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State superintendent anticipates Bessemer Board of Education takeover
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - The future of the Bessemer Board of Education could soon be up to the state, but State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey is all but certain a state takeover will happen. He spoke for the first time with WBRC FOX6 about the intervention. We’ve been telling you...
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.
North Boys Pull Away in Second Half to Beat South 97 - 85 In AHSAA All-Star Classic
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Tyler Booker Wins SEC Media Days with Response to Nick Saban, Lane Kiffin Spars with Paul Finebaum and Utah State Fires Blake Anderson
Own the group chat with The Weekender, highlighting the biggest stories in college sports, standout writing from Eleven Warriors, and a glance at what's next. Alabama guard issues perfect response to Nick Saban. Despite coaching Alabama for the last 17 years, Nick Saban isn’t picking the Crimson Tide to make...
Alabama’s 2025 offensive line class is its best since…
Coach Kalen DeBoer, offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic, and the rest of the Alabama staff have done an excellent job of recruiting top talent to Tuscaloosa in their first offseason with the Crimson Tide. Alabama’s 2025 class, generally considered to be amongst the best in the country, includes five promising offensive line commits.
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.
Gospel Events Calendar Updated for our area
SUN – Jul 21 – 5 PM – Michael Combs returns to Hunting Ridge Church of God, 305 Selma Highway for another great concert. SAT – Jul 27 – 6 PM – The Chuck Wagon Gang will be in concert at New Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2764 New Ebenezer Road, Lapine. No admission charged and a love offering will be taken up.
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.
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.
Decatur 'Community Day' brings focus on unity
DECATUR, Ala. — The Community Citywide Family Day happened in Decatur at Ingalls Harbor on Saturday, July 20th. The event was made to help bring everyone together and support one another. Event organizer Adrianna Tapscott-Bridges says, "It's to bring out the local businesses and organizations to come together is...
5-Star WR commits to LSU over Alabama
Derek Meadows announced a verbal commitment to LSU over Alabama, Notre Dame and others on Saturday. Meadows is a five-star wide receiver out of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Crimson Tide hosted Meadows for an official visit last month, and the Crimson Tide were considered one...
Remembering An Eventful Night With Paul Bryant
Note: This is similar to stories I have done a couple of times previously about my good fortune to be in the company of Alabama Coach Paul Bryant to watch the televised landing on the moon by Neil Armstrong 55 years ago today. We live on the water and from...
Oxford shortstop joining Miami Marlins for $2.8 million, reports indicate
Oxford High School shortstop Carter Johnson won’t be starting his college baseball career at Alabama next season. Instead, he’s headed for an assignment in the Miami Marlins organization. The Marlins have persuaded Johnson to start his pro career after selecting him in the second round of the MLB...
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...
Former Alabama Star DB Signs with Ravens
Eddie Jackson is one of many former Alabama defensive backs in the NFL, and he is set to join another member of the Crimson Tide's 2015 National Championship team. The former Alabama safety is expected to sign with the Baltimore Ravens, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Jackson will join...
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