starters three hours ahead of kickoff. Here's the full rundown of the starters and their projected backups: Alabama football offensive starters vs. Western Kentucky ...
Autauga Academy’s late score drops Thorsby at home
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Thorsby High School was shocked late by Autauga Academy to fall 24-21 in the Rebels’ home opener for the 2024 season. Thorsby held a slim 14-12 lead at halftime and was able to extend it quickly in the third quarter on Grayson McManus’ four-yard touchdown run to make it 21-12 following the extra point. The score stood there into the final frame, and all momentum looked to be on the Rebels’ side.
Eagles hold off Fruitdale to secure 14-6 victory
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Pleasant Home Eagles and Fruitdale Pirates scratched and clawed with each other for a full four quarters Friday night, but it was ultimately the Eagles that secured the victory, 14-6. The two teams’ defensives managed to hold the opposition in key moments. However,...
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