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North Boys Pull Away in Second Half to Beat South 97 - 85 In AHSAA All-Star Classic
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USAC Silver Crown Results Saturday At Salt City Speedway
After five career runner-up finishes in USAC Silver Crown competition, Kevin Thomas Jr. had no desire for any more “second” thoughts during Saturday night’s inaugural Murphy Tractor & Equipment Salt City 100 at Hutchinson, Kansas’ Salt City Speedway. Thomas’ (Cullman, Ala.) quest for his initial series...
Homewood police officer shot on his way to work
MOODY, Ala. — An officer with the Homewood Police Department is expected to make a full recovery after a man shot at him early Sunday morning in Moody. Officers with the Moody Police Department were called to Ross Drive around 4:35 a.m. Dispatch told responding officers that an off-duty Homewood officer was shot at while he was leaving for work.
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.
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.
ESPN analyst names four SEC teams that have a better chance of making College Football Playoff than Alabama
The 2024 college football season is going to look very different. From conference realignment to a 12-team playoff, the new era is hoping to attract more fans to the sport. Another notable change will be Nick Saban sitting behind a desk while watching the new Alabama head coach, Kalen DeBoer, try to continue the great work Saban did in his 18 years with the program. With the changing of the guard comes questions. Can Alabama continue the success they had under Saban?
Anniston Library to Host Australian Cattle Dog Themed Party
Anniston, AL – Join the fun at the Anniston Library on Thursday, July 25th, for an exciting Australian Cattle Dog themed party! The event will kick off at 10:00 a.m. and is packed with engaging activities for all ages. Weather permitting, guests can start their adventure with a chalk obstacle course in the parking lot. Inside […] The post Anniston Library to Host Australian Cattle Dog Themed Party appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Calhoun County Community Art Show Now Open
Jacksonville, AL – The Calhoun County Community Art Show is currently open to the public at the Manners Gallery in Hammond Hall. This annual event, now in its third year, is hosted by the Jacksonville Arts Council in collaboration with the Jacksonville State University (JSU) Department of Art and Design. The show aims to bridge […] The post Calhoun County Community Art Show Now Open appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alabama A&M trio scores big at Rickwood Field tribute
BIRMINGHAM — Three Alabama A&M University students recently hit home runs in the world of sports marketing. Senior Amirah Ali, MBA student Nevell Brown, and May 2024 graduate Jenee Whitt took center stage in Major League Baseball’s inaugural Marketing Bootcamp. Their mission: Promote the league’s inaugural tribute game to the Negro Leagues, held at the legendary Rickwood Field in Birmingham.
Freeze on Auburn offense: 'We have to run the football'
Coming off a season in 2023 when the Tigers finished 24th nationally in rushing offense but averaged just 26.2 points per game (72nd in the country), coach Hugh Freeze has talked about the need to create more explosive plays in the passing game and get more production from quarterback Payton Thorne, but in the end everything this season will revolve around Auburn's ability to run the football.
Birmingham Zoo offering admission discounts for final 2 weekends of July
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - For the final two weekends in July, the Birmingham Zoo is hosting “Summer’s Last Roar Weekends,” an event that offers discount admission prices to the public before kids have to go back to school. The discount admission of $12.95 will be offered to...
41 days until Alabama football kicks off the 2024 season
In 41 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.
‘You can always be more involved’: LaFayette High student spends her summer serving
For many high school students, the summer is a time for relaxing, going to the beach and endeavoring to forget everything you learned in school that year. But for Jeleah Carwell, the summer is so much more than that. Carwell, a sophomore at LaFayette High School, is spending her summer in an internship at Krave […] The post ‘You can always be more involved’: LaFayette High student spends her summer serving appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Seahawks Predicted to Add 35-TD QB With ‘Unrecognized Potential’
The Seattle Seahawks could be an ideal landing spot for this highly touted quarterback prospect. As predicted by Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski in his 2025 NFL Mock Draft, he projects the Seahawks to take Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe with the seventh overall pick in next year’s draft. A major argument for Milroe landing in Seattle is the familiarity of the coaching staff, which features first-year offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. Grubb coached with Crimson Tide head coach Kaleb DeBoer when both were members of the Washington Huskies coaching staff.
Another month ahead for the Sylacauga Farmers Market
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – “Eat Fresh, Eat Local” is the long-standing promotional phrase for farmers markets across the state of Alabama, which means that you can “pick” from among a host of local grower-vendors. In Sylacauga, that happens every Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon...
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