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Patriots receiving votes in top 10
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its weekly high school football poll Wednesday morning. After the first week of games, Homewood is receiving votes in Class 6A. The Patriots were impressive in a 35-6 win over John Carroll in Week 1 and are on the cusp of the top 10. This week, Homewood hosts Briarwood, the new No. 10 team in 5A. Here's the rest of the 6A poll: CLASS 6A 1. Saraland (13); 1-0 2. Parker (5); 1-0 3. Clay-Chalkville; 1-0 4. Spain Park; 1-0 5. Oxford; 1-0 6. Gadsden City; 1-0 7. Mountain Brook; 1-0 8. Gulf Shores;...
NSF Grant Brings Genetics Opportunities to Students in Alabama
(TNS) — A Huntsville research center’s share of a National Science Foundation grant will bring chances for high-tech hands-on learning to middle and high school students. HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s share of over $30 million in NSF funding will help cover three years of STEM education open to north Alabama high schoolers and middle schoolers at eight Huntsville and Madison County schools, the institute recently announced.
Alabama Mom Dies After Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis While Pregnant
I haven't spoken to Madeleine in over a decade. Even then, I wouldn't say we were friends. I knew of her, the same way you seemed to know of everyone in high school. Certain people stand out. They form the peripheral of your high school experience like characters in a movie. But I am sad that she has passed. She became a mom this year, and what should have been a very joyous time in her life was robbed of her by cancer.
Sheffield man arrested on multiple charges after drug bust
COLBERT CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A Sheffield man was arrested on Wednesday morning following a drug bust. The Colbert County Sheriff’s Office, Sheffield Police Department and the Colbert County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on Hatch Blvd. in Sheffield. During the search 109.35 grams...
Former first-round pick, Alabama OT Alex Leatherwood waived by Los Angeles Chargers
A tumultuous NFL career continues to trend in the wrong direction for former Alabama offensive tackle and first-round draft pick Alex Leatherwood. On Tuesday, Leatherwood was waived by the Los Angeles Chargers. Since entering the league in 2021, Leatherwood has played for four different teams. He was drafted by the...
Former Alabama coach Nick Saban makes national championship prediction
ESPN “College GameDay” analyst and former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban predicts the Georgia Bulldogs will win the national championship. Saban is giving Kirby Smart and company some rat poison ahead of the Bulldogs’ season opener against the Clemson Tigers. Saban predicts Georgia will defeat the Texas Longhorns in the 2024 SEC championship game. He has Georgia as the No. 1 team in his projected College Football Playoff. The former Alabama coach also predicts Ohio State will win the Big Ten to secure the No. 2 seed. In his prediction, which he made before Week 0, he has Florida State...
Long Snapper Tim Coleman Leaves His Mark Across The Country
MADISON- The whirlwind travels of James Clemens football player Tim Coleman will continue through his senior season and beyond as the talented center/long snapper for the Jets has been selected to play in the annual Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on Jan. 27, 2025 in Tampa Fla. If that wasn’t enough, Coleman was also selected as one of two permanent captains of the Jets for the 2024 season.
Decomposed remains found next to bicycle in drainage culvert identified, Alabama authorities say
The decomposed remains of a man found next to a bicycle in a small ravine have been identified, but investigators still don’t know how the man died, Alabama authorities said Wednesday. Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said Wednesday that the decomposed remains found Tuesday morning at the...
Two people arrested after they reportedly blocked loaded school bus with vehicle, approached bus with gun
Two people were arrested after they reportedly tried to use a vehicle to block a school bus filled with students and then attempted to confront the bus with a gun. WLOX in Biloxi reports that Edwin Eugene White, 23, and Jacinta Kendral McPherson, 40, were arrested by Moss Point police.
Hot Conditions Expected in West Alabama + Concerning Heat Indices
Today, Thursday, August 29, there is a concern about heat index values reaching as high as 107 for West Alabama. Please remember that these types of temperatures and conditions, like high humidity, could cause heat illnesses. The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “Heat Advisory” from 10 a.m....
Researchers identify key areas for further study to reduce Alabama recidivism
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that researches criminal justice issues delivered preliminary findings on barriers to re-entry for formerly incarcerated people to a state committee on Tuesday. The Council of State Governments Justice Center said housing, mental and behavioral health issues, as well as evidence-based practices will be the focus of the assessment it is conducting […]
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